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Harold J. Van Patter
Sep 25, 2020
Harold Van Patter, 96, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home in Glen Flora with his family by his side.
He is survived by his 3 children; James (Linda) Van Patter of Beaver Dam, Helen Van Patter of Ladysmith and Peggy (David) Jennerman of Ladysmith, 8 grandchildren; Aaron, Tyler, Elizabeth (Andy), Michelle, Jacquie (Tony,)...
Linda L. Olsen
Sep 25, 2020
Linda L. Olsen, 66 of Ojibwa, WI, died Friday, September 25, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, WI.
She is survived by her mother: Clarice Thayer of Hayward, WI, children: Jeff Olsen of Imalone, WI, Kris & Todd Des Jarlais of Ladysmith, WI, Julie Olsen of Ladysmith, Wendi & Jeff Strop of Ladysmith and Rebecca &...
Victoria P. Kinnear
Sep 13, 2020
Victoria P. Kinnear, 97 formerly of Bruce and Exeland, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Ladysmith Care Community.
She is survived by 2 sons; Daryl (Kathi) Kinnear of Ladysmith and Earl (Margaret) Kinnear of Albany, MN, 1 daughter; Vicky Jean (Larry) Jenks of Weston, WI, 10 grandchildren; Daryl Kinnear, Jr, Renee (John) Heintz, Julie Koepke, Joseph Kinnear,...
Diane R. Button
Sep 13, 2020
Diane Rae Button, 75 of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2020, at the Mayo Clinic Health System-Oakridge Hospital in Osseo, Wisconsin.
Diane is survived by her husband Carlyle Button; daughters Pamela (Gary) Succaw and Kären (Dan) Jones; grandchildren Payton (Alex) Jones, Sawyer Jones, and Micah Succaw; brothers Allen (Rosemary) Tangwall and Dewey (Sandra) Tangwall;...
Elsie M. Larson
Sep 13, 2020
Elsie M. Larson, 95 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.
She is survived by her 4 sons; David (Valerie) of Phoenix, AZ, Tom (Tina) of Robinsdale, MN, Jim (LuAnn) of Ladysmith and John (Marife) of Madison, 2 grandchildren; Joshua and Allison and 1 sister; Ione "Onie" (Bob) Stark of...
Mary E. Sterba
Sep 11, 2020
Mary E. Sterba, 99 of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.
Mary is survived by her sister Leona Lee of Eau Claire and many nieces, nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents Karl and Mary and three sisters and two brothers; Frances Hendricks, Sophie...
Renee C. Balko
Sep 10, 2020
Renee C. Balko, 40, of Bruce, WI, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2020.
Survivors include her daughter, Lillian Balko, her parents, Steven Balko of Conrath, WI, Georgia Balko of Ladysmith, WI, Stephanie (Jaymes) Chiovarie of South Barrington, IL, Russell Balko, (Nicole Pettay), of Amery, WI, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family...
Douglas D. Lebal
Sep 10, 2020
Douglas "Pugs" Lebal, 61 of Hawkins, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 10, 2020.
He is survived by his wife Ann Merriam, three step children Amber Jenness Moore, Appleton, Bo Jenness, Presque Isle, Charles (Diana) Jenness, Los Angeles, CA, a one sister Joy (Robin) Engebretson, Winchester.
A small family gathering will be held...
Jill A. Irwin
Sep 9, 2020
Jill Ann Irwin, age 79, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 9 th , 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls.
Jill is survived by her daughter Stacey and Roy Ludescher of Bloomer and their families and Dawn and Eric Stendel of Jump River.
A celebration for Jill will be held on Saturday, September...
Frank A. Starcz
Sep 8, 2020
Frank A. Starcz, 83 of Weyerhaeuser, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire.
He is survived by his wife Linda Breed-Starcz, 3 children; Rebecca Starcz-Johnson of DePere, Rhonda Schultz (Greg) of Birchwood and Thomas Starcz of Radisson, 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 step-children; Michael Breed of Cameron, Charles (Jenny) Breed...
Frannie L. Gryga
Sep 7, 2020
Frannie Louise Gryga (Thorpe) gained her heavenly wings on September 7, 2020. She left us far too soon but passed peacefully at her residence at Ladysmith Care & Rehab Nursing Home.
Frannie is survived by her children: Justin Dent of Ladysmith, Daren Dent of Chetek, and Selah...
Pearl D. Howard
Aug 28, 2020
Pearl D. Howard aged 92 passed away at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith on Friday, August 28, 2020.
Survivors include her children: Peggy Edinger of Altoona, Bob (Susan) Howard of Colorado, Kathy Moreau of Ladysmith, Davis (Bonnie) Howard of Eau Claire, Russ (Carol) Howard of Mosinee, Judy (Mike) Minier of Oxford,...
Hazel A. Krisik
Aug 21, 2020
Hazel A. Krisik, 86, of Glen Flora, WI, died Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield.
She is survived by sons: Randall of Glen Flora, WI, Keith of Ladysmith, WI, daughters: Glenda Krisik and Jacqueline Krisik both of Lombard, IL, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sister: Gloria & William Pavlovsky of Broadview, Il and...
Donna M. Wishowski
Aug 17, 2020
Donna Wishowski, 69 of Ladysmith, died on Monday, August 17, 2020.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 21 at Legacy Theater in Memorial Park in Ladysmith.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair and picnic lunch.
A complete obituary will be published in...
Dana R. Olsen
Aug 17, 2020
Dana R. Olsen, 69, died on August 17, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
He is survived by his wife Rebecca and two sons; Don (Terri) Olsen of Hawkins and Dale (Jessica) Olsen of Ladysmith. Many grandchildren; Carissa (Gary), Julie, Ashley, Connor, Tyler, Ashlyn, Colin and Mason. Great-grandchildren; Scout and Harlan. His mother Carol Olsen...
Von L. Baughman
Aug 16, 2020
Von L. Baughman, 71 of Sheldon, died on Sunday, August 16 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
He is survived by his wife Lena, 2 daughters; Mandy & Eric Bratanich of Tony and Julie & Doug Verdegan of Tony, 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters; Phyllis Lund of Sheldon and Reva Hindal of West Virginia and 1 brother;...
Ron E. Byrne
Aug 12, 2020
Ron E. Byrne, 58 of Ladysmith, WI, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Eau Claire, WI.
He is survived by his wife: Mickey, daughters: Helen & Gary Owen of Genoa City, WI and Barbara & Jeff Madden of Antioch, IL, son: Shawn & Samantha Blake of North Carolina, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, sister: Cheri & Greg Dykstra...
Alex E. Wolter
Aug 9, 2020
Alex E. Wolter, 87 of Ladysmith, WI, formerly of Holcombe, WI, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Care and Rehab of Ladysmith.
He is survived by his wife: Emily, daughter: Debbie Wolter of Eau Claire, WI, son: William Wolter of Holcombe and granddaughter: Kayla Wolter of Chippewa Falls, WI.
A memorial service for Alex will...
Robert "Bob" Czekalski
Aug 8, 2020
Robert William Czekalski, 52, of Rice Lake, WI died Saturday, August 8th, 2020 in his home.
The youngest of 5 siblings, Bob was born to Leo and Marcella (Jankowski) Czekalski of Weyerhaeuser, WI on January 30, 1968.
In September 2010, Bob lost his Dad (Pa) and the decision was made for he and Connie to...
Wesley "Wes" Ward
Jul 28, 2020
Wesley A. "Wes" Ward, 53 of Ladysmith, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith.
He is survived by his wife Lynette, mother & Step-father Ellen (Gary) Hurlbutt, 3 children; Nathan (Amy), Tyler and Meagan (Isaac) Dahl, 2 granddaughters; Brynna and Paisley, 2 step-children; Jennifer and Julieann White, 2 brothers; Stephen (Shannon) and...
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