Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.
James A. Thompson
Mar 30, 2024
James A. Thompson, 87, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota and formerly from the area, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Services are currently undecided, and that information will be posted when it is available. Please check back.
Larry R. Menarek
Mar 29, 2024
Larry R. Menarek, 85, of Chetek, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake with his wife and son at his side. Larry was born on December 30, 1938, in Kenosha, WI the son of Robert J. and Vivian Menarek. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, Larry enjoyed fishing,...
George Harold Poreden
Mar 21, 2024
George Harold Poreden - 83 Love-filled years
1940-2024
George was born in Kenosha, Wis. on August 17, 1940, to Irene Pofahl and George Thomas Poreden. He passed on March 21, 2024. This is a loss to not only family but also neighbors, medical personnel, and many more. Anyone who had an encounter with him became...
Dennis Raymond Overby
Mar 11, 2024
May 6th, 1941 - March 11th, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Raymond Overby, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Dennis departed peacefully at his home at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and cherished memories.
Born in Chetek, Wisconsin, Dennis was...
Maria Lynn (Houser) Blaser
Mar 8, 2024
Maria Lynn Blaser, 49, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 8, 2024. Maria Houser was born on May 27, 1974, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert and Nancy (Olson) Houser.
Maria graduated from Rice Lake Highschool, in 1992. She loved the outdoors; she was an avid gardener and enjoyed...
John Albert Stefczak
Feb 20, 2024
John Albert Stefczak, 87, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2024.
He was born to John and Sophie Stefczak on September 25, 1936, in Chetek, Wisconsin. John was known for his loving, humorous, helpful, and caring nature. He loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends. He...
William Dale Anderson Jr.
Feb 20, 2024
William "Bill" Dale Anderson Jr., age 69, passed away on February 20, 2024, with his loving family by his side in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Bill was born to William D. Anderson, Sr. and Joyce E (Dupont) Anderson on August 2, 1954, in Evanston, Illinois.
Bill attended Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois in 1972. He...
Rose Mary Judkins
Feb 13, 2024
Rose Mary Judkins passed away on February 13, 2024, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Rose was born November 18, 1954, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the 6th child of Jack and Agnes Judkins.
Rose is survived by her 10 siblings, June Ida of Owen, Wisconsin, John, Jerry, Thomas Charles (Anna), Pam Cherry, Victoria all of Eau Claire, Jacqueline...
Patricia L (Taube) Ekern
Feb 10, 2024
Patricia L. Ekern, 79, of Chetek, Wisconsin, passed away on February 10, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield. She was born February 16, 1944 in Markesan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jerome T. and Inez (Cory) Taube.
Pat met her husband Ron in Milwaukee where they were married in 1967. From there, they moved with their...
Robert Mitchell Rohn
Feb 4, 2024
Robert (Rob) Rohn Jr. passed away on February 2, 2024, at Meadowbrook Senior Living in Chetek, Wisconsin under the care of the hospice team due to liver disease.
He was born to Julie (Plante) and Robert Rohn Sr. on December 10, 1970, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, working on computers, music, movies,...
Marcella Marie (Weitzel) Smith
Feb 1, 2024
Marcella Marie (Weitzel) Smith, 93, passed away quietly on February 1, 2024, in her residence at Just Like Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Marcella was born in Lake View, Iowa on February 27, 1930 to August P. and Ella (Hess) Weitzel.
Marcella grew up in Sac City, Iowa, and worked for Nobles Manufacturing after high school. ...
Dorothy May (Eblen) Pillish
Jan 21, 2024
Dorothy May Pillish, age 82, of Roselle, IL, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Dorothy was born to Leo and Mary Eblen in Hoffman, Minnesota on September 30, 1941.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Mary Eblen, and her husband, Marvin Pillish, and siblings, Joyce, Delbert, Margaret, Daniel,...
Stanley Ernest Mares
Jan 19, 2024
Stanley E. Mares, age 89, passed away on January 19, 2024, in Barron, Wisconsin.
Stanley was born to Frank and Frances Mares in Wisconsin on November 2, 1934.
While attending Chetek High School Stan met his future bride, Elizabeth Novak, at a ZCBJ dance hall.
After graduating from high school in 1952, Stan...
Karl "K.C." Claude Wittmann
Dec 31, 2023
Karl "K.C." Claude Wittmann, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2023.
K.C. was born to Karl and Claudia (Kaderabek) Wittmann on December 7, 1955, in Sussex, Wisconsin.
K.C. was an avid outdoorsman. Whether on the water or in the woods, he felt at peace in nature. He handcrafted...
Annette Marie (Sciaraffa) Ypma
Dec 22, 2023
Annette Marie (Sciaraffa) Ypma, age 56, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on December 22, 2023.
Annette Ypma (Sciaraffa), born on August 9, 1967, in Oak Park, IL, was a symbol of resilience and positivity. Married to the love of her life, Doug Ypma, for the past 23 years. She was...
Heather Marie Klemencic
Dec 4, 2023
We are heavyhearted to announce the death of Heather Marie Klemencic. Heather, age 45, passed away on Dec 4th, 2023 of heart failure in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Heather, born to Walter and Mary (Kampa) Klemencic in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on June 17, 1978, was an avid artist and foster mother.
She attended WITC for nursing before...
Frances Aileen (Massey) Sayles
Dec 4, 2023
Frances Sayles, age 82, loving mother of three, and wife to Dean Sayles, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday the 4th of December 2023. At her request, there will be no service.
Frances was born March 9th, 1941 in Pineville Kentucky, a true coal miner’s daughter, to Bertha Gray Smith Massey and Hal Massey.
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John Christopher Mitchell
Nov 24, 2023
John Christopher Mitchell, age 73, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on November 24, 2023, in Sioux Creek, Wisconsin.
John was born to Clyde and Margaret (Mann) Mitchell on January 3, 1950, in Lonoke, Arkansas.
John was very talented when it came to airbrush painting. He airbrushed many things, from cars...
Joann Lusebe (Ausland) Sykes
Nov 3, 2023
Joann Lusebe Sykes, age 98, passed away on November 3, 2023, at the Cambridge Senior Living facility in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Joann was born to John and Inez (Tuller) Ausland on July 9,1925, in Chetek, Wisconsin.
Joann graduated from Chetek High School and was a lifelong resident of Chetek before moving into the Cambridge Senior...
Clifford Ray Nyberg
Oct 31, 2023
Clifford Ray Nyberg, 62 of Barron, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, quietly at his residence.
Clifford was born on March 24, 1961, in Shakopee, Minnesota, the son of John and Patricia (O’Brien) Nyberg.
Clifford was a loving son, brother, cousin, and uncle. He loved his town and enjoyed socializing frequently with his...
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