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Kathleen G. Mataczynski

Kathleen G. Mataczynski

Mar 14, 2023

Kathleen Gail (Wiemer) Mataczynski, 81, was welcomed into her eternal home on March 14, 2023 after a hard and bravely fought battle with cancer.

Besides her husband, Mike, Kathleen is survived by her three daughters, Chareen Kopacz, Cindy Orheim (Mike) and Connie Leonhard (Tom); sisters Betty Lance (Roger), Doris Charbonneau (Edward), Janet Neilsen, Carolyn Brown; brothers Ray...

Betty M. Stone

Betty M. Stone

Mar 13, 2023

Betty M. (Wood) Stone, 86 of Bruce, died on Monday, March 13, 2023 at The Homeplace in Stanley.

She is survived by her husband Herbert, 7 children; Becky, Rod, Rocky, Rita, Roxanne, Randy and Rhonda and a very special "son" Todd, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers; Bob & Rowena Wood of Independence, MO and Fred...

Dorothy M. Overbye

Dorothy M. Overbye

Mar 13, 2023

Dorothy Overbye, 88 of rural Ingram, passed away at home of natural causes on March 13, 2023

Dorothy is survived by her sister, Florence Selonke of Hawkins, children, Beverly (Tim) Gruetzmacher of Ingram and Donald (Debra) Overbye of River Falls. Dorothy was blessed with 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was...

Thomas "Tom" O'Connor

Thomas "Tom" O'Connor

Mar 7, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Walter O'Connor of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away at home on March 7, 2023.  He was 75 years old.

Tom was a proud father and is survived by his two children, Colleen Geiselhart of Chicago, IL, and Michael (Phokham) O'Connor of Rolling Meadows, IL, and one grandchild, Caitlin O'Connor. Other survivors include his three siblings,...

John M. Lorence

John M. Lorence

Mar 7, 2023

John M. Lorence, 82 of Greenfield, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice.

He was preceded in death by his parents Michael & Catherine Lorence, his wife Karen E. Cornelissen  and 3 sisters; Rose Madlon, Shirley Stuver  and Phyllis Cynor.

He is survived by 4 daughters; Mary (Doug) Otto, Sherri (Mike)...

John A. Davis

John A. Davis

Mar 4, 2023

John A. Davis, 77 of Kennan, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

John was a dairy farmer in Wisconsin and Washington and was also a logger in Washington. He was a marine diver for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and was a construction worker.

He is survived by three sons,...

Susan F. Szotkowski

Susan F. Szotkowski

Mar 4, 2023

On March 4, 2023, Susan Szotkowski (Kuchta) passed away at home surrounded by her family, ending her long battle with brain cancer, which she fought fiercely and courageously.

Susan is survived by her husband Bob Szotkowski, daughter Melissa Szotkowski, daughter Shaylae (Brian) Butzler, son Dan (Molly) Szotkowski, grandchildren Eden, Burke, and Lucy Szotkowski, brothers: Darrell (Cheri) Kuchta,...

Mary Jane Brockman

Mary Jane Brockman

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Jane Brockman, 82, of Bruce, Wisconsin, died in Eau Claire at Marshfield Medical Center on February 25, 2023.

Mary Jane is survived by her five children: Barb Anderson (Bob), Rib Lake, WI; Steve Brockman (special friend Sheri), Bruce WI; Brian Brockman (Anna), Bruce, WI; Mary Brockman (Joe Draheim), Minneapolis, MN; and Sarah Stone (Michael), Eau Claire,...

Mary Jo Merget

Mary Jo Merget

Feb 24, 2023

Mary Jo "Joey" Merget (Vollendorf) of Hawkins, passed away at her home after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer on Friday, February 24, 2023.

She is survived by her husband Terry, brothers Keith (Lana) Vollendorf, Fairfield Glade, TN; Rick a/k/a Beatle (Pat) Vollendorf, Hawkins; sister Lori (Bruce) Stelzer, Venice, FL, Cali her cat, ten special nieces and...

Sue A. Leader

Sue A. Leader

Feb 23, 2023

Sue Ann Leader, age 76 of Exeland, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, February 23 rd , 2023 after fighting a long illness.

Sue is survived by her sons, James (Exeland) and Jeff and Jodi Moyers (West Brooklyn, IL) and daughter Angela Simpson (Round Lake Beach, IL). 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Sisters Janet (Ben) Burgalow (Spokane, WA),...

Daniel "Dan" E. Zimmer

Daniel "Dan" E. Zimmer

Feb 21, 2023

Daniel E. "Dan" Zimmer, 69 of Glen Flora, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire.

He is survived by his wife Marla, 3 children; Shannon (Les) Martin of Glen Flora, Jen (Aaron) Frafjord of Tony and Mike (Jen) Zimmer of Ladysmith, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 sister; Darlene McFarland of Rochester,...

Duane "Dewey" Marten

Duane "Dewey" Marten

Feb 17, 2023

Duane "Dewey" R. Marten, 68, of Winter, WI passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Dewey is survived by his loving wife, Jean, of 43 years. Daughters, Jessica (Jake), Jennifer (Chris) and Kelli (Matt). Sons, Mike and Shawn.  Nine grandchildren, Robert, Rachael, Brock, Blake, Brandon, Tyler, Josh, Abigail and Abraham. Brother, Donny (Susie) and Doug....

Robert W. Weinert

Robert W. Weinert

Feb 14, 2023

Robert Walter Weinert, 71, of Bruce, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Bob is survived by his children, Jennifer (Jared) Nelson of River Falls, Ross Weinert of Bruce, and John (Amanda) Weinert of Bruce, as well as three grandchildren: Caleb Johnson, Arietta Weinert, and Adeline Weinert. Bob is also survived by his brother Gary Weinert and...

Bruce G. Hanson

Bruce G. Hanson

Feb 13, 2023

Bruce G. Hanson, 74 of Ladysmith, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Care and Rehab – Barron.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Alice and his brother Allen. Also preceding him in death was his wife of more than 50 years, Chris.

He is survived by his three daughters:...

Richard J. Vojtasek

Richard J. Vojtasek

Feb 12, 2023

Richard J. Vojtasek, 63 of Ladysmith, WI, died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, WI.

He is survived by his three sisters: Kathy Dean of Ladysmith, Susan & Jon Nicholson of Radisson, WI and Ann & Mike Landon of Exeland, WI, sister-in-law: Terri Vojtasek of Ladysmith and brother: Tony & Marlene Vojtasek...

Jeffery P. Olsen

Jeffery P. Olsen

Feb 4, 2023

Jeffery Paul Olsen, 67 of Imalone, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Jeff will be missed dearly by his children, Lindsey (Mark) McConnell of Waconia, Minnesota, and Zachary Olsen, of Sheldon, Wisconsin, as well as two grandchildren, Malia and Lincoln McConnell. He is also survived by four sisters, Kris (Todd) DesJarlais of Ladysmith, Julie Olsen, of...

James "Jim" Lane

James "Jim" Lane

Jan 31, 2023

James "Jim or Big Jim" Lane, 94 of Hawkins, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Delores, five children; Barb (Jim) Resudek, of Hawkins, Jim Lane of Hawkins, Jon (Brenda) Lane of Ladysmith, Ray (Mich) Lane of Hawkins and Melanie (Tim) Hawkins of Andover, MN, 11 grandchildren, 13...

Sister Mary Eugene Baiardo, Osm

Sister Mary Eugene Baiardo, Osm

Jan 31, 2023

Sister Mary Eugene Baiardo, OSM, 93, died peacefully at Mother Theresa Home in Lemont, Ill., on January 31, 2023.

She is survived by her brother Eugene (Kathleen) Baiardo of Dunlap, Ill., many nieces and nephews, and the Servite Sisters with whom she shared life for 75 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Marie E. Perenchio

Marie E. Perenchio

Jan 30, 2023

Marie E. Perenchio, 69 of Bruce, died on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Ladysmith.

She is survived by her husband Chuck, 1 daughter; Allison Perenchio (Jaymes Treu) of Eau Claire, 1 son; Matt (Cassie) Perenchio of Norwalk, 2 grandchildren, her mother Marion Baum of Horicon, 1 sister; Sandy (Larry) Mueller of Slinger and...

Joseph Jaworski

Joseph Jaworski

Jan 29, 2023

Joseph Jaworski, 44 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home of natural causes.

He is survived by his 3 sons; Dawson, Ethan and Jordan Jaworski all of Ladysmith. He is also survived by a brother that resides in Illinois and 2 sisters also of Illinois.

He was preceded in death by...

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