All Obituaries

Linda Amerson, age 57, a resident of Spooner, died at her home on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Linda was born on June 2, 1963, in Cook County, Illinois, to parents Richard and Margaret (Burke) Huck.  After the death of her father at age 2, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, George Zdelar.  At the age of 8, the family moved from Oaklawn, Illinois, to Minong, Wisconsin, for a short time before her parents purchased the Ma and Pa Resort of Spooner Lake.  On August 27,...

Patricia A. Shanks (nee Moseler), Shell Lake, WI, entered her eternal home on September 25, 2020.  She was born on March 9, 1938, in Peeksville, WI, to Gertrude (Bucheger) and George Moseler.  She spent her childhood in Ontonagon, MI, Glidden, WI, and grew to adulthood in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, where she graduated from SS Peter & Paul Grade School in 1952 and from Assumption High School in 1956.  She was united in marriage to Charles Shanks on August 8, 1959, at St. Vincent...

Nancy Ratzenberger, age 59, a resident of Casey Township, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 24, 2020, with her husband and family at her side. Nancy was born on October 25, 1960, to parents John and Patricia (Driscoll) Kohler.  She grew up in Fontana, Wisconsin, and graduated from Big Foot High School in Walworth, Wisconsin, in 1979.  In the early 80s, she moved to the Spooner/Springbrook area with her family where she attended college in Eau Claire.  She then...

Rose Marie A. Homesky, age 86, of Hayward, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Hayward Health Services. Rose Marie Ann Jalowitz was born December 27, 1933 in Hayward, WI the daughter of James and Stella (Trush) Jalowitz.  She was raised in Hayward and graduated from high school there.  Rose Marie was a homemaker raising her three children.  On December 20, 1978 she was joined in marriage to Joseph Francis Homesky in Shell Lake, WI.  Rose Marie also enjoyed...

Gene (Spike) Hotchkiss, age 73, a long-time resident of Hertel, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Spooner Health, Spooner, Wisconsin.  Gene was born on July 18, 1947, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, to parents Marshall and Kathleen (Atkinson) Hotchkiss.  He attended and graduated from the Shell Lake School District.  After graduation, he moved to the Cities where he worked for Montgomery Ward for two years.  While working in the Cities, he met Karen Premo.  The...

Edward J Stensland January 3, 1929 – September 20, 2020 On January 3, 1929, Edward (Ed) was born on the family farm in Gordon, Wisconsin. His parents, Edward and Tillie Stensland certainly would have been delighted to have known the remarkable man that he became! Ed proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. During this time, he married the love of his life, Doris (Drolett) on February 25, 1952. For the first year and a half of his service, he was...

Irene Alice Anderson, 88, of St. Joseph, Minnesota, and formerly of Minong, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, due to heart failure. Irene was born on November 13, 1931, to Clifford and Alice Featherly at home in Chicog, Wisconsin.  Irene attended Twin Lakes school in Chicog until grade 8.  Irene married Floyd Lemon in 1949 and together Irene and Floyd owned and operated Floyd’s Fix-It Shop in Minong,...

Joseph A. Timmerman, age 67, of Hayward, WI passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Joseph Anthony Timmerman was born July 14, 1953 in Watertown, WI the son of George and Margaret (Grupp) Timmerman. He graduated from high school in Oconomowoc and then the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1975. Joe spent his career in forestry with Consolidated Papers, managing thousands of acres of forest land. He retired to Hayward in 2000 and filled out his remaining years with Midwest Forest...

Tamra Lynn Kaser, age 61, passed away peacefully after a courageous, 7 year  battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her residence in Winter, Wisconsin. Tami went to Heaven riding on her first horse Ginger with a paint brush in her hand. She was born on June 4, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Barry and Joan (Buer) Ewald.  She was united in marriage to Leonard Kaser on July 3, 1986 in Winter, WI.  Tamra began her painting career at age 17 working for Daryl...

Charles Edward Fink, 88, passed away September 15, 2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a 2.5-year battle with leukemia. Charlie was born June 30, 1932 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana. In 1942, he moved to Solon Springs with his parents Julius (Judy) and Katie along with his brother Robert. He graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1950. A few months after graduation he joined the Navy and served from 1950- 1954 as a torpedoman on the U.S.S. Carp during the Korean War....