Obituaries

LaVonne “Bonnie” VonBehren, 77, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 11. She is survived by her children, Joseph Clayton Schonasky, Michael Schonasky, Melissa Hatlan and Rick Schonasky; and brothers,…

Richard Wickware, 69, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 11. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Wickware; children, Jaynay Miller, Ryne Lennon, Richard Wickware Jr. and Alan Wickware;…

Wanda Soltau, 80, of Cumberland, passed away on February 23. The memorial service for Wanda Soltau will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Cumberland, on Saturday at 12…

Joyce Fasig, 83, of Rice Lake, passed away on March 8. The celebration of life for Joyce Fasig will be held at Woodstone Senior Living, in Rice Lake, on Saturday…

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,…