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Robert J. Knobeck

Robert J. Knobeck

Jan 26, 2023

Robert J. Knobeck, 92 of Exeland, WI died Thursday, January 26,2023 in Rice Lake, WI.

He is survived by his wife: Jean, sons: Bill and Rod Knobeck of Exeland and daughters: Karla and Melissa Knobeck also of Exeland. Robert was preceded in death by his parents: William & Myrtle (Thorhaug) Knobeck, brother: Wilbert "Bud" Knobeck and Sister:...

Georgeann B. Lynch

Georgeann B. Lynch

Jan 26, 2023

Georgeann Lynch, 89, of Holcombe, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

She is survived by her husband Del, their children Bernard (Dawn), Leonard (Sheree), Raymond (Sara), Eugene (Heidi), Lorelie (Steve), Andrew (Tammie), Peter (Valerie), Paul (Michelle), and Francis (MaryEllen), 39 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, brothers Paul (Joyce) and Bernard (Lynn), and sister Margaret (Bruce). She was preceded...

William "Bill" Duesselmann, Jr.

William "Bill" Duesselmann, Jr.

Jan 23, 2023

William "Bill" Duesselmann, Jr., 77 of Ladysmith, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls under the care of St. Croix Hospice after a battle with Parkinson's Disease.

He is survived by his daughters, Heather (Thomas Burke) Duesselmann, Wausau, and Lisa Brockbank, Ladysmith; grandchildren: Isabella (Tyler Hudson) D'Burke, William D'Burke,...

Dennis G. Kuduk

Dennis G. Kuduk

Jan 15, 2023

Dennis G. Kuduk, 74 of Hawkins, died on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital-Madison.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, 1 son; Shane (Billi) Kuduk of Haysville, KS, 2 daughters; Heather (Derrick) Kuduk-Hsu of Bethesda, MD and Courtney Kuduk of Falls Church, VA, 5 grandchildren and a sister Janice (Allen) Hoyt of Eden Prairie,...

Lisa M. Rode

Lisa M. Rode

Jan 11, 2023

Lisa M. Rode, 59 of Delavan, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Fort Wayne, IN.

She is survived by her 2 children; Sharaya & Josh Reed of Alma and Shane & Rachel Rode of Elkhorn, 5 grandchildren, her father; Raymond Carlson of Ladysmith and 5 siblings; Dan Carlson of Hawkins, Kathy Anton of North Branch, MN,...

Keith A. Moser

Keith A. Moser

Jan 9, 2023

Keith Allen Moser, 75 of Ladysmith, WI, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Ladysmith.

Survivors include two sons: Levi & Veronica Moser of Hubert, NC and Robert & Danielle Kruppe of Eldridge, IA, two daughters: Keesha & David Cicha of Glen Flora, WI and Holly & Wayne Parker of Ladysmith, WI, six grandchildren...

Faith M. Bushman

Faith M. Bushman

Jan 9, 2023

F aith Marie (Burcaw) Bushman, formerly of Kennan WI, died January 9, 2023, at the Ladysmith Nursing Home, Ladysmith, WI, at the age of 92.

She is survived by her children, Jill (Clifford) Baker, Hawkins, Shan (Terry) Wanish, Phillips, Bonnie (Larry) Meives, Phillips, George (Paula) Bushman, Kennan,...

Mary L. Duncan

Mary L. Duncan

Jan 8, 2023

Mary L. Duncan, 70 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home.

She is survived by her children; Robert (Jami) Duncan of New Prague, MN, Kaylyn (Jesse) Wimer of Ladysmith, Darin (Melissa) Duncan of Conrath, Ronnie (Michelle) Duncan of Cadott and Julie Peterson of Menomonie, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters; Pat (Ron)...

Anna M. Schueller

Anna M. Schueller

Jan 7, 2023

Anna M. Schueller, 87 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Care & Rehab – Ladysmith.

She is survived by her 6 children; Gerard & Ellen of Ladysmith, Ken & Char of Ladysmith, James & Cathy of Lakeside, Arizona, Dorothy & John Chechuck of Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, Vincent & Helen of Hickston and Steve & Carrie...

Louis Paul Alfred Juergens, Jr.

Louis Paul Alfred Juergens, Jr.

Jan 6, 2023

Louis Paul Alfred Juergens, Jr., 92 of Ladysmith, WI died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Vita Care in Ladysmith.

Survivors include: Sherrie (Ted) Mataczynski of Exeland, WI, children Heather (Kris) White, Sara, Derek (Jenna) Mataczynski, Reverend Gerhardt (Sarah) Juergens of North Dakota, children Grace, Hannah, Joshua, and Karis, Cindy (John) DeRoss Jr. of Oregon, children Howard (Rosa)...

Pamela R. Waller

Pamela R. Waller

Jan 3, 2023

Pamela R. Waller, 66 of Ladysmith, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her home.

She is survived by her husband John, 2 sons; Travis (Amanda) Waller and Asher Waller both of Ladysmith, 2 granddaughters; Waverly and Lakyn Waller and 1 sister: Luanne (Jim) Lamb of Texas.

A celebration of life will be held at...

Sr. Loretta Lonsdorf, Osm

Sr. Loretta Lonsdorf, Osm

Dec 31, 2022

Sister Loretta Lonsdorf, OSM, 96, died peacefully at Brentwood Senior Communities in Rice Lake, WI, on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Sister Loretta is survived by her niece Patrece Benson Mueller of Eau Claire, many other nieces and nephews, and the Ladysmith Servite Sisters, with whom she shared life for 78 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert...

Jane E. Effertz

Jane E. Effertz

Dec 30, 2022

Jane A. Effertz, 80 of Weyerhaeuser, WI, died Friday, December 30, 2022 in Ladysmith, WI.

Survivors include her husband: John, son: John E., Jr. & Deedee Effertz of Eau Claire, WI and daughter: Joan & Jeff Good of Spring Valley, WI, two grandchildren, brother: Dennis & Sue Madejski of Chetek, WI and sister: Sandy Tant of Stockbridge,...

Kermit "Kerm" M. Morgan

Kermit "Kerm" M. Morgan

Dec 21, 2022

Kermit "Kerm" Michael Morgan, 78, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 comfortably at his home in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

Kerm leaves behind his loving wife Carole Morgan, and a legacy of four children: Michael (Lisa) Morgan, Michelle Morgan, Maureen (Mark) Winter, Brian (Ashley) Morgan, and twelve grandchildren (Josiah, Miriam, Emma, Natalya, Evia, Leyla, Jordan, Matthew, Luke, Lauren, Sophia, and...

Karen S. Whittaker

Karen S. Whittaker

Dec 20, 2022

Karen Sue Whittaker passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

She leaves behind 2 children; Derek Hraban and Katie Hraban (Robert Barna), both of Ladysmith, 2 sisters; Lori Whittaker of St Paul MN and Debbie Miller of Ladysmith, 3 grandchildren; Adron, Kylah and Maylee, her beloved feline friend Sophia and many other friends and relatives.

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Helen I. Taylor

Helen I. Taylor

Dec 20, 2022

Helen I. Taylor, 86 of Sheldon, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.

She is survived by a sister; Hazel Heiden and a niece; Erness Heiden both of Sheldon.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband; Edward Taylor, parents; John & Hazel (Senger) Huffman and a brother Robert Huffman....

Kay Ann Vaughn

Kay Ann Vaughn

Dec 18, 2022

Kay Ann Swoverland-Vaughn, Age 84 passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Kay was the loving daughter of Earl and Alice Swoverland of Tony, WI (both deceased). She and her beloved husband, Gerald Vernon Vaughn were married for 65 years and raised three children: Kristin Ann Vaughn (deceased), Elizabeth Susan Vaughn, and Michael Gerald Vaughn (Wife,...

Frank J. Lompa

Frank J. Lompa

Dec 17, 2022

Frank J. Lompa, 67 of Holcombe, WI, died Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Eau Claire.

Frank leaves as his legacy three children: Heidi (Roger) Mulroy, Frank (Jessica) Lompa, and Gary Lompa.  He also leaves to cherish his memory: one sibling, Larry (Vicky) Lompa, eight grandchildren (Nicholas, Nathan, Wesley, Frankie, Teagan, Garrison, Addison, and Owen), and one great-grandchild...

William "Bill" Stearns

William "Bill" Stearns

Dec 16, 2022

William "Bill" H. Stearns, 89, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Bill is survived by two children, Chip Stearns of Missoula, Mont., and Sally (Paul) Gallenberger of Eden Prairie, Minn.; seven grandchildren; two sisters and a brother.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Mark Stearns of Truckee, Calif., and...

George L. Frankfourth, Sr.

George L. Frankfourth, Sr.

Dec 15, 2022

George L. Frankfourth, Sr. 83 of Ladysmith, WI, died Thursday, December 15 at his home of natural causes.

Survivors include two sons: Patrick W. & Sue Frankfourth, Thomas F. & Dawn Frankfourth, two daughters: Jodi H. Frankfourth and Mike Becker, Jackie E. & Greg Bailey, eight grandchildren: Nicole & Andy Kragness, Daryll & Cory O'Brien, Christopher &...

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