Thomas E. Minard
Mar 8, 2026
Thomas E. Minard, 76, of Tony, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at his home on the morning of Sunday, March 8, 2026. Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 19, 1949 to Roy & Betty Minard.
He met the love of his life, Diana van Doorn, at a bowling alley in Minneapolis as she was asked to be a substitute bowler....
Peter R. Filipiak
Mar 6, 2026
Peter Filipiak, age 87, of Hawkins, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2026, at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith, surrounded by his loving family.
Peter was born on May 2, 1938, in the Township of Aurora to Peter and Anna (Nesterick) Filipiak. His family later moved to the Gilman area, where he was raised on the family farm and shared...
Carolyn M. Rakow
Mar 6, 2026
Carolyn M. Rakow, 77 of Bruce, Wisconsin, died March 6, 2026 in Chetek from a stroke after a six-week illness. She was born on April 8, 1948 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Robert and Idella Weiher. They precede her in death. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of the Bruce area. In 1967, she married Lewis Woodmansee and accompanied him to Tokyo...
Alice Keith
Mar 6, 2026
Ursula Mary Alice “Alice” Keith passed on to her heavenly reward while surrounded by her family at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born on April 15, 1932 in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Drummond High School and attended what is now the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
Alice married Rodney Keith in 1955...
Darlene R. Sieg
Mar 4, 2026
Darlene R. Sieg of Tony, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by her family on March 4, 2026 at the age of 70. Darlene was born on May 1, 1955 to Albert and Arthea (Randolph) Kochevar of Sheldon, Wisconsin. Darlene married Paul Sieg on December 11, 1976 and had 4 beautiful children. She enjoyed spending time with her family (especially her grandbabies),...
Rhonda L. Janes
Mar 1, 2026
Rhonda Lynn Janes, 57 of Glen Flora, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith. She was born on September 28, 1968 to Frank Steiskal and Marlene (Libovsky) Olson.
Rhonda was a very loving aunt to many nephews and one niece, also a great-aunt and loved them all dearly. She loved to cook and care for others.
She...
Terry G. DuSell
Feb 28, 2026
Terry Gene DuSell, 56 of Ladysmith, WI, tragically left us on Saturday, February 28, 2026. His passing is a painful loss to his family and the community who knew him.
Born on April 7, 1969, Terry spent his younger years farming with his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. Gun deer season became somewhat of a family holiday...
Thomas M. Witkiewicz
Feb 25, 2026
Thomas “Tom,” “Tommy,” “Catfish” Witkiewicz, 70, of Bruce, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1955, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Peter and Josephine (Renne) Witkiewicz.
Those who knew Tom will remember his kindness, generosity, and unmistakable sense of humor. He had a gift for making others feel welcome and was always ready to...
Robert Alan Ewald
Feb 25, 2026
Robert “Bob” Ewald, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Bob was born at the Ladysmith hospital on November 9, 1953, to Harold and Lorraine of Bruce. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1972, where he was known as a gifted athlete. Bob turned down several offers to play football at the collegiate level, opting instead to stay...
Barbara J. Resudek
Feb 25, 2026
After ten years of facing and fighting cancer with unwavering strength and courage, Barbara Joy (Lane) Resudek, 70, of Hawkins, WI passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Barb was born on September 9, 1955 to James and Delores Lane, their first child and adored by all. She grew up in Hawkins alongside...
Brian R. Uhren
Feb 24, 2026
Chief Brian Robert Uhren, 58, of Hawkins, WI, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, with his mother, daughter, son, and dear friend by his side.
Brian was born on November 15, 1967, in Ladysmith, WI, to Patricia and Robert Uhren. He graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1986. Brian had a deep love for the Hawkins community. He joined the...
Steven P. Jenness
Feb 20, 2026
Steven Jenness, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1959, in Ladysmith, where he spent much of his life and always found his way back to the people he loved most.
Throughout his adult years, Steve lived in several nearby communities—including Ridgeland, Rice Lake, Exeland, Bruce, and Ladysmith—but his...
Patricia M. Olson
Feb 20, 2026
Patricia M. (Gudis) Olson, 82, peacefully passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Care & Rehab-Ladysmith.
She courageously fought a 13-year battle with cancer.
Patricia was born at the Ladysmith hospital on April 15, 1943, to John and Helen of Bruce.
After graduating from Bruce High School, Pat went onto Teachers College. Afterwards, she taught full-time.
Patricia met and eventually married Ingvald "Bob" Olson...
Ernest "Ernie" Simpson
Feb 19, 2026
Ernest Earl "Ernie" Simpson, 93 of Bruce, died on February 19, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Smithville, KY to Ernest & Effie Simpson.
Ernie married Shirley Barger on June 7, 1953 in Bushnell, IL. He previously lived in Kentucky for 15 years and Illinois for 12 years before relocating to Bruce...
Nancy G. Turner
Feb 13, 2026
Nancy Grace Turner, 83 of Bruce, passed away from natural causes on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, following a brief illness. She was born on August 22, 1942, in Rice Lake to Hiram and Arietta (Beardsley) O'Brien.
On August 27, 1960, she married Samuel Roy Turner, Sr. in Rice Lake, WI. Nancy was a dedicated and...
Juliann F. Cornelissen
Feb 12, 2026
Juliann Fay (Soltis) Cornelissen, 82 years young of Tony, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children, Thursday, February 12, 2026.
She was born October 26, 1943 in Ladysmith, WI to Rudolph and Mary Soltis. She grew up in Glen Flora, WI on the family farm. She graduated Ingram-Glen Flora High School Class of 1961. Julie married the...
Richard "Dick" Tuma
Feb 9, 2026
Richard "Dick" Tuma, age 80, of Ladysmith, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026 following a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease.
Known to nearly everyone simply as Dick, he was born on May 22, 1945, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Louis & Emily Tuma, and spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved and faithfully served.
On...
Janet F. Kuhn
Feb 8, 2026
Janet F. Kuhn, 84 of Bruce, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her home with her children by her side. She was born on February 18, 1941 in Rhinelander to Harley & Gudrun (Brathen) Forbes.
Janet graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1959, where she was a proud Hodag and even was the Hodag mascot at school events. She went...
Sister Lois Reichert, OSM
Feb 5, 2026
Sister Lois Reichert, OSM, age 86, died peacefully on Feb. 5, 2026, at Care & Rehab in Ladysmith, WI.
Lois Margaret Reichert was born on June 16, 1939, in Stanley, WI, to Joseph and Mildred (Caan) Richert, the ninth of eleven children. She attended St. Bernard School in Thorp, WI, and Our Lady of Sorrows High School in Ladysmith, where she...
Irene C. Stine
Feb 1, 2026
Irene Stine didn’t just live life; she cultivated a home. On February 1, 2026, Irene took her final bow at the age of 99.
A lifelong resident of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Irene was the person you called when you needed a sensible ear to listen. Whether in the garden, at church, or cooking in the kitchen, she listened with compassion and patience....
