Deborah L. Hallam, age 73, of Duluth, MN and formerly of Hayward, WI passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Beehive Homes Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. Deborah Lynn was born May 6, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA the daughter of Robert and Norma (Warner) Hallam.  She was raised in California and graduated from Los Altos High School in 1967.  She continued her education at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND.  Deborah would earn her bachelor’s degree and a...

Shorty Zillmer, age 89, a resident of Hudson, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Hammond Health Services in Hammond. Elwin “Shorty” Zillmer was born at home, on the family farm, on July 12, 1933, to parents Erwin and Dorothy (Nelson) Zillmer.  He attended grammar school at the Pansy and Swiss Schools before graduating from Webster High School.  Shorty lived on the farm until he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served in the Motor Pool and Tank...

Romayne C. Howard, age 87, of Stone Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Vita Care Assisted Living in Hayward, WI. Romayne Carole was born September 17, 1935, in Chicago, IL the daughter of Gustave and Sophie (Brandt) Poch.  She grew up and graduated from high school in Chicago, IL. On June 2, 1956, she was joined in marriage to Gilbert H. Howard in Chicago. Romayne worked for Kraft Foods for the next few years in Chicago until she and Gil moved up to Stone Lake WI, in...

Todd Roland Benson, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his residence in Wascott, WI.  He was born on November 8, 1961, in Ashland, WI, the son of Roland and Nancy (Hauser) Benson.  After more than eighteen years together, he was united in marriage to Julianne Jean Wing on September 17, 2022 at their residence in Wascott. Todd started his career as a math teacher and basketball coach in Osceola, WI and later in Minong, WI.  After teaching, Todd became a salesman...

Anna Marie Taylor (Nordquist) September 2nd, 1976 – May 30th, 2023 Madison – Anna M. Taylor, our beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, friend and auntie, died on May 30th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with her health.  She died peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family, and was kind enough to offer many of those important to her several days to say goodbye.  Anna was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Marv and Marilyn Nordquist.  She...

Theodore Adolph “Ted” Dahlberg Jr., age 85, formerly of Solon Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at home with family in Pittsville, WI.  He was born on June 23, 1937, in Superior, WI, the son of Theodore and Edythe (Stevens) Dahlberg Sr.  He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Johnson on June 9, 1962 in Solon Springs.  Ted graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1956.  He proudly served his country with the Wisconsin...

Nina Lindemann, 90, of Shell Lake, WI, passed away on May 30, 2023, at Shell Lake Health Care in Shell Lake, WI. Nina was born in Spooner, WI, to parents Harry and Ruby Wisner on November 23, 1932. Nina was married to Floyd Lindemann on July 8, 1952, in Pine City and they lived in Rice Lake, Webb Lake and Shell Lake areas for many years. Nina loved nature. She enjoyed her garden, especially her flower gardens. She loved her birds and was an avid bird watcher. Her infectious laugh will be...

Darryl Becker, age 76, a resident of Trego, died at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Darryl Charles Becker was born on January 13, 1947, in Ashland, Wisconsin to parents Leonard and Doris (Hagstrom) Becker. As a child, the family moved from Ashland to Superior, and then to Spooner where he graduated Spooner High School.  Darryl was then drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam War.  After his Honorable discharge, he attended the Apostolic Bible Institute...

Cal Featherly, age 74, a resident of Minong, died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at his home with family at his side. Calvin Featherly was born on November 4, 1948, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to parents Bernie and Ione (Hall) Featherly.  He was raised in and attended Minong Schools before enlisting in the US Navy at the age of 17.  He would serve in the Navy for a total of 9 years starting in 1965 until his discharge in 1974.  During this time, he served 2 tours in Vietnam, and was...

Lois A. Loiselle, age 86, of Hayward, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.  Lois is survived by her five children, Beverly (Fred) Pinkerton, Harold Hamblin, James (Elaine) Hamblin, Donald Hamblin, all of Hayward, WI, Susanne (Michael) Kraus of Choctaw, OK; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Fye of Clarksville, TN; and special nephew, Bill Fye, Minong, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles...