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Judith "Judy" Jez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kari Jean Thompson

Kari Jean Thompson

Oct 8, 2025

Kari Jean Thompson, aged 66, passed away peacefully at her home in Ladysmith on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Kari is survived by her four daughters: Erin Thompson of Louisville, KY, Amy (Charlie) Frydenlund of St. Paul, MN, Anna "Tobi" Van Paul & Ben Paul of Maplewood, MN, and Emma Thompson of St. Paul, MN. She also leaves...

Wanda Lou Aspseter

Wanda Lou Aspseter

Oct 3, 2025

Wanda Lou Aspseter, age 85, of Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Care & Rehab in Ladysmith.

She is preceded in death by first husband, Dick Koehler; her parents, Helen and Orland Gravunder; stepmother, Marie Gravunder; brother, Lloyd Gravunder; son, Kurt Koehler; son-in-law, Larry Wojtyna; and grandson, Abe Johns.

Wanda...

Dennis J. Mai

Dennis J. Mai

Sep 29, 2025

Dennis Jerome Mai, 85 of Ladysmith, WI, died Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home.

Survivors include his wife: Kathy, three sons: Christopher Mai of Weston, WI, Jerold (Lisa) Barna of Eau Claire, WI and Robert (Katie Hraban) Barna of Ladysmith, WI, three daughters: Carrie Jones of Oxford, WI, Lynn Wisniewski of Merrill, WI and Annette Barna...

Elsie E. Blodgett

Elsie E. Blodgett

Sep 25, 2025

Elsie Emma (Paddock) Blodgett, of Bruce, WI, passed away on September 25th, 2025 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake. Elsie passed away after suffering a major stroke on Saturday evening September 20th. She was 95 years old.

She is survived by one son, Alan Blodgett; two sons-in-laws, Gordy Nowak and Lance Steele; six grandchildren, Darby Nowak, Cody...

Dixie D. Potter

Dixie D. Potter

Sep 19, 2025

Dixie D. Potter, 77 of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, September 19, 2025 at Care & Rehab of Ladysmith.

Survivors include three sons: Roy A. Potter, Jr. (Jennifer), Brian E. Potter and Clint M. Potter (Cori), one daughter: Rebecca J. Lincoln (Bob), nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three brothers: Randy Guist (Carol), Richard Guist and Jody Guist and two...

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