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Bernard G. Mikkelsen
Dec 30, 2021
Bernard Gene Mikkelsen, age 55, of Glen Flora, passed away on Thursday.  December 30, 2021 at Ladysmith Care & Rehab in Ladysmith from a long fought battle with cancer over the past 6 1/2 years. Bernard is survied by his sister Diane and older brother Lucas, both of Glen Flora. Aunts Evelyn Galetka and Dorothy Duesing of Ladysmith. Uncle...
Michael R. Poznikowich
Dec 30, 2021
Michael R. "Mick" Poznikowich, 72 of Chetek, was born on August 30, 1949 in Rice Lake, WI to Mike & Antonia (Michalski) Poznikowich. He passed away on December 30, 2021 in Marshfield, WI.
He enjoyed bird watching and listening to Brewers games on the radio, the Packers and Badgers.
Mick was preceded in death by...
Ronald Lenk
Dec 28, 2021
Ronald "Ronnie" Lenk, 84, of Exeland entered eternal rest on December 28, 2021, under the care of Compassus hospice at the home of his niece, Candy in Merrill.
He is survived by his nieces Candy (Otto) Lee, Merrill; Susan (Jeff) Podeweltz, Merrill; and nephew David Lenk, Camp Douglas, WI. He is further survived by seven...
Branko Gazic
Dec 24, 2021
Branko Gazic, 61 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire following a 1-month illness with COVID-19.
He is survived by his wife Tami, 3 sons; Marco Gazic of Ladysmith, Michael (Amanda) Gazic of Eau Claire and Dillon (Jasper) Gazic of Eau Claire, 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers; Ivo Gazic of...
Sallyann S. Fritz
Dec 24, 2021
SallyAnn Sharon Fritz, 78 of Weyerhaeuser, died on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield.
SallyAnn is survived by 2 sisters; Katherine Kotulski of Weyerhaeuser and Maxine Olson of Edina, MN, 1 brother; Raymond (Joanne) of Plymouth, MN, 1 sister-in-law; Phyllis of Minneapolis, MN, 2 special nieces; Sue (Rich) Hamholm and Cindy...
Melvin R. Miller
Dec 22, 2021
Melvin R. Miller, 82 of Winter, WI, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Marshfield Medical Center – Weston, WI.
A Celebration of Life for Melvin Miller will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12 noon at the Evangelical Free Church of Winter with Pastor Tonee Martin officiating. There will be a visitation on Saturday at...
Richard A. Jenness
Dec 22, 2021
Richard Allen Jenness, 72 of Ladysmith, WI, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home.
He is survived by his Wife Irene (Tinsman) Jenness of 23 years, children: Pam (Chris) Carnes of Eau Claire, WI, Tom (Micole) Jenness of Eleva, WI, Bowen Jeness of Presque, WI, Step-children: Alisha (Chad) Olson of Hawkins, WI, Thomas (Ashley) Gerberding of...
Caroline A. Scott
Dec 19, 2021
Caroline Anne Scott, 80 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Care & Rehab – Ladysmith.
She is survived by 2 sisters; Jane (John, Sr.) Effertz of Weyerhaeuser and Sandra Tant of Stockbridge, GA, 1 brother; Dennis (Sue) Madejski of Chetek, nephews and nieces; John (DeeDee) Effertz, Jr. of Eau Claire, Joan (Jeff) Good of...
Raymond W. Johnson
Dec 19, 2021
Raymond W. Johnson, 91, formerly of Hawkins, WI, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith, WI.
He is survived by his wife Beverly of Ladysmith, daughter Janell Johnson of Glen Flora, WI, son Darren & Robin Johnson of Catawba, WI, 3 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Raymond Johnson...
Donald J. Bates
Dec 17, 2021
Donald James Bates, 66, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 17, 2021.
Don joins his father Arlie, brother Joe, sister-in-law Deborah, his paternal grandparents Rollo and Hazel Bates and maternal grandparents Catherine and Walter Schmidt in Heaven.
He is survived by his mother Mary Ann Bates, brothers Rodney (Annette), Richard (Cindy), and Brian...
Larry D. Miller
Dec 8, 2021
Larry D. Miller, 80 of Ladysmith, died on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home.
He is survived by his wife Marie, 10 children; Cathy Miller of Eau Claire, Joan (Dell) Carlson of Rice Lake, Christine Zehner of Ladysmith, Rita Miller (Aliaksandr Polaz) of Connecticut, Barbara (William) Laing of Inwood, WV, Linda (Craig) Stock of Ladysmith, Susan...
Beverly M. Loser
Dec 6, 2021
Beverly M. Loser, 67 of Ladysmith, WI, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
She is survived by her husband Bill, sons Matt & Kelli Loser of Winter, WI and Marshal & Kelly Loser of Baldwin, WI, 4 grandchildren, her mother Donna Fuchs of Ladysmith, and siblings Paulette Millin of Ladysmith, Mike...
James L. Richards
Dec 5, 2021
James Richards, 73 of Hawkins, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith.
He is survived by his wife Jean, 2 sons; Andrew (Stacy) Richards and daughter Tristan Anderson of Hawkins, Adam (Michelle) Richards and son Noah Meyer of St. Paul, MN, 1 daughter; Joanna (Scott) and daughter Vixen Farrel of Eau Claire,...
Ella F. Hershey
Dec 4, 2021
Ella Florence (Martin) Hershey age 92 passed away peacefully at home December 4, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Ella is survived by her children, Evelyn (Arthur) Kauffman, Daniel (Jane) Hershey, Stanley (Beth) Hershey, Rachel (late Jim Hackman) (Joel) Micheals, Christian (Darlene) Hershey, James (Regina) Hershey, Alan Hershey, Gerald Hershey, Wesley (Wanda) Hershey, Abbie (Ken) Mast, Beth (Dale)...
Wilma Hladilek
Dec 4, 2021
Wilma Hladilek, 70 of Conrath, died on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at her home under the care of Hope Hospice.
She is survived by her husband Thomas, 3 sons; Nathan Hladilek, Neal Hladilek and Nicholas Hladilek, 1 daughter; Nicole Collins, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 brother; Jerry (Bonnie) Gaddy and 4 sisters; Wannetta (Scott) Soules, Wanda Ducommun,...
James "Rip" Czekalski
Dec 3, 2021
James A. "Rip" Czekalski, 77 of Weyerhaeuser, died on Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home.
He is survived by 1 daughter; Stacey (Craig) Swanson of Chippewa Falls, 2 grandchildren; Elliot and Erica Swanson and 5 brothers and sisters; William Czekalski of Weyerhaeuser, Gerry & Barry Fetting of Abbotsford, Linda & Mike Zajec of Weyerhaeuser, Roger &...
Zeny Kuc
Dec 1, 2021
Zeny Kuc, 68 of Conrath, WI, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.
He is survived by his wife: Sherry, sons: Christopher & LeAnn of Tony, WI and Wesley & Janessa of Conrath, daughter: D'Arcy & Jamie Ewer of Ladysmith, WI, son-in-law: Jed & Miranda Ewer of Conrath, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Zeny...
Virginia C. Witkiewicz
Nov 29, 2021
Virginia C. Witkiewicz, 70 of Bruce, died on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith.
She is survived by her husband Jim, 1 daughter; Shatina (Brian) Stevens of Barnum, MN, 1 son; Michael Witkiewicz (fiancé Kristi Huston) of Barron, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren,...
Yvonne P. Panetti
Nov 19, 2021
Yvonne Pearl Empereur Panetti, 85 of Jump River, died on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Oakbrook Nursing Home in Thorp.
She is survived by her children: Thomas (Marcia) Panetti of WI, Scott Panetti of TX, Jacqueline (Randall) Maenius of TX, Victoria (Toni) Studer of Switzerland, Europe, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her siblings: Gene (Edwine) Empereur, Cathy Empereur,...
Robert G. Michalski
Nov 17, 2021
Robert G. Michalski, 83 of Weyerhaeuser, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith following a 3-year illness.
He is survived by his wife Paulette, 2 sons; Doug Michalski of Andover, MN and Mark Michalski of Mankato, MN, 1 daughter Lori Botko of Seminole, FL, 5 grandchildren and 2 sisters; Anita Figura of...
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