Stanley J. Mujwid
Jan 22, 2026
Stanley Joe Mujwid, 80 of Rice Lake, passed away at his home on January 22, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Strickland with Fr. Ed Anderson and Deacon Tom Fuhrmann celebrating. Burial will be in the church cemetery at a later...
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,...
Robert "Bob" S. Kulczak
Jan 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” Kulczak, age 72, of Hawkins, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026.
Bob was born on September 2, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to Erwin and Mary (Swentonowski) Kulczak, both of whom preceded him in death. After growing up in the Chicago area, his family later moved to Hawkins, Wisconsin. Bob graduated from Ladysmith High School...
Shirley M. Liazuk
Jan 7, 2026
Shirley Mae Liazuk, age 87, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away on January 7, 2026, at her home.
Shirley was born on May 15, 1938, in Cornell, Wisconsin, to Violet (Storm) & Frank Rose, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in Wisconsin and, following her graduation, lived in Milwaukee for five years. In 1961, she moved to Alaska,...
Gary L. Swoverland
Jan 3, 2026
Gary Lynn Swoverland, age 83, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. Born on July 18, 1942, Gary grew up on the family dairy farm near Tony, Wisconsin, the son of Earl and Alice Swoverland. He attended Tony High School and continued his education at Mount Senario College in Ladysmith, where he worked as a janitor while...
Clifford L. Bates
Jan 2, 2026
Clifford L. Bates, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, at the age of 80.
Clifford was born on October 22, 1945, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Irvin and Ruth Bates. He spent much of his life in the Ladysmith area, which he proudly called home. His parents preceded him in death.
Clifford had a deep appreciation for...
Jamie A. Werner
Jan 1, 2026
Jamie Ann Werner, age 76, of Ladysmith, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield, following a 4-month illness.
Born on December 3, 1949, in Baraboo, Jamie was the daughter of Fredrick and Kathleen Bliese. She grew up in Wausau, graduating from high school in 1968. Jamie went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating...
Shirley A. Bodner
Dec 26, 2025
Shirley Ann Bodner, age 67, of Exeland, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 26, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith. She was born on July 16, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Vane & Elvira (Anderson) McElhaney, both of whom preceded her in death.
Shirley spent her early years in Minnesota and later made her home in Exeland,...
Lena B. Madlon
Dec 24, 2025
Lena B. Madlon, age 44, of Glen Flora, Wisconsin, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born on April 17, 1981, in Kirksville, Missouri.
Lena moved to the Glen Flora area in 2005, where she made her home and built a life centered around family and community. On May 12,...
Barbara J. Raasch
Dec 24, 2025
Barbara J. Raasch (Miller), age 94, of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 24, 2025, in Ladysmith.
Barbara was born on August 3, 1931, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Clifford and Irene Miller. On November 4, 1950, she was united in marriage to Donovan C. Raasch. They shared more than 40 years of marriage until his...
Ronald A. Johnson
Dec 22, 2025
Ronald Allen Johnson, age 73, of Bruce, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Ron was born on November 16, 1952, to Bertha and Melvin Johnson in Chicago, Illinois, where he grew up with his brother and sisters. He very proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Constellation. He married...
Gwelda S. Tucker
Dec 21, 2025
Gwelda Sue (Felton) Tucker of Ladysmith Wisconsin passed away on December 21, 2025. Gwel was born on January 27, 1938 in Bruce, Wisconsin to parents Truman and Grace Felton. Gwel is preceded in her death by husband Winston Tucker whom she married at the Bruce Federated Church on June 26, 1965 and most recently by her late partner John (Jack)...
Pearl Ada Martin
Dec 19, 2025
Pearl Ada Martin of Boyd, Wisconsin, formerly of Sheldon, Wisconsin, died December 19, 2025 at the home of her daughter. She was born on January 15, 1929 at Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Ben and Abbie Hershey. She was married to George Martin on September 20, 1949 at Sheldon, Wisconsin. George died May 9, 2009. They lived at Sheldon all their married...
Roy E. Beaulieu
Dec 13, 2025
Roy E. Beaulieu, 82 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith. Burial will be in Ingram Cemetery in the spring.
