All Obituaries

Nancee Lee Elm, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her residence in Solon Springs. WI.  She was born on September 24, 1947 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of George and Nancy (Hanik) Erickson.  She was united in marriage to Richard C. “Hitch” Elm. Nancee was a 1965 graduate of Duluth Central High School and later attended the University of Minnesota Duluth.  She owned and operated Book$ to Balance providing bookkeeping and tax services for...

Gibson T. Walsh, age 18, of Hayward, WI passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Gunderson-Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.  Gibson Timothy Walsh was born July 9, 2003 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN, the son of Tyler and Debra (Johnson) Walsh.  When Gibson was 4 years old his parents moved from Superior, WI to Spooner, WI.  Gibson began his education in the Spooner School System where his love of sports and competition led him to play hockey,...

Ronald “Stinger” Boelk, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 14th, 2021, at Spooner Hospital.  He had just celebrated his birthday on October 2nd and his 63rd wedding anniversary on October 11th. He was born to Alfred and Ada (St. George) Boelk in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he spent most of his childhood and early adult life.  He entered the Korean conflict as an Air Force tail gunner on B-29s.  After the conflict, he returned to Wisconsin, met and married...

JoAnn E. Delph (August 3rd 1938 to October 13th 2021), from Radisson WI, passed away at the Rice Lake Heritage Center with her family surrounding her with love as she went to be with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. JoAnn Elaine Delph (Holman) was born on August 3rd 1938 to Freida and Harold Holman in Kenosha, WI. She was the 3rd child and only daughter, she grew up in the Kenosha area. She attended Bradford High School. She was married at the age of 17 to Malcolm Carl Hansen from...

Patricia (Bashara) Cosgrove, 83 of Solon Springs, WI, died peacefully on October 12, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.  She was born on February 5, 1938 in Superior WI, the daughter of Samuel and Maude Bashara.  She married James (Pat) Cosgrove on December 29, 1956.  Patty and Pat raised their four children in Solon Springs, WI.  In addition to raising their family Patty also had several other occupations throughout her life including nursing, waitressing at...

Arianna Christine Isabel Cagney, age 16, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at her residence in Hayward, Wisconsin.  She was born on January 6, 2005, in Harrison, Arkansas, the daughter of Stephen and Amanda (Campbell) Cagney.  Arianna had a vibrant personality and was always smiling and very friendly.  She was also loving and considerate.  She loved nature, animals, walks with her family and photography. She is survived by her parents, Stephen Cagney Sr. and Amanda...

Bob Jetto, age 89, a resident of the Town of Spooner, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Robert Jetto was born September 23, 1932, in Mattoon, Illinois, to parents Thomas and Genevieve (Kibler) Jetto.  He attended the Walker Elementary School in Moultrie County, Illinois, and then graduated from Windsor High School.  After graduation, he attended Eastern Illinois College in Charleston, Illinois.  He lived on his grandparent’s farm until 1951 and then...

Gregory Francis Pokora October 3, 1948-October 9, 2021 Gregory Francis Pokora passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the age of 73. Greg was born October 3, 1948 in Madison, Wisconsin to Gilbert and Jean (Bartow) Pokora. Greg was raised in Racine, WI and graduated from Horlick High School. Greg went on to graduate from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a degree in education. Greg was a proud Teamster and drove city bus in Racine for Belle Urban System for 30 years until he...

Merle Loyd Wilber, age 86, of Webster, WI, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Merle was born April 13, 1935, in Crandon, WI, to Ernest and Norma (Kendley) Wilber. He served in the Marine Corps and was stationed in Camp Pendleton during the Korean War. On September 23, 1961, Merle was united in marriage to Sharon Shoquist and the couple went on to have three children. Merle enjoyed hunting, archery, and fishing and had extensive knowledge of...

Loraine Ruth (Knigge) Cash, 87, left this world and entered the presence of her Savior on October 5, 2021. She was born in Hagler, Nebraska on February 13, 1934 to Marvin and Myrtle (Smith) Knigge. She died at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. She spent her childhood in Oregon, and Colorado and her teen and young adult years in South Dakota and Washington state, She married Charles Howard Cash III in Seattle Washington on July 22, 1960. Together they lived in Western South...