Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

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.

Services are currently pending, please check back.

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...

Muriel & David Skoug

May 14, 2022

David L. Skoug, 83, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021. Born December 31, 1937, in Rice Lake, WI to Henry and Grace (Hanson) Skoug.

David was retired chair of and longtime professor in the math department at UNL. He enjoyed hiking in the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park, played handball for many years,...

Mardelle Audrey (Davis) Huset

May 14, 2022

Mardelle Audrey (Davis) Huset, age 88, passed away on May 14, 2022, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Mardelle was born to Martha and Jesse Davis on November 25, 1933, in Barron County, Wisconsin.

She married DeWayne Huset on May 29, 1950. The two of them went on to raise five children and become loving grandparents to many...

Adeline Frances (Miller) Cizek

May 10, 2022

Adeline Frances (Flohr) Cizek, age 94, of Barron, joined her Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022.

Adeline was born on January 17, 1928, to Franklin and Luella Miller of Prairie Farm. She was raised on the family farm with 6 siblings and graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1946. On June 10th, 1948, she...

Wendy Jo (Vannortwick) Latcham

May 10, 2022

Today, our hearts are broken as we share the loss of Wendy J. Latcham, age 59, our beloved wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Wendy passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and caring...

Michael Robert Mujwid

Apr 29, 2022

Michael Robert Mujwid, 72, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with Jesus on April 29, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

Michael's love for family and farming was true like no other, but his truest love was for his Savior Christ Jesus. He spoke of God's redeeming love to family, friends, and strangers alike....

Harold Olaf Bahr

Apr 18, 2022

Harold Olaf Bahr, age 93, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2022.

Harold was born to Joyce and Olaf Bahr on February 5, 1929, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Harold loved to spend time outdoors, whether it be out enjoying the lake, deer hunting, or fishing. He was a longtime member of...

Marlene D. (Joki) Siewert

Apr 6, 2022

Marlene Deloris (Joki) Siewert, 89, of Golden Valley, Minnesota, and formerly of the Chetek area passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the Covenant Living Home in Golden Valley, Minnesota.  Marlene was born on January 24, 1933, in Red Lodge, Montana the daughter of Matt and Bertha (Ranta) Joki.

She attended the Fox School in Red...

Evelyn Marie (Loberg) Iverson

Apr 1, 2022

Evelyn Marie Iverson, 86, of Chetek, passed away at home on April 1, 2022, with her loving family at her side.  Evelyn was born on September 27, 1935, in Iola, Wisconsin the daughter of Marie and Oscar Loberg.

Evelyn is survived and will be greatly missed by her children Lori (Howard) Moe, Lynn (Steve) Jenkins, David (Carolyn)...