June K. Zelinski
Jul 2, 2026
June Kay Zelinski, age 71, of Ladysmith, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at VitaCare in Ladysmith.
June was born on November 18, 1954, in Park Falls, to Raymond and Lucille (Jiskra) Novak. She was raised in Bruce and made Ladysmith her home for the past 29 years.
Above all else, June treasured the time she spent with her family and...
Wayne R. Peterson
Jun 28, 2026
Wayne R. Peterson, 83, of Ladysmith, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake. He was born on May 16, 1943, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Harry and Ruth (Pohl) Peterson, both of whom preceded him in death. Wayne moved to the local area in April 1989.
He is survived by 4 sons: Dave Peterson of...
Florence E. Selonke
Jun 27, 2026
Florence Ellen Selonke, 89, of Hawkins, Wisconsin, passed away on June 27th at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, after a brief four-day battle with heart failure.
Born on July 12, 1936, in Rosholt, South Dakota, to Harold and Clara Busse, Florence moved with her family to Rusk County in 1936. She was a proud graduate of Ingram-Glen Flora,...
Sigurd J. Grindheim
Jun 27, 2026
Sigurd J. Grindheim, 92, of Ojibwa, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Sigurd was born on September 29, 1933, in Radisson, to Martin and Esther (Haugen) Grindheim. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a long career with the railroad. Following 39 years of dedicated service, he retired and enjoyed spending his...
Kathryn A. Gudis
Jun 22, 2026
Kathryn Ann Gudis, 78, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Webster, Wisconsin, following a courageous two-month battle with lung cancer. She was welcomed into the heavenly arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Kathryn was born on September 18, 1947, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Cecil and...
Ann E. Starkey
Jun 20, 2026
Ann Starkey passed away peacefully at her home in Sheldon, WI, on June 20, 2026. Born in Ladysmith, WI, on September 10, 1955, she grew up as one of 11 siblings.
Ann was a dedicated sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, two children, and four beautiful grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be...
Ronald D. Taber
Jun 20, 2026
Ronald Dean Taber, 88, of Sheldon, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2026. Today we remember a man who lived a full and meaningful life.
Ron was born on October 31, 1937, in Mondovi, Wisconsin, to Fern and Florence (Fairchild) Taber, who preceded him in death. He spent most of his life in Sheldon, where he built a life...
Carolyn A. Snyder
Jun 18, 2026
Carolyn A Snyder, 83, of Weyerhaeuser, died Thursday, June 18, 2026 at her home.
Carolyn was born October 26, 1942 in St. Paul, MN and raised on a dairy farm in Scandia, MN. Carolyn married Richard and then moved to Weyerhaeuser, WI to raise registered Holsteins under the prefix Star Valley Farm. They raised two daughters, a son, and two granddaughters....
Waunita D. DesJarlais
Jun 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Waunita Leitz DesJarlais, aged 92, on June 18, 2026, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, after a brief illness.
Born on August 6, 1933, in Clinton Township, Iowa, Waunita was the beloved daughter of Louis Simon Leitz and Georgia June Leitz. Waunita's journey through life...
Donald N. Birdsill
Jun 6, 2026
Donald Neal Birdsill, 91 of Birchwood, died on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Shell Lake Health Care Center in Shell Lake. He was born on May 16, 1935 in Hillsboro to Luke & Jean (Erockovich) Birdsill.
He is survived by his wife; Elvera (Goff) Birdsill, 3 children; Sharon (Jim) Widiker, Curt Birdsill and Donny (Marilou) Birdsill, 6 grandchildren; Boyd (Stephanie) Birdsill,...
Donald C. Thompson
Jun 3, 2026
Donald Clark Thompson was born in Radisson, Wisconsin, on May 23, 1941, and entered heaven on June 3, 2026, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marcella Faye (Petit) Thompson, and his five children: Carla (Jerry) Gronning, Craig (Brenda) Thompson, Donna (Jerry) Bechard, Andrea (Paul) Valerius, and Bradley (Lyn) Thompson. He is also survived by...
Edna S. McClellan
May 26, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Edna Sophie McClellan (Kruppe) announce her passing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 77.
Edna was born on Feb. 21, 1949, in Ladysmith. She was the beloved daughter of Edward and Sophie Kruppe. Edna married Roy McClellan in October 1970, and together they shared over 55 years of marriage.
Edna...
Stanlee K. Hall
May 25, 2026
Stanlee K. Hall, age 75, of Winter, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Lake Hallie Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, after a six-year journey with primary progressive aphasia, a form of dementia.
Stan was born on March 12, 1951, in Leon, Iowa, to Garland and Marie (Smidt) Hall. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1969 and...
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...
