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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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)...
