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Mark H. Eidson

Mark H. Eidson

Sep 9, 2024

Mark H. Eidson, 66, formerly of Port Edwards, WI, died at his home in Ladysmith, on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Survivors include his wife Susan, step-mother Eva Eidson, four sons: Adam (Erika)  of Idaho, Daniel (Corissa) of Eau Claire, WI, Steven (Mary) of Ladysmith and Adam also of Ladysmith, two daughters: Lisa (Wayne) of Greenwood, WI and...

Frank M. Gryga

Frank M. Gryga

Sep 5, 2024

Frank Michael Gryga, 93 of Hawkins, died on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith from complications of pneumonia.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth, 1 son; Dan & Judy Gryga of Kennan, 1 daughter; Terry Gryga of Ladysmith, 5 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Frank was...

Virgil W. Minks

Virgil W. Minks

Aug 31, 2024

Virgil W. Minks, 73 of Ladysmith, WI died Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, WI.

He is survived by his mother Elaine Cizek of Ladysmith, sisters: Sharon Heckman of South Bend, IN and Marlene Hanson of Glen Flora, WI and brother George Cizek of Ladysmith.

Virgil was preceded in death by...

John Roger "Doc" Nagel

John Roger "Doc" Nagel

Aug 27, 2024

John Roger "Doc" Nagel ,75, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home in Bruce.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Phyllis; children: Sean (Angie) Nagel of Bruce, WI, Eric Nagel of Bruce, WI, Alex (Hazel) Nagel of English, IN. 6 grandchildren: Kevin (Sarah) and Kristopher Nagel of Moorhead, MN, Kyle Nagel of...

Pastor David L. Smith

Pastor David L. Smith

Aug 22, 2024

Pastor David L. Smith, 76 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at his home following a 3 ½ month illness of liver cancer.

He is survived by his wife Elaine and their 3 sons; David W. and wife Heather Smith of Racine, Timothy J. and wife Luda Smith of Ladysmith, Scott D. and wife Marjorie...

Deloris M. Smith

Deloris M. Smith

Aug 21, 2024

Deloris Marie Smith, 69 of Ladysmith, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield.

Deloris is survived by her sister, Brenda Banks of Marshfield, her brother, Rick (Melinda) Collins of Illinois, her sisters-in-law; Carol Collins of Cornell and Kathy Collins of Indiana, several nieces and nephews...

Mary Ann Bates

Mary Ann Bates

Aug 20, 2024

Mary Ann Bates, 86, lifelong resident of Ladysmith, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Dove Healthcare in Osseo, Wisconsin.

To Arlie and Maryann five sons were born; Donald James, Rodney Alan (Annette), Jerald "Joe" Joseph (Lisa), Richard Steven (Deborah), and Brian Douglas (Sherri). They in turn, through blood or...

Gertrude "Gertie" Bonczyk

Gertrude "Gertie" Bonczyk

Aug 19, 2024

Gertrude E. "Gertie" Bonczyk, 85 of Weyerhaeuser, died on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

She is survived by her 3 children; John (Deborah) Bonczyk of Weyerhaeuser, Sharon Bugella of Frederic, WI and Dave (Tammy) Bonczyk of New Auburn, WI, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 brothers; Larry, Romie and...

Melvin "Mel" Bruce

Melvin "Mel" Bruce

Aug 17, 2024

Melvin Butch Bruce, 78, of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith surrounded by family.

Mel is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith; his children, Ann (Martin) Lund, Melvin Jr. (Antoinette), Charles (Holly), Naomie, Kelsey, Caleb and Nicholas; eight grandchildren, Charles (Andria), Jon (Shyann), Rebecca (Jordan), Katherine, Elijah, Micah, Leah, and...

Gilbert "Gil" Johnson

Gilbert "Gil" Johnson

Aug 17, 2024

Gilbert M. Johnson, 87, of Ladysmith, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at his home.

Gil is survived by his wife, Jean, of Ladysmith; daughters, Cheri (Jim) Lee of Bruce, WI and their children, Brandon and Aaron; Trudy (David) Quillen of Hollytree, AL and her children, Noel, Noah, Micah, Michaela, Malachi, Moriah and Seth; and Tresa...

Raymond A. Tousey

Raymond A. Tousey

Aug 16, 2024

Raymond A. Tousey, 61, of Ladysmith, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Amy; one son, Anthony, Ladysmith. He is further survived by one sister, Marlena Bischoff, Shell Lake; two sisters-in-law, Jean Tousey, Fond du Lac and Barb...

Russell R. Thompson

Russell R. Thompson

Aug 15, 2024

Russell R. Thompson, 85 of Exeland, WI, died on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Ladysmith, WI surrounded by his family after battling liver cancer for 17 months. He is survived by 1 son; David R. (Connie) Thompson of Ladysmith, 1 daughter; Danna R. Holzmer of Radisson, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 brother; Don (Faye) Thompson of Winter and 3...

Hazel I. Heiden

Hazel I. Heiden

Aug 10, 2024

Hazel Ida Heiden, 89 of Conrath, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Cornell Health Services.

Hazel was preceded in death by her father John R., mother Hazel I., brother Robert R., sister Helen I. and her husband Ernest M.

She is survived by her daughter Erness "Erny" Heiden and cousins....

Carol E. Heath

Carol E. Heath

Aug 10, 2024

Carol E. Heath, 79, of Tony, died on August 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, his daughters: Carma (Mike) Verdegan of Tony, April (Terry) Wayne of Menomonie, and Tonya (Scott) Mateski of Tony; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; his brother, Malon (Pat); his sister, Alta Hutchens, and many extended...

Alvarez "Joe" Burnap

Alvarez "Joe" Burnap

Aug 7, 2024

Alvarez "Joe" Burnap, 79 of Bruce, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Bev; his brothers, Bill (Bea) Burnap and Jim (Carolyn) Burnap; his children, David (Randi) Burnap, Jennifer Burnap and Todd (Amanda) Burnap; his five beloved grandchildren, Brendan, Lore, Cameron, Jackson, and Jordyn and many nieces and...

Alice A. Grefkowicz

Alice A. Grefkowicz

Aug 5, 2024

Alice (Romanowski) Grefkowicz, 93 of Chicago, IL, died on August 5, 2024 at her summer home in the Weyerhaeuser/Chetek area in Wisconsin.

She is survived by her 4 children: Diane (Joe) Sandok of Chetek, WI, Gerard Grefkowicz of Chetek, WI, Karen (Carlos) Gutierrez of Chicago, IL and Janis Grefkowicz of New Auburn, WI, 7 grandchildren: Andy, Nick...

Doris E. Mcfarland

Doris E. Mcfarland

Aug 5, 2024

Doris E. McFarland, 85 of Dallas, Wisconsin, died on Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home.

She is survived by 2 daughters; Janette Matts and Heidi McFarland, 1 son; Kevin McFarland, grandson; Michael Paddock, 1 great-grandson; Jason Paddock, lots of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers & sisters and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her...

Rodney "Rod" Keith

Rodney "Rod" Keith

Aug 5, 2024

Rodney Keith passed away surrounded by his family in his home on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Rodney is survived by his wife Alice, his son, Kevin (Carol) Keith, his son, Thomas (Mary) Keith, his daughter Tama (John) Ihde, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his brother Larry (Helen) Keith, his brother Robert (Becky)...

Gerald "Jerry" Plantz

Gerald "Jerry" Plantz

Aug 4, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Walter Plantz, 69, of Ladysmith, passed away on August 4, 2024, at his home.

Jerry is survived by his wife Margie. His sisters: Bonnie Stream of Clayton, WI; Sharon (Larry) Trussoni of Genoa, WI; Judith Plantz of East Lansing, MI; Carol (Eric) Hillan of Ladysmith, WI; brother: Donald (Jody) of East Lansing, MI; and sister:...

Deloris M. Wimer

Deloris M. Wimer

Aug 4, 2024

Deloris M. Wimer, 86 of Sheldon, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.

She is survived by 5 children; Ray L. Wimer, Robert A. Wimer (Bob), Edward L. Wimer, Cynthia A. Benson (Cindy) and Sandra M. Harding (Sandy), 1 brother; Vernon (Rita) Shackleton and 1 sister; Ruth Ann (George) Cizek.

Deloris...

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