Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Herman C. Glotfelty

Herman C. Glotfelty

Apr 22, 2023

Herman C. Glotfelty, 97 of Bruce, died on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters; Clarence & Karen Glotfelty of Weyerhaeuser, Robert & Judy Glotfelty of Bruce, Gwyla & Corey Blomberg of Bruce, Kayleen Longanecker of Hillsdale and Tracey & Edward Wardenfelt of Aberdeen, MD, 19...

Andrea "Dia" Kuras

Andrea "Dia" Kuras

Apr 18, 2023

Andrea "Dia" Kuras was reunited with the love of her life on April 18, 2023.  Her husband of 52 years, Steve, died in 2017 and Andrea spent the last six years looking forward to seeing him in Heaven along with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Andrea was mother to Sherry Ann Marshall and Lisa...

Frank J. Novotny

Frank J. Novotny

Apr 17, 2023

Frank J. Novotny, 87, of Sheldon, WI, died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Rib Lake Health Services in Rib Lake, WI.

He is survived by his wife: Donna, son: Jim Novotny of Sheldon, daughter: Sherry Bastian, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Bertha (Parma) Novotny and sister: Dorothy...

Gregory G. Raasch

Gregory G. Raasch

Apr 16, 2023

Gregory Gene Raasch, 67 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his step-father; Robert John Tomaszewski who provided love and support through all the years, 3 brothers; Timothy Raasch of Ladysmith, Robert "Zip" Raasch of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Kelly Raasch of Michigan, 2 sisters; Melody Beres...

Marjorie A. Sorensen

Marjorie A. Sorensen

Apr 14, 2023

Marjorie Ann Sorensen, 86 of Bruce, WI, died Friday, April 14, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Northland in Barron, WI.

She is survived by two sons: Christian Sorensen of Bruce, WI, Terry Sorensen of Ladysmith, WI, daughter: Laura & Mike Christiansen of Rice Lake, WI, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, sister: Dorothy Sorensen of Franksville, WI...

Phyllis M. Girard

Phyllis M. Girard

Apr 12, 2023

Phyllis Girard, 84 of Ladysmith, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Ben, daughter Luann (James) Lamb, grandchildren Travis (Amanda) Waller, Gage (LaRae Tangen) Lamb, Kaitlin Lamb, and Asher Waller, 3 great-grandchildren Carter, Waverley and Laken, her brother Alan and sister Dorothy.

S he was preceded in...

Robbie F. Tankersley

Robbie F. Tankersley

Apr 7, 2023

Robbie F. Tankersley, 63 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home.

He preceded in by wife Linda and his father Wayne Tankersley.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Driscoll; son, Charles T. Downey, III of Ladysmith; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and 2 brothers, Kevin Tankersley of Eau Claire and Bruce...

Evelyn "Evy" Smrstick

Evelyn "Evy" Smrstick

Apr 7, 2023

Evelyn "Evy" A. Smrstick, 85, died Friday, April 7, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Applegate Terrace, Wausau.

Evelyn is preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth (Betty) Hanusa, Patricia (Pat) Baxter, and Dorothy Barker.

She is survived by her husband, Don Smrstick; children, Patrice (Michael) Krienke, Brenda (Patrick) Van...

Eileen A. Brown

Eileen A. Brown

Apr 6, 2023

Eileen Adele (Schmitz) Brown, age 102, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Care & Rehab-Ladysmith.

Eileen is survived by her niece, Linda (Patrick) Devitt and nephew, Arthur Schmitz. She is also survived by niece, Linda Brown and other Brown family members as well as long-time friend, Delores (Shorty) Kryll.

She was preceded in...

Michael W. Bodner, Sr.

Michael W. Bodner, Sr.

Apr 5, 2023

Michael Wayne Bodner, Sr. 64 of Exeland, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home of natural causes following a 1-year, 3-month illness.

He is survived by his wife Shirley; 2 sons, Michael Bodner and Christopher Bodner; 1 daughter, Jessica Rudi, 4 grandchildren.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Michael, Sr. &...

Richard "Rick" L. Nash

Richard "Rick" L. Nash

Apr 3, 2023

Richard Lee Nash, 70, of Ladysmith, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, April 3 rd , 2023. Rick was born August 5,1952 in Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late Patrick and Elaine (Otto) Nash. In 1970, he graduated from Assumption High School and married his high school sweetheart, Margaret "Kayo" Boles, on January 26,...

Steve C. Vacho

Steve C. Vacho

Mar 30, 2023

Steve C. Vacho, 90 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Lake Manor in Ladysmith.

He is survived by his wife Ann, 1 son; Jeff & Angie Vacho of Ladysmith, 1 daughter; Heidi & Todd Dennis of Ladysmith, 3 grandchildren; Megan (Kevin) Wilgenbusch, Huston Dennis and David Vacho and a brother; Milan & Ellna Vacho....

Frank Vanecek

Frank Vanecek

Mar 28, 2023

Frank Vanecek passed away peacefully on March 28 at his home in Ladysmith following a lengthy illness. He was 79.

He is survived by his wife Geraldine and son Kevin.

A celebration of life will be held for Frank at a later date.

Please direct memorials to Alzheimer's research and education.

...

Ethel Marie Diederich

Ethel Marie Diederich

Mar 26, 2023

Ethel Marie Diederich (formerly Juergens, born Freestone), aged 102, went home to the Lord on March 26, 2023, passing away peacefully while in hospice care at Langton Shores rehabilitation center in Roseville, MN.

Ethel is survived by her sons Gerald Juergens (Gertie) of Everson, WA and Lonnie Juergens (Geralyn) of Mounds View, MN, son-in-law Rodger Loberg (special...

Allen M. Gest

Allen M. Gest

Mar 24, 2023

Allen M. Gest, 91 of Ladysmith, entered the promise of eternal life through Our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home.

Allen is survived by his four children; Janice Gest of Delavan, Steve Gest of Ladysmith, Cheryl (Anthony) Ball of Chetek and Alana (Daniel) Burki of Ladysmith. He is also survived by 8...

Phil L. Fliflet

Phil L. Fliflet

Mar 20, 2023

Phil Fliflet, 79 of Sheldon, died on Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Dawn and 2 sons; Kent Fliflet (Mary Anna Champa) of Eau Claire and Brett Walsh (Mary Jo Hibbard) of Ladysmith, 4 daughters; ReNae Bolts of Naples, FL, Rachel Fliflet (Brenda Weyenberg) of Eau Claire, Amanda Fliflet of...

Donald R. Rubow

Donald R. Rubow

Mar 20, 2023

Donald Rubow, 86, entered the Kingdom of God surrounded by his loved ones on March 20, 2023.

Don is survived by his wife, JoAnne; daughters, Cheri Patt and Pam (Mark) Birrittella; grandchildren, Nathan, Zach and Chase Patt; Luke and Stephanie Szura and Greatgrandchild, Hayden Patt; sister, Nancy Singer and brother, Gary (Beverly) Rubow.

A Memorial...

Clint A. Cooper

Clint A. Cooper

Mar 19, 2023

Clint A. Cooper, 56 of Tony, died on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Ladysmith.

Clint is survived by his parents; Wayne & Marion (Bollum) Cooper of Tony, his wife Bonnie, 4 children; Samantha Hicks of Westfield, Ashley (Jeremy) Learned of Westfield, Michael Cooper of Ladysmith and Desta (Donnie) Skipper of Tony, 9 grandchildren;...

Margaret "Margie" Zimmerman

Margaret "Margie" Zimmerman

Mar 19, 2023

Margaret "Margie" Mary Zimmerman, 98 years young, of Bruce, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Woodstone Senior Living in Rice Lake.

Margie is survived by her loving children; Terry (Kathy) Zimmerman of Bruce; Judy Hendrickson and Joyce Crowe of Vadnais Heights, MN. Also, eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She lived to see two of...

Charles E. Bessel, Jr.

Charles E. Bessel, Jr.

Mar 15, 2023

Charles Elroy Bessel, Jr., 60 of Bruce, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Bruce.

He is survived by 2 sons; Eric Charles Bessel of Bruce, Richard James Bessel (wife: Rhonda Marie Sellers) of Bruce, 2 daughters; Grace Lois Bessel of Ladysmith and Miranda Lynn Diehl of Janesville, 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers; Dan Bessel of Bruce, Tim...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.