All Obituaries

Dr. Paul Godwin Goellner, aged 75, died at his home on Saturday, April 4, 2020, following more than a year of treatment for acute leukemia. Paul was widely known and respected in the area for his medical practice, civic involvement, and generous spirit. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Karl E. “Gene” and Ruth E. (Godwin) Goellner.  The third of the Goellner’s four sons, he grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He attended public schools...

Betty Edna Fick, 89, of Spooner passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, WI. Betty was born to Alexander and Lizzie (Jeskewitz) Mossak on September 18, 1930, the youngest of five children.  She grew up and attended a one-room schoolhouse in Gleason, WI, through 10th grade, then moved and graduated from South High School in Minneapolis.  Betty was employed by University Bank and Park Plaza State Bank, quickly moving to head teller. She married...

Kathleen Carufel, 83, of Spooner passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held for Kathleen later in the Spring.  A full obituary with service information will run at that time.  Arrangements were entrusted to The Spooner Funeral in Spooner, Wisconsin.

John M. Gerich, age 88, of Hayward, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. John Martin Gerich was born January 10, 1932 in Chicago, IL the son of John and Catherine (Rill) Gerich.  He was raised in Lincolnwood, IL where he attended school.  While still in school, John began work with Bell and Howell where he started in maintenance.  He continued work with Bell and Howell after his schooling and through the years...

Ryan M. Thorp, age 41, of Hayward, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Ryan Michael was born April 25, 1978  in Rice Lake, WI.  He was raised in Rice Lake, New Glarus, and Barron, WI.  He graduated from Barron High School in 1996.  The lessons of honesty and hard work instilled in him by his parents and Grandpa Raymond would serve him well in life.  Ryan went to work for Shirriff Construction of Hayward, WI.  Ryan worked there as a carpenter...

Rose Marie Worman, 65, of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020, surrounded by her family. Rose Worman was born on March 6, 1955 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.  Rose first came to the Hayward area when she was 19 yrs old. and worked as a waitress at Ross’ Teal Lake Lodge.  That summer she met her husband, Russ, who was driving truck for Hayward Bait and Tackle at the time.  They were married a year later and had four children, Amy (Steve) Kass, Steve...

Eileen Rose Giddings, formerly of Spooner, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. Eileen was born on May 9, 1924, in Lampson, Wisconsin to Palmer and Esther Ness.  Eileen was the oldest of three children. She graduated from Spooner High School in 1942, and married Eugene Giddings on December 5, 1944. Eileen worked for the Wisconsin State Patrol for 18 years.  Following her retirement, she had continued involvement with the community through advocacy and leadership roles.  She...

Susan Kay Hauan, age 60, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on March 29, 2020, at her residence in Hayward, WI.  She was born on December 31, 1959 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Donald and Lucy (Kalal) Brutlag.  She was united in marriage to Randal Lee Hauan on October 28, 1978 in St. Paul, MN.  Susan worked for several banks as a teller and at a medical clinic, before opening her own business, the Forest City Greenhouse in Forest City, IA.  After...

Don Leon Harper, age 86, a resident of Minong, passed away on March 29, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. Don was born on December 23, 1933, in Superior, Wisconsin, to his parents Don and Mabel (Johnson) Harper.  Don attended Hayward schools and was married to Mary Ellen (Langdon) Johnson on July 16, 1982, in Minong.   He was an accomplished outboard motor mechanic and worked in many marinas in Florida and Hayward, where he owned Harper’s Marina for many...

Angus “Gus” Kiser, age 88, of Hayward, WI passed away on March 28, 2020 at Hayward Health Services. Angus Wayne Kiser was Born on May 3, 1931, the son of Beverly Parrot Kiser and Tina Mae Boyd at Coalwood, VA.  After he graduated from High School in Richlands, VA he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country in the Korean War as a combat infantryman.  He was decorated with several medals including the Meritorious Unit Commendation with six Bronze...