Obituaries

Robert Ostrander, 88, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 21. The celebration of life for Robert Ostrander will be held at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, in Rice Lake, on…

Scott Powell, 49, of New Auburn, passed away on March 24. He is survived by his mother, Rose Powell; son, Cole Powell; daughter, Alyssa Brabec; and sisters, Brenda Bowe, Lisa…

Sharon Van Valkenburg, 91, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on April 18. She is survived by her husband, Jack Van Valkenburg; and children, Michael Van Valkenburg; Mary Van Valkenburg. The…

Terri Murley, 70, of Shell Lake, passed away on April 2. She is survived by her sons, Noah Murley and Joshua Murley; and mother, Katherine Catman. The Mass of Christian…

Bradley “Rocky” Catman, 67, of Lake geneva, passed away on March 25. He is survived by his mother, Katherine Catman; and son, Collin. The Mass of Christian Burial, for Rocky…

Edith Gauthier, 80, of Barron, passed away on March 15. She is survived by her siblings, Tom Gauthier, Albert Gauthier, Roger Gautheir, Ivette Hecimovick and Randy Gauthier. The celebration of…

Evelyn Safeblade, 99, of Spooner, passed away on April 12. The memorial service for Evelyn Safeblade will be held at Spooner United Methodist Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation…

Nick Ricci, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 14. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; and children, Vicky Rousselow, Nick S. Ricci, Ted Ricci, Cori, and Lisa…

Katelyn Spanner, 23, of Clayton, passed away on April 11. She is survived by her mother, Stacy Kuffel; father, Joseph Spanner; stepfather, Dale Ostenson; sisters, Sarah Kuffel and Raeanna; and…

Kathleen Lehmann, 81, of Spooner, passed away on April 14. The funeral service Kathleen Lehmann will be held at Spooner Baptist Church, on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation is from…

James “Jim” Czerwonka, 91, of Chetek, passed away on April 12. He is survived by his wife, Ardyce “Ardie” Czerwonka; children, Vicki Melgaard, Valerie Radecki, Deanna LaMont and Brad Czerwonka;…

M. Joan Murphy, 96, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 9. She is survived by her children, Tom, Kathleen, Bridget, Pat, Eileen and Joann; and sister, Rosemary. The Mass…

Linda Bernice Bjugstad Wimmer passed away. The celebration of life for Linda Wimmer will be held at 2262 27th Avenue, Rice Lake, on [Saturday] June 6 from 1 until 3…

Ronald King, 86, of Turtle Lake, passed away on March 25. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; and children, Bruce King, Jeanne Kerr and Brian King. The memorial service…

James “Jim” Macone, 69, of Chetek, passed away on March 17. He is survived by his wife, Jana Macone; daughter, Audrey Macone; siblings, Robert Jr. Macone, Michael Macone, Christine Bruce,…

Ashley Fogal-Vangilder, 39, of Hayward, passed away on April 12. An updated service for Ashley Fogal-Vangilder will be held at Longbranch Saloon and Eatery, in Minong, on Saturday at 3…

Arthur “Art” Klingenberg, 88, passed away on April 8. He is survived by his children, Katrina Klingenberg, Christopher Klingenberg, Nicole Klingenberg and Beth Bremer; brothers, Everette Benson, Lyman Benson and…

William “Bill” Ranallo, 91, of Cumberland, passed away on March 17. He is survived by his children, Jerry Ranallo, Barbara Lynch, Peggy Prschmeyer, Rick Ranallo, Bob Ranallo and Kathleen Effinger;…