Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
Dewayne "Buster" Leroy Cummings
Nov 26, 2022
DeWayne "Buster" Cummings, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022, at home in Chetek, Wisconsin with his family by his side.
Buster was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on June 23, 1941, the son of William and Marion (Elwood) Cummings, joining three sisters, Jessie Mae, Elaine, and Doris Jean, and one brother, Bob; seven years...
James Arthur Dupre
Nov 14, 2022
James Arthur Dupre, age 80, passed away on November 14, 2022, in Barron, Wisconsin.
James (Jim) was born at home on the family home in Centerville, Minnesota on March 25, 1942. He attended grade school at Centerville and high school at Forest Lake, Minnesota.
He worked on the family farm and enjoyed selling vegetables at...
Patricia Ann Martineau
Oct 21, 2022
Patricia Ann Martineau, age 72, passed away on October 21, 2022, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Patricia was born to Ernest and Ruby Martineau on September 11, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Patricia enjoyed spending her time painting as well as cross-stitching with her close friend, Jeanne.
She is preceded in death...
Donald Edward Newman
Oct 14, 2022
Donald E. Newman March 5, 1932 ~ October 14, 2022 (age 90) Donald Newman, age 90, was called to his heavenly home on October 14, 2022, amid an early seasonal snowstorm. Don was born on March 5, 1932, to Helen (Barber) and Truman Newman at Chetek, WI in the midst of a winter storm that delayed the doctor’s arrival to...
Doris Fay (Schreck) Orton
Oct 10, 2022
Doris Fay Orton, 78, died on October 10th at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, with her daughters and granddaughter by her side. She was born and raised in the Crowell, Nebraska area before moving to Wisconsin to start a family with her then-husband, Mike Orton. She spent her time between the two states before finally calling Chetek, Wisconsin,...
Ione Lois Pierson
Oct 8, 2022
Ione Lois Pierson, age 89, passed away peacefully in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by her loving family.
Ione Pierson, daughter of Archie and Mabel Decker was born July 23, 1933, in Weston, WI. She and her three siblings; Kenneth, Shirley, and James grew up in Weston and Downsville with their parents and enjoyed the rural life with...
Cynthia Sharon (Duff) Kressin
Oct 6, 2022
Cynthia "Cindy" Sharon Kressin, age 62, passed away at her home in Chetek, Wisconsin on October 6, 2022, with her loving family by her side.
Cindy was born on October 14, 1959, to Ray and Betty Duff in Iowa.
Cindy loved to go fishing off her dock and boat. She loved spending time with and...
Robert Wayne Fulkerson
Oct 2, 2022
Robert Wayne Fulkerson, age 82, passed away on October 2, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Robert was born to Ruth and Wayne Fulkerson on May 15, 1940, in Mora, Minnesota.
Robert served our country proudly as a Marine and Army soldier for nearly 30 years. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He cherished every...
Nancy Carol (Teed) Breckner
Sep 19, 2022
Nancy Carol Breckner, age 83, passed away on September 19, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Nancy was born to Fred and Edna Teed on November 2, 1938, in Sheldon, Wisconsin.
She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, making sure to watch every game that she could. After retiring, Nancy and her husband John enjoyed traveling,...
Gary George Hurtis
Sep 13, 2022
Gary George Hurtis, age 67, passed away on September 13, 2022, in New Auburn, Wisconsin.
Gary was born to Jeanette and Arthur Hurtis on December 17, 1954, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Gary loved spending his time out on the water fishing or being in the woods hunting. He was a big outdoorsman, enjoying picking mushrooms or...
Bruce E. Gilbertson
Sep 8, 2022
Bruce E. Gilbertson, age 65, passed away on September 8, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Bruce was born to Marcella and Selmer Gilbertson on April 26, 2022, in Neillsville, Wisconsin.
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The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Joan Phyllis (Arneson) U'Ren
Sep 2, 2022
Joan Phyllis U'Ren, aged 91, passed away on September 2, 2022, at the Meadowbrook nursing home in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Joan was born to Clara and Enoch Arneson in Chetek, Wisconsin on February 7, 1931.
Joan loved to quilt and was a master at her craft, winning many awards for it. She was a charter member...
Randy Lee Conarroe
Sep 1, 2022
Randy Lee Conarroe, age 67, passed away on September 1, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Randy was born to Geraldine and Roy Conarroe on October 13, 1954, in Stockwell, Indiana.
Randy was a big fisherman and loved spending his time out on the waters of Lake Chetek. He also enjoyed sports cars. Above all, Randy was...
Kevin Richard Retzloff
Sep 1, 2022
Kevin Richard Retzloff, age 57, passed away on September 1, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Kevin was born to Majorie and Clifford Retzloff on November 23, 1964, in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Kevin loved going to the racetrack and watching the races, along with helping out and assisting the pit crews. He worked as a mechanic for most...
Sigurd Anderson Rishovd Jr.
Aug 19, 2022
Sigurd Anderson Rishovd Jr., age 67, passed away on August 19, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Sigurd was born on November 18, 1954, to Jeanne and Sigurd Rishovd in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Sig loved growing up in the area and coming to Chetek on the weekends. He loved being out on the water. He sold boats...
Judith Ann (Nielsen) Bishop
Aug 11, 2022
Judith Ann (Nielsen) Bishop, age 80, passed away on August 11, 2022, in the Marshfield Clinic in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Judith was born to Mabel and Lester Nielsen on September 8, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois.
Judith moved to Chetek, Wisconsin, when she was young and fell in love with the town while growing up here....
Leon Edward Olszewski
Aug 9, 2022
Leon “Lee” Edward Olszewski, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home in rural New Auburn.
Lee was born April 21, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Michael S and Anna Olszewski. He spent most of his childhood life growing up on Fish Lake during the summers at a family resort.
Lee...
Lydia Jean (Oldham) Skubnik
Jul 17, 2022
Lydia J. Skubnik, age 92, passed away on July 17, 2022, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin at the Cambridge Senior Living Home.
Lydia was born to Jewel and Luther Oldham on December 4, 1929, in Como, Mississippi.
Lydia enjoyed watching the birds, especially the hummingbirds at the feeder on her deck. She also enjoyed knitting and...
Bruce Allan Doane
Jun 21, 2022
Our beloved father and grandfather Bruce A. Doane passed away unexpectantly due to complications of Covid-19 on June 21, 2022.
Bruce was born on November 5, 1936, in Stoughton, Wisconsin to Claire and Bernice (Whaley) Doane.
He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1955. He was in the Notional Guards for 9 years.
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Linda Belle Muns
May 30, 2022
Linda Belle Muns, 80, passed away on May 30, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Linda was born to Bertha and Jack Swanson on January 6, 1942, in Estherville, Iowa.
She married Ralph Muns on July 2, 1940.
Linda enjoyed going golfing and spending time with her family. She also loved to relax with her...
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