Obituaries

Steven “Steve” Johnson, 56, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 24. The memorial service for Steven Johnson will be held at Kilcoyne Memorial Services, in Rice Lake, on Saturday…

Claire Kurschner, 87, of Almena, passed away on December 29. He is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Michael Sampson and John Sampson; daughters, Kelly Bliese, Shelia Townsend, Cheryl Dejong…

Larry Hakari, 74, of Barron, passed away on February 19. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hakari; children, Andrea Toven, Steven Kakari and Amie Hakari; brothers, Craig Hakari and…

Leone Kelly, 92, Rice Lake, passed away on March 5. She is survived by her children, Shannon Kelly, Erin Thigpen, K.C. Seal, Kerry Kelly, Mike Kelly, Quinn Kelly and Heather…

Daniel “Dan” Johnson, 81, of Comstock, passed away on March 5. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Troy Johnson, Tom Kirpach and Ryan Johnson; stepdaughter, Diane Clinton; and…

Judith Schnoor, 77, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 5. She is survived by her husband, Wesley Bryan; son, Bret Tylinski; and sisters, Betty, Jackie and Kathy. A private…

Bernis Edmond, 78, of Dallas, passed away on February 24. The memorial service for Bernis Edmond will be held at Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home, in Dallas, on Thursday at 3 p.m.,…

Glen Wright, 91, of Amery, passed away on March 4. The funeral service for Glen Wright will be held at Apple River Community Church, in Amery, on Tuesday at 11…

Rosemary Lavaliere, 77, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 2. She is survived by her husband, James Lavaliere; children, Jeff Lavaliere and Wendy Myers; sisters, Linda Ritchie and DeDe…

Ken “Buddy” White, 76, of Cumberland, passed away on February 25. He is survived by his wife, Pam; daughters, Lisa Skinner and Stacy White; brother, Marty White; and sister, Linda…

Ila Mae Newville, 90, of Clear Lake, passed away on February 18. The funeral service for Ila Mae Newville will be held at United Covenant Church, in Clear Lake, on…

Arlene Hougas, 96, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 23. She is survived by her children, Wayne Hougas and Gary Hougas. The funeral service for Arlene Hougas will be…

Gustav “Gus” Moltzan Jr., 96, of Birchwood, passed away on February 19. He is survived by his children, Kerry Moltzan, Dan Moltzan, Kyle Moltzan, Kim Moltzan and Greg Moltzan; and…

Kathryn Sonnenberg, 75, of Weyerhaeuser, passed away on March 2. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Sieg; sons, Fred O’Malley, Ed Sonnenberg, Eric Strong and Michael Strong; sisters, Ruth,…

Deloris Zabel, 91, of Barron, passed away on February 27. She is survived by her daughters, Andrea Tabor, Kristin Presuhn; half-sisters, Beverly Stuntz, Barbara Wanna, Judy Porras, Roxanne George; and…

Helen Block, 101, of Rice Lake, passed away on February 25. She is survived by her daughter, Priscilla Mahoney; and son, Eric Block. The celebration of life for Helen Block…

Bruce Kezerle, 80, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on February 26. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kezerle; children, Heather Pederson, Amanda Kezerle, Stephanie Kezerle and Meg Iowa; and…

Deloris Zabel, 91, of Barron, passed away on February 27. She is survived by her daughters, Andrea Tabor, Kristin Presuhn; half-sisters, Beverly Stuntz, Barbara Wanna, Judy Porras, Roxanne George; and…