OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Jennifer Rae (Jorstad)  Albrecht

Jennifer Rae (Jorstad) Albrecht

Jul 23, 2018

Jennifer Rae Albrecht, 61, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire with her loving family at her side. Jennifer was born on September 14, 1956 in Rice Lake, WI the daughter of Douglas J. and Grace E. (Beiswanger) Jorstad.

Jennifer graduated from Barron High School in...

Dorothy J. (Blackford)  Greski

Dorothy J. (Blackford) Greski

Jul 20, 2018

Dorothy J. Greski, 88 years of age passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Home in Colfax.

Services for Dorothy will be held in Kenosha, Wisconsin at a later date.  Time and date will be posted when available.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving Dorothy's...

Delores Nona (Peterson)  Muermann

Delores Nona (Peterson) Muermann

Jul 17, 2018

Delores Nona Muermann, 90 of Chetek passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center.  She was born July 2, 1928 in Chetek, the daughter of Aagoth (Nelson) and Emil Peterson. Delores was preceded in death by Fred Muermann, her husband of 66 years, her son-in-law, Gordon Casebolt, her parents and four brothers and one sister....

Deanna Marie (Koskovich)  Wojciechowski

Deanna Marie (Koskovich) Wojciechowski

Jul 4, 2018

Deanna M. Wojciechowski, 58 of Chetek passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at her residence.  She was born May 26, 1960 in Chippewa Falls, the daughter of Teresa (Ricord) and John Koskovich.

Deanna graduated from Chippewa Falls McDonald Catholic School in 1978.  She married James Wojciechowski July 2, 1999. Together, they owned and operated Wojo's Pub &...

Richard "Dick" Roush

Richard "Dick" Roush

Jul 3, 2018

Richard “Dick” F. Roush, age 78 of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  He was at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN due to a tragic burn accident.  Dick was born on November 15, 1939 in Huntley, IL., the son of Chet and Olive (McNickle) Roush.

He grew up in...

Stanley J. Fortuna

Stanley J. Fortuna

Jul 3, 2018

Stanley J. Fortuna, 76 of Chetek passed away July 3, 2018 at his residence.  He was born September 6, 1941 in Rice Lake, son of Marian "Mary" (Gibula) and Joseph Fortuna.

Stanley was an only child, raised on a farm north of Chetek.  He loved playing tug-o-war with anyone who challenged him. Meals were his favorite time...

Lee Ellsworth James

Lee Ellsworth James

May 14, 2018

Lee E. James, 77 of New Auburn passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his residence.  He was born January 30, 1941 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Goldie (Hyde) and Harvey James.

Lee married Nancy Kuhnert January 19, 1960 in Altoona.  Together they raised three children in Caledonia, Wisconsin.  After Nancy passed away August 7,...

James Dale Carlson

James Dale Carlson

May 6, 2018

James D. Carlson, 66 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his residence.  James was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin May 5, 1952 the son of June (Loth) and Christian Carlson.

James graduated from Chetek High School in 1970.  He was a machinist in Indianapolis, Indiana and also loved music, playing guitar in several...

Dean Phillip Schmunk

Dean Phillip Schmunk

May 6, 2018

Dean Phillip Schmunk, 73 of Chetek passed away at his residence Sunday, May 6, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Dean was born April 8, 1945 to Kathryn and Orville Anderson in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  Dean graduated from Chetek High School in 1963.  After graduation, Dean moved to Aurora, Illinois where he worked for the...

Lorraine Idell (Boggess)  Sirinek

Lorraine Idell (Boggess) Sirinek

Apr 24, 2018

Lorraine I. Sirinek, 80 of Chetek passed away at her daughter’s home Tuesday, April 24, 2018 with her loving family by her side.  She was born March 19, 1938 in Chetek, the daughter of Inez (Tubbs) and Clifford Boggess.

Lorraine married Ernest Sirinek December 26, 1964 at St. Boniface Catholic Church.  Ernie and Lorraine owned and operated...

Regina Marie Greene

Regina Marie Greene

Apr 22, 2018

Regina M. Greene, 72 formerly of Chetek peacefully passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center.  She was born August 11, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Patricia (Tonila) and Edward Greene.

Regina graduated from Chetek High School and attended the U.W. River Falls.  She was an amazing cook with a passion. ...

Mary Olivia (Rowe)  Green

Mary Olivia (Rowe) Green

Apr 20, 2018

Mary O. Green, 87 of Chetek passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Chetek.  She was born February 22, 1931, in Irma, Wisconsin the daughter of Myrtle (Nelson) and Albert Rowe.

Mary graduated from Merrill High School in 1950.  She worked as a bank teller in Colorado Springs, Owatona, Minnesota, also worked...

Jane Mary (Braun)  Anderson

Jane Mary (Braun) Anderson

Apr 18, 2018

Mary Jane “Jane” Anderson, age 92 from Chetek passed away peacefully at home with family on Wednesday April, 18, 2018.  She was born February 7, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Margaret (Zick) and Charles Braun.

She was a graduate of Withrow High School in Cincinnati, OH in 1944.  She married Donald R. Anderson on July...

"Sonny"  Darold J. Harris

"Sonny" Darold J. Harris

Apr 18, 2018

Darold "Sonny" J. Harris, 86 of Chetek unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  He was born February 12, 1932 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the son of Mary (Flor) Harris.

Sonny started his journey here in the city of Chetek.  He graduated from Chetek High School.  He enlisted in the...

Marcia Ann (Williams)  Winger

Marcia Ann (Williams) Winger

Apr 13, 2018

Marcia Ann Winger, 85 of Chetek passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center.  She was born December 11, 1932 in Chetek, the daughter of Irma (Schofield) and Ralph Williams.

Marcia married Dale Robert Winger, October 1950 in Chetek, together they raised 5 children.  She was a homemaker most of her life, enjoyed...

Geraldine E. (Ebert)  Krueger

Geraldine E. (Ebert) Krueger

Apr 13, 2018

Geraldine E. Krueger (Ebert),89 of Chetek and a longtime resident of Janesville, WI., passed away Friday, April 13th at Monroe Manor in Barron, WI with her loving family at her side.

She was born on July 12th, 1928 to Adolph and Minnie (Steifner) Ebert. She had four step brothers; Herbie, Arnie and...

Virginia Angeline (Wittmann)  Davis

Virginia Angeline (Wittmann) Davis

Apr 13, 2018

Virginia Angeline Davis, 82, of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin passed away with her loving family at her side on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin.  She was born on March 26, 1936 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Joseph and Eva Wittmann.

Virginia enjoyed fishing,...

Dorothy Elaine (Mueller)  Cole

Dorothy Elaine (Mueller) Cole

Apr 12, 2018

Dorothy Elaine Cole, 82 of Eau Claire formerly of Chetek passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health Care System-Northland in Barron.  She was born November 15, 1935 in Winona, Minnesota the daughter of Herbert and Selma Mueller.

After high school graduation, Dorothy went on to vocational school to earn her LPN Nursing...

John "Jack" Ray Nyberg

John "Jack" Ray Nyberg

Apr 12, 2018

John “Jack” Ray Nyberg, age 87 of Chetek passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born February 11, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota, son of Edith (Bloomquist) and Ray Nyberg.

After graduating from high school, Jack enlisted in the United States Army from 1952-1954.  He was a...

Kenneth William Jost

Kenneth William Jost

Apr 9, 2018

Kenneth Wm. Jost, 74 of Chetek passed away Monday, April 09, 2018 at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake.  He was born April 14, 1943 in Melrose Park, Illinois to Roberta and William Jost, Jr.

At age 1-8 he was in Maywood, Illinois on 5th Avenue.  His first job was age 6 as a sweeper and window...

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