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Dixie G. Olynick

Dixie G. Olynick

Aug 6, 2023

Dixie Olynick, 73 of Hawkins, passed away Sunday, August 06, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce E. Singer (Mother), John H. Heck (Father), Cheryl Lyons (Sister), and two beautiful grandchildren Blake and Montgomery Olynick.

She is survived by husband, James (Olynick), and their four children: Dan Olynick, Ramsey, MN, Pete (Katie)...

Regina F. Yoder

Regina F. Yoder

Aug 6, 2023

Regina F. Yoder, 54 of Sheldon, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Survivors include her sisters; Kathy Beachy of Kalona, IA; Joyce Zimmerman and husband Eugene of Sheldon, WI; & brothers: Steve of Homeworth, OH; John and Pam of Iowa City, IA; Mike of Marshfield, WI; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces...

Douglas A. Mann

Douglas A. Mann

Aug 2, 2023

Douglas A. Mann, 71 of Ojibwa, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home.

No services will be held.

Peter V. Jankoski

Peter V. Jankoski

Jul 31, 2023

Peter V. Jankoski, 71 of Eau Claire, died on Thursday, July 31, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his twin brother Paul (Ann) Jankoski of North Freedom, 1 sister; Estelle (Andy) Anderson of Medford, 5 nieces & nephews;

Rose (Gary) Thums of Rib Lake, Laura (Gregg) Tushaus of Slinger, Joseph (Theresa) Gulish of...

Scott A. Konsela

Scott A. Konsela

Jul 28, 2023

Scott Allen Konsela, 52 of Colfax, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Scott is survived by his parents Robert and Darlene Konsela of Mondovi, 1 son; Daken Konsela of Augusta, 1 step-son; Todd Burkart, Jr. of Bloomer, 1 daughter; Shyanda Grimm (Vance Grimm) of the United Kingdom, 1 step-daughter; Tosha Riley of Chippewa Falls, 6 grandchildren...

Jean J. Richards

Jean J. Richards

Jul 28, 2023

Jean J. Richards, 70 of Hawkins, died on Friday, July 28, 2023 at home in Eau Claire of natural causes.

She is survived by 2 sons; Andrew Richards (Stacy Anderson) of Hawkins and Adam Richards (Michelle Meyer) of St. Paul, MN, 1 daughter; Joanna Farrel (late Scott Farrel) of Eau Claire, 3 grandchildren; Vixen Farrel, Tristan Anderson...

Violet L. Oldeen

Violet L. Oldeen

Jul 27, 2023

Violet Oldeen of Ladysmith passed away on July 27th, 2023 at the age of 81.

Vi was preceded in death by her sister Marie and her husband Richard.

She is survived by daughter Renatta, son Jim (Linda); 4 grandchildren - Stephanie, Katrina, Mitchell, Olivia; 5 great-grandchildren - Baylor, Lilly, Kip, Kaden, and Bryar Maye. She...

Karen Lee Wallace

Karen Lee Wallace

Jul 20, 2023

Karen Lee Wallace, 72 of Bruce, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Shawano County surrounded by loved ones.

She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Wallace of Bruce, 4 children; Tabitha L. Torphy (Matthew) of Bonduel, WI, Ronald J. McCluskey, II (Mai) of Downer's Grove, IL, Sheri A. Wallace of Weyerhaeuser, WI, and Donald...

Elaine C. Juedes

Elaine C. Juedes

Jul 19, 2023

Elaine C. Juedes, 90 of Ladysmith, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Care & Rehab – Ladysmith.

She is survived by 6 children; Jacqueline (Ronald) Johnson of Bruce, Debra (Leonard) Kowalski of Maribel, Joyce (Steve) Lawrence of Woodbury, Minnesota, Guy (Eileen) Juedes of Oconomowoc, Francis (Irina) Juedes of Appleton and Michael (Tresa) Juedes of Cornell, 11...

David Lee Hamilton, Ii

David Lee Hamilton, Ii

Jul 16, 2023

David Lee Hamilton, II, 53 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Exeland.

A celebration of life is being planned at a later date.

A brief notice will also be published in the Ladysmith News.

Kenneth D. Abel

Kenneth D. Abel

Jul 15, 2023

Kenneth D. Abel, 71 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.

He is survived by his wife Anna, 2 daughters Michelle and Melissa Abel both of Ladysmith, 5 grandchildren and 7 brothers and sisters; Jerry (Cindy) Abel of Neenah, Charles (Kathy) Schanes of Rockford, Illinois, Butch Schanes of Wisconsin...

Elynda L. Van Wey

Elynda L. Van Wey

Jul 8, 2023

Elynda Van Wey, 86 of Conrath, died on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Weston.

She is survived by her longtime companion; Stanley Wojtysiak of Conrath, 4 sons; Kim (Cheryl) Beres of Florissant, Colorado, Kevin (Teresa) Beres, Weyerhaeuser, Kelvin Beres of Chippewa Falls and Gaylord (Melissa Zajec) Van Wey, Jr. of New Richmond, 1 daughter; Gaylynn (Benjamin) Johnson...

Darwin C. Van Gelder

Darwin C. Van Gelder

Jul 6, 2023

Darwin Carl Van Gelder died on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Lanor (Aaron) Van Gelder, daughter Tammy (Van Gelder) Robinson, son-in-law Michael Robinson of Arizona, grandsons: Austin Van Gelder of Arizona, Ryan Reilly of Illinois, siblings: Rodney Van Gelder of Michigan, Jean (Van Gelder) Tjarks/Wayne Tjarks of Michigan,...

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...

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