Obituary Listing

Sep 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Veness, 82 of Ladysmith, died peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home following a 9-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Patricia is survived by her husband Richard, 2 sons; Kevin William (wife Staci) Hietala of Rice Lake and their 2 daughters; Katherine and Elleanor. Bradley Dale (wife Julie Brown) Hietala of Eau Claire and...

Sep 2, 2025

Duane J. Taylor, 90 of Bruce, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his home on Amacoy Lake.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen,4 children; Dwight (Diana), Theresa (Don), Dean (Jenny) and Deanna (Steve), 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Mabel & Melvin Taylor and 1 grandson;...

Aug 30, 2025

Larry P. Kroening, 65 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at home surrounded by family following a 9-month battle with Bulbar ALS.

He is survived by his wife Missy, his father Paul, 3 sons; Paul (Jasmine) Kroening and their daughter KayLynn of Withee, Austin (Micaela Hopkins) Kroening of Bruce and Brandon Kroening of Ladysmith, 1...

Aug 29, 2025

George A. Heine, 84 of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, died Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home.

He is survived by his daughter: Beth (Bruce) Cleybergh of Bethalto, IL, grandson: Adam (Alaina) Lucas, brother: Robert Paul (Gladys) Heine, 3 sisters: Frances Marion Evangelista, Sandra Kay Perkiser and Janice Jean McAlevy and her companion Tom Mason, sister-in-law: Linda Heine and...

Aug 27, 2025

Sharon A. Dicus, 70 of Sheldon, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her home.

She is survived by 3 daughters; Wendy Manglos of Ladysmith, Amy (Adam) Thorson of Sheldon and Dawn Dicus of Conrath, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 7 siblings; Gene (Phyllis) Ludvigsen of Sheldon, Mary Jane Ludvigsen of Altoona, Linda Ludvigsen of Sheldon, Hank...

Aug 25, 2025

Robin J. Beck, 67 of Ladysmith, Wisconsin died Monday, August 25, 2025 in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Survivors include her husband Doug, son Michael of Madison, Wisconsin, daughter Jennifer of Fort Worth, Iowa and two sisters Margie (Kevin) Martindale of Texas and Cindi (Joe) DesMarais of Burnsville, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Louise...

Aug 25, 2025

John Calvin Nesler, 79, of Conrath, WI died peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center - Weston in Weston, WI on August 25, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Longshore and 2 sons, Ronald John (Sheri) of Conrath with their children Michael of Wisconsin Rapids, and Maryn, and Brandon Gene (Tanya) of North Carolina, and grandson, Colton...

Aug 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of James Griglak, a beloved father, grandfather, friend and neighbor on August 21, 2025.

Survived by his daughters, April Gagnon (Andy), Hope Rodericks (Jason) and stepsons, Jeff Kammerud (Paula) and Bradley Kammerud (Linda) and 15 grandchildren, Jim was a pillar in the lives of his loved...

Aug 11, 2025

Sidney G. "Sid" Jackson, 90 of Ladysmith, passed away at home on Monday, August, 11, 2025 with his family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Doris (Millner) Jackson, wife Shirley Jackson, brother Roy Lee Jackson, wife Suzi Walters, grandson David Traxler and many friends & family.

Sid is...

Aug 9, 2025

Sylvia C. Santana, 27, of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Ladysmith.

She is survived by 2 daughters; Adalyn Grace Kodesh and Eloise Anne Lyon Kodesh, her step-father; Antonio Soto and 7 Siblings; Antonio Trinidad, Nicholas Trinidad, Fabian J. Trinidad, Jessica K. Soto, Kieth Santana, Jennifer Santana and Jared Linn Santana.

Sylvia was...

Aug 8, 2025

Michael P. Piotrowski, 82, of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, August 8, 2025.

He is survived by children: Shay (prior first name, Tisha) Freeman, Shawn Piotrowski and Brody Piotrowski, grandson: Dorien Hash, great-grandson: Jaxton Hoekstra-Hash, brother: Dave Piotrowski and cherished dog: Ruby.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph & Phyllis (Pliszka) Piotrowski, wife:...

Jul 31, 2025

Richard Alan Milner, 79 of Radisson, WI, died Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his home.

Survivors include his wife: Arlene, sons: Dean & Jill Milner of Buffalo, MN and Dennis & Deb Milner of Osceola, WI, step-sons: Jeff & Robin Gronski of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Greg & Amy Gronski of Marshfield, WI, daughter: April & Jason...

Jul 26, 2025

Myrtle Pearl (Ravey) Krings, 93 of Hawkins, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

She is survived by 1 son; Denny (Janice) Krings of Hawkins, 1 daughter; Karen (Jerry) Howard of Hawkins, 4 grandchildren; Stacy (Bryan) Veldhuizen, Justin Howard, Ryan Krings (April Eckes) and Jennifer (James) Stamper, 6 great-grandchildren; Kelsey Lemke-Howard, Stefany...

Jul 26, 2025

Michael Walter Fillion, 72 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Weston following 20 days of pancreatitis and related complications.

He is survived by his wife Faith Fillion, 2 sons; Chad (Julie) Fillion of Danville, CA and Jerry Fillion of Phoenix, AZ, 1 daughter: Bobbi Jo Fillion of Bruce, 4 step-sons;...

Jul 26, 2025

Marjorie Anna Scott, 79 of Ladysmith, WI, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Marshfield, WI of cancer.

She is survived by her husband Randy, son David & Dawn (Grigar) Scott of Ladysmith, daughter Annette Scott-Chadwell of Rhinelander, grandchildren: Kenzie & Luke Allison and Cassidy Scott, brother Harold Wiedeman of Rhinelander and sister Beverly (Wiedeman) Slack of Green...

Jul 24, 2025

Carrol M. Christman, 87, of Bruce was reunited with the love of her life, John (Jack), on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

She is survived by her son Norbert (Mary) Christman of Ladysmith, her grandchildren Cassie and Trevor, her great-grandchildren Tyler, Nathan, Bryce, Ashton and Keyleona, her sister Jarita Quinn and many nieces and nephews.

Carrol...

Jul 20, 2025

Ben Philip Girard

October 19, 1936 – July 20, 2025

Father to Pam and "Duke", Grandfather to Travis, Gage, and Kaitlin, Great Grandfather to Carter, Waverly and Lakyn.  Uncle to many, including one special niece, Missy, who spent the most time with him in his closing act.

Ben and Phyllis Girard are together...

Jul 14, 2025

A life well-lived, Pauline J. Hraban, age 68, passed away on July 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones and her beloved corgi Pugsley.

Pauline is survived by her husband, David; step-children, Katie(Robert) and Derek; mother, Margaret Hartman; brothers, Sterling(Kat) Brandenburg, Audie(Amy) Brandenburg, Faron(Becky) Brandenburg, and Mark(Shawna) Brandenburg; sisters, Shirline Granzow, Karin(Greg) Humphrey, Julia Martin,...

Jul 12, 2025

Myrna Lou Sanford (Leonhard), Age 84, of Holcombe, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025 at her home on Lake Holcombe surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Philip Sanford, her sister Dona (Leonhard) Copa (husband George Copa), brother Jerry Leonhard (wife Bonnie Leonhard), daughter Brenda Nelson, son Ronald Sanford, 12 grandchildren (their...

Jul 9, 2025

David Thomas Riegel

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of David Thomas Riegel, age 34, who left us far too soon on July 9, 2025, at his home.

Dave was the beloved son of Kathleen and Thomas Riegel, and a loving brother to his sister, Trisha. On...