Jody J. Guist
Dec 6, 2025
Jody Jerome Guist, age 67, of Ladysmith, passed away on December 6, 2025. He was born on October 21, 1958, in Ladysmith to Floyd and Elizabeth (Richer) Guist.
Jody was known for his tough exterior, yet those who knew him understood that he carried a fiercely loyal and kind heart. He was deeply dedicated to those he loved and was a...
George P. Golubiff
Nov 29, 2025
George Paul Golubiff, of Bruce, passed away at his home on November 29, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Ladysmith, to Paul and Vera Golubiff.
George graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1962. Shortly after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966, achieving the rank...
Thomas J. Peterson
Nov 27, 2025
Thomas John Peterson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a man of humor, integrity, strength, and sarcasm, left us on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025. As a life-long Ladysmith resident, Tom contributed to his community, ran a successful dairy farm, raised a family, hunted, fished, and lived his life as he saw fit.
Tom and his buddy (and future...
Gerald "Jerry" LeBlanc
Nov 26, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” J. LeBlanc, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away on November 26, 2025, in Marshfield, following multiple health complications. He was 68 years old.
Jerry was born on May 8, 1957, in Ladysmith to Ruth and LeRoy LeBlanc. Raised in Ladysmith, he later spent 30 years living and working in St. Paul, Minnesota, before returning home for retirement. Dedicated to learning...
Charline Hope Lovely
Nov 26, 2025
Charline Hope Lovely, born on November 10, 1919, in Weyerhaeuser, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith, at the remarkable age of 106. The daughter of Cyrus & Mabel (Frenchick) Alvey, Charline was born during a year marked by world change, as 1919 saw the end of World War I with the signing of...
Judith "Judy" Jez
Nov 19, 2025
In loving memory of Judith Jez, 85 of Tony, WI, who died on November 19, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith after a long fight with Alzheimer's Disease.
Judy was born August 25, 1940 in Ashland, WI. Her parents, Charles and Clara (Miller) Hansen moved their family to Big Falls Dam when she was young to work at the Hydro-electric...
Linda Rae Vail
Nov 18, 2025
Linda R. Vail, 77 of Ladysmith, WI, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.
Linda enjoyed playing cribbage, "500", crocheting and reading
She is survived by three sons: Steve (Kerri) Ulry of Nekoosa, WI, Roger Hoyt of Ladysmith and David Hoyt of Ladysmith, one daughter: Julie Hoyt of Ladysmith, 10 grandchildren: Nicholas (Lindsey) LaDue, Brandon (Jennie) Hoyt, Eric...
Mary Sue Timmerman
Nov 17, 2025
Mary Sue Timmerman passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Mary Sue was born in Chippewa Falls to Eugene and Kathryn Nicholson. She lived in Chippewa until leaving for nursing school after graduation. She worked as a Registered Nurse for a number of years and then became a nursing home administrator at homes in Neenah...
Gordon N. Malaise
Nov 15, 2025
Gordon N. Malaise passed away peacefully at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith on November 15, 2025, at the age of 95. Gordy was born in Minneapolis to Clayton and Ethel (McGregor) Malaise on December 14, 1929. He grew up in Bruce where he excelled both as a scholar and an athlete, graduated from Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, began his...
Allen G. Phetteplace
Nov 12, 2025
Allen Glen Phetteplace, 90, of Ladysmith, WI, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home.
Survivors include his wife: Carol, three sons: Jeff (Jude) DeWall of Conrath, WI, Jack (Peggy) DeWall of Cameron, WI and Joel DeWall of Ladysmith, three daughters: LuAnn (Jim) Larson of Ladysmith, Wendy Wright of Marshfield, WI and Susan DeWall of Heines, AK,...
Thomas J. Rosolowski
Nov 11, 2025
Thomas Joseph Rosolowski, age 79, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away on November 11, 2025 in Marshfield, WI.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Blanche Rosolowski; his parents-in-law, Don and Alma (Maulding) Nesheim; his brother-in-law, Merwyn Tatro; his sister-in-law, Peggy Nesheim; and his former wife, Carol Verdegan.
He is survived by his...
John J. Miller
Nov 8, 2025
John Joseph Miller, 84 of Bruce, died of natural causes on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Tomah Veterans Home.
He is survived by his 4 daughters; Tonya Miller (Blaine Ullmann) of Luxemburg, WI, Tricia Johnson (Darren) of Bruce, WI, Tami Pickard (Brian) of Little Suamico, WI and Tera Rock (Marcus) of Blaine, MN, 8 grandchildren, 7...
Donald F. Dvorak
Nov 6, 2025
Donald Frank Dvorak, 85 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, following 25 years of heart problems.
He is survived by his wife Rose Mary Dvorak, 1 son; David M. Dvorak of Ladysmith, 1 granddaughter; Katherine (Mitch) Waldera, 1 step-grandson; Charles Strong and 1 step-granddaughter; Kylie Mijares.
He...
Bernard "Ben" Bechtel
Nov 3, 2025
Bernard "Ben" Francis Bechtel, age 85, of Conrath, passed away on November 3, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; his parents, Carl and Bernice (Gottemoeller) Bechtel; his 3 brothers, Charles, Herbert and Donald; his sister Carol; a granddaughter Chloe; and his great-grandson Easton.
He is...
Ann M. Kotulski
Oct 30, 2025
Ann Mary Kotulski, 89, of Bruce, WI, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith, WI.
She is survived by her husband, Alex Kotulski, 8 sons: Butch (Cindy) Ludwikowski, Bill (Jean) Ludwikowski, Dan (Robin) Ludwikowski, Jim (Sue) Ludwikowski, Bob (Linda) Ludwikowski, Mike (Renee) Kotulski, David Kotulski and Steve Kotulski,...
Richard "Dick" Veness
Oct 29, 2025
Richard L. "Dick" Veness, 82 of Exeland, WI, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, WI.
He is survived by: his wife Cindy, son Chris (Kathy) Veness of Exeland, WI, daughter Angie Veness (Mike Paul) of Birchwood, WI, Godchild Ryan Villiard of Exeland, WI and five siblings: Kay Robarge and Judy Schott...
Faye Rae Grindheim
Oct 28, 2025
Faye Rae Grindheim, 89 of Ojibwa, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at her loving home surrounded by family.
She is survived by her husband Sigurd, 3 daughters; Cathy (Scott) Montreuil of Peel, AR, Patti (Benny) Martin of Section, AL and Caroline (Kevin) Anderson of North Branch, MN, 5 grandchildren; David Martin, Emily (Eric) Stephenson, Ryan (Steph)...
Robert "Bob" Thompson
Oct 23, 2025
On October 23, 2025, Robert "Bob" Thompson, age 78, of Tony, WI, passed away peacefully at home from lung cancer.
Bob will be sadly missed by his wife, Patricia; his children, Cory Thompson of Shawano, Kelly (Jeff) Davis of Fort Atkinson, Kevin (Niki) Thompson of Fort Atkinson, and Curt Thompson of Jefferson. He was a proud grandpa...
Carl Nosser
Oct 23, 2025
Carl Nosser passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Carl is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carolyn; children, Mickey (Dawn) and Tonya (Chance); and his dogs Chucky and Mack. He had a special bond with his sisters' children and their...
Holly J. Lukes
Oct 22, 2025
Holly Joy Lukes, 64 of Sheldon, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Robert, 3 sons; Robert (Andrea) Lukes of Appleton, WI, Terry and special friend Suzan of Westboro, WI and Clayton & Krista of Kennan, WI, 8 grandchildren, 1 brother; Duane Louis Biller of Glen Flora and...
