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David L. Witter
Mar 5, 2025
David Lloyd Witter, 71 of Ladysmith, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Fred Lloyd Witter Jr. and Phyllis Landphier Witter, first cousins Diane and Scott Landphier and Linda Cohen; and his sister-in-Law, Nancy Witter.
Survivors include two children and four grandchildren:...
Edward Jay Schimka
Mar 1, 2025
Edward "Jay" Schimka, aged 71, of Glen Flora, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
He is survived by his wife, Jane; two sons, Richard Schimka of Hinesville, GA, and Bennet (Jorelyn Joy) Schimka of Blaine, MN; his cherished granddaughter, Harper Schimka; and his three sisters, Donna (Jack) Daniels of The...
Joan D. Prasnicky
Feb 23, 2025
Joan Darlene (Krisik) Prasnicky, 82, of Sheldon, passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Park Falls, Wisconsin.
Joan is survived by her children: Edward (Julie) Prasnicky of Grand Forks, ND, Steve Prasnicky of Sheldon, WI, Debra (George) Voldberg of Ingram, WI, Dolores (Melvin) Baughman of Gilman, WI, Michael (Staci) Prasnicky of Ingram,...
Joseph A. Ferr, Jr.
Feb 22, 2025
Joseph A. Ferr, Jr., 94 of Chippewa Falls, died on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his home.
He is survived by his wife Janet, 1 brother; Jerry (Marjorie) Ferr of Rice Lake, niece and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Riverside Cemetery in Ladysmith with...
Robert H. Brinkmeyer
Feb 19, 2025
Robert H. Brinkmeyer, 93 of Holcombe, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home of natural causes.
He is survived by 1 brother; Douglas (Vickie) Brinkmeyer of Garden Prairie, IL, 1 niece; Deborah (Joshua) Nelson, 2 great-nephews; Owen and Oliver Nelson, 2 great-nieces; LeAnn and Lauren Brinkmeyer, special friends; Joas Swartzentruber & family, Wayne Johnson, Ora...
Phyllis Irene Hanson
Feb 17, 2025
Phyllis Irene Hanson of Ladysmith, Wisconsin died on Monday, February 17, 2025.
She is survived by her brother Ed Hanson of Mondovi, WI, cousins Gina Olson and Donna Maybie and close friends Bette Bohmann and Connie Stoll as well as many other friends.
A private memorial service will be held.
A complete obituary...
Dorothy B. Reece
Feb 16, 2025
Dorothy Belle Reece of Ladysmith, WI, died Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Ladysmith.
Survivors include her son, Paul W. Reece, Jr., her daughter, Marjorie Jager Toeset, grandson Nathanial Moe, sisters: Marjorie, Shirley, Patricia and Jean and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Reece, Sr., her parents, brothers:...
Carl Skamfer, Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
Carl Skamfer, Jr. 96, formerly of Eau Claire and Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith, WI.
Carl is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lillian (Brunzel) Skamfer, wife Dorothy, wife Jennifer and 3 brothers; Russell, Robert and Donald.
Carl is survived by his daughter...
Dorothy "Dot" Duesing
Feb 15, 2025
Dorothy "Dot" (Galetka) Duesing, loving wife, sister and aunt, a current resident of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away on February 15, 2025. Dot resided at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.
Dot is survived by a sister and a brother; Evelyn Galetka of Ladysmith and Larry (Sherry) Galetka of Menomonie, and many loving nieces & nephews.
...Joshua A. Larson
Feb 14, 2025
Joshua A. Larson, 45 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse after a brief illness.
He is survived by his parents; James & LuAnn (Phetteplace) Larson of Ladysmith and a sister; Allison M. Larson. Josh was a loving son and brother. He was a loving grandson to Elsie...
Alice M. Gawlik
Feb 14, 2025
Alice M. Gawlik, 79 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Lake Manor in Ladysmith.
She is survived by 2 sons; Arthur Armstrong (Marie Bentley) of Ladysmith and Ronald Gawlik of Illinois, 7 grandchildren, 1 brother; Ron Armstrong of Beloit and many nieces & nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at...
Ronald M. Severson
Feb 10, 2025
Ronald M. Severson, 76 of Hawkins, died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home.
He is survived by 1 son; Shawn Severson (Pattie Holt) of Tony, 2 grandchildren; Dustin (Hannah) Severson of Hawkins and Alexis (Anthony) Lichwa of Waukesha, 1 great-granddaughter; Andrea Jade Lichwa, 3 brothers; Leonard (Shirley) Severson, Philip (Renae) Severson and Melvin Severson, 1...
Eleanor I. Surowiec
Feb 7, 2025
Eleanor Irene Surowiec, 86 of Hawkins, died peacefully at the Vita Care Assisted Living Facility in Ladysmith on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Frank Surowiec in April of 2004, her parents Howard and Florence (Baker) Harmon, siblings Jerry Harmon, James Harmon, Sharon Bihlmayer and Karen Leutkens.
She is...
Joseph A. Gulish
Feb 6, 2025
Joseph Albert Gulish, 59 of Sheldon, died on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his brother's home in Owen, surrounded by his children and his siblings, following a 6-month cancer diagnosis.
He is survived by his wife; Theresa, his mother; Estelle (Gary) Anderson of Medford, 1 son; Trevor (Cayce) Gulish of Sheldon and their children; Charlie and Athena,...
William "Bill" Anderson
Feb 6, 2025
William "Bill" Anderson, 69 of Hawkins, passed away February 6, 2025 at home with his wife by his side.
Bill is survived by his wife Kathy Anderson of Hawkins, his three sons, Billy (Jenn) Anderson of Greely, Co, Jesse (Colleen) Anderson of Conrath, WI and Travis Anderson of Ladysmith, WI. Three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Mark Haime
Feb 4, 2025
Mark Haime of Winter, Wisconsin has passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 72.
He is survived by his sons; Jaime Haime of Berea, Ohio; John Haime (Leslie) of Cheyenne, Wyoming; his two daughters; Kyla Weeks (Michael) of Olmsted Falls, Ohio; Tara Kozora (Andrew) of Parma, Ohio; his 5 grandchildren: Alyssa, Austin, Brennen,...
Joseph W. Mier, Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Joseph W. Mier, Jr., 71, of Chisago City, MN, died February 3, 2025 in St. Paul, MN of pneumonia after a one-month illness.
He is survived by his son, Joseph W. Mier, III and Michelle (Lohse) of Rice Lake, WI, his daughter, Jenny Hardy and Shannon of St. Paul, MN, 10 grandchildren, two brothers: Ben and Don...
Marion I. Erickson
Feb 1, 2025
Marion Irene (Welton) Erickson, 98, formerly of Prentice, Wisconsin, passed away February 1, 2025 surrounded by family.
Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Norris, her parents, Vern and Emma, brothers Donald and Kenneth and sister Delores. Also preceding Marion in death were sisters-in-law Rosie, Mary Lou, Patricia, Louise, Ruth, Nila, and brothers-in-law...
Mickey Sports
Jan 31, 2025
Mickey Sports, 75 of Glen Flora, died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield.
Mickey is survived by 1 son; Don (Kelly) Sports of Tony, 1 daughter; Donna (David) Brown of Ladysmith, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carol Sports on March 29, 2010,...
Harold M. Thummel
Jan 24, 2025
Harold Martin Thummel, 95 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home under the care of Marshfield Medical Center Hospice.
Harold is survived by his wife Elsie (Kostka) Thummel and 2 sisters-in-law; Yvonne Thummel and Shirley (Kostka) LaRose as well as several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his...
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