All Obituaries

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our loving and devoted husband, father, life-long farmer, and friend to all whose lives he touched – Gaylen Lee Derrick, age 87, a lifelong resident of the Town of Scott, was reunited with his loving wife, Martha, on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Gaylen was born on February 27, 1934, in the Town of Scott to parents William Sr. and Beatrice (Durand) Derrick.  He attended grammar school in the Town...

Nancy Anne Lindenberger passed away at the Glenview Assisted Living Center in Shell Lake, Wisconsin on April 9th. Nancy was born on February 12th, 1936, in Rice Lake, to Gilbert and Esther Weber of Birchwood, Wisconsin.   Nancy grew up in Birchwood, graduated from high school there, and then attended the River Falls Teacher’s College where she met William Lindenberger from Prentice, Wisconsin. Nancy and “Bill” were married in Birchwood on June 4th, 1955, and after...

Elizabeth A. McNamee, age 58, of Hayward, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Hayward Area Memorial Hospital.  Elizabeth Ann McNamee was born September 30, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of E. William “Irish” and M. Kathleen (Amireault) McNamee.  Beth was raised in Bloomington, MN and graduated from Kennedy High School in 1981.  She worked with her family who operated restaurants in Minnesota as a bartender and waitress.  She moved with...

Teresa “Terry” Patzke, age 90, of Winter, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Hayward Health Services.  Terry was born June 28, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Edward and Katheryne (Brannen) Heckel.  She was raised in Wauwatosa, WI where she graduated from high school.  She then attended Downer College in Milwaukee where she was educated to be an occupational therapist.  She moved to Michigan where she worked for a time as an occupational...

Katherine Kristine “Red” Garvey, daughter of Tim and Mary Freid was born October 12, 1969 in Sauk City, Wisconsin. She attended the public school of St. Croix High School in Solon Springs, Wisconsin. Kathy then had her two children, Beau and Trey. She enjoyed every minute with her boys and loved them with all her heart. She was united in holy matrimony to Charles Scott Garvey, in June 2001. They were blessed to bring their children together and form a family of six. Scott,...

Patricia Ann Martin Stoner, age 91, a resident of Spooner, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner. Patricia was born on December 18, 1929, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to parents George and Katherine (Tucker) Isabella.  She was raised and lived in Spooner and was then united in marriage to her husband Wayne Martin.  During her working years, she worked with Wayne at Spooner TV.  After Wayne’s death, she then married Duane Stoner. ...

Walter "Wallie" Theodore Meisner, Jr. died November 17, 2020 aged 84 at his home in Rio Verde, AZ surrounded by his loving family.  Wallie was born March 17, 1936 in Chicago, IL to parents Walter and Luella Meisner and graduated from Taft High School. He has been a fervent Chicago Bears fan all his life. Wallie attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a proud member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated in 1958, becoming a life-long Badger fan. He...

James J. Peltonen, age 77, of Ashland, WI passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Ashland Health and Rehabilitation.  James Jacob Peltonen was born January 17, 1944 in Ashland, WI the son of Eino and Alma (Uitto) Peltonen.  Jim was raised in rural Ashland on the family farm.  He enjoyed working on and driving stock cars in his youth.  His car was #77 and he could be found on the track often at ABC Raceway.  Jim graduated from Ashland High School in 1962 and then...

Connie Smith, age 63, a resident of Spooner, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Connie was born on October 18, 1957, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, to parents James and Helen (Bos) Mortensen.  After school, she worked as a Nurse’s Aide at the Terraceview Living Center in Shell Lake for several years.  On June 7, 1980, she was united in marriage to Terry Smith at the Full Gospel Church in Shell Lake and they made their home in...

Michael Robert Swenson, age 36, lost his life in a tragic and unexpected accident at his home in Minong, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Michael was born June 28, 1984, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, to Robert Swenson and Lisa Trudeau Naug.  He worked for many years as a cook, taking pride while doing so.  In his spare time, Michael had a passion for working on vehicles or anything with a motor.  He loved his cat, Kitty, and would often take her photo and post it to his...