All Obituaries

Donald Eugene Heintz, 69, of Barnes WI passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2021. Donald was born September 21, 1951, to Eugene and Marion (Spehle) Heintz in Eau Claire, WI. Donald attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire, graduating in 1969.  Donald served in the US Air Force from 1970 to 1974 stationed in Duluth, MN.  He served in Thailand and was named Air Man of the Month. Donald worked at Huntsinger Farms for 48 years before his retirement in 2017. Donald met...

James Ronald “Jim” Klecan, Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence in Spooner, WI.  He was born on August 26, 1953, in Chicago, IL, the son of Fred and Maryanne (Erazmus) Klecan.  Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He was a machinist for the former Machtronic in Minong, WI.  He was also a cook for several restaurants in the Northwoods.  Jim enjoyed woodworking, cooking, fishing, metal...

UPDATE:  A graveside service has been scheduled for Friday, June 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverhill Cemetery in Dairyland, with Pastor Ben Kidder officiating. Roger Dean Paske passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Roger was born March 31, 1947, at home in a log cabin in Dairyland, WI, to Henry and Mabel Paske.  Roger attended the Stevens School in Dairyland before graduating from Webster High School in 1966.  He married Marilyn...

Georgia Dezek, age 89, of Spooner, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.   A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, at 12:00 noon at the Spooner Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Roy John Spexet, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born on February 27, 1952, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of George Russell and Audrey Bernice (Milbrath) Spexet.  Roy grew up and went to school in Spooner and graduated from Spooner High School.  He was a truck driver for most of his working career, first over the road then local deliveries for Bar H Ranch and the United States Post Office.  Roy loved...

UPDATE:  Ernest Moll passed away on February 3, 2021, at age 98 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, WI.  He died due to complications after a fall. He was born on October 24, 1922. Ernie served in the Navy during World War II, on the large flying boat: PB2Y Coronado. He was at Midway Island just after the Japanese attack that turned the tide of the war in the Pacific. During his travels he was part the crew that flew Admiral Ernest King, the commander of Navy in the...

Peter Leo “Pete” Binder, age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Cass Lake, MN.  He was born on January 10, 1944, in Marshfield, WI.  He was united in marriage to Judy Diane Binder on February 18, 1995, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayward, WI.  Pete proudly served his country in the United States Army stationed in Germany.  He was a devout and a faithful member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hayward.  He selflessly gave his time and...

Judith (Judi) Joanne Kluender, age 74, of Spooner, WI passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home.  Judi Hartley was born October 27, 1946 the adopted daughter of George and Marguerite Hartley of Twin Falls, ID.  She was adopted as an infant and raised in Twin Falls, graduating from high school there in 1965.  On May 2, 1968, Judy was joined in marriage in Twin Falls to Steven (Steve) E. Kluender of Jerome, ID.  Steve was a highly skilled and classified combat...

Janis L. Beatty, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born in Oak Park, IL on October 26, 1959 to Jerome John and Isabelle Jean (Schweppenheiser) Brudi. Jan married the love of her life, Bob Beatty on September 16, 1978. Bob and Jan made Hayward, WI their home in 1983, where they raised their two beautiful daughters, Linsey and Ashley. Jan was and will remain an icon in the community, most well-known as the owner of Sophie’s Dog Bakery on...

Catherine (Cathy) Root, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021, with her family by her side.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Merle; son-in-law, Michael Pitchford; brother, Don; and her parents.  She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Pitchford), and son, Gary; grandson, Troy Pitchford (Tricia) and two great-grandsons, Teegan and Tucker Pitchford; granddaughter, Heidi Root, and her two daughters, of California; and brother, Vernon. Merle...