Obituaries

Janis Christensen, 64, passed away on June 28. She is survived by her husband, Joel Rihn; sons, Chad Christensen and Joshua Rihn; brothers, Donald Shilts Jr. and Doug Shilts; twin…

Everett “Tom” Powell, 81, of New Auburn, passed away on June 28. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; daughters, Brenda Bowe, Lisa Foster, Julie Powell and Amy Vanis;…

John Duffy, 97, of Hayward, passed away on June 26. The Mass of Christian burial for John Duffy will be held at a later date.

Nancy Shrock, 89, passed away on July 1. A private family service for Nancy Shrock will be held.

Marcia Groninga, 68, of Rice Lake and formerly of Barron, passed away on June 28. She is survived by her son, Jason Groninga; sisters, Marlene Gardner, Marjorie Hanson and Marilyn…

Frank Near, 67, of Barron, passed away on June 22. He is survived by his brothers, Barry Near and Daniel Near. The funeral service for Frank Near will be held…

Effie Arnold, 102, passed away on June 8. She is survived by her sons, James Anrold and Alan Arnold; and daughter, Catherine Dvorak. The funeral service for Effie Arnold will…

Rodney Gunn, 79, passed away on June 25. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne Gunn; children, Penny Eslinger, Jodi Griffith, Gerald Gunn, Kelly Williams and Jakki Michlig; and siblings,…

Robert Weber, 81, of Amery, passed away on June 21. The celebration of life for Robert Weber will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Monday from 4…

Lola Brunette, 65, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 25. She is survived by her daughters, Janelle Golden and Jessica Kadlec; father, Donald Holten; brothers, Bradley Holten, Randy Holten,…

John “Jack” Jungmann, 92, of Clear Lake, passed away on June 23. The memorial service for John Jungmann will be held at First Lutheran Church, in Clear Lake, on Sunday…

Gary Fredrickson, 74, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 13. He is survived by his wife, Kristy Fredrickson; sons, Jason Fredrickson and Scott Fredrickson; and sisters, Janet Janisin and…

Paul Heidbreder passed away on May 27. The celebration of life for Paul Heidbreder will be held at Smith Lake Eytcheson Park, north of Hayward, on Sunday from 2 until…

Rev. Arthur Bergren, 58, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 17. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Prinz; children, Laura Bergren, Caroline Bergren and Erick Bergren; father, Lynn…

Emma Hall, 95, passed away on June 18. She is survived by her son, Robert Hall; daughters, Barbara Jensen, Susan Dodd and Roxanne Hall. The funeral service for Emma Hall…

Charles “Chuck” Holder, 80, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 20. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Holder; and siblings, Lawrence Davidson, Eugene Lindstrom, Barbara Kirkland, Bonita Loos,…

Wayne Kupsch, 81, of Sarona, passed away on June 19. The celebration of life for Wayne Kupsch will be held at Spooner Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 until 7…

Peggy Slack, 71, of Rice Lake, passed away on June 7. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Slack; sisters, Bonnie Koepp, Jayne Wampfler, Sandy Allwein and Ruth Wampfler; and…