Delores O. Lane
May 24, 2026
Delores Olga Lane (Scheelk) of Hawkins passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 at the age of 94.
Born on May 4, 1932, at her family home in Marathon County, Delores was one of twelve children. Her family later settled in Ingram, Wisconsin, where she spent her childhood surrounded by the companionship of her large family. As one of twelve children,...
Galan L. Lechleitner
May 21, 2026
Galan Lee Lechleitner 73, of Sheldon, left this world peacefully in his sleep & went home to his Lord on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, WI.
Galan was welcomed into this world on July 12th, 1952, at the Ladysmith Hospital to grateful parents Clarence & Marilyn (Gundersen) Lechleitner. They weren’t grateful for long as its been...
Lorayne "Lorie" E. Cohoon
May 18, 2026
Lorayne Ethel Cohoon (Thompson), beloved mother, wife, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully May 18th, 2026.
Born on November 23, 1939 Lorayne lived a life rooted in faith, family, and joy. A devoted Christian and active member of her church community, she carried kindness and compassion into every part of her life.
One of thirteen children, Lorayne learned early the value of...
Jane Hanson
May 14, 2026
Jane Hanson, 82, of St. Louis Park and formerly of Exeland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Jane was born on August 1, 1943, in Radisson, to Flossie and Martin Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church.
Jane was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was a lifelong fan...
Russell H. Kinney
May 13, 2026
Russell H. Kinney of Ladysmith, WI went home to be with his Lord on May 13, 2026. He was 83 years old.
Russ was born on June 29, 1942 in Volga, SD to Medford and Letha Kinney. He farmed with his family and Uncle Frank until graduating from Estelline High School. Russ attended Dakota Bible College in Huron, SD to become...
Jason R. Davis
May 12, 2026
Jason Ray Davis of Ladysmith, WI passed away May 12th, 2026 in a fatal car accident. Jason was born on May 4th, 1973 in Rice Lake, WI to Cindy Lindloff, of Eau Claire, WI and Gordon Davis of St Elmo, IL.
Moving to the area when he was in his late twenties, Jason played in many bands. You could find him...
Sandy M. Phillips
May 7, 2026
Sandra Maria Phillips, 71, of Chetek passed away on Thursday May 7th, 2026 after an unpredictable battle against the disease C.A.A. at Mayo Hospital in Bloomer.
The baby of the family, Sandy was born on December 29th, 1954 in Ladysmith, WI. The daughter of Joseph and Stella Gronski and grew up on the family dairy farm west of Weyerhaeuser, WI. Sandy...
Lewis I. Martin
May 6, 2026
Lewis Ira Martin of Sheldon, Wisconsin passed away May 6, 2026, at his home after a short battle with cancer at the age of 93 years, 10 months, 25 days. He was born June 11, 1932, at Sheldon, Wisconsin to Daniel L. and Anna F. (Keener) Martin.
He was united in marriage to Wilma Jane (Byers) Martin on May 19, 1956....
Jerald L. Blick
Apr 29, 2026
Jerald “Jerry” Blick, 82, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, died on April 29, 2026, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Jerry was born on June 5, 1943, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Herbert and Thelma Blick. He was raised in South Dakota and later lived in Robbinsdale and Minnetonka, Minnesota; Phoenix, Arizona; and Clayton, Wisconsin. He moved to the Ladysmith area in 2008.
On November 7,...
Ellen C. Schellinger
Apr 27, 2026
The family of Ellen Schellinger announces with deep sorrow the peaceful passing of their mother on April 27, 2026 at Shell Lake Heath Care Center. She was 81 years old.
Ellen was born on August 4, 1944 at St. Mary's Hospital in Ladysmith. She married Charles Schellinger, and together they shared many wonderful years. She was a devoted wife and mother...
Bernice "Bee" J. Klawiter
Apr 23, 2026
Bernice “Bee” Klawiter (Fortuna), 86, passed on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her children at Just Like Home in Chetek. She saw countless visitors and felt so much love. Bee’s visitation will be held at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Strickland starting at 11 am on Friday, May 8, 2026, located at W16431 Old Hwy 14, Rice Lake, WI....
Jerry K. Stearns
Apr 22, 2026
Jerry Kenneth Stearns, age 87, of Ladysmith, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years and his three children. He was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Lillian (McLellan) Stearns on December 24, 1938. He graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1957 and then...
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Lieser
Apr 21, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty Ryan) Lieser — a devoted mother and obstetrics nurse — lived and loved for over 93 years. She passed away peacefully in her home on the Flambeau River on April 21, 2026.
Born in her childhood home on October 7, 1932, Betty grew up helping raise her younger siblings and working alongside her family on their farm outside of...
Nancy L. Bessel
Apr 20, 2026
Nancy L. Bessel, 68 of Ladysmith, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield following a 9-month battle with lung cancer. She was born on December 4, 1957 in Park Ridge, IL to Richard & Grace (Natter) Diehl.
Nancy grew up in Carpentersville, IL, moving to the local area in 1987. She was married to Charles...
Susan M. Staege
Apr 20, 2026
Susan M. Staege, 69 of Ladysmith, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at The Homeplace in Stanley after a courageous one-year battle with cancer. She was born on January 30, 1957 in Ladysmith, to Raymond and Josephine (Cibik) Nelson and she was a lifetime Ladysmith resident.
Susan had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her beloved cats;...
Kevin James Ewert
Apr 19, 2026
Kevin James Ewert, age 57, of Radisson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home after a 3-month battle of metastatic cancer on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Kevin was born on December 14, 1968, to Gerhardt and Ruth (Peterson) Ewert of Ojibwa, Wisconsin. He lived and grew up in the area and attended Winter High School. Kevin worked various jobs throughout his life...
Jacob "Jake" Pfalzgraf
Apr 18, 2026
Jacob James Pfalzgraf, known to most as Jake, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 42, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 17, 1983, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Jake lived a life defined by loyalty, humor, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved.
Jake graduated from Ladysmith High School in 2002 and went on...
David T. Jorgensen
Apr 17, 2026
David Thomas Jorgensen, age 66, of Conrath, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
He was born on January 10, 1960, in Greenville, Michigan, the son of William Thomas Jorgensen and Marilyn Yvonne (Thomsen) Jorgensen, both of whom preceded him in death.
David lived in several places during his life, including Mendon, Michigan (20...
Twink Winchell
Apr 17, 2026
Twink Winchell, 78, of Hawkins, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on April 17, 2026.
He was born on November 9, 1947, in Dorchester, Wisconsin. Twink was the son of Ernest and Martha Winchell, who preceded him in death. He spent much of his life in Dorchester before moving to Hawkins in 2012. On October 30, 1971, he...
Connie Sue Von Haden
Apr 6, 2026
The choir of heaven gained a beautiful new soprano on Monday, April 6th, 2026, when Connie Sue Von Haden, age 69, was called home to her Lord after more than a decade of unyielding courage in her battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born October 2nd, 1956, in Des Moines, Iowa to Don and Cleora Shearer.
Connie was once described, perfectly,...
