Obituaries

Evelyn Melton, of Spooner, passed away on August 24. The funeral service for Evelyn Melton will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, in Spooner, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation…

John Holst, 78, of Cumberland, passed away on August 29. He is survived by his partner, Brenda Davidson; daughters, Heidi Holst and Misti Holst; son, Shane Holst; and siblings, Cathy…

Steven Owens, 53, of Rice Lake, passed away on September 2. He is survived by his children, Kennedie, Parker and Addison Owens; the mother of his children, Erin Owens; parents,…

Douglas “Doug” Denninger, 76, of Minong, passed away on August 31. The celebration of life for Douglas Denninger will be held at Frog Creek Hall on Saturday from 11 a.m.…

Daniel Gullickson, 69, passed away on August 15. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Gullickson; children, Gabriel Gullickson, Gandriel Henrich, and Logan Gullickson; brothers, Larry, Michael, Dean and Dennis;…

Dale Heinecke, 84, passed away on August 26. He is survived by his wife, Marge; and son, Tim Heinecke; The funeral service for Dale Heinecke will be held at Hope…

Corrine Thoe, 94, passed away on August 30. She is survived by her family, Steve Thoe, Carrie Ficocello and David Thoe. The funeral service for Corrine Thoe will be held…

Lucy Bryngelson, 91, of Barron and formerly of Cameron, passed away on August 30. She is survived by her son, Robert Bryngelson; and daughter, Jodi Bryngelson. The funeral service for…

Ruth Shafer, 97, of Amery, passed away on August 14. The funeral service for Ruth Shafer will be held at Amery Congregational Church UCC, in Amery, on Saturday at 2…

Kevin Evitch, 51, of Birchwood, passed away on August 22. A private celebration of life for Kevin Evitch will be held at a later date.

Jourdan Vivier, 34, formerly of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on August 27. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Vivier. The funeral service for Jourdan Vivier will be held…

Joseph Paulus, 81, of Chetek, passed away on November 1, 2024. He is survived by his son, Michael Paulus; daughter, Debra Paulus; brother, Gary Paulus; and sisters, Liz Ogren, Donna…

Roderick Zachary, 97, of Chetek, passed away on August 29. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Metcalf Zachary; children, Mark, Marilou and Eric; stepchildren, Barbara Page, Mary Hoyme and…

Fred Johnson Sr., 86, of Shell Lake, passed away on August 19. He is survived by his children, Fred Johnson and Wendy Kendzior. The memorial Mass for Fred Johnson Sr.…

Janice Baumgartner, 93, of Rice Lake, passed away on July 27. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Gagnon; sons, Jerry Baumgartner, Terry Baumgartner and Kelly Baumgartner; sister, Sharon; and…

John Smith, 70, of Balsam Lake, passed away on August 19. Burial and military honors for John Smith will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Spooner,…

Patrick Becker, 79, of Rice Lake, passed away on August 26. He is survived by his wife Linda and sons Eric and Ryan. Burial and military honors for Patrick Becker…

Donna Kellen, 99, of Bloomer, passed away on August 26. She is survived by her sons, Vernon Kellen Jr, Mike Kellen, Dan Kellen, Dennis Kellen and Tom Kellen; daughters, Debbie…