Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
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)...
Luwana Ann (Severson) Rederer
Mar 30, 2022
Luwana Ann Rederer of Chetek passed away peacefully and surrounded with love on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at her home.
Born in Sand Creek Wisconsin on August 25, 1934, to Selmer Severson and Beatrice Wheeler Severson she was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Sand Creek. A church that her Norwegian grandfather and great...
Kyle C Brown
Mar 27, 2022
Kyle's service will be live streamed beginning at 2:30 PM. It can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/694095262/f606b84613
Kyle C Brown, age 49, passed away peacefully at home in Chetek surrounded by his family.
Kyle is survived by his husband, David of Durant OK; His Mother, Yvonne E Kiesow (Bell) of Chetek; His mother-in-law, Brenda...
Barbara J. Babbitt
Mar 15, 2022
Barbara J. Babbitt of Chetek passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 with her family at her side.
Private family services will be held in mid May. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Chetek Library, the Chetek Food Shelf and the Barron County Humane Society.
A special thank you to Shelby, Kaitlin and...
Jacqueline A. (Flor) Brohman
Mar 10, 2022
Jacqueline (Jackie) A. Brohman (Flor) passed away on March 10, 2022, at Meadowbrook Chetek, WI, in the presence of her loving family. Jackie is survived and will be greatly missed by her daughters Janene (Tim) Haselhuhn, Monique (Jeff) Schwochert, grandchildren Chris (Ashley fiancée) McCracken, Matt (Sally) McCracken, Emma Haselhuhn, and great grandchildren Lyla and Mia. Along with her...
Dennis Lee Sloniker
Mar 5, 2022
Dennis Lee Sloniker, age 74, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Dennis was born to Beatrice and Grant Sloniker on August 20, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He will be greatly missed by many family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at...
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