Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
Gail Tully
Jul 9, 2026
Gail Nee Tully (Yep) 68 of Cameron Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday July 9, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin after a long and courageous battle with thyroid cancer. Her beloved husband, John, was by her side.
Gail was born on March 8, 1958 in St. Paul Minnesota to Sam and Lin Yep. After graduating from Johnson...
George William Vlcek
Jul 6, 2026
George William Vlcek, 90, passed away peacefully at home on the farm near Sand Creek, Wisconsin on July 6th, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
George was born May 21, 1936, in Eau Claire, the fourth child of Wesley and Katherine Vlcek. George attended high school in Eau Claire, graduating in 1954. Following high school, George enlisted in the United States Navy...
Beverly A. Just
Jul 2, 2026
Beverly A. Just, 86, of Chetek, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Bev was born on May 21, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby Martineau.
Bev was an artist, active in the homemakers club, and had been active in the Senior Centers in Rice Lake and Chetek as well as the American Salvation...
Edward Peter Solum
Jun 25, 2026
Edward Peter Solum IV, 50 years old, of Cameron, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Eddie was born on October 6, 1975, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Edward Lance Solum III and Sandra Lee Solum. Eddie was raised in Chetek, Wisconsin, on the family farm. Eddie did all the usual...
Delores Marie Vlcek
Jun 14, 2026
Delores Marie Vlcek, 82, passed away at home on the farm near Sand Creek, Wisconsin on June 14, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Delores was born June 1, 1944 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin ~ the fourth child of Floyd and Elsie Stratton. Delores attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire, graduating in 1962. Shortly there after Delores married George Vlcek,...
Leslie M Venette
Jun 11, 2026
Leslie M. Venette, 68, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Chetek. Leslie was born on December 31, 1957, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes Venette.
She attended St. James Elementary School, Machebeuf Highschool, Adams State College, all in Colorado. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Phycology from the...
Franklin J. VanZandbergen
May 12, 2026
Franklin J. VanZandbergen, 73, of New Auburn, Wisconsin, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.
A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, 514 E. Columbia Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Lois Hartman will officiate the service.
A lunch will be hosted by John and...
Marlene M. Gardner
May 9, 2026
Marlene M. Gardner, 87 passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Dove Healthcare Nursing Home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Barron, Wisconsin December 7, 1938 to Matthew and Mae Selvig. She had 5 brothers and sisters and grew up outside Hillsdale, Wisconsin. She attended Hillsdale grade school and attended the Barron High School.
Marlene...
Gail L. Brady
May 6, 2026
Gail L. Brady, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Home in Chetek, Wisconsin. In the arms of her loving husband.
She was born in Joliet Illinois on December 26, 1955 to Raymond and Ima
Jean (BUTTS) Sayers. Gail graduated from Lincolnway High School New Lenox.
Gail has two daughters, Kelly (Dave) Dooley and Kena Sievert.
Gail married Robert J Brady February, 22,...
David Jospeh Wethern
May 2, 2026
David Joseph Wethern, 77, of Cameron, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Saturday, 2,2026. David was born in Saint Paul, MN in 1948 on November 4. Grew up in Saint Paul graduated from mechanic arts high school.
He started an apprenticeship to be a printer when he was 17. In the late 70s he opened his own print shop, Ames...
John D. Bailey
May 1, 2026
John D. Bailey, 83, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Northland Hospital in Barron, Wisconsin.
Private family services will be held for John.
Raymond Allen Rich
Apr 24, 2026
Raymond Allen Rich, 79, of Barron, Wisconsin, passed away at Monroe Manor in Barron on Saturday, April 24, 2026. Raymond was born on August 5, 1946, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Donald and Elwanda Rich.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A Celebration of Life will be held later and will be announced when available.
Pamela Clara Davis-Stanford
Apr 11, 2026
Pamela Clara Davis Stanford, born April 21, 1955, in Ramsey, Minnesota, to Clara Tuttle Davis and Curtis Davis, passed away on April 11, 2026, surrounded by a legacy of a life lived fully and unapologetically.
Pamela was united in marriage to Timothy Stanford on August 18, 1971, until the time of his passing on December 20, 1999. Later in life, she...
William "Bill" Allen Zwadlo
Apr 1, 2026
William “Bill” Zwadlo, 74, of Chetek, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, with family at his side. Bill was born on October 29, 1951, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Chester and Otylia (Novak) Zwadlo.
Bill had a passion for cooking, and his kitchen was a place where delicious meals and cherished memories were...
James Stephen Billon
Mar 23, 2026
James Stephen Billon, age 81, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born on October 19, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stephen and Dorothy Billon. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Throughout his life, James was known for his vibrant personality...
John Steve Wasko
Feb 13, 2026
John “Crash” Steve Wasko, 73, Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Meadowbrook in Chetek. He was born on April 26, 1952, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Steve and Nila (Holbrook) Wasko.
John grew up in Chetek where he spent many hours in his father’s welding shop learning the trade. He remained in Chetek his entire life...
Beverly Jean Skoug
Feb 11, 2026
Beverly Jean (Nielsen) Skoug, age 85, passed away peacefully at Just Like Home Elder Care Facility in Chetek, WI, on February 11, 2026. She was born in St. Paul, MN, on July 21, 1940, to William and Estelle Nielsen.
Beverly grew up in East St. Paul alongside her parents and two younger brothers. After graduating from high school, she attended UW-River...
Beverley Jean Kreger
Feb 8, 2026
Beverley Jean Kreger, 82, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully ather home, Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Beverley was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 29, 1943, the only daughter of William Sr. and Sophie Banks. One of four siblings, she grew up in Charles City, Iowa, and Big Lake, Minneapolis, and Crystal, Minnesota. She attended junior and senior high school in...
Kenneth Maynard Thompson
Jan 29, 2026
Kenneth Maynard Thompson, age 87, beautifully passed away on January 29th, 2026, in Chetek, WI.
Ken was born on March 27, 1938, to Edwin and Myrtle Thompson in Chetek, Wisconsin. He attended Chetek High School and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley A. Kraskiewicz, on August 1st, 1955.
Ken worked as a machinist most of his working life, making daily trips for...
Robert John Pote
Jan 13, 2026
Robert John Pote, age 50, passed away on January 13, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Robert was born on December 21, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Georgeine Pote.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially ice fishing and hiking, and took great pride in working on vehicles.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert, and a...
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