Eugene Philip “Gene” Franks, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022, at his home in Chetek, WI.  He was born on November 22, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the son of Paul and Margaret “Marge” (Bono) Franks.  Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He worked in construction sales for many years and enjoyed using his construction knowledge for his own home renovations and for those he loved.  In his later years,...

Willie H. Kauffman, age 78, died on Sunday, May 22, 2022.  He was born on September 2, 1943, in Duluth, Minnesota to parents Bill and Hannah (Ingbretson) Kauffman.  He began attending school in Springbrook, went to Spooner School, and then graduated among the top of his class in Superior, Wisconsin. If anyone truly lived their life, it was Willie Kauffman.  He was a jack of all trades.  He was a pilot, did farming, had a plumber’s license, and lived and worked in...

Albert V. Kiwazek Sr., age 88, of Necedah, WI passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.  Albert Valentine Kiwazek was born July 29, 1933 the son of Valenty and Anna (Matyja) Kiwaczyk in Yorkville, Ohio.  He was raised in Akron, OH until he moved with his father to Chicago, IL.  He graduated from Washburne Trade High School in Chicago with a focus on automobile mechanics.  He worked as an auto mechanic for Marty’s...

Jessie Marie Moody, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2022, at Hayward Health Services in Hayward, WI.  She was born on March 18, 1930, in Cable, WI, the daughter of David and Blanche (Fries) McNaught.  She was united in marriage to Orville Moody on October 28, 1950. Jessie was born and raised in Cable, WI and attended Cable schools.  She worked at several different stores, the last on being Ben Franklin in Hayward for over 24 years, retiring in 1992. ...

Barbara L. Scalzo, age 75, of Hayward, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Water’s Edge Care Center in Hayward, WI. Barbara Lee Scalzo was born March 22, 1947, in Rice Lake, WI the daughter of John and Marjorie (Link) Haugen.  Barbara was raised in Minong, WI and Long Beach, CA.  She graduated from Northwood High School in Minong in 1965.  She continued her schooling attending a business school and then cosmetology school.  She was licensed as a...

Cindy Parks, age 53, of Danbury, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at home with family present. Cindy was born October 14, 1968, in Superior, WI, the daughter of David and Jean Falk.  Cindy joined the U.S. Airforce on September 27, 1989 and served nine years.  After military service, she continued government service as a Contracting Specialist for US Strat Com at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.  She returned to Wisconsin in 2018 and finished her government career...

Jean Ann Marinkovic, age 90, of Spooner, Wisconsin, passed away on May 18, 2022 in Spooner, Wisconsin. FULL OBITUARY TO FOLLOW

Corey Edward Koehler, age 67, a resident of Spooner, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. No services are planned at this time.

William F. Bailey, age 76, of Minong, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital in Hayward, WI. William Frank Bailey was born June 6, 1945, in Spooner, WI the son of Frank and Della (Jones) Bailey.  He was raised in Minong, WI and graduated from Northwood High School in Minong in 1963.  He joined the U.S. Air Force on January 2, 1964.  On July 5th, 1964, Bill was married to Elaine M. Terry at the First Presbyterian Church in Gordon, WI. They...

Mary Jo Andrea passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Mary was born July 3, 1951, to parents Joseph and June Andrea. After the passing of her parents, Mary spent 26 years at the Harmon Home in Spooner. Mary loved doing arts and crafts, decorating for every holiday, country music with Willie Nelson being her favorite, and playing with her dog, Toto. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and June; her maternal and paternal grandparents; sister, Thresa; stepbrother, Bill; and nephew...