Donna Jean Fink, age 92, a current resident of Eau Claire, WI and formerly a long-time resident of Solon Springs, WI, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Heritage Court Memory Care in Eau Claire from the progression of Alzheimer's.  Donna was born July 8, 1931 in Superior, WI, the 10th child of Jeremiah and Florence (Lobb) Noonan.  She graduated from the former East High.  She married Charles Fink December 15, 1956.  They moved to Solon Springs in late...

Melanie Meacham, age 72, a resident of Spooner, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Spooner Health in Spooner. Melanie was born on July 11, 1951, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to parents Dwight and Josephine (Edmunds) Poquette.  She was the youngest of 5 children and was raised in Elmwood, Wisconsin.  At the age of 13, her father died and the family then moved to a farm near Plum City after her mother remarried.  Melanie was an avid motorcycle rider with her high school friend...

Mark John Fritz, Sr. of Trego, WI passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Mark was born on October 5, 1944 in Moline, IL to William and Gladys Fritz. He attended school in Minneapolis, MN, Menomonee, MI and graduated from Green Bay East High School in Green Bay, WI in 1963. After high school, he joined the Navy where he served for 6 years, enjoying his travels. After the Navy, he completed a 5-year apprenticeship for machinist/tool and die maker in Barrington, IL. He...

Timothy “Hauler” E. Adams, age 71 of Lake Holcombe, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Hayward Health Services in Hayward. A celebration in his honor will be held at the Lake Holcombe Lions Club on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Tim was born on September 26, 1952, the son of Carl E. and Myrtle A. (McPhatter) in Tampa, Florida.  He attended school in Tampa until joining the Marines in April of 1971.  He was a member of Free...

Elizabeth “Betty” Haling, age 97, of Hayward, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Water’s Edge Care Center in Hayward. Elizabeth Augusta Jones was born on September 10, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Lilllian (Hattendorf) Jones. She was raised in Dubuque, Iowa where she attended grade school and graduated from Dubuque High School. She continued her education at the University of Dubuque, where she played percussion instruments in the...

Mary Ann Torkelson, age 73, of Minong, WI passed away peacefully at home with her husband on November 16, 2023.  She was born on August 17, 1950 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Wilfred H. Lyons Jr. and Rose Marie (Auth) Lyons.  She was united in marriage to Allen LaRoy Torkelson on August 11, 1972 in Hammond, WI. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Allen of Minong, WI; her children, Katie (Ignacio) Ochoa of San Antonio, TX and Jason Spicer of Maryland; two...

Roberta Catherine Komrska, age 84, formerly of Hayward, WI, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth, MN.  She was born March 10, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Bradley) Smith.  She was united in marriage to Edward Komrska on December 2, 1971 in Chicago, IL.  Roberta grew up in Chicago, IL with her mother, twin brother, and her siblings.  They would spend fun summers on...

Darrell A. LaBonte Sr., age 78, of Spooner, WI, died on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home. Darrell was born in Superior, WI, on March 1, 1945. Darrell was an extremely hard working man who excelled in every career he had. On October 28, 1977, Darrell married the love of his life, Sylviagean “Jean”. The only thing the couple loved more than each other were their children. Darrell was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed going camping, four wheeling, hunting, and catfishing. Jean...

Dale Walter Voigt, age 79, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his residence in Cable, WI.  He was born on June 22, 1944 in Waukesha, WI, the son of August and Norma (Howard) Voigt.  He was united in marriage to Elisabeth Riemersma on October 16, 2009 in Shawano, WI. Dale moved to Cable at the age of one and attended Cable schools, graduating in 1962.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and spent two years of service as a combat medic in...

Peter Gustave Holk, age 87, of Drummond, WI, died on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his home. Peter was born on April 12, 1936, in Saukville, WI to parents, Albert and Sophia (Kwasigroch) Holk. Peter grew up on a small farm in Ozaukee County. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp.  After his service, Peter came home and started working construction where he became a master finish carpenter. Peter married his first wife Mary “Betty” Zernia and they had 4 children...