OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Dan Cavanaugh

Dan Cavanaugh

Jun 22, 2015

Dan Cavanaugh, age 74, passed away on June 22, 2015.  He is survived by LaVonne Cavanaugh his loving wife of 55 years, his children Theresa (Jerry Anderson), William, Michael (Liane), Daniel, Brian (Tim Traffie), ten grandchildren, one brother, eight sisters, and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Veronica Cavanaugh, one brother...

Evelyn (Warner)  Mccullum

Evelyn (Warner) Mccullum

Jun 19, 2015

Evelyn McCullum, 95 passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.  She was born in Sioux Creek August 31, 1919 the daughter of Edna (Harlson) and William Warner.

Evelyn was born and raised in Sioux Creek, Wisconsin where she later married Burl McCullum.  Together they had 2...

Karen Ann Back Jones

Karen Ann Back Jones

May 25, 2015

Karen Ann Back Jones, 50 passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at The Clairemont Nursing Home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  She was born March 21, 1965 in Red Wing, Minnesota the daughter of Judy and Bill Back.

Karen is survived by her parents, Judy (John) Bishop of Chetek, WI and Bill (Pat) Back of Arizona, sister,...

Gene A.  Tietz

Gene A. Tietz

May 12, 2015

Gene A. Tietz 84, of New Auburn passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Lakeview Medical Center, Rice Lake, WI.   Gene was born February 7, 1931 in Eau Claire, WI the son of Erma (Larson) and Edward Tietz.

On July 9, 1982 Gene married Barbara A. Wittrock. Gene lived...

John E. Eilers

John E. Eilers

May 2, 2015

John Edwin Eilers, age 73, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015.  John grew up in Iowa and Indiana, graduating from high school in 1959.  After high school, he worked construction and proudly joined the US Air Force where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. On February 27, 1965, he married his loving wife, Judith (Techmeier). He was an...

Lance Laurence Fritz

Lance Laurence Fritz

Apr 29, 2015

Lance Laurence Fritz, 38 of Weyerhaeuser passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  He was born June 24, 1976 in Barron, WI the son of Laurence and Sally Ann (Bauch) Fritz.

Lance graduated from Weyerhaeuser High School in 1994 with honors. ...

Audrey Lou (Holten)  Lundmark

Audrey Lou (Holten) Lundmark

Apr 8, 2015

Audrey Lou Lundmark, age 85, of Chetek passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home.

On April 29, 1929, Audrey Lou was born in Chetek, Wisconsin to the late Edwin and Dorothy (Regli) Holten.  She graduated from Chetek High School in 1946, and went...

Lorraine Ione Waterhouse

Lorraine Ione Waterhouse

Apr 2, 2015

Lorraine Ione Waterhouse, 88 of Chetek passed away Thursday April 2, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron with her daughter Marcia and daughter-in-law Eileen at her side.  Lorraine was born July 11, 1926 in Dovre Township, the 9 th of 11 siblings of John and Emma Knutson.

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Roy Dean Johnson

Roy Dean Johnson

Mar 29, 2015

Roy D. Johnson, 73 of Chetek passed away at Knapp Haven Nursing Home Sunday, March 29, 2015.  He was born April 29, 1941 in Sioux St. Marie, Michigan the son of Ervadean Smith and Raymond Groundon.

Roy is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Smith) Johnson

No services are being planned at this...

Alyssa Elizabeth Anderson

Alyssa Elizabeth Anderson

Mar 21, 2015

Alyssa Elizabeth Anderson, age 24, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at her home in Waunakee, WI. She was born on October 7, 1990 to Lee and Annette (Davis) Anderson in Durand, WI. Alyssa was a true free spirit, a bit of a rebel, and a kind, loving soul.  She...

Ronald Robert Frisk

Ronald Robert Frisk

Mar 20, 2015

Ronald Robert “Ron” Frisk, 76 of Cameron, Wisconsin died Friday, March 20, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health Care Cancer Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Ron was born on October 25, 1938 in Hammond, IN to William and Elizabeth B. Frisk.  He married Irene Helen Derjan on May 7, 1960 in East Chicago, IN.

Ron worked for...

Neva "Torchy" L. (Savage)  Schaller

Neva "Torchy" L. (Savage) Schaller

Mar 20, 2015

Neva (Torchy) Schaller, 90, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek with her loving family at her side.

Torchy was born on April 16, 1924 at Ireton, Iowa to Vern and Nora Savage.  She grew up in “East” Barronett and attended Cumberland High School.

Virginia Mae  (Wulfekuhle)  Miller

Virginia Mae (Wulfekuhle) Miller

Mar 10, 2015

Virginia "Jean" (Wulfekuhle) Miller died March 10th, 2015, at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake, WI. She had spent the day peacefully sleeping, surrounded by loving family members sharing their memories and celebrating her life.

Virginia was born December 19th, 1926, to Henry and Viola Wulfekuhle in Elk Township, Iowa. She was the second of nine...

Margery Ellen (Edwards)  Chambers

Margery Ellen (Edwards) Chambers

Mar 7, 2015

Margery Ellen Chambers, 90, of Rice Lake, formerly of the Chetek area passed away after a rich and beautiful life on March 7, 2015 at Woodstone Assisted Living in Rice Lake.  Margery was born on April 2, 1924 in Fairmont, MN the daughter of Kenneth and Grace Edwards. Marge grew up in Fairmont, Minnesota where she met the love...

Alan Leon Sackrider

Alan Leon Sackrider

Mar 5, 2015

Alan Leon Sackrider, 67, of Cameron, Chetek Township, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System-Northland in Barron.  Alan was born on July 10, 1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana the son of E. Leon and Roberta (Lovelace) Sackrider.

Alan leaves to celebrate his memory: his wife, Salena Sackrider, Chetek, WI;...

Richard Lee Taft

Richard Lee Taft

Feb 9, 2015

Richard Lee Taft, 88 of Rice Lake passed away February 9, 2015 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.  He was born in Barron County, Wisconsin to Lyle and Vivian (Robinson) Taft November 16, 1926.

Richard graduated from Chetek High School in 1944.  He married Arlene May Joelson November 26, 1949...

James Henry Beal

James Henry Beal

Feb 2, 2015

James Henry Beal, 94 of New Auburn left this earth February 2, 2015 for his heavenly home to farm and play golf surrounded by his family.  James was born in Kings City, Missouri the son of Henry and Minnie (Melberg) Beal on November 8, 1920.

James enjoyed many jobs...

Dorla Dean (Wasko)  Arneson

Dorla Dean (Wasko) Arneson

Jan 29, 2015

Dorla D. Arneson, 84 of Chetek passed away January 29, 2015 at Lakeview Medical Center with her loving husband at her side.  She was born in Chicago, IL August 20, 1930 the daughter of Stephen J. and Nila V. (Holbrook) Wasko.

Dorla “Tiny” married Robert E. Arneson July 15,...

Matthew Raymond Zajic

Matthew Raymond Zajic

Jan 29, 2015

Matthew R. Zajic, 28 unexpectedly passed away January 29, 2015 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He was born in Barron County,  June 30, 1986 the son of Raymond J. Zajic and Lori L. (Gardner) Spence.

Matthew is survived by his parents; Raymond (Gerri) Zajic of Chetek...

Mary Louise (Anderson)  Huset

Mary Louise (Anderson) Huset

Jan 21, 2015

Mary L. Huset, 85 of Chetek passed away January 21, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Mary was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 9, 1929.  She was employed at Mutual Service, Inc. of St. Paul for 30 years after which she retired to Chetek in 1984.

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