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Margaret Y. Hill

Margaret Y. Hill

Jul 1, 2023

Margaret Yvonne Hill, 84, of Exeland, Wisconsin, died Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Survivors include her son Bruce (Melissa) Hatlan of Exeland, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and a brother George Cole.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter Shirley Anne Long, 3...

Kevin A. Bjerke

Kevin A. Bjerke

Jun 26, 2023

Kevin Bjerke, age 36, of Madison, WI passed away on June 26, 2023 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI.

Kevin is survived by his parents Carl and Agnes Bjerke of McKinney, TX and a sister Jennifer (Robert) Upegui of McKinney, TX. His surviving nieces are: Adena and Sydney Upegui of McKinney, TX. Kevin's surviving grandmother:...

Jacob G. Diesterhaft

Jacob G. Diesterhaft

Jun 24, 2023

Jacob G. Diesterhaft, passed away after losing a battle against a very aggressive form of leukemia on June 24, 2023.

A perfect day for him was a day on the water on his pontoon with his wife, Nicole and his children; Jacob (12), Liam (10), Owen (6) and Jenna (2).

His family will be having...

Louis W. Paffel, Sr.

Louis W. Paffel, Sr.

Jun 20, 2023

Louis William Paffel, Sr., 79 of Ingram, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Barron, Wisconsin.

Survivors include his wife, Vicki, son, Louis, Jr. and Candy Paffel of Colfax, Wisconsin, honorary son, Greg Orheim of Ladysmith, Wisconsin and  daughters: Pamela and Dominic Rutledge of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Shaumarie and Raymond Miller of Holcombe, Wisconsin and Katheryn and Paul...

Max W. Sidenbender

Max W. Sidenbender

Jun 13, 2023

Max W. Sidenbender, 70 of Hawkins, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield.

A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith. Interment will follow at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery in Hawkins.

Michael A. Swada

Michael A. Swada

Jun 12, 2023

Michael A. Swada, 80 of Bruce, died on Monday, June 12, 2023 in Bruce.

He is survived by his wife Karen, 3 children; Michelle & Troy Sunday of Bruce, Richard & Danielle Swada of Huntington, Indiana and Walter & April Swada of Bruce, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers; Thomas & Carla Swada of Janesville and...

R. Elizabeth Hanson

R. Elizabeth Hanson

Jun 4, 2023

R. Elizabeth Hanson (Ernst) our beloved Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, and Friend died on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. She died peacefully in her bed, surrounded by the love of her family.

Liz is survived by four sons and four daughters, James (Judy) Scriven, Patrick (Cara) Scriven, August (Dianne) Hanson Jr., Anthony (Jackie) Hanson, Ann Marie Mackin, Kathleen...

Harry D. Johnson, Sr.

Harry D. Johnson, Sr.

Jun 3, 2023

Harry D. Johnson, Age 90 of Weyerhaeuser, passed away at home late Friday Night, June 2, 2023.

Harry is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 61 years; his sons; Andrew (Ruth) of Bruce, Harry (Jeanie) of Cornell and Samuel (Julie) of Neillsville; his daughter, September Johnson, of Weyerhaeuser; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Harry...

Davis M. Boss

Davis M. Boss

Jun 2, 2023

Davis Michael Boss passed away at the age of 60, in Oshkosh, WI on June 2, 2023.

Davis is survived by his mother, Catherine Boss of Appleton, WI and his two siblings; Debra Tuttle (Bill) of Neenah, WI and Dori Fadness (Rob) of Eau Claire, WI, and his sister-in-law Jo Boss (Manitowoc, WI). He is also survived...

Marilyn J. Mitzlaff

Marilyn J. Mitzlaff

Jun 1, 2023

Marilyn Jean Mitzlaff, age 87 of Jump River, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at her home with her loving husband Robert of 62 years and her loving daughter Christie by her side under Hospice care.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Robert of Jump River and her daughter, Christie of Gold Canyon, AZ.

She...

Carl E. Plaza

Carl E. Plaza

May 28, 2023

Carl E. Plaza, 93, formerly of Hawkins, WI, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Care and Rehab Ladysmith.

He is survived by son: Tim & Sue Plaza of Birchwood, WI and two daughters: Nancy & Dan Wilson of Holcombe, WI and Sue & Dan Kempen of Bruce, WI, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Carl was...

Helen Morajda

Helen Morajda

May 25, 2023

Helen (Sowa) Morajda, 92, passed away on May 25, 2023 at her home.

Helen is survived by her two sons, Wayne (Jeannine) of Chetek, Alan of Chetek and one daughter Sharon (Mark) Czekalski of Weyerhaeuser. She is survived by her four grandchildren, Holly Morajda, Corey Czekalski, Bryan Czekalski and Michael (Bailey) Morajda. Helen is also survived by...

Sister Dolores Henke

Sister Dolores Henke

May 24, 2023

Sister Dolores Henke, OSM, 90, died peacefully on May 24, 2023, at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.

She is survived by her twin sister Dorothy (Henke) Wozniak of Stanley, her sister Ruth (Henke) Rose of Onalaska, many nieces and nephews, and the Servite Sisters, with whom she shared life for 70 years.

She was preceded...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hayden

Elizabeth "Betty" Hayden

May 21, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Irene Hayden, 94 of Bruce passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 with her boys at her side.

She is survived by her 5 boys; Harley (Kathleen), Mark (Sharon), Gary (Pam), Scot (Jodi), Tom (Shelly), 9 grandchildren; Sally, Chris, Andy, Samantha, Lindsey, Nathan, Cory, Alison, and Clayton and 4 great grandchildren; Anika, Rona, Nola, and Eira....

Walter "Wally" Fuglsang, Jr.

Walter "Wally" Fuglsang, Jr.

May 14, 2023

Walter A. "Wally" Fuglsang, Jr., 91 of Bruce, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Janet, 4 children; Michele & Eddie Zimmerman of Bruce, Kimberly Mikunda of Dillon, MT, Edward & Jolene Fuglsang of Fall Creek and Krystel & Robert Bush of Weyerhaeuser, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren...

Mary Ann Schalinske

Mary Ann Schalinske

May 12, 2023

Mary Ann Schalinske (nee Kiefer) of Ladysmith, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at her residence at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.

She is survived by three children: Jean (Majid) Ghadiri of Chicago, Steven (Connie) Schalinske and Kathryn Flohr, all of Ladysmith, eight grandchildren: Jennifer (James) Cobbs, Katie (Breyen) Canfield, Jacquie...

Shirley A. Schultz

Shirley A. Schultz

May 11, 2023

Shirley Schultz went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck, ND.

She is survived by her husband Eugene of 52 years and 5 children: Edward Kaehler of Conrath, WI; Bill (Vickie) Kaehler of Roscoe, IL; Cindy (Dennis) Schultz of Conrath, WI; Eugene Jr of Rice Lake, WI;...

Bernard Sihsmann

Bernard Sihsmann

May 7, 2023

Bernard Sihsmann, 78 of Exeland, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield.

Bernard is survived by his son, Bernard Duwayne Sihsmann of Eau Claire, WI, daughter, Nicole (Jackie) Stella of Franklin, WI, two grandchildren, Savannah (Josh) Sihsmann and Bernard Jacob (Coua) Sihsmann, one great-granddaughter, Aurora Sihsmann, brother, George (Peggy) Sihsmann of...

Evelyn J. Pempek

Evelyn J. Pempek

May 7, 2023

Evelyn Jane Pempek passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 surrounded by family at Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith.

She is survived by her loving husband, John, of 72 ½ years and 6 children: Mark (Therese) Pempek of Wrangell, Alaska; Mary Jane (Jim) Schuchardt of Ladysmith; Susan (Mark) Schmidt of Hawkins; Gary (Debbie) Pempek of Palmer, Alaska;...

Addison M. Straub

Addison M. Straub

May 6, 2023

Addison M Straub, age 13 passed away at her home in Glen Flora, WI on May 6, 2023 after a lifelong battle with Epilepsy.

She is survived by her parents Amy (Rob) Stout (Glen Flora, WI) Joshua Straub (Grand Forks, ND), Grandparents Jeff and Michelle Loew (Hawkins, WI) Mark and Patti Maerz (Grand Forks, ND)...

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