Obituaries

Melvin Smith Jr., 75, of Altoona, passed away on January 29. He is survived by his sons, Brendan Smith and Rian Smith; and sister, Anita Progner. A private family celebration…

Terry “Tarts” Skar, 71, of Sarona, passed away on January 26. He is survived by his children, Justin Skar and Courtney Harrington; and siblings, Connie Hage, Jeff Skar, Brian Skar…

Delvin “Del” Drost, 88, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 23. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Drost; son, Wayne Drost; and daughter, Cheryl Paulson Drost; The celebration…

John Serio, 82, of Ojibwa, passed away on on January 16. The memorial service for John Serio will be held at the American Legion Post, in Winter, on Saturday at…

Robert Fredrick, 92, of Amery, passed away on January 23. The funeral service for Robert Fredrick will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home, in Amery, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…

Melinda “Mindy” Kleusch-Patchen, 65, of Chetek, passed away on January 24. She is survived by her sons, James Patchen and Jake Kleusch. The celebration of life for Melinda Kleusch-Patchen will…

Robin Erickson, 82, of Chetek, passed away on January 12. The funeral service for Robin Erickson will be held at Chetek Lutheran Church on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Elvina Bates, 85, of Barron, passed away on January 25. She is survived by her husband, Donald Bates; daughters, Sherri Unruh; Kathy Litwiller, sons, Ken Bates, Greg Bates and Bryon…

Arlene Czerwinski, 87, of Hayward, passed away on December 10. The memorial service for Arlene Czerwinski will be held at Hayward Funeral Home, in Hayward, on Saturday at 11 a.m.…

Timothy Broetzmann, 77, passed away on January 16. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen. A private family funeral service for Timothy Broetzmann will be held.

Barbara Picknell, 82, of Barron, passed away on January 20. She is survived by her son, Todd Picknell; daughter, Lori Schmitz; brother, Bill Patrick; and sisters, Judy Wirth and Mary…

Janice Huehn, 82, of Barron, passed away on January 21. She is survived by her children, Tammy, Teresa, Terry and Tina; and brother, Bob Nagel. The funeral service for Janice…

Kurt Anderson, 41, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 15. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Anderson; children, Noah Anderson and Alex Anderson; stepchildren, Kaitlynn Holmen and Jess…

Lynn Tripp, 79, of Spooner, passed away on January 23. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa Schullo, Dawn Tripp and Bonnie Faschingbauer; brother, Larry Tripp; and sister, Sue Wagenbach.…

Stanley Mujwid, 80, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 22. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Ann Mujwid, Kathernine Lynk, Richard, Mujwid, Donald Mujwid, Susan Miller, Kenneth Mujwid…

Geraldine “Gerry” Mense, 94, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 10. She is survived by her sons, Mark Mense, Dean Mense and Steve Mense; and sister, Marilyne Johnson. The…

Nancy Rae Emerson, 66, of Rice Lake, passed away on January 18. She is survived by her son, Tim Okonek; sisters, Teresa Anderson and Sally Didier; and brother, David Posta.…

Janet Konop, 95, of Haugen, passed away on January 15. She is survived by her children, Carol Konop, Kenneth Konop, Steve Konop and Jerry Konop; sisters, Charlotte Schwab and Elaine…