Donald Parker, Jr.

Donald B. Parker, Jr., 74, of Ladysmith, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2010, in Eau Claire.

Donald was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Winona, Minn., to Donald Parker, Sr., and Alice Kreuzer. He married Pamela M. Brown, in West Concord, Minn., on Oct. 5, 1991.

He lived more than 30 years in Seattle, Wash., and seven years in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. He came to Rusk County in 1995.

Donald was a Navy veteran, a member of the Command Performers and a published poet with the International Society of Poets. He worked as a Northwest Airlines pilot controller ... More     Subscribe

Orran Ewer

Orran Thomas Ewer, 78, of Ladysmith, fell asleep in death on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Golden Age Manor in Amery from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Orran was born in Kingsford, Mich. on Nov. 25, 1931, to Thomas and Utha Ewer. He was second in line of 13 children.

Orran grew up in the Ladysmith area attending school in the township of Hubbard. He served in the National Guard for seven years as a staff sergeant and was known as an excellent marksman. During this time, he worked as a lumberjack in the Ladysmith area. Aroun... More     Subscribe

Kerry Stevens

Kerry Lee Stevens, 54, of Weyerhaeuser, died on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at the Luther Midelfort Northland Hospital in Barron.

Kerry was born on Aug. 1, 1955, in Ladysmith to David and Louise Woodmansee Stevens. He was married to Sandra K. Marschman in Weyerhaeuser on Aug. 14, 1993.

He was the owner and operator of Stevens Lumber and Supply in Weyerhaeuser. He served 24 years as Weyerhaeuser Fire Chief.

He was a plow driver for the Town of Stubbs and also the water and sewer manager for the Village of Weyerhaeuser.

Kerry is survived by his wif... More     Subscribe

Stephen Polak

Stephen Ronald Polak 68, of Chicago, died on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010.

Steve was the loving son of the late Boniface and Ida Mae (Simmonson) Polak of Conrath. He was born Oct 26,1941.

Steve married Virginia Agnes Joyce June 15, 1963, and retired from Central Steel & Wire Company after 35 plus years. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was Honorably discharged Sept. 1962. Steve is survived by his dearly-beloved wife Virginia. He was the loving father of Susan Szumanski, Frank (Pattie), Raymond (Amanda), Richard, and April Polak. He was ... More     Subscribe