Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Oct 31, 2023

Joseph Harold Puziewicz, age 89, passed away at the Ecumen Nursing Home in North Branch, Minnesota, on October 31, 2023.

Joseph was born to Amelia (Bernat) and Joseph Puziewicz on October 8, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois.

Joseph graduated from Chetek High School and lived in the area most of his life. He was an outdoorsman,...

Oct 23, 2023

Rhonda Renee Wilson, 69, of Chetek, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, in Lansing, IA at Thorton Manor Nursing Home.  Rhonda was born on March 19, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Paul and Helena (Mullins) Elkins.

Rhonda loved sewing, quilting, and crocheting in her free time. She was the treasurer of her Red Hat...

Oct 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Ryan Lessel Jacobs lost his battle with his lifelong mental health struggles on October 19, 2023 at the age of 20.

Ryan was born in Torrance, California and moved to Bozeman, Montana at the age of six. Ryan then lived at the family’s lake...

Oct 10, 2023

John Joseph Akim II, age 58, passed away on October 10, 2023, in the town of Poskin, Wisconsin.

John was born to Albert Akim and Elizabeth (Betty) Bossany on March 18, 1965, in Stillwater, Minnesota.

John was a handyman at heart and loved to fix or build whatever he could. He also enjoyed woodworking. He...

Oct 2, 2023

Louise Catherine (Bricher) Adams, 93 of Chetek, passed away peacefully October 2, 2023.

Louise was born January 16, 1930, in Geneva, Illinois to Edward and Margaret Bricher. She graduated from Mount Mary High School in St. Charles, Illinois. Louise married Burness (Bill) Adams on July 2, 1949. They were lifelong dairy farmers first in St. Charles, IL,...

Sep 28, 2023

Beverly Jean Robarge (nee Spaete), age 88, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023, as a result of congestive heart failure after a fulfilled life as a loving wife and mother.

Bev was born on August 9, 1935, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of Paul and Helen Spaete. The family lived in Granton, Wisconsin until 1939 when...

Sep 21, 2023

Laura Louise Bradford Persons

On September 21st, 2023, Laura Louise Bradford Persons passed away unexpectedly in her home.  A Loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and auntie. Laura was born March 5, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Laura graduated from Monticello High School in 1982. She went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Duluth as a...

Sep 18, 2023

Robert William Duerr, age 72, passed away on September 18, 2023, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He had undergone bypass surgery and recovery was going well, however, there were sudden setbacks that arose and Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep due to heart failure.

Bob was born to Edith and Charles Duerr in Chicago, Illinois on January 20,...

Sep 14, 2023

James "Jimmy" Norman Rippy, age 56, passed away on September 14, 2023, after a long and courageous 4-year battle with cancer.

Jimmy was born on September 18, 1966, to James and Carol Rippy in Sterling, Illinois.

Jimmy moved to the Rice Lake area about 30 years ago from Rockford, Illinois. He began working at McCain...

Sep 5, 2023

Lorraine Helen Gilbertson of Chetek died September 5, 2023. She was born to Frank and Elizabeth (nee Kurth) Bahneman on May 6, 1927, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was married to Robert (Bob) Gilbertson in 1949 in Racine.

In 1961 Bob and Lorraine moved to Chetek where they owned and operated The Natural Cove Resort until 1973. They...

Sep 4, 2023

Diane Phyllis (Borgman) Bossany, age 84, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Diane was born to Arlone and Herbert Borgman on May 24, 1939, in Racine, Wisconsin.

Diane was quite the golfer when she was a teenager, having loved to go with her sister, Donna. She...

Aug 30, 2023

Genevieve “Jenny” Lillian Ganske, 91, of Chetek passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, at Meadowbrook Senior Living in Chetek. Jenny had a wonderful life and many quality years, still living in her home up until a month before her passing.

Jenny was born June 29, 1932, to Elmer and Annie (Leverson) Robinson in Rusk County, Wisconsin, where...

Aug 23, 2023

Roger William Kern, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in New Auburn, Wisconsin on August 23, 2023.

Roger was born to Cora and Edward Kern on June 15, 1929, in Wisconsin.

Roger loved to read and cook.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Edward, and his brother,...

Aug 22, 2023

Richard Glenn Strickland, age 90, passed away on August 22, 2023, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Richard was born to Lynn & Leola (Carruth) Strickland on March 18, 1933, in Cumberland, Wisconsin.

Richard graduated from Shell Lake Highschool in 1950. After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force where he met and...

Aug 7, 2023

Annabelle Marie (Summerfield) Bronstad passed away on August 7, 2023, at the Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo, Wisconsin.

She was born May 5, 1935, to Eunice and Otto Summerfield on the farm north of Bloomer, Wisconsin.

She attended Pleasant Valley grade school and was the only one in her class grades 1-8. She graduated from...

Aug 5, 2023

Remembering Doug “Digger” Robinson: A Life Defined by Generosity

In the heart of Chetek, a shining soul, Doug Robinson, graced us with his presence for several wonderful years. From the moment he entered this world on August 17, 1963, it was clear that he was destined to carve out a life filled with love and adventure.

Aug 2, 2023

Gary Einar Fredrickson of New Auburn, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at Brentwood Memory Care in Rice Lake, WI.

Gary was born in Chicago, IL on May 21, 1937, to Einar Carl and Blanche Theresa (Anderson). He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Dick, Jack, and James.

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Jul 14, 2023

David Earl Addison, age 67, passed away with his loving family by his side on July 14, 2023, in Bloomer, Wisconsin.

David was born to Verlyn and Beverly Lindsley on October 26, 1955, in Ilwaco, Washington.

David was a commercial fisherman for many years. He had a love and passion for writing poetry and playing...

Jul 4, 2023

Vicki Devonne Anderson, age 70, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 4, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Vicki was born to Ernest and Joan Shores on September 1, 1952, in Superior, Wisconsin.

Vicki spent much of her time helping out at the Chetek Lutheran Church and helping her community. She...

Jul 3, 2023

Larry “Lonnie” Eugene Mikkelson passed away on July 3rd, 2023.  Lonnie was born to Helmer “Dewey” and Nora Alvina (Nelson) Mikkelson on October 5, 1930, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  He grew up and spent most of his life in Chetek.

He graduated from Chetek High School in 1948.  He had an outstanding high school athletic career that...