Donald F. Dvorak
Nov 6, 2025
Donald Frank Dvorak, 85 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, following 25 years of heart problems.
He is survived by his wife Rose Mary Dvorak, 1 son; David M. Dvorak of Ladysmith, 1 granddaughter; Katherine (Mitch) Waldera, 1 step-grandson; Charles Strong and 1 step-granddaughter; Kylie Mijares.
He...
Bernard "Ben" Bechtel
Nov 3, 2025
Bernard "Ben" Francis Bechtel, age 85, of Conrath, passed away on November 3, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; his parents, Carl and Bernice (Gottemoeller) Bechtel; his 3 brothers, Charles, Herbert and Donald; his sister Carol; a granddaughter Chloe; and his great-grandson Easton.
He is...
Ann M. Kotulski
Oct 30, 2025
Ann Mary Kotulski, 89, of Bruce, WI, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith, WI.
She is survived by her husband, Alex Kotulski, 8 sons: Butch (Cindy) Ludwikowski, Bill (Jean) Ludwikowski, Dan (Robin) Ludwikowski, Jim (Sue) Ludwikowski, Bob (Linda) Ludwikowski, Mike (Renee) Kotulski, David Kotulski and Steve Kotulski,...
Richard "Dick" Veness
Oct 29, 2025
Richard L. "Dick" Veness, 82 of Exeland, WI, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield, WI.
He is survived by: his wife Cindy, son Chris (Kathy) Veness of Exeland, WI, daughter Angie Veness (Mike Paul) of Birchwood, WI, Godchild Ryan Villiard of Exeland, WI and five siblings: Kay Robarge and Judy Schott...
Faye Rae Grindheim
Oct 28, 2025
Faye Rae Grindheim, 89 of Ojibwa, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at her loving home surrounded by family.
She is survived by her husband Sigurd, 3 daughters; Cathy (Scott) Montreuil of Peel, AR, Patti (Benny) Martin of Section, AL and Caroline (Kevin) Anderson of North Branch, MN, 5 grandchildren; David Martin, Emily (Eric) Stephenson, Ryan (Steph)...
Robert "Bob" Thompson
Oct 23, 2025
On October 23, 2025, Robert "Bob" Thompson, age 78, of Tony, WI, passed away peacefully at home from lung cancer.
Bob will be sadly missed by his wife, Patricia; his children, Cory Thompson of Shawano, Kelly (Jeff) Davis of Fort Atkinson, Kevin (Niki) Thompson of Fort Atkinson, and Curt Thompson of Jefferson. He was a proud grandpa...
Carl Nosser
Oct 23, 2025
Carl Nosser passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Carl is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carolyn; children, Mickey (Dawn) and Tonya (Chance); and his dogs Chucky and Mack. He had a special bond with his sisters' children and their...
Holly J. Lukes
Oct 22, 2025
Holly Joy Lukes, 64 of Sheldon, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Robert, 3 sons; Robert (Andrea) Lukes of Appleton, WI, Terry and special friend Suzan of Westboro, WI and Clayton & Krista of Kennan, WI, 8 grandchildren, 1 brother; Duane Louis Biller of Glen Flora and...
Kari Jean Thompson
Oct 8, 2025
Kari Jean Thompson, aged 66, passed away peacefully at her home in Ladysmith on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Kari is survived by her four daughters: Erin Thompson of Louisville, KY, Amy (Charlie) Frydenlund of St. Paul, MN, Anna "Tobi" Van Paul & Ben Paul of Maplewood, MN, and Emma Thompson of St. Paul, MN. She also leaves...
Wanda Lou Aspseter
Oct 3, 2025
Wanda Lou Aspseter, age 85, of Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Care & Rehab in Ladysmith.
She is preceded in death by first husband, Dick Koehler; her parents, Helen and Orland Gravunder; stepmother, Marie Gravunder; brother, Lloyd Gravunder; son, Kurt Koehler; son-in-law, Larry Wojtyna; and grandson, Abe Johns.
Wanda...
Dennis J. Mai
Sep 29, 2025
Dennis Jerome Mai, 85 of Ladysmith, WI, died Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home.
Survivors include his wife: Kathy, three sons: Christopher Mai of Weston, WI, Jerold (Lisa) Barna of Eau Claire, WI and Robert (Katie Hraban) Barna of Ladysmith, WI, three daughters: Carrie Jones of Oxford, WI, Lynn Wisniewski of Merrill, WI and Annette Barna...
Elsie E. Blodgett
Sep 25, 2025
Elsie Emma (Paddock) Blodgett, of Bruce, WI, passed away on September 25th, 2025 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake. Elsie passed away after suffering a major stroke on Saturday evening September 20th. She was 95 years old.
She is survived by one son, Alan Blodgett; two sons-in-laws, Gordy Nowak and Lance Steele; six grandchildren, Darby Nowak, Cody...
Dixie D. Potter
Sep 19, 2025
Dixie D. Potter, 77 of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, September 19, 2025 at Care & Rehab of Ladysmith.
Survivors include three sons: Roy A. Potter, Jr. (Jennifer), Brian E. Potter and Clint M. Potter (Cori), one daughter: Rebecca J. Lincoln (Bob), nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three brothers: Randy Guist (Carol), Richard Guist and Jody Guist and two...
John G. Bohun
Sep 18, 2025
John Gregor Bohun, 73 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Cornell Health Services.
He is survived by his 2 sons: Greg Bohun of Heart Butte, MT and Kevin Bohun of Escanaba, MI; 3 grandchildren: Riley, Laney and Taffy; mother of his sons, Geneva Hanson of Marinette; 2 sisters: Lucy Hazlewood (Ross) of Brooklyn Park,...
Barbara Timmers
Sep 15, 2025
Frances "Barbara" Timmers, 86 of Ladysmith, WI, died on Monday, September 15, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She is survived by 2 sons; Louis Timmers (Lisa) and Mike Timmers (Dana), 3 daughters; Darlene Van De Voort, Mary Eberle (Allen) and Jodi Fedie (Mike), 2 daughters-in-law; Joy Jones and Carrie Timmers, 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 5 siblings;...
Patricia A. Veness
Sep 11, 2025
Patricia Ann Veness, 82 of Ladysmith, died peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at her home following a 9-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Patricia is survived by her husband Richard, 2 sons; Kevin William (wife Staci) Hietala of Rice Lake and their 2 daughters; Katherine and Elleanor. Bradley Dale (wife Julie Brown) Hietala of Eau Claire and...
Duane J. Taylor
Sep 2, 2025
Duane J. Taylor, 90 of Bruce, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his home on Amacoy Lake.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen,4 children; Dwight (Diana), Theresa (Don), Dean (Jenny) and Deanna (Steve), 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Mabel & Melvin Taylor and 1 grandson;...
Larry P. Kroening
Aug 30, 2025
Larry P. Kroening, 65 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at home surrounded by family following a 9-month battle with Bulbar ALS.
He is survived by his wife Missy, his father Paul, 3 sons; Paul (Jasmine) Kroening and their daughter KayLynn of Withee, Austin (Micaela Hopkins) Kroening of Bruce and Brandon Kroening of Ladysmith, 1...
George A. Heine
Aug 29, 2025
George A. Heine, 84 of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, died Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home.
He is survived by his daughter: Beth (Bruce) Cleybergh of Bethalto, IL, grandson: Adam (Alaina) Lucas, brother: Robert Paul (Gladys) Heine, 3 sisters: Frances Marion Evangelista, Sandra Kay Perkiser and Janice Jean McAlevy and her companion Tom Mason, sister-in-law: Linda Heine and...
Sharon A. Dicus
Aug 27, 2025
Sharon A. Dicus, 70 of Sheldon, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her home.
She is survived by 3 daughters; Wendy Manglos of Ladysmith, Amy (Adam) Thorson of Sheldon and Dawn Dicus of Conrath, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 7 siblings; Gene (Phyllis) Ludvigsen of Sheldon, Mary Jane Ludvigsen of Altoona, Linda Ludvigsen of Sheldon, Hank...
