All Obituaries

Jeff Schultz, of Hayward, has passed away. He lived larger than life enjoying the outdoors, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, skiing, 4-wheeling, ice fishing, and playing softball. He was a husband and father and is survived by a legacy of hard work and love of family. In respecting his wishes, there will be no funeral service. In memoriam to his generosity, please make a donation to Christmas 4 Kidz, his favorite charity.  

Lee Walter Goette, age 65, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his residence in Minong, Wisconsin.  He was born on May 7, 1954 in Morris, MN, the son of Eugene and Delores (Treien) Goette.  He was united in marriage to Laurie Elaine Pagel. Lee was an avid Vikings fan who enjoyed gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He is survived by his children, Lee Goette Jr. of Minong, WI, Lance (Jaimie) Goette of South Range, WI, Lonnie Goette of Thorp,...

David Edward Seymour Sr., age 92, of Hayward, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital.  He was born April 19, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Frank O. and Rose B. (Clifford) Seymour.  David was the youngest of three children.  His father moved the family to Chicago, IL when David was young to find work.  David met the love of his life, Nancy Gunning and they dated until he enlisted at age 17 in the United States Marine Corps. ...

Donald (Don) G. Leinwander passed away on October 6th, 2019.  Formerly of Cedar, MN, he moved to Minong, WI, in 2017. Don was born in Marshfield, WI, on May 26, 1942, to Norbert and Josephine (Liturski) Leinwander.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patricia (Mortimer).  Don graduated from Columbus High School in 1960, was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1964, and graduated from DeVry Technical Institute in 1966.  On November 6, 1971, Don was...

Arlene S. Koplin-Hartwell, age 83, of Minocqua, WI passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, WI. Arlene Sophie Marros was born March 5, 1936 in Illinois the daughter of Willard and Irene (Kobida) Marros.  She was raised in Keeneyville, IL and attended school in Elgin and graduated from Larkin High School.  On November 27, 1954, Arlene was joined in marriage to Herman Koplin.  Arlene and Herman moved to West Chicago, IL where they...

Mark Steven Marcucci, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2019.   He was a good man.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Catherine of Radisson; their son, Michael Kubin (Erin) and grandson Michael John Kubin both of Rosemount, MN; his mother, Donna Lou Marie Cantrell of Coon Rapids, MN; his sister, Maria (John) Zentgraf; and his brothers, John (Gayle) Marcucci and Lee Marcucci. A private interment will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial...

Eileen Doyle Simak, age 64, of Hayward, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born July 12, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John Patrick and Helen Ann (Sullivan) Doyle. She was united in marriage to Richard Alexander Simak on February 22, 1986 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palos Heights, IL.   Eileen is a beloved member of the Hayward community, and devoted her life in service to the health and wellness of...

Gerald Osborne, 82, of Spooner, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Gerald was born in Mason City, Iowa to Marvin and Alice Osborne on June 29, 1937. He married Sharen Bailey on September 27, 1958 in Spooner. They moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin where he worked at American Motors until they moved back to Spooner where he owned and operated Northern Auto with his father before working as a Washburn County Deputy Sheriff for 27 years....

Diane E. Hedin, age 72, of Hayward, WI passed away at her home on Friday, September 20, 2019.  Diane Elizabeth was born December 19, 1946 in Robbinsdale, MN the daughter of Paul and Arleda (Bearl) Cyr. She was raised in Anoka, MN and graduated from high school there in 1964.  Diane attended St. Cloud State University where she was a three sport athlete playing volleyball, basketball, and catcher for their first collegiate softball team and was awarded their Woman Athlete of the...

Randall “Randy” Ward Baker, 70, of Shell Lake, WI went to his forever home with Jesus on Thursday, September, 19, 2019 as a result of a massive heart attack. Randy was born on October 26, 1948 to Verne and Oline (Boe) Baker in Sioux Falls, SD.  After graduating from Dakota State in Madison, SD in 1970, Randy proudly served his country in The US Army for 15 months.  After his honorable discharge, he began his career with Western/Delta Airlines in 1972 as a customer...