All Obituaries

Michael “Mike” Thompson, age 69, of Gordon/Wascott, WI passed away on February 6, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Mike was born May 3, 1950 in Cumberland, WI the son of Earl and Doris Thompson.   When Mike was six years old his family moved to Hudson, WI where he attended school and was raised.  He graduated in from Hudson High School in 1968.  Mike’s dad and his partner purchased a farm on the outskirts of the town of Cumberland and...

Andrew “Andy” Grubbs, age 81, a long-time resident of the Gull Lake area, died on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Spooner. Andy was born on February 4, 1939, at the family home in the Town of Gull Lake to parents Earl and Mary (Denninger) Grubbs.  He attended the Gull Lake school and later graduated from Spooner High School.  After graduation, he worked for his brother-in-law, Del Buchman, as a logger.  In April of 1962, Andy was inducted into the US Army where he...

Francis Paul Galli age 77, formerly of Madge, WI died on July 2nd, 2020 at Shell Lake, WI. Frank was born March 18, 1943 at Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL, the son of Clement V. Galli and Ann K. Cross. He attended and graduated Fenwick High School and following high school he entered the Dominican Brothers. Leaving the Dominican life after 6 years, Frank’s occupations included farming, carpentry, commercial fisherman in Alaska, as well as a caretaker for several homes. Frank then...

Kenneth James Guerra, age 76, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Hayward, WI. He was born on October 11, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the son of Livio and Lillian (Pasquinelli) Guerra. He was united in marriage to Judith Anne Theusch in 1966 in Boltonville, WI. Ken graduated from St. George high school in Chicago, IL and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN. He spent many years working in the grocery business before becoming a merchandise manager...

Dale E. Lindemann, age 84, of Spooner, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1936, in Washburn County, Wisconsin, to Carl and Marion (Henry) Lindemann.  Dale graduated from Shell Lake High School and served in the US Air Force.  He was a member of the American Legion. Dale managed Cenex Co-ops in Cumberland, Barron and Ridgeland and also Federated Co-op in Barron.  After retirement he just enjoyed his home and family and feeding or...

Donald F. Kallberg, age 91, of Superior, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI.  Donald Fredrick Kallberg was born May 31, 1929 in Duluth, MN the son of Einer and Lela (Mc Enelly) Kallberg.  Don was raised in Duluth and graduated from Central High School in 1946 and was honored with being offered a scholarship to Northwestern University in Illinois.  Don chose to work instead of continuing his education...

Floyd E. Lindemann, 88, of Shell Lake, WI, passed away on June 16, 2020, at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, WI. He was born November 6, 1931, in Lakeland Township, Barron County, to Otto and Nellie Lindemann.  He married Nina Wisner on July 9, 1952, in Pine City and they resided in the Rice Lake, Webb Lake, and Shell Lake areas for many years.  He was a veteran of the Korean War. Floyd is survived by his wife, Nina; three daughters, Roxanne (Dennis) Krogman, Patty (Sam)...

Tim Czarnecki of Hayward, WI passed away suddenly on June 23 2020. He was born on September 9, 1962 in Elk Grove Village Illinois, the son of Raymond and Pauline Czarnecki. While in the Chicago area he spent 10 years at Drummond American in shipping and receiving and then spent another 10 years there as a catalog photographer.  When he moved to Hayward, he acquired numerous skills working for multiple family businesses. His jobs ranged from construction to bartending,...

Lars Schnell, age 30, of Hayward, WI and formerly of Greendale, WI passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  Lars Allen Schnell was born October 2, 1989 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Jerry Schnell and Sandra Schmidt.  He was raised in Milwaukee and attended Hamilton High School.  In his youth Lars enjoyed playing football, baseball and basketball.  He also liked to spend time skateboarding on his long board and visiting his grandparents in Hayward.  After high school,...

  Georgia Ann Granfors passed away peacefully and comfortably Sunday, June...