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Valda H. Mathias

Valda H. Mathias

Apr 11, 2017

Valda H. Mathias, 79 of Bruce died on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 at Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. She is survived by her husband Charles and 2 children; Brian Mathias of Milwaukee and Debbie & Raul De La Rosa of Iron Mountain, MI, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Valda is also survived by 4 brothers and 1 sister; Lawrence...

Ellen N. Cronk

Ellen N. Cronk

Apr 9, 2017

Ellen N. Cronk 73 of Ladysmith died on Sunday, April 9th, 2017 at Ladysmith Care & Rehab. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. She was known for her smile. She is survived by her caregiver and close friend Julie Reinaas of Ladysmith and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday,...

Phyllis J. Gerber

Phyllis J. Gerber

Apr 9, 2017

Phyllis J. Gerber 91 of Exeland; died on Sunday; April 9th, 2017 at The Ladysmith Care Community. She is survived by 7 children: Jerry & Mercedes of Rice Lake, Terry & Mary of Cameron, Susan of Eau Claire, Ernest & Melanie of Bruce, Alan & Nancy of Radisson, Holly & Scott Barnes of Hayward and Kathleen & Greg Pearson of...

Dolores Koloske

Dolores Koloske

Apr 8, 2017

Dolores Koloske 86 of Milwaukee, died on Saturday; April 8th, 2017. She is survived by 2 daughters and 1 son: Linda & Leo D'Agostino of Gurnee, IL; Jill & (Ramon Acevedo) Koloske of Las Vegas and Jim & Sue Koloske of Franklin. Dolores is also survived by 3 grandchildren: Joe D'Agostino, Amanda D'Agostino and Alyssa Koloske. Dolores is also survived...

Marlene Mae Nikkila

Marlene Mae Nikkila

Apr 8, 2017

Marlene Mae Nikkila, 60, passed away on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 after a courageous year and a half battle with lung cancer. Marlene is survived by her husband Mike, her daughters; Melissa & Brad Dragovich of Phillips and Stacey Silvernale of Gilman. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren; Anna, Adam, Daniel, Austin, Dillon, Sage and Landon. She is...

Deanna Jean Marie "Diane" Grzybowski Koehler

Deanna Jean Marie "Diane" Grzybowski Koehler

Apr 7, 2017

Deanna Jean Marie "Diane" Koehler 78, passed away peacefully on Friday; April 7th, 2017 at The Dove healthcare - West in Eau Claire. She is survived by 3 sons and 1 daughter: Jeffrey & Karen, Douglas & Melissa, Dennis, Kimberley & Stephen, 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 5 brothers, 1 sister in law, 2 brother in laws and their spouses, children...

Robert W. Sayre, Sr.

Robert W. Sayre, Sr.

Apr 7, 2017

Robert W. Sayre, Sr. 54 of Ladysmith died on Friday, April 7th, 2017 at Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. He is survived by 4 children; Robert Sayre, II of Chippewa Falls, Jessica & Joe Clark of Rice Lake, Justin Sayre of Bloomer, James & Porschea Sayre of Kentucky and a step-daughter Misty Tolbert of Alabama, 11 grandchildren, 3 brothers...

Nevin A. Zezza

Nevin A. Zezza

Apr 6, 2017

Nevin A. Zezza 78 of Ladysmith; died on Thursday; April 6th, 2017 at The Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. He is survived by his wife Shirley Keach of Ladysmith, 2 daughters: Mary Margaret Zezza and Kathy Jo Zezza of Minneapolis 2 stepsons: Scott Keach of Shawnee, Kansas and Christopher & Sierra Keach of Ladysmith. Nevin is also survived by...

Larry E. Rocarek, Sr.

Larry E. Rocarek, Sr.

Apr 1, 2017

Larry E. Rocarek, Sr., 74 of Glen Flora and formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA died on Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at Rusk County Memorial Hospital. Larry is survived by his wife Mary, 6 sons; Brad & Debbie, Mark and James & Marna all of Cedar Rapids, Larry, Jr. of Chippewa Falls, Steve of Glen Flora and Scott & Candys of...

Dolores L. Anderson

Dolores L. Anderson

Apr 1, 2017

Dolores L. Anderson 88 of Conrath passed away on Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at her home, while surrounded by her family. Dolores is survived by her children: Alan & Doris, James & Anita all of Holly Ridge, NC; Raymond & Vicki of Cedar Grove, Clair & Patti of Sand Creek, and Sherry & Zeny Kuc of Conrath, a daughter-in-law Susan...

John C. Olesiak

John C. Olesiak

Mar 26, 2017

John C. Olesiak 90 of Weyerhaeuser; died on Sunday; March 26th, 2017 at The Country Terrace of Ladysmith. He is survived by a brother Frank of Weyerhaeuser, a sister Kathryn & Don Christianson of Ladysmith as well as several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday; March 31st, 2017 at 11:00 AM at SS....

Patsy Lee Collins

Patsy Lee Collins

Mar 26, 2017

Patsy Lee Collins 66 of Ladysmith died on Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at her home. She is survived by 2 sons; William Philip Stanke, Jr. of Prentice, WI, Timothy Paul Stanke of Phillips, WI, 1 daughter; Victoria Lynn Stanke of Bruce, WI, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers; Ralph Collins of Montana and Michael Bacholl of Wisconsin and 1 sister;...

Nadine E. Glotfelty

Nadine E. Glotfelty

Mar 23, 2017

At the age of 86, Nadine E. Glotfelty passed peacefully into the loving arms of God on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at her home in Bruce. Nadine is survived by her husband Herman and 5 children; Clarence & Glotfelty of Weyerhaeuser, Robert & Judy of Bruce, Gwyla & Corey Blomberg of Bruce, Kayleen & Richard Longanecker of Hillsdale and Tracey...

George H. Celske

George H. Celske

Mar 22, 2017

George H. Celske, 89 of Holcombe, passed away on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 at the Ladysmith Nursing Home. He is survived by his 3 children; Jeannine Zimmer (Steve) of Glen Flora, Sandi & Al Schonfelder of Glen Flora and Terry Celske of Conrath, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers; Casey, Willie and Tony, 3 sisters; Doat Hattamer, Gert Guthman...

Nalmer "Nal" G. Nelson

Nalmer "Nal" G. Nelson

Mar 22, 2017

Nalmer G. "Nal" Nelson 62, passed away March 22nd, 2017 in Eau Claire, WI as a result of an ATV accident. Nalmer is survived by 3 brothers; Jerry, Clarence and Jim, a sister Arlene, his biological daughter Candace and his special friend Pam. At Nalmer's request, he was an organ donor and was cremated. A memorial service will take place...

Mary D. Gryga

Mary D. Gryga

Mar 18, 2017

Mary D. Gryga passed away unexpectedly at Rusk County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at the age of 50. Mary is survived by her mom Jennie Gryga (Jan) of Hawkins, sisters; Theresa (Jim) Kuchta of Conrath and Sue Knutson of Crookston, MN, her brothers; Dave (Bonnie) of Conrath, Larry of Hawkins, Steve (Lana) of Glen Flora, Stan (Bub)...

Phyllis M. Poquette

Phyllis M. Poquette

Mar 18, 2017

Phyllis M. Poquette, 88 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, March 18th, 2017. She is survived by her 2 children; Frank & Diane of Minnesota and Judy & Elroy Ludvik of Ladysmith, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.

Reverend Linda J. Shearer

Reverend Linda J. Shearer

Mar 13, 2017

Reverend Linda J. Shearer, 65, died Monday, March 13th, 2017 at her home in Sheldon, WI. She is survived by her husband John and their 4 children: Christopher of Ladysmith, WI; Andrea & James Gunn and Jennifer Shearer both of Sheldon and Devin & Mark Perrine of Albuquerque, NM, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Linda is also survived by 5...

Ellen L. Kozel

Ellen L. Kozel

Mar 10, 2017

Ellen L. Kozel 90 formerly of New Auburn, WI passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Chisago City, MN. Ellen is survived by her sons Roger of Fridley, MN, and Robert (Debbie) of Forest Lake, MN; grandsons Christopher and Matthew; sister-in-law Dianne Knowlton (Gene) of Chetek; nieces Vicki, Traci and nephew Ricky. There will be a celebration of Ellen's...

Larry R. Barringer

Larry R. Barringer

Mar 9, 2017

The sun set on Larry R. Barringer 78 of Bruce on Thursday; March 9th, 2017 at The Ladysmith Care & Rehabilitation Center. Larry is survived by his wife Barb and their 3 children: Val & Richard Snider of Bruce, Steve & Dawn of Grand Rapids, MN and Mona & Brian Woodford of Weyerhaeuser. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren,...

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