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Michael L. Wetzel
Feb 1, 2024
Michael L. Wetzel, 73 of Holcombe, WI, died Thursday, February 1, 2024 at The Homeplace of Dorchester.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Heather M. Heath
Feb 1, 2024
Heather M. Heath, 47 of Ladysmith, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 with loved ones by her side.
Heather is survived by her fiance Huey, nephew Matthew Valentine (Steve), daughter Justina (Cameron) Lawrence, grandchildren Zaydyn Collins, Noah and Ness Inouye, Juniper, Derrick, Kamden, Cameron and Sophia Hetts, Cameron, Jr., Onyx and Jazz Lawrence, siblings Tess (Dave)...
William "Bill" Christianson
Jan 31, 2024
William "Bill" Christianson, 74 of Ladysmith, died Wednesday, January 31st at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.
He is survived by his wife Marileen, son Aaron of Indiana, grandson Marcus of Ladysmith, granddaughters: Alexandria of Montgomery, MN, Isabella and Alyssa off Baronette, WI, great-granddaughter Luna of Montgomery, MN, brothers: Al of Ladysmith and David of Thailand and nieces...
Kai J. Rasmussen
Jan 31, 2024
Kai J. Rasmussen, 35 of Bruce, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from injuries sustained in a car accident near Ladysmith.
He is survived by his parents; Mark & Barbara Rasmussen of Neenah, 1 son; Julian V. Rasmussen (9-years old) of Ladysmith, nicknamed "Bubby Bear" by his daddy, 1 daughter; Kaileah-ann C. Rasmussen (11-years old) of...
Robert "Bob" Irwin
Jan 31, 2024
Robert "Bob" E. Irwin, 86 of Saint Anne, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, following a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Bea; daughter, Debbie (Dennis) Gribauskas of Arizona and son, Rick (Colleen) of Wisconsin. He is also survived by grandchildren, Mandy (Mark) Engfer of Arizona, Rick Irwin of Wisconsin and Khelina (Brandon)...
Wrenlee Marie Shimko
Jan 29, 2024
Wrenlee Marie Shimko, 2 months old of Bruce, died on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.
She is survived by her parents; Lauren Newcomb and Jacob Shimko both of Bruce, 2 sisters; Blayke and Ali Newcomb both of Bruce, maternal grandparents; Debbie (Dan) Kroening of Ladysmith, paternal grandparents; Dawn Kelley and Anthony Shimko...
Karen Rowand
Jan 27, 2024
Karen Rowand (Brode), 71, passed away peacefully, at home on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Ted Brode and Amy Brode (Rukavena) and her two sons, Corey and Shawn M. Sillman.
Karen is survived by her siblings; Rita (Irving) Federman, Kim (the late Rick) Herrick, Lisa (Stuart) Ludescher and Scott...
Bruce O. Gohr
Jan 25, 2024
Bruce O. Gohr, 62 of Bruce, WI, died Thursday, January 25th at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, WI.
He is survived by his brother Peter & Debra Gohr of Pipestone, MN and his sister Jody Gohr and Eddie Davis of Bruce.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents John & Virginia (Rudolph) Gohr.
...Jeanne K. Hess
Jan 24, 2024
Jeanne K. Hess, 74 of Ladysmith, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Heritage Lakeside Nursing Home in Rice Lake following a 1-month illness.
She is survived by her husband Leonard, 1 daughter; Kitzie (Herb) Winters of Ladysmith, 2 granddaughters; Gracie and Madison Nelson, her step-father; Bernie Aspenes of River Falls, step-mother; Emma Rude of Gambrills, Maryland,...
James "Johnny" Weyek
Jan 20, 2024
James Anthony Weyek, of Bruce, died January 20, 2024 at Oak Park Place in Wauwatosa at the age of 92 surrounded by family.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline "Carol", Sons Dave of Milwaukee and Ken (Marie) of Pewaukee, Daughters Jo (Mike) Halvorson of Twin Lakes, Pat (Jeff) Ballering of Milwaukee and Sandie (Jim) Wehrenberg of...
Mardell E. Ahrenholz
Jan 17, 2024
Mardell E. Ahrenholz, 94 of Kennan, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Oakbrook Health & Rehabilitation in Thorp of natural causes.
She is survived by her daughter; Diane E. Hargrove of Ladysmith, 3 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, a brother; Ted Kirmse of Clintonville and 3 sisters; Donna Ermer of West Bend, Joyce Bader of Phillips and Judy...
Cynthia J. Quinn
Jan 14, 2024
Cynthia J. Quinn, 81 of Hawkins, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at VitaCare Living in Ladysmith.
Cynthia is survived by one brother; Lynn (Sylvia) Gustafson of Plymouth, MN, 2 nieces; Gwyn Simpson and Michelle (William) Giannelli, many great-nieces and nephews, 3 sisters-in-law; Margie (Ronald) Nerison of Little Chute, Peggy Mabie of Hawkins and Rose Quinn...
Robert “Bob” Patrick
Jan 14, 2024
On January 14, 2024 Robert "Bob" Patrick passed peacefully with family by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife Helen Patrick; children Cheryl (Terry Nussberger) Patrick of Ladysmith, Douglas Patrick of San Antonio, TX, Christine Patrick of Watertown, Lisa (Jake) Bourget of Blair, and Marcy (Tom) Christman of Tony; brother Milton (Gwen) Patrick of Stacy,...
Patricia "Patsy" Peterson
Jan 14, 2024
Patricia Kay Peterson, 69, Ladysmith, died on January 14, 2024, after an extended illness.
Patricia is survived by her siblings: Susan and Paul Troselius of Plymouth, Minnesota; Kenneth and Nicki Peterson of Delano, Minnesota; Kevin and Shannon Peterson of Sagle, Idaho; nephews and nieces: Garrett Peterson, Victoria and Tanner Nicholson, Mason Peterson, Kate and Evan Boman and...
Lowell F. Schmidt
Jan 12, 2024
Lowell F. Schmidt, age 96, passed away at home with family on January 12, 2024.
Lowell was preceded in death by his wife Betty, parents; brothers, Carl, Norman and Lyle; sisters Helen and Loraine (who passed away on January 1, 2024, just 20 days short of her 102nd birthday).
He is survived by sons David...
Ronald J. Stibak
Jan 7, 2024
Ronald J. Stibak, 72 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.
He is survived by his 2 daughters; Meagan (Jason) Balko and Sarah Stibak, 5 grandchildren; Samantha Balko, Bo Balko, Katerina Fuller, Hailie Little and Braeden Little, 2 brothers; Nick and Randy Stibak and a sister; JoAnne Stanik.
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Michael C. Novesky
Dec 24, 2023
Michael Charles Novesky, 81, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, of a seizure/stroke suffered on Nov. 28.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Lisa (Bill) Goodman; son, Patrick (Holly) Novesky; granddaughters, Beth Goodman, Kaela (Ramsey) Pankratz, and Becca Goodman; and brothers, Roger (Bonny) Novesky and Terry (Betty)...
John T. Schindler
Dec 22, 2023
John T. Schindler, 76 of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, December 22, 2023, in Marshfield, WI.
He is survived by his wife: Carol, daughter: Christa & Darrell Doughty, son: Scott & Barb Schindler, stepsons: Trevor & Donna Johnson and Blake Johnson, granddaughters: Karsyn & Damon Keepers, Emma and Raya Schindler, grandson: Jarrett Doughty, step-granddaughters: Katrese, Emmaleigh and Aubrianna...
Vicki D. Kellan
Dec 21, 2023
Vicki D. Kellan, 68 of Bruce, WI, died Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home.
She is survived by two sons: Andrew & Kayla Kellan of Bruce and Nicholas & Shannon Kellan of Eau Claire, WI, one daughter: Lorna Smalley of Bruce, WI, seven grandchildren: Ethan Seth, Kaysie Seth, Leo Kellan, Layla Kellan, Hadlie Smalley, Liam Johnson...
Barbara Ann Meyer
Dec 16, 2023
Our dear mother, Barbara Ann Meyer (Barb), got her wings on December 16, 2023 and went to walk with the angles. She was 81 years young.
She is survived by her husband Kent A. Meyer. She went on to be the most loving mother to her 4 children who made up the entirety of her world…Scott Meyer,...
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