Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Apr 23, 2013

Frank George Krukowski, 88, of Chetek, WI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Frank was born on July 4, 1924 and lived much of his life in or around the Chetek area.  He proudly served his country during WWII earning a Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster and a Purple Heart with oak...

Apr 22, 2013

Mark S. Gunnufson “Coach”, 47, of Chetek, passed away April 22, 2013 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin.  Born in Coflax, WI December 1, 1965, son of Wanita H. (Steies) Kargol and the late Earl M. Gunnufson.

Mark graduated from Chetek High School in 1984 and joined the National Guard for the next 6 years.  He attended the University...

Apr 19, 2013

Ken Pfaff, 84, of Chetek, Wisconsin (formerly of Rockton, IL) went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 19, 2013.  He left peacefully, with family and friends at his bedside.

“Kenny” and his wife Bea were builders of Kens Kampsites in Chetek (now Northern Exposure Campground) and ran the campground for 30...

Apr 12, 2013

James "Fish" Raymond Haynes, III, age 28, passed away April 12, 2013 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Born December 20, 1984 in Medford, Wisconsin, son of James & Rebecca Haynes II, and Linda & David Sadowski.

Jim graduated from Chetek High School in 2003.  After graduation he became employed by Paul’s Sheet Metal as a Roofer for nearly...

Apr 11, 2013

Trudy Jean (Dodge) Larson, 64, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.  She was born July 12, 1948 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Broten) Dodge.

Trudy loved to sing acapella harmony and was a member of the “Sweet Adaline” group in Wyoming. ...

Apr 9, 2013

Orabelle Marjorie Swanson, 99, of Chetek, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home, in Chetek, Wisconsin.  Orabelle was born on February 1, 1914 in Lake Forest, Illinois the daughter of Adolf and Frieda (Semph) Johnson.

Orabelle and Bert married in 1935 in Lodi, Wisconsin.  She worked in food...

Apr 6, 2013

Estelle Genevieve Nielsen, 100, of Chetek, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Dallas Care Center.  Estelle was born and raised in Shafer, Minnesota on February 7, 1913 the daughter of Jennie (Chinander) and Frithhoef Anderson.  She graduated from Taylor Falls High School.  She married William Nielsen in 1938 and raised three children on the east side...

Mar 27, 2013

Donald Charles Wellsandt, 77 of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home with his loving wife Jean and his dog Snickers by his side.  Donald was born on July 5, 1935 in Boyd, Wisconsin at home.  He was the son of Ervin L. and Loretta (Pilgram) Wellsandt.

Donald served in...

Mar 3, 2013

Leonard T. Miller, 65, of Chetek.  Passed away March 3, 2013 at Benedictine Living Center, Spooner, WI.  He was born August 27, 1947 in Harvey, Illinois the son of Leo and Virginia M. (Wulfekuhle) Miller.

On October 11, 1969 Leonard married April May Burress in Chicago, Illinois and together they had 2 children Clint and Jason Miller.  ...

Feb 17, 2013

Frank R. “Butch” Hoffmann, 73, of Chetek, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 17, 2013 under the loving care and devotion of his loving daughter Shannon.  He was born on April 15, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Emma and Walter Hoffmann.

Frank was an expert auto body repairman and mechanic for...

Feb 15, 2013

Muriel Juliet Linquist, 79 of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Muriel was born on September 12, 1933 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Norma (Erickson) and Norman Swanson.

Muriel was a member of the Red Hats Society, Sons of Norway, and...

Feb 15, 2013

Delores K. Madison, age 91 formerly of Sand Creek, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek. The former Delores Katherine Clark, daughter of the late Roy and Minnie (Steinmetz) Clark was born July 17, 1921 in rural Bloomer. She married Norbert Madison on June 4, 1941. He preceded her in death in...

Feb 7, 2013

Betty Lou Freix, 79 of Schererville, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2013 at St. Margaret's Community Hospital in Dyer, Indiana. Services are currently being arranged for the spring. The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements. Please check back for updated information.

Feb 7, 2013

Vivian Marie Williams, 92, of Chetek and formerly of Bellevue, IA, passed away on February 7, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care Systems Northland in Barron, Wisconsin.  She was born on February 9, 1920 in Bellevue, IA the daughter of Roy “Doc” and Anna (Becker) Cheney. Vivian leaves to celebrate her memory: daughter, Billie (Merle) Linkletter, Chetek, WI;...

Feb 4, 2013

David Alan Fischer, 54, of Chetek, passed away Monday, February 04, 2013 at his home in Chetek, where he was a lifelong resident.  David was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed to fish, waterski, hunt and camp.  He was a kind person with many friends all around the Chetek area.  David was also looking forward to becoming a grandfather for the...

Jan 25, 2013

Dorothy Lorraine Bronstad, 83, of New Auburn, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in Barron, Wisconsin.  Dorothy was born on February 27, 1929 in Tampa, Florida, the daughter of Loren and Theo (Daily) Rogers. Dorothy leaves to celebrate her memory: her daughter, Donna Baalrud, grandchildren, Erick Baalrud, Sue Baalrud, Sandy (Tom)...

Jan 23, 2013

Dona Barbara Javener, 85, of Chetek, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Rice Lake with her loving family at her side. Dona was born in Rice Lake on November 16, 1927 the daughter of Vernoy and Portia Pierce.   She was an avid reader and took pride in raising her ten children.  Dona...

Jan 21, 2013

Elaine Mae Loken, 73, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at her home with her family at her side.  She was born on April 16, 1939 in Dallas, Wisconsin the daughter of David and Norma O’Flanagan. Elaine was a member of the Chetek Alliance Church and was a very active member.  She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, horses...

Jan 19, 2013

Nancy Jane (Reuille) Tyson, 66, passed peacefully into God’s loving arms at her residence with her husband and daughters by her side on January 19th, 2013. Nancy was born on July 12, 1946 in Zulu, Indiana to Narcis and Marcella Reuille.  She grew up as a farm girl in Foxboro, Wisconsin.  She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1964.  ...

Jan 17, 2013

Jean Eve Bossany, 89, of Chetek passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Dallas Care and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas, Wisconsin.   Jean was born on December 20, 1923 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Vincent and Frances Miklos. Jean leaves to celebrate her memory, her children: Carolyn (Bud) Bremer, Geneva, IL; Robert (Lori) Bossany, Menomonie, WI; Ron (Sissy)...