Joseph "Joe" Pfalzgraf
Apr 4, 2026
Joseph "Joe" J. Pfalzgraf, 87, of Ladysmith passed away peacefully at Marshfield Medical Center on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Joe was born the son of Jacob and Theresa (Burns) Pfalzgraf, on February 10, 1939, in Ladysmith, WI, and his life came full circle when he returned to the homestead where he was born to enjoy his retirement. Joe was a 1957...
M. Frances Waite
Apr 4, 2026
M. Frances “Fran” Waite, 94, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Exeland, Wis. area, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family in Wis Rapids. She lived a long, full life marked by kindness, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to the people she cherished.
She was born Mable Frances Teele on June 25, 1931, at Ladysmith,...
Norman H. Thorson, Jr.
Apr 2, 2026
Norman Herbert Thorson, Jr., 87 of Ladysmith, died Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith. He was born on September 10, 1938 in New Lisbon, WI to Norman Herbert & Zelpha (Birdsill) Thorson, Jr. On October4, 1958, Norman married Judy (Joyce) Haus in Westby, WI. She preceded him in death in October 2023.
Norman was a farmer and...
Drew K. Westlund, Sr.
Apr 2, 2026
Drew Kelly Westlund Sr. peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2026. True to form, he arrived bright and early to meet the sunrise.
Drew was born on October 15,1959 in Ladysmith, WI to Gordon and Roberta Westlund. The youngest of five children, he grew up enjoying the wonder and adventure of the outdoors. He developed a life-long...
Russell J. "Russ" van Treese
Apr 1, 2026
Russell J. “Russ” van Treese, 48, of Conrath, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by family, at his home.
Russ was a skilled carpenter who took great pride in his workmanship and the care he put into every project. He lived with a strong Christian faith that guided his life, and he found joy in the simple...
Jennifer A. Snodgrass
Apr 1, 2026
Jennifer A. Snodgrass, 55 of Ladysmith, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her home following a 2-year diagnosis of throat cancer. She was born on February 14, 1971 and is the daughter of Susan and Robert Millard.
Jennifer is survived by her parents, Susan and Robert Millard of Chetek; her significant other, Gregg Madlon, Jr. of Ladysmith and 2...
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...
