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Gerald "Jerry" A. Soltis

Gerald "Jerry" A. Soltis

Dec 16, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" A. Soltis, 82, of Glen Flora died on December 16th, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Jerry is survived by his close friend Mary Ann Schneider of Glen Flora, 1 brother and 1 sister: Robert & Rose of Glen Flora, Betty Veness of Two Harbors, MN, a sister-in-law Sis Vicik of Ladysmith. He is also survived by...

Katherine M. "Kathy" Brink

Katherine M. "Kathy" Brink

Dec 10, 2016

Katherine M. "Kathy" Brink 57; died on Saturday; December 10th, 2016 at her home in Ladysmith. She is survived by her mother Jane Brink of Chippewa Falls, 3 sons: Justin & Beckie Kenter of Provo, UT; Brian and Brandon Kenter, both of Lacrosse. Kathy is also survived by her sister Annmarie & Jim Kurtenbach of Navada, IA. A Day of...

Larry V. Valentine

Larry V. Valentine

Dec 7, 2016

Larry V. Valentine 64 of Glen Flora, died on Wednesday; December 7th, 2016 at The Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. He is survived by his wife Sue and 5 children: Angela, Ethan, Rachel, Marie - all of Glen Flora and Steven of Hawkins. Larry is also survived by 11 grandchildren and a sister Linda of Ladysmith. Funeral services will...

Josephine H. Lazar

Josephine H. Lazar

Dec 7, 2016

Josephine H. Lazar 90 of Kennan; died on Wednesday; December 7th, 2016 at The Dallas Care & Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by 8 children: David & Bev of Hawkins, Michael of Hawkins, Donald of New Lisbon, Bernadine Makovsky of Prentice, Larry & Irene of Hawkins, Jeff of Cody, WY, Brenda & Dave Petkovsek and Mark & Nancy of Tony....

Robert "Papa Bob" Chady

Robert "Papa Bob" Chady

Dec 3, 2016

Robert L. "Papa Bob" Chady left the physical world to be with the Lord in his home in Exeland surrounded by loved ones on December 3rd, 2016. Bob is survived by his wife Sandy, son Robert & Lisa Chady, 6 grandchildren Shane, Isabella, Miles, Autumn, Summer and Leah Chady and 3 bonus grandchildren Daisy Hill, Denver, CO, Jacob Thomas, Milwaukee,...

John A. Mincoff

John A. Mincoff

Nov 30, 2016

John A. Mincoff 71, formerly of the Holcombe Area, died on Wednesday; November 30th, 2016 at The Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar in Menomonie. John is survived by his wife Jayne; 6 children: Ronda & Dan Osuldsen of Ladysmith, Jolene & Richard Fuss of Forest Lake, MN, Barry & Dawn Reidner of Dorchester, Christopher Mincoff & Misty Riegel...

Glenn W. "Grandpa Glenn" Bedward

Glenn W. "Grandpa Glenn" Bedward

Nov 28, 2016

Glenn W. "GRANDPA GLENN" Bedward 86 of Ladysmith; died on Monday; November 28th, 2016 at The Ladysmith Care & Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters: Robert of Wakarusa, IN; Arden & Linda of Whitehall; Richard & Florence of Fall Creek; Dorothy & Bruce Henry of Henderson, NV and Mavis Grensing of Ladysmith. He is also...

Julia N. Macarthur

Julia N. Macarthur

Nov 23, 2016

Julia Long MacArthur 86, of Bruce died on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016 at Ladysmith Care & Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by 2 daughters; Kathy (Dale) Flint of Phoenix, AZ and Bonnie (John) Halberg of New Auburn. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Scott Flint of Lansing, MI, Monica Flint of Glendale, AZ, Aaron (Sarah) Halberg of Hayward, Andrea...

Elizabeth M. " Liz " Sorensen

Elizabeth M. " Liz " Sorensen

Nov 18, 2016

Elizabeth M. "LIZ" Sorensen 77 of Bruce; passed peacefully into the Arms of Jesus on Friday; November 18th, 2016 at The Country Terrace Assisted Living Center after an 11 year illness. Liz is survived by her children: Lorna & Dean Meyer of Bruce; Daniel & Becky of Greenwood; Elissa & David Sullivan of Belvidere, IL; Keith & Tricia of Boyceville...

Mark A. Arts

Mark A. Arts

Nov 13, 2016

Mark A. Arts 53 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday; November 13th, 2016 at The Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. He is survived by his wife Sandy and their 3 children: Sarah Arts & Albert Evans of Chetek, Adrielle Arts & Ben Reisner of Weyerhaeuser and Austin Arts of Ladysmith. Mark is also survived by his mother Phyllis of Cameron;...

Tony F. Scharenbrock

Tony F. Scharenbrock

Nov 3, 2016

Tony F. Scharenbrock, 61 of Chippewa Falls, died on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 9th at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cornell with Fr. Eric Linzmaier officiating. Burial will be in the Cornell Cemetery. Tony's family will receive friends from 10:00 AM...

Marvin "Bud" Zich

Marvin "Bud" Zich

Nov 2, 2016

Marvin B. "Bud" Zich, 91, of Ladysmith died on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at Ladysmith Care & Rehabilitation Center. Bud is survived by 1 son Jim & his wife Bonnie of Holcombe, 2 grandchildren: Mike & Charity Zich, Shelley & Andy Hillesheim all of Chippewa Falls, 2 great-grandsons; Henry & Harrison Hillesheim. Bud is also survived by 2 sisters; Evelyn...

Robert L. Park

Robert L. Park

Oct 31, 2016

Robert L. Park 84 of Bruce; died on Monday; October 31st, 2016 at The Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. He is survived by 2 brothers: Jerry & Mary of Bartlett, IL and Ray & Virginia of Gilbert, MN. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service for Bob will be held on Friday; November 4th,...

Yvonne G. Parrish

Yvonne G. Parrish

Oct 31, 2016

Yvonne G. Parrish 80 of Bruce; died on Monday; October 31st, 2016 at The Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Chetek. She is survived by 2 sons and 1 daughter: Gary & Angie of Weyerhaeuser, Jim of Minneapolis / St. Paul and Connie Andrist of Menomonie. Yvonne is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sister:...

Ronald A. Schlewitz, Sr.

Ronald A. Schlewitz, Sr.

Oct 30, 2016

Ronald A. Schlewitz, Sr. 82 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday; October 30th, 2016 at The Rusk County Memorial Hospital in Ladysmith. He is survived by 10 children: Chris & George Andrews of Amery; Debbie & Bob Nogler of Ladysmith; Sandi & Steve Popowich of Bruce; Ron & Pam, Randy & Sue, Renee Borroughs - all of Ladysmith; Sue & Jim...

Ronald V. Ludka

Ronald V. Ludka

Oct 28, 2016

Ronald V. Ludka 65; died on Friday; October 28th, 2016 at his home in Ladysmith. Ron is survived by his wife Jean and their 2 children: Ryan & Michelle of Cadott and Torie of Clayton, 5 grandchildren: Raina, Triston, Kenton, Avery and Raven. He is also survived by 2 sisters and 2 brothers: JoAnn & Tom Boyson of Oshkosh, Janie...

David J. Nelson

David J. Nelson

Oct 23, 2016

David J. Nelson, 68, of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 at Clearwater Care Center in Eau Claire. David is survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by five sisters: Elaine & Glenn Galetka of Glen Flora, Marilyn & Bob Kudingo, Betty & Jim Parker, Debbie & Kevin Sillman and Julie & Howard Schreiber: all...

Mark A. Celske

Mark A. Celske

Oct 18, 2016

Mark A. Celske, 59, of Ladysmith died on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Rice Lake. He is survived by his father George of Holcombe, 2 sisters; Jeannine Zimmer and Sandy & Al Schonfelder both of Glen Flora, 1 brother; Terry of Conrath and his dog Willy. A Celebration of life will be held at 12:00...

Edward M. Haasl

Edward M. Haasl

Oct 16, 2016

Edward M. Haasl 69 of Tony; passed away on Sunday; October 16th, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He was born February 8th, 1947 in Ladysmith to Harold & Elizabeth Haasl. Ed worked for 47 years at The Ladysmith Paper Mill ending his career as head of maintenance. He enjoyed classic cars, photography, the outdoors, feeding birds and taking...

Louise R. Harding

Louise R. Harding

Oct 16, 2016

Louise R. Harding 84; died on Sunday; October 16th, 2016 at her home in Weyerhaeuser. She is survived by 6 children: Margaret Hatch of Silver Springs, FL; Anita of Ladysmith; Elvena Cromey and her special friend Joe Amick of Ladysmith; Darlene & Dragon "Mike" Zivanovich of Silver Springs, FL; Michael of Dallas and Warren & Sandy of Weyerhaeuser Louise is...

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