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Richard "Rick" Hoffmann

Richard "Rick" Hoffmann

Jun 20, 2025

Richard A. "Rick" Hoffmann, 73 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Lake Manor in Ladysmith.

He is survived by 2 daughters; Laura (Joseph) Day of Washington State, their daughter; Dobhran Day and son; Garry Day and Becki (Shawn) Wroblewski of Ladysmith and their 2 sons; Konor and Donovan Wroblewski, 2 great-grandchildren; Luxovious and Asteria,...

Doris I. Marten

Doris I. Marten

Jun 19, 2025

Doris I. Marten, 94 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Care & Rehab – Ladysmith.

She is survived by her 3 children; Darlene Marten of Fifield and Merri and Harvey Marten both of Ladysmith, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 sister; Bonnie Weix of Colby.

She is preceded in death by her...

Raymond "Ray" Lazar

Raymond "Ray" Lazar

Jun 18, 2025

Raymond P. "Ray" Lazar, 91 of Hawkins, died on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Fall Creek with his youngest daughter, Ann, by his side.

He is survived by 3 daughters; Vickie (Ken) Schafer, Lisa Stamper and Ann Lazar, 2 grandchildren; Brianna Lazar and Michael Schafer and 1 great-grandson; Raymond Lazar-Webster.

Ray was preceded in death...

Carl John Fields

Carl John Fields

Jun 15, 2025

"Death does not have the final say!" With his faith that sustained him throughout his life, Carl John Fields went home to be with Jesus Christ on June 15, 2025.

He is survived by his wife Debbie and their 2 children; Danielle Fields (husband Ben Rindo) of Minneapolis and Jonathan Fields of Ladysmith and a sister Patricia...

William "Bill" Guns

William "Bill" Guns

Jun 2, 2025

William "Bill" Ernest Guns, 84, of Hawkins, WI, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Vici; his four children: William (Felicia) Guns, Michael (Galina) Guns, Tammy (Rick) Guns, and Michelle (Al) Schmitz; his twelve grandchildren: Steven (Joanne), Jacob (Kristin), Brandon (Krissy), William, Alyona, and Alosha Guns; Tatiana Chivileva; Stephanie...

Frances L. Vaughn

Frances L. Vaughn

May 27, 2025

Frances Louise (Wittrig) Vaughn, 77 of Holcombe, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 27, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russ and Ina (Roth) Wittrig; her brother, Wayne Wittrig; her sons, Baby Vaughn and Lonnie Scott Vaughn.

She is survived by her devoted husband...

Barbara M. Egle

Barbara M. Egle

May 25, 2025

Barbara Marie Egle, 85 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home.

She is survived by her husband Marvin, 2 sons; Marc (Carla) Egle of Ladysmith, Michael (Lisa) Egle of East Troy, 2 daughters; Lori (Rex) Lloyd-Jones of Rice Lake and Lynn (Jon) Zevenbergen of Wilson, 6 grandchildren, 1 brother; Daniel Jaslowski of Medford...

Clara Belle Galligan

Clara Belle Galligan

May 25, 2025

Clara Belle (Miniatt) Galligan, 90 of Bruce, died on May 25, 2025 at Care & Rehab-Barron.

She is survived and remembered with love by her whole family, including her sister Anna (James) Burke of Beebe, AR, and her best friend and life companion Sandy Hicks.

She was preceded in death by her husband Philip, parents;...

Rev. Thomas A. Byers

Rev. Thomas A. Byers

May 21, 2025

Rev. Thomas A. Byers, 92 of Ladysmith, WI, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Vitacare in Ladysmith.

Survivors include 2 sisters: Marcia C. Lyons and Mary E. Brzezinski, both of Hawkins. He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Mildred Brzezinski and sister: Margaret Rose Brzezinski in May, 1951.

A memorial service will...

Nancy Toman

Nancy Toman

May 21, 2025

Nancy Toman, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in her home in St. Anthony, MN.

She is lovingly celebrated and remembered by her brother Dewey Kaiser, her daughters Sally Toman and Susan Massie, her son in law Michael Massie, her granddaughters Briana Valente and Meagan Massie, grandson Nick Valente, and her cat Spicy. She...

Robert "Bob" Roach

Robert "Bob" Roach

May 18, 2025

Robert Roach, 70 of Bruce, WI, died May 18, 2025 in Barron, WI.

He is survived by three sons: Michael & June Roach of Hawkins, David & Denise Roach of Ladysmith and Robert Roach of Stone Lake, one daughter: Lesley West of Kasilof, AK, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother: Ben Roach of Bruce and one sister:...

Allen "Al" Hraban

Allen "Al" Hraban

May 15, 2025

Allen R. Hraban, 65 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield of heart failure after a one-year illness.

He is survived by his wife: Deb, daughter: Angie Hraban, step-daughters: Allison Bauer and Kendall Hraban all of Wisconsin, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, mother: Shirley Hraban of Fennimore, WI, brother: Dave (Pauline)...

Carol R. Carlstrom

Carol R. Carlstrom

May 9, 2025

Carol R. Carlstrom, 84 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake.

She is survived by 2 first cousins; Dallas Loomis of Bruce and Linda Barclay of Minnesota and her close friends; Jimmy Susedik, Jr. of Ladysmith and Bonnie (Maynard) Klueckmann of Ladysmith.

A funeral service will be held at...

Anthony "Tony" Daniels

Anthony "Tony" Daniels

May 4, 2025

Anthony Eugene Daniels age 96 of Weyerhaeuser was surrounded by his loving family as he found eternal life on May 4th, 2025.

Tony is survived by his 6 daughters; Marilyn (Carl) Swaney, Dianne Burton, Doris (Tom) Smith, Laurie (Larry) Fortuna, Susan (Don) Kaminski and Ellen Daniels, 21 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, 2 brothers; Richard and Tom...

Joseph C. Smith

Joseph C. Smith

Apr 27, 2025

Joseph Charleton Smith, 91, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.

Joe is survived by daughters, Leah (Mike) Newman of Bruce, Laura (Kirk) Reed of Naples, FL, and sons Garth (Lori) Smith of Evergreen Park, IL and Garret (Kim) Smith of Kenosha, WI; his grandchildren, Lori (Rick) Villiard, Avery (Kim) Newman, Andrea...

Dwayne L. Huffman

Dwayne L. Huffman

Apr 24, 2025

Dwayne Lee Huffman, 73 of Tony, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Marshfield of natural causes.

He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 54 years, his 4 children; Elva (Joe) Smith of Mondovi, Dwayne (April) Huffman of Weyerhaeuser, Wendy (Derek) Keeler of Stanley and Angela (Tim) Mercer of Ladysmith, his 2 siblings; Tom (Michelle)...

John Hoiby, Jr.

John Hoiby, Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

John Hoiby, Jr., 53 of Bruce, died on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at his home in Bruce.

He is survived by his father, John Hoiby, Sr. of Bruce and 2 brothers; Scott Hoiby of Menomonie and Tim (Jennifer) Hoiby of Florence.

He was preceded in death by his mother Katherine Hoiby.

A funeral...

Dona Mae Ermer

Dona Mae Ermer

Apr 22, 2025

Dona Mae Ermer, 94 of West Bend, WI, died April 22, 2025 in West Bend of heart failure after an 8-month illness.

Surviving family members include five sons: Robert (Malia) Ermer of Pensacola, FL, Duane (Nancy) Ermer of Kimberly, WI, Randall (Vicki) Ermer of Clinton, MO, Steven (Robin) Ermer of Appleton, WI and Alan (Robin) Ermer of...

Katherine L. Hoiby

Katherine L. Hoiby

Apr 21, 2025

Katherine L. "Kathy" Hoiby, 71 of Bruce, died on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Weston.

She is survived by her husband John, Sr., 3 sons; John Hoiby, Jr. of Bruce, Scott Hoiby of Menomonie and Tim (Jennifer) Hoiby of Florence, 3 grandchildren and 3 siblings; Mike Manor of Eau Claire, Sandra (Jim) Blasko of Chippewa Falls and...

Emma Scharenbrock

Emma Scharenbrock

Apr 18, 2025

Emma Scharenbrock, 97 of Ladysmith, WI, died Friday, April 18, 2025 at Vitacare in Ladysmith.

She is survived by seven children: Kathleen & Carl Voss of Ladysmith, Joan & Ron Moser of Glen Flora, WI, Mark & Janet Scharenbrock of Kiel, WI, Daniel & Pam Scharenbrock of Appleton, WI, Steven Scharenbrock of Glen Flora, WI, Philip &...

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