Margaret I. Ellwanger
Mar 25, 2026
Margaret Irene Ellwanger passed away March 25, 2026 at Care and Rehab in Ladysmith. Margaret was born in 1931 to William and Delia Wonnell of Arthur, Iowa. She married Everett Ellwanger in Blairsburg, Iowa. They farmed with Everett’s parents near Lake View, Iowa for a few years before moving to Wisconsin and purchasing a farm north of Ingram where they...
Stella M. Kauffman
Mar 24, 2026
Stella Marie Kauffman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Augusta Health & Rehab in Augusta, Wisconsin where she lived since January 2019. She was born May 12, 1952 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Mark and Thelma Kauffman.
She was baptized at the Sheldon Mennonite Church and attended school at Conrath Grade School and Flambeau High School. Although she grew...
Janet Anne Hibbard
Mar 23, 2026
Janet Anne Hibbard passed away peacefully at her home in the early hours of March 23, 2026.
Janet was born July 21, 1960, in San Diego, California, to Obie and Dorothy Brooks. She was the middle of three children and spent her younger years in Santa Cruz, where she developed her love for the ocean that she hoped to one day...
Steven J. Schilling
Mar 22, 2026
Steven Jack Schilling, 67 of Ladysmith, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his daughter's home after suffering from congestive heart failure for 2 months. He was born on December 22, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Donald Arthyr & Evelyn Arleen (Stienhilber) Schilling.
He married Robie June Luebke in Sheboygan, WI on September 27, 1980 and they moved to...
Donald E. Harden
Mar 19, 2026
Donald Elmer "Donnie" Harden, age 74, of Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2026 with his wife by his side.
Born on June 14, 1951, in Hertel, Wisconsin, Donnie was the son of Alva Kenneth Harden and Elizabeth Margaret (Rohler) Harden, both of whom predeceased him.
On November 27, 1978, Donnie married Cindy Lee Darnell in Grantsburg,...
John G. Bishop
Mar 16, 2026
John G. Bishop, 68, Bruce, died Monday, March 16, 2026, after a long battle with lung disease.
John was born Dec. 5, 1957, in Fond du Lac to John V. Bishop and Katherine LaShay. He lived his entire life in Ladysmith.
He married Mary McCann in Bruce, on Dec. 5, 2024.
John worked for the railroad. He loved hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and visiting...
Eric D. Douglass
Mar 15, 2026
Eric D. Douglass, age 67, of Ladysmith, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home.
Eric was born on January 20, 1959, in St. Louis, MO. Growing up, his family moved frequently, eventually settling in Shorewood, WI, where he met his wife, Kara. The couple moved to Ladysmith and were married Aug. 9th,1986, a date he dutifully remembered....
Bradley G. Ludescher
Mar 13, 2026
Bradley Gene Ludescher "Brad" passed away at home Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 61 surrounded by family. He was born August 28, 1964 in Ladysmith WI and graduated Flambeau High School in 1983. Brad fought cancer with courage and determination.
Brad grew up in Sheldon, WI, where he was known for his strong work ethic and love for...
Gary L. Nelson
Mar 12, 2026
Gary L. Nelson, 87 of Ladysmith, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Lake Manor in Ladysmith. He was born on July 23, 1938 to Lowell & Nora (Sibley) Nelson.
Gary married Ruth Werre in May 1961 in Illinois. Gary lived in Elgin, IL for 20+ years until his retirement after 30 years with Illinois Tool Works...
John E. Tinder
Mar 12, 2026
Unexpectedly, another chapter of an incredible life’s journey on this heavenly earth has concluded with the passing of John Edward Tinder on March 12, 2026. John was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. Born as the third child of Bill and Audrey (Thorpe) Tinder on August 8, 1962, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, John lived a life of service and...
Diana K. Mikkelsen
Mar 9, 2026
Diana (Henley) Mikkelsen was born October 22, 1949, in Bluffton, Indiana, the middle daughter of Bill and Madeline Henley. She and her family lived in various locations in Indiana and Illinois in her younger years, and Diana graduated from Taylorville High School in 1967. She was a cosmetology graduate and subsequently graduated from Patricia Stevens Career College in Milwaukee, WI,...
Mary A. Schroeder
Mar 8, 2026
Mary A. (Christnovich) Schroeder, 81 of Hawkins, Wisconsin, died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her home. She was born September 13, 1944 in Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin to John and Bernice Christnovich.
Mary grew up in Argonne, Wisconsin, she moved to the Milwaukee area after high school where she lived for 30 years. She moved to Hawkins, WI in 1994 where she...
Thomas E. Minard
Mar 8, 2026
Thomas E. Minard, 76, of Tony, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at his home on the morning of Sunday, March 8, 2026. Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 19, 1949 to Roy & Betty Minard.
He met the love of his life, Diana van Doorn, at a bowling alley in Minneapolis as she was asked to be a substitute bowler....
Peter R. Filipiak
Mar 6, 2026
Peter Filipiak, age 87, of Hawkins, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2026, at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith, surrounded by his loving family.
Peter was born on May 2, 1938, in the Township of Aurora to Peter and Anna (Nesterick) Filipiak. His family later moved to the Gilman area, where he was raised on the family farm and shared...
Carolyn M. Rakow
Mar 6, 2026
Carolyn M. Rakow, 77 of Bruce, Wisconsin, died March 6, 2026 in Chetek from a stroke after a six-week illness. She was born on April 8, 1948 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Robert and Idella Weiher. They precede her in death. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of the Bruce area. In 1967, she married Lewis Woodmansee and accompanied him to Tokyo...
Alice Keith
Mar 6, 2026
Ursula Mary Alice “Alice” Keith passed on to her heavenly reward while surrounded by her family at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born on April 15, 1932 in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Drummond High School and attended what is now the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
Alice married Rodney Keith in 1955...
Darlene R. Sieg
Mar 4, 2026
Darlene R. Sieg of Tony, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by her family on March 4, 2026 at the age of 70. Darlene was born on May 1, 1955 to Albert and Arthea (Randolph) Kochevar of Sheldon, Wisconsin. Darlene married Paul Sieg on December 11, 1976 and had 4 beautiful children. She enjoyed spending time with her family (especially her grandbabies),...
Rhonda L. Janes
Mar 1, 2026
Rhonda Lynn Janes, 57 of Glen Flora, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith. She was born on September 28, 1968 to Frank Steiskal and Marlene (Libovsky) Olson.
Rhonda was a very loving aunt to many nephews and one niece, also a great-aunt and loved them all dearly. She loved to cook and care for others.
She...
Terry G. DuSell
Feb 28, 2026
Terry Gene DuSell, 56 of Ladysmith, WI, tragically left us on Saturday, February 28, 2026. His passing is a painful loss to his family and the community who knew him.
Born on April 7, 1969, Terry spent his younger years farming with his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. Gun deer season became somewhat of a family holiday...
Thomas M. Witkiewicz
Feb 25, 2026
Thomas “Tom,” “Tommy,” “Catfish” Witkiewicz, 70, of Bruce, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1955, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Peter and Josephine (Renne) Witkiewicz.
Those who knew Tom will remember his kindness, generosity, and unmistakable sense of humor. He had a gift for making others feel welcome and was always ready to...
