Obituary Listing

Jul 21, 2018

Mary Dieckman Jones, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Mary didn't have children of her own, however she did have a special love for all her nieces and nephews. Family was always a precious and cherished part of her life. Mary grew up in a Christian home with seven brothers and four sisters....

Jul 20, 2018

Jennifer Prynch, 72 of Altoona and formerly of Bruce, died on Friday, July 20, 2018 at River Pines long-term care in Altoona. She is survived by her 3 sons; Anthony "Tony" (Deb) Stai of Rochester, MN, Brian Stai of Henrico, NC and Chad (Deb) Stai of Eau Claire, 7 grandchildren; Kylie, Emily, Paige , Eric,...

Jul 19, 2018

Gerald Vaughn Shay, 80 of Bruce, died on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanne, 1 son; Daniel Vaughn (Rhonda) Shay of Bruce, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, 1 brother; Jim (Kay) Shay of Sayre, PA and nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. At his request,...

Jul 15, 2018

Bernadine (Tomaszewski) Borek, 64 of Hawkins, died on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her home. Bernadine is survived by her husband, Michael, 1 son; Randy M. (Crystal) Borek of New Richmond and 1 sister; Winkie (Mike) Eckes of Hawkins. She was excitedly awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jul 14, 2018

Dakota K. Woodmansee , 21 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He is survived by his fiancée; Riley Wickersham of Ladysmith his mother; Crystal Gauthier of Bruce, father; Ryan & Tracy Woodmansee of Bruce, 1 sister; Hannah Woodmansee of Bruce, 5 step-brothers; Jeremy and Kyle Brost both of New Richmond, Samuel Veness of Bruce and Brady & Zander...

Jul 11, 2018

Mildred I. Petersen, 86 of Ladysmith, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Country Terrace in Ladysmith. She is survived by her sister Eunice Zeitler of Sioux City, IA, nieces, nephews, cousins and their families, her church family and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith with Rev. Brian...

Jul 9, 2018

Edward G. Jiskra, 59 of Sheldon, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, sons Christopher & Alli of Holcombe, Brandon & Lynsey of Stoughton, daughters Rachael & Nathan Moser of Ladysmith, Whitney & Travis Hart of Exeland and Emily Jiskra of Sheldon. 9 grandchildren and siblings Tom & Char of Tony, Patricia...

Jul 7, 2018

Virginia A. Szozda, 65 of Weyerhaeuser, died on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Mayo Health System in Eau Claire. Virginia is survived by her husband, Don and their 2 children; Kelly & Paul Swartos of Altoona and Kevin & Ann Szozda of Blaine, MN, 4 grandchildren; Drew, Alec, Blake and Ella, her mother; Gloria Kostka...

Jun 28, 2018

Ruth Grace (Overhagen) Burch, 90, of Ladysmith, WI, passed away on June 28, 2018, at Grace Lutheran Communities in Altoona, WI. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Ruth is survived by her sister Jean (Overhagen) Bye; son Scott (Pauline) Burch of Eau Claire, WI; daughter Christine (Brian) Tippetts of La Crosse, WI; son Bob (Dutch) Burch of...

Jun 28, 2018

James A. Duberke of Ladysmith, WI, passed away on Thursday June 28th at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Jim is survived by his wife Diane of 59 years, his children Kathy (Alan Pooler) of Woodbury, MN and Kraig of Hudson, WI. He is also

survived by his...

Jun 26, 2018

Thomas J. Stark, 73 of Bruce, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Mauston, WI. He is survived by 3 daughters; Christina & Brian Walther of Chippewa Falls, Andria Kopatich of Hartland and Rebecca & Brad Uhlenhake of Ossian, 1 son; Timothy of Bruce, 3 grandchildren; Olivia, Isabelle and Samuel and 4 siblings; Jim & Barb Stark of Tulsa, OK,...

Jun 25, 2018

Donald Richard Borst, age 82, of Winter WI, died peacefully at Ladysmith Care Community.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Darlene; son Donald Borst (Heather);  daughter Denise Barbian (Matt); grandchildren Emily, Jamie, Addison and Colin; brother Carl Borst (Donna); sister-in-law Patricia Vassar (Robert); brother-in-law Anthony Koza (Anne),...

Jun 24, 2018

Hazel Elizabeth (Swaney) Schmitz, 94, of Bruce, passed away at Ladysmith Care Community on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Hazel is survived by her daughters, Kathie (Carl) Nielsen of Hilbert and Mary Margaret (Roger) Bebie of Grand Marais, Minn. and her sons, Kenny (Jeanne) of Ellsworth and Joe (Julie) of Bruce. She is further survived by...

Jun 24, 2018

Raymond Walter Adams, age 72, of Bruce, went home to be with the Lord he loved on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Ray is survived by his wife of 50 years, Darla; his children, Amy Martin of Wittenberg, Troy (Jeni) Adams of Bruce, and Ginger (Matt) Holbrook of Marion. His grandchildren;...

Jun 22, 2018

Robert L. "Bob" Parker, 79 of Ladysmith, passed away of natural causes at home on Friday, June 22, 2018. Robert is survived by his daughter, Stephanie (Will) Luecke; his son, Bobby Parker and his grandson, Michael. He is further survived by his stepsons, Jerry, Greg, Robin and Harvey Miller; his stepdaughter, Marcia Shult and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He is...

Jun 22, 2018

Thomas Greeley Izdepski, age 72, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, surrounded by his family. Tom is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Brian, Danielle, Michael, Shaun and Derren, and their spouses; grandchildren, Hannah, Mikayla, Daniel, Isaac, Maddox and Greta; sister, Ann Rivard; brother-in-law Dave Suhsen; sister-in-laws Barbara Izdepski and Gay Izdepski, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  He was...

Jun 22, 2018

Sonia Tinberg, 65 of Bruce, died Friday, June 22, 2018 at Mayo Health System Eau Claire. She is survived by her husband David and 5 children: Michelle Tinberg & Steve Patch of Madison, Audra Tinberg of Fridley, MN, Nigel & Nicole  of Orange County, CA, Trevor of St. Paul, MN, Shannon Tinberg of Fridley, MN and granddaughter Stella Tinberg. Also...

Jun 21, 2018

Paul E. Huiras, 94, of Bruce, died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Our House Memory Care in Rice Lake. He is survived by his 5 children John & Connie of Weyerhaeuser, Carol Huiras of Ladysmith, Annie Huiras  of Bruce, Jim & Mandy of Solana Beach, CA and Diane Huiras of Chetek, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brothers Bill of Barron, Elmer...

Jun 13, 2018

Richard "Dick" Leonhard, age 93 of Tony, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Ladysmith Care Community. Richard is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean, his children, Jacqueline of Rice Lake, Bill (Sue) of Ladysmith, Mike of Minneapolis, Don (Deb) of Tony, Dan (Sue) of Ladysmith, Jeralyn of Tony, Tom (Connie) of Medford,...

Jun 5, 2018

Sheran A. Hanson, 76 of Bruce, died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home. She is survived by her husband Tom, 1 daughter; Pam Powers of Grimes, IA, 2 grandchildren: Karlee and Joe Powers and twin brothers; Jerry Grinnell of Exeland and James Grinnell of Rice Lake. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 8,...