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Ruth I. Justus

Ruth I. Justus

Jul 8, 2020

Ruth I. Justus, 91 of Bruce, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Ladysmith Care Community.

She is survived by her 3 children; Aileen (Terry) Jafolla, Kenneth (Darlene) Justus and Kathleen (Brian) Richardson all of Bruce, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 brother-in-law; Harry (Donna) Justus of Bainbridge, GA.

Funeral services will be held at...

Robert P. Kolsky

Robert P. Kolsky

Jul 6, 2020

Robert P. Kolsky, 78 of Ladysmith, WI, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.

He is survived by his wife: Marian, two sons: Michael of Minneapolis, MN and Chris of Duluth, MN; daughter: Jodi & Nelson Contreras of Leander, TX; five grandchildren and twin sister: Roberta & Denny Overby of Chetek,...

Edward "Ed" Gauter

Edward "Ed" Gauter

Jul 5, 2020

Edward "Ed" Gauter, 81 of Ladysmith, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Ladysmith Care Community. He was born on December 8, 1938.

Ed is survived by his wife of 57 years Nancy, 2 daughters; Kelly and son-in-law Ben Kowaleski and Kim and son-in-law Dan Bates, 3 grandchildren; Kasey Rose, Gavin Bates and Brooke Sieg...

Ralph P. Datka

Ralph P. Datka

Jul 3, 2020

Ralph L. Datka, 60 of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.

He is survived by his mother: Barbara Shultis of Waterford, WI; siblings: William "Billy" Datka of Ladysmith, Elizabeth & Hal Wegner of Keystone Heights, FL, Matthew Datka of Walworth, WI, Catherine Datka of Waukesha, WI and John & Cheryl...

Shirley A. Janowicz

Shirley A. Janowicz

Jul 3, 2020

Shirley Ann (Taylor) Janowicz, 74 of Sheldon, WI passed away on July 3, 2020.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband and companion of 55 years, Gerald Janowicz of Sheldon. Her favorite and only child, Richard Janowicz and his wife who was more like a daughter to Shirley than daughter-in-law, Barbie Janowicz of Eau Claire, WI. Her...

Janet R. Metzger

Janet R. Metzger

Jun 28, 2020

Janet R. Metzger, 99 of Ladysmith, WI died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Ladysmith Care Community.

She is survived by her son: Michael & Karen Metzger of Sun Prairie, WI, daughter: Linda & Phil Strop of Tony, WI, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and sister: Erna Stingle of Ladysmith. Janet was preceded in death by her parents: Lester...

Darwyn G. Nelson, Sr.

Darwyn G. Nelson, Sr.

Jun 27, 2020

Darwyn G. Nelson, Sr., 78 of Ladysmith, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home with his son and good friend Rose Marten by his side.

He is survived by his son Darwyn Nelson, Jr. of Ladysmith, daughter Teri (Kevin) Rudesill of Ladysmith, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters; Shirley Simonson of Cameron and Elinda...

Joel J. Winter

Joel J. Winter

Jun 26, 2020

Joel Jay Winter passed away in Chippewa Falls, WI on Friday, June 26 th , 2020 1 day before is 58 th birthday.

Joel is survived by his Mother, his Stepfather David Hettinger, his sister Woodene (Tom) Stevens, nephews Jonathan (Koren) Stevens, Jesse (Alesha Williamson) Stevens, great nephews, Connor and Zayden and niece Emma, many aunts, uncles,...

Valerie "Val" Kane

Valerie "Val" Kane

Jun 24, 2020

Valerie "Val" Margaret Theresa Blaisdell Kane, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 due to complications from a blood clot in her abdomen.

She is survived by her life partner of 35 years Rick Stocker, sister Mary (Jim) Bates, brother Herb (Liz) Blaisdell, daughters Eva Kane, Becky (Bill) Makovsky and Chris Kane (Frank Rowe). Grandchildren Mitch...

Peter J. Groothousen

Peter J. Groothousen

Jun 21, 2020

Peter J. Groothousen, 88 of Tony, died on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith.

He is survived by his wife Lucille, 14 children; Ronald of Tony, Katie Clay of Tony, Diane (Gary) van Doorn of Tony, Jennifer (John) van Doorn of Tony, Sharon of Tony, Jeanette Turbeville of Hammond, David (Shannon) of Tony,...

Dale W. Atwood

Dale W. Atwood

Jun 19, 2020

Dale W. Atwood, 93 of Bruce, WI, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Dolores; three sons: Thomas Atwood & Jennifer Olufson of Bruce, Steven & Therese Atwood of Ladysmith, WI and Gerald & Cara Atwood of Bruce; two daughters: Jane & Rick Sather of Shell Lake, WI and Jean...

Pauline M. Hurley

Pauline M. Hurley

Jun 10, 2020

Pauline M. Hurley, 88 of Ladysmith, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at the Ladysmith Care Community.

She is survived by her children; Marvin (Dusty) Hurley of Bruce, WI, Laura (Joe) Solawetz of Monroe, WI, David Hurley of Lena, IL, Michael (Monica) Hurley of Evansville, WI, Robert (Deb) Hurley of Ladysmith, WI, Steven (Sara) Hurley of Evansville, WI,...

Bonnie M. Rosolowski

Bonnie M. Rosolowski

Jun 8, 2020

Bonnie M. Rosolowski, 70, of Sheldon, WI, died Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home.

She is survived by three sons: David & Phyllis Rosolowski of Bruce, WI; Frank & Bridgett Rosolowski of Conrath, WI; Scott & Casandra Bowen of Conrath; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five brothers: Phillip & Karen Polak of Chicago, IL; James & Linda...

Robert "Bob" Rosolowski

Robert "Bob" Rosolowski

Jun 8, 2020

Robert "Bob" Rosolowski, 73, of Sheldon, WI, died Monday, June 8, 2020 at his home.

He is survived by three sons: David & Phyllis Rosolowski of Bruce, WI; Frank & Bridgett Rosolowski of Conrath, WI; Scott Rosolowski & Casandra Bowen of Conrath,13 Grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roger Rosolowski of Conrath; Gerald & Linda Rosolowski of Sheldon,...

Ruth A. Grinnell

Ruth A. Grinnell

Jun 7, 2020

Ruth A. Grinnell, 49 of Bruce, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith.

She is survived by her husband, Robert, 2 daughters; Jessica (Ben Guathier) Grinnell of Exeland and Ashley (Dylan) Huppert of Cameron, 2 grandchildren; Jaxson and Ava RaeAnn Gauthier and 2 brothers; Raymond (Tammy) Plummer, Sr. of Cornell and Roger...

Henry A. Kroll

Henry A. Kroll

Jun 3, 2020

Henry A. Kroll, 78 of Onalaska, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home.

He is survived by 1 brother; Michael & Sharon Kroll of Somerset, 2 sisters; Patricia & Fred Burak of Weyerhaeuser and Jeannine & Wayne Marajda of Chetek.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2020...

Sr. Marie A. Rubbelke, Osm

Sr. Marie A. Rubbelke, Osm

May 29, 2020

Sr. Marie A. Rubbelke, OSM, 82, of the Servants of Mary, Ladysmith, WI, died peacefully at Cerenity Marian in St. Paul. MN on May 29, 2020.

She is survived by her brother John, sisters Margaret & Floyd Larson and Colleen & Wayne Mashuga, sisters-in-law Lois and Ruth, many nieces, nephews, and friends, and the Servite Sisters, with...

Josephine "Jo" Edmonds

Josephine "Jo" Edmonds

May 28, 2020

Josephine "Jo" Ellen Edmonds, Sheldon, WI passed away quietly on May 28, 2020 due to complications of a stroke.

She is survived by all three children; Chris (Shelley) of Larimore, ND, Jeff (Barb) of Mountain Green, UT and Lisa (Jason) Taylor of Sheldon, grandchildren; Zachary and Katrina Wry, Lexie Miller, Brielle Edmonds, Kendall Edmonds, and Oliver Taylor...

Scott A. Vaverka

Scott A. Vaverka

May 26, 2020

Scott A. Vaverka, 59 of Winter, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Patti, 2 sons; Bryan and Trevor Vaverka both of Winter, 2 brothers and 2 sisters; Stanley Vaverka of Winter, Carlene Vaverka of Winter, Luane Dennis of Peoria, IL and Steven (Lauren) Vaverka of Gainsville, GA, nieces...

Wilma A. Bennor

Wilma A. Bennor

May 26, 2020

Wilma A. Bennor, 88 of Bruce, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at her home.

She is survived by her 3 children; Ray (Tammy) Plummer, Sr. of Cornell, Roger (Bethany) Plummer of Bruce and Ruth (Robert) Grinnell of Exeland, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters; Elaine Olson of Casa Grande, AZ, Elsie (Jim) Schmutzler of Spencer and...

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