Local obituaries for Barron County in Wisconsin.

Jun 26, 2023

Georgia Faye Saastad, age 87, passed away at Meadowbrook at Chetek, on June 26, 2023.

Georgia was born to Nervie and George Bearden on January 2, 1936, in Benton, Arkansas.

Georgia loved doing crosswords, watching her grandchildren grow up, and enjoying farm life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Nervie and...

Jun 23, 2023

Darrell L. Skoug, 85, was born on December 31, 1937, to Henry and Grace ( Hanson) Skoug of Chetek, WI.  He passed away on June 23rd, 2023, at Dove Healthcare, Bloomer, WI.

Darrell grew up on a dairy farm south of Chetek and attended Oak Grove School through 8th grade. He was a member of the Chetek...

Jun 14, 2023

Gertrude Loraine Taft, age 90, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Gertrude was born to Edwin and Myrtle Thompson in Chetek, Wisconsin on January 31, 1933.

She attended and graduated from Chetek High School in 1950. Married her high school sweetheart John (Jack) Taft on April 7, 1951, and raised seven...

Jun 10, 2023

Thomas P. Reiter, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2023, surrounded by loving family and his fur babies after a 2-year courageous battle with kidney cancer. Thomas was born on March 14th, 1959, in Eau Claire, WI; the son of Cecil and Audrey (Barnum) Reiter.

He attended Eau Claire North High and...

Jun 3, 2023

James "Jim" Thomas Janota, age 68, passed away with his family by his side after a long, courageous battle with cancer on June 3, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Jim was born to Ardith (Cole) and Rogers Janota on December 13, 1954, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

He was born and raised in the Chetek area on...

May 31, 2023

Ronald Lee Ostrowski, age 87, passed away on May 31, 2023.

Ron was born to Leo and Mary (Janczak) Ostrowski in Kankakee, IL on September 21, 1935.  Ron married Margaret Rose Lahners on November 5, 1955, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs...

May 25, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Austin, age 62, passed away very suddenly at his home in Chetek, WI, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born December 3, 1959 in Rice Lake, WI to Harold G. and Fern L. Austin of Chetek.

Jerry graduated from Chetek High School and District One Technical School in Eau Claire, WI. From a...

May 25, 2023

Audrey Jean (Hewitt) Unterschuetz, age 87, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 25, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

She was born to Lloyd and Mabel (Moe) Hewitt on August 28, 1935, in Sioux Creek Township, Wisconsin.

Audrey married her high school sweetheart, Frank Unterschuetz in 1954 at the Advent Christian...

May 15, 2023

Alice M. Sannes, 91, of Chetek, went home to eternal life in heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2023.  She was born on May 25, 1931, to John and Mary Quick of Canton, Wisconsin.

Alice grew up on a farm east of Canton and attended Canton Grade School and graduated from Cameron High School on May 25, 1950. ...

May 15, 2023

Palmer Malcolm Solberg, 96, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., and formerly of Chetek, Wis., passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Home Suite Home in Chippewa Falls.

He was born June 11, 1926, in Cameron, Wis., the son of Malcolm and Elizabeth (Rudolph) Solberg.

Palmer worked hard all of his life. Among those jobs, he worked...

May 10, 2023

Barbara Cress Grandy, age 95, passed away on May 10, 2023, unexpectedly of natural causes.

Barbara was born to William and Edith Cress on June 27, 1927, in Waukegan, Illinois.

Barbara dated Robert William Grandy all throughout high school. He was drafted for WWII immediately after high school. Barbara waited for him to return, and...

May 9, 2023

James John Skozek, age 74, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Barron, Wisconsin.

James was born to Stanley and Irene Skozek on September 25, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois.

A full obituary will be posted shortly, please check back.

The Burnham-Ours Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements....

Apr 28, 2023

Harry James Bossany, 85, of Chetek, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on April 28, 2023.

Harry was born on February 12, 1938, in Chetek to John and Mary Bossany. He grew up on a farm east of Chetek with his six brothers. He found his path in life with a smile always upon...

Apr 20, 2023

Kay Darlene (Akins) Wheeler, passed away with her family by her side on April 20, 2023, at her home in New Auburn, Wisconsin.

Kay was born to Daniel and Ruby Akins on October 4, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois.

She married her devoted husband, Walter Wheeler, on February 1, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois.

Kay...

Apr 19, 2023

Janell Severson, 89, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023.

Janell was born on February 22, 1934, to Charlie and Clara Gardner.

Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved sister and aunt. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and...

Apr 9, 2023

Robin M. Leslie, age 64, passed away on April 9, 2023, in Barron, Wisconsin.

Robin was born to Harvey and Grace Kellough on October 26, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio.

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements....

Apr 1, 2023

Benjamin Jesse Wilkie II, age 52, passed away at the Meadowbrook at Chetek Nursing Home and Rehab on April 1, 2023.

Benjamin was born to Benjamin and Charlotte Wilkie on June 7, 1970, in Central City, Nebraska.

There are no public services scheduled at this time.

The Burnham-Ours Kolstad Family Funeral...

Apr 1, 2023

Dave Scott of New Auburn died on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, inside his home. Dave was always a jokester. Maybe April Fool's Day was always meant for his death. Dave was born on April 24th, 1957, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Basil and Eula Scott. He grew up in the Bruce and Winter areas.

Dave graduated from Winter...

Mar 24, 2023

Tamara “Tami” Susan Koepl, age 52, passed away at home in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by family on March 24, 2023, in Chetek, Wisconsin, after a three-year fight with liver cancer, which she fought long and hard with such bravery.

Tami was born on February 11, 1971, in Minnesota. She moved to Chippewa...

Mar 19, 2023

Linda Mae Swant, age 81, of Cameron, Wisconsin, sadly left us on March 19, 2023, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Linda was born to Clinton and Elsie (Simpson) Swant on August 27, 1941, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Elsie Swant, sons, Vince and...