Patricia M. Olson
Feb 20, 2026
Patricia M. (Gudis) Olson, 82, peacefully passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Care & Rehab-Ladysmith.
She courageously fought a 13-year battle with cancer.
Patricia was born at the Ladysmith hospital on April 15, 1943, to John and Helen of Bruce.
After graduating from Bruce High School, Pat went onto Teachers College. Afterwards, she taught full-time.
Patricia met and eventually married Ingvald "Bob" Olson...
Ernest "Ernie" Simpson
Feb 19, 2026
Ernest Earl "Ernie" Simpson, 93 of Bruce, died on February 19, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. He was born on May 29, 1932 in Smithville, KY to Ernest & Effie Simpson.
Ernie married Shirley Barger on June 7, 1953 in Bushnell, IL. He previously lived in Kentucky for 15 years and Illinois for 12 years before relocating to Bruce...
Nancy G. Turner
Feb 13, 2026
Nancy Grace Turner, 83 of Bruce, passed away from natural causes on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, following a brief illness. She was born on August 22, 1942, in Rice Lake to Hiram and Arietta (Beardsley) O'Brien.
On August 27, 1960, she married Samuel Roy Turner, Sr. in Rice Lake, WI. Nancy was a dedicated and...
Juliann F. Cornelissen
Feb 12, 2026
Juliann Fay (Soltis) Cornelissen, 82 years young of Tony, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children, Thursday, February 12, 2026.
She was born October 26, 1943 in Ladysmith, WI to Rudolph and Mary Soltis. She grew up in Glen Flora, WI on the family farm. She graduated Ingram-Glen Flora High School Class of 1961. Julie married the...
Richard "Dick" Tuma
Feb 9, 2026
Richard "Dick" Tuma, age 80, of Ladysmith, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026 following a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease.
Known to nearly everyone simply as Dick, he was born on May 22, 1945, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Louis & Emily Tuma, and spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved and faithfully served.
On...
Janet F. Kuhn
Feb 8, 2026
Janet F. Kuhn, 84 of Bruce, died on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her home with her children by her side. She was born on February 18, 1941 in Rhinelander to Harley & Gudrun (Brathen) Forbes.
Janet graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1959, where she was a proud Hodag and even was the Hodag mascot at school events. She went...
Sister Lois Reichert, OSM
Feb 5, 2026
Sister Lois Reichert, OSM, age 86, died peacefully on Feb. 5, 2026, at Care & Rehab in Ladysmith, WI.
Lois Margaret Reichert was born on June 16, 1939, in Stanley, WI, to Joseph and Mildred (Caan) Richert, the ninth of eleven children. She attended St. Bernard School in Thorp, WI, and Our Lady of Sorrows High School in Ladysmith, where she...
Irene C. Stine
Feb 1, 2026
Irene Stine didn’t just live life; she cultivated a home. On February 1, 2026, Irene took her final bow at the age of 99.
A lifelong resident of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Irene was the person you called when you needed a sensible ear to listen. Whether in the garden, at church, or cooking in the kitchen, she listened with compassion and patience....
Mary Ann Anderson
Jan 30, 2026
Mary Ann Anderson, 85, of Ingram, died January 30, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield.
She is survived by her children, Randy (Lisa) Toman, Philip Toman, Lori (Eric) Dillaber, Lacy Warne and Kylene (Hank) Hibbard; stepchildren, Cindy (Pat) Moore and Greg Anderson; grandchildren, Jon, Zane, Alyssa, Blake, Owen, Cadence and Eli; and great-grandchildren, Rosealee, Maverick, Vivian and Zayden.
She is preceded in death...
Nancy L. Hall
Jan 30, 2026
Nancy L. Hall, 68 of Ladysmith, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home after a 3-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 10, 1957 to Hailey & Etta (Richardson) Jennerman.
She is survived by her husband; William "Bill" Hall, sons; Ben (Nicole) Hayden and Brandon (Dawn) Hayden, brothers; Albert and Dan Jennerman, daughter; Lisa Havleck, son;...
Iris M. Kroening
Jan 26, 2026
Iris Mae Kroening, 88, of Ladysmith passed away peacefully at Ladysmith Care and Rehab on January 26, 2026.
Iris was born in Ladysmith on April 20, 1937 to Edna and Harold Husom.
She married Richard Kroening on July 23, 1955. They moved to Milwaukee shortly thereafter and their 3 children were all born in Milwaukee. In 1972 the family moved back to...
Laura B. Stevens
Jan 25, 2026
Laura Stevens, 73, of Bruce, Wisconsin, passed away on January 25, 2026 in Chetek. She was born on July 18, 1952, in Le Claire, Iowa, to Richard and Virginia (Vestel) Hohenshell.
Laura moved to Bruce in 1983, having previously lived in Davenport, IA. She married Arnold Stevens on July 10, 1997, in Bruce. Known for her love of nature, Laura enjoyed...
Stanley J. Mujwid
Jan 22, 2026
Stanley Joe Mujwid, 80, of Rice Lake passed away at his home on January 22, 2026. He was born on June 22,1945 in Rice Lake to Joseph and Irene (Ludwikowski) Mujwid.
Stanley was a May 1963 graduate of Weyerhaeuser High School. In September of 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and specialized as a Radio Tech. He was honorably...
Nicholas "Nick" F. Britten
Jan 22, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" Frank Britten, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1930 to Frank Charles Britten and Gertrude “Mayme” (Shoop) Britten, and remained deeply rooted in Wisconsin throughout his life.
Nick devoted his life to farming, finding joy and purpose in raising horses and cows and caring for the land he loved. His...
Charles "Chuck" Mogensen
Jan 20, 2026
Charles Richard Mogensen, age 70, of Ladysmith, passed away at his home on January 20, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1955, in Ladysmith to Paul Jr. and LaVerne (Much) Mogensen.
Charles, known to many as Chuck, graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree in Art. From 1990 to 1994, he returned to school to pursue...
Barbara Jean Cynor
Jan 16, 2026
Barbara Jean Cynor (Raduenz), 74 of Hawkins, passed away on January 16, 2026 with her loving husband at her side, from a courageous fight with liver cancer.
Born January 2, 1952 to Arthur & Ellen (Grady) Raduenz of Burlington, WI, Barbara grew up on the family farm. She attended public school in Lake Geneva, graduating from Badger High School in 1970....
Lucille M. Henry
Jan 15, 2026
Lucille was born on March 5th, 1919 in Hastings, MN. She was a cherished matriarch and a beacon of unwavering faith who peacefully entered into Eternal rest on the morning of January 15th, 2026, at 3:43 AM.
Lucille married Allen Henry on June 5th, 1937 in Nail Creek, WI. She had 3 beautiful daughters; Donna Markley, Laura Jeremy, & Peg Pejka.
Her...
Carol J. Pestel
Jan 15, 2026
Carol J. Pestel, 97 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire. She was born on December 30, 1928 to Rudolph "Rudy" & Clara (Grunseth) Hon.
Carol married Robert Pestel on December 30, 1946 in Ladysmith. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2013.
Carol worked at Artisan's for 20+ years and was also...
Mary B. LaPorte
Jan 14, 2026
Mary Barbara LaPorte of Eau Claire, WI (formerly of Glen Flora, WI) passed away January 14, 2026 at the age of 66 at her home in Eau Claire. Mary was born on March 31, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI to Carol (Emry) and Elroy (aka Mucco) LaPorte. Having been born with severe Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy and intellectual disability, and at that...
Caroline "Carol" L. Weyek
Jan 12, 2026
Caroline “Carol” Luella Weyek, age 91, of Bruce, was called home to the Lord on January 12, 2026, while residing at Oak Park Place in Wauwatosa.
Carol was born on March 12, 1934, in Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin, to Cyrus and Veronica (Rozak) Ridout, where she was raised. On June 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to James “Johnny” Weyek in Weyerhaeuser,...
