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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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