Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Apr 9, 2025

Debra Ann Jacobs, age 69, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Deb was born to Vernon and Rita Jacobs on February 21, 1956, in Michigan.

A full obituary will be posted shortly, please check back.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Red's Grill and Bar in Chetek, WI from 1:00-4:00 PM.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad...

Mar 27, 2025

Beatrice (Beatty) Poirier went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2025. Beatrice was born September 24, 1928 to Jacob and Elizabeth (Swoboda) Rubenzer. She went to country school in Woodmohr for 2 years and 6 years to St. Peter’s in Tilden, then to high school in Bloomer and graduated in 1946.

She...

Mar 25, 2025

Dale Robert Winger, age 93, resident of Chetek, Wi. passed away at the Mayo Clinic Health System Northland in Barron, Wi. on March 26, 2025.

He was born February 22, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Vernon J. and Goldiebel (Card) Winger.

Dale and his sister Marjorie were raised in Eau Claire after...

Mar 21, 2025

Allen Wayne Matson, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2025, in Cameron, Wisconsin.

Allen was born to Edna and Wayne Matson on August 17, 1951, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Allen had a deep love for the open road and the outdoors. He found joy in motorcycle rides...

Mar 21, 2025

Joan Ruth (Kreutz) Fostvedt

September 23, 1932 – March 21, 2025

Joan Ruth (Kreutz) Fostvedt, 92, of Chetek, WI, died Friday, March 21, 202,5 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 23, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Erwin and Ruth Kreutz.  She was...

Mar 18, 2025

Bradley Joseph Knickerbocker 6/13/1981-3/18/2025

On the day Brad was born, June 13th,1981, purple and orange began coursing through his veins. He loved the town of Chetek, its’ 2,161 inhabitants, the lakes, Sunset View Golf Course, and the sports teams.

Shortly after learning to walk his big brother Bill began teaching him the true meaning of...

Mar 9, 2025

Michael Severson, age 80, passed away with his loving family by his side on March 9, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Michael Selmer Severson was born on February 22, 1945 to Selmer and Beatrice (Wheeler) Severson of Sand Creek, WI. He was the youngest of three children. Mike graduated from Chetek High School. After high school, he trained...

Feb 26, 2025

Gordon Charles Lee Jr, known as Bud age 89 of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his Lee family home.

He was born May 12, 1935 in Superior, Wisconsin, son of the late Gordon and Crystal Lee. Bud grew up in northern Wisconsin and was an only son with four sisters. He...

Feb 19, 2025

Randall David Scott age 73, of Chetek, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Born on August 23, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois, to Robert and Sophie Scott. He is survived by two sisters, Rita Butterfield, and Roberta Corin, his brother, Rex Scott, and his son Caden Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sophie Scott,...

Feb 16, 2025

Christine Sophie Miller (Dzimiela), 82, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Born on August 6, 1942, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Christine was the daughter of Paul and Helen Dzimiela. She carried the values of loyalty, love, and laughter throughout her life.

For 61 years, Christine shared a devoted marriage with her husband,...

Feb 14, 2025

Ray Eugene Gohde Jr., age 75, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Ray was born to Darlene and Ray Gohde Sr. on February 26, 1949, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

Ray had a deep love for the outdoors, where he found peace and joy in fishing and hunting. These were not just hobbies for...

Feb 10, 2025

Helen Joyce Pawlisch

On Monday, February 10, 2025, Helen Joyce (nee Reinfeldt) Pawlisch of Chetek passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing Home at the age of 92.

She was born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin on December 8, 1932, to Ervin and Viola (nee Schneider) Reinfeldt, and is survived by her son, Curt Pawlisch (Robin Carlson), and two...

Feb 9, 2025

Barbara Ann (Bethel) Folz, age 82, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Bloomer, Wisconsin at Dove Healthcare Nursing Home.

Barbara was born on November 7, 1942, in Chetek, Wisconsin to George and Anna (Stana) Bethel.

Barb worked for many years as a waitress and cook at Dale's in Chetek. She had a...

Feb 2, 2025

Sarah Slayton, age 88, passed away on February 2, 2025.

Sarah was born to Loren and Theo Rogers on June 23, 1936, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Sarah was creative and crafty. She found joy in knitting and crocheting, creating beautiful, handmade pieces that reflected her talent and patience. Sarah also enjoyed the delicate art of embroidery,...

Feb 1, 2025

Darla J. Garner

Darla Jean Garner, 66, of Altoona, Wis., passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday night, Jan. 31.

Darla worked many years for Parker Hannifin in Chetek before retiring. She loved gardening, collecting antiques and autographs, going to garage sales, watching Bob Ross and Gunsmoke, and spending time with her kids and grandkids....

Jan 28, 2025

Joan Frances Culver, age 89, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Joan was born to Joseph and Clara Neibauer on July 19, 1935, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

No public services are scheduled.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Jan 28, 2025

Selma Walczak, age 97, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Selma was born January 9, 1928, in Barron, Wisconsin to Leroy and Mary Purintun. She was raised on a small farm east of Chetek, Wisconsin, and graduated from Chetek High School in 1946. Selma married Stanley Walczak of rural Rusk County, on April 30,...

Jan 28, 2025

Our beautiful Angel peacefully passed away from us early in the morning of January 28, 2025, with her loving family members.

Sylvia was born on August 21, 1936, in St. Paul, MN, graduated from Humboldt High School, and became a loving mother and housewife. After raising her 3 children, she worked for the Grannis and Grannis Law...

Jan 18, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Jeanne (Holmen) Robertson, age 80, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Betty was born to Elizabeth and Byron Holmen on May 28, 1944, in Cameron, Wisconsin.

In her earlier years, Betty began her career as a dog groomer, eventually transitioning to become a professional dog handler, where she found great...

Jan 5, 2025

Walter Edward Wheeler, age 90, passed away on January 5, 2025, in New Auburn, Wisconsin.

Walter was born to Hubert Earl and Scharlene Wheeler on September 30, 1934, in Lamb, Kentucky.

Walter had a deep love for nature, particularly for feeding and observing the birds and wildlife that visited his backyard. His time was often...