Joan I. Love, 92, of Gordon, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Joan was born on September 28, 1933, in Spooner, WI to Edward and Mary Zehm. She grew up in the town of Casey on the homestead at Deer Lake. She graduated from Spooner High School in 1952 and immediately “flew free” to the Twin Cities where she worked at Montgomery Ward department store for several years. Joan married the love of her life, Herbert Love, on June ...

Nancy Carol Marshall, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Spooner, WI, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born on August 24, 1943, in Grantsburg, WI, Nancy was the daughter of Axel and Elsie (Abrahamson) Rubin. She grew up in Siren, WI, where she attended school and formed the foundation of the values she carried throughout her life. On September 29, 1962, Nancy married the love of her life, Myron Marshall, in Siren. Together they began their life in Minneapolis, where Nancy worked for ...

Sharron Lee Strain of Spooner passed into the eternal and loving arms of her Heavenly Father on July 8, 2026.   She was 80 years old. On February 8, 1946, Sharron was born to Carl and Helen (Routh) Solberg in Superior, WI.  Maybe being born in the winter was why-for her whole life-she so disliked being cold. While growing up Sharron moved with her family to different states to be near extended family.  She attended elementary school in Seattle and Moose Lake, WA, and ...

Frederick Elmer "Fritz" Poppe, 86, of Seeley, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. Born on February 18, 1940, to Clifford Emil and Juanita Virginia (Sabin) Poppe, Fritz was a proud second-generation member of the Poppe family in the Seeley area. He attended school in Seeley before graduating from the Hayward High School district, where he met his high school sweetheart, Kristine Ann Olson. They were married on May 3, 1958, and shared many wonderful years ...

Fred Max Huwe, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Aspen Acres Care Center in Hayward, WI.  He was born on February 26, 1943, in Frazee, MN, in Frederick and Emma (Dittman) Huwe.  He was united in marriage to Charline Gayle Ryan on January 16, 1968, in Monck’s Corner, South Carolina.  Born and raised in Frazee, MN, attending a small country school for early grades before transferring to Bagley School.  He later graduated from East Aurora ...

Michael “Mac” Orville McLellan, age 82, of Spooner, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Marshfield, Wisconsin.  He was born on September 29, 1943, in Rice Lake, WI to Harold “Bud” and Luella (Buckwheat) McLellan.  Mac was a 1961 Spooner High graduate.  He attended Barron County Teachers College, UW River Falls & UW Superior.  In his 32-year teaching career, he taught junior high reading and math in Elk Mound and Somerset, where he also ...

James Stanley Kallenbach, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at Spooner Health in Spooner, Wisconsin. James lived a life defined by hard work, service, family, and dedication. He was known for his quiet strength, warm smile, generous heart, and willingness to help others. Jim was born on September 10, 1939 to parents Stanley and Elsie (West) Kallenbach and grew up in Prairie Farm with older brother John. Following graduation from Prairie Farm High School he attended UW-Stout ...

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Kerner, age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 6, 2026, in Hayward, Wisconsin. Born December 29, 1937, in Springfield, Illinois, but raised in Phillips, Wisconsin, where he developed his lifelong love of trapping and gardening. Tony married the love of his life, Sally (Hora), on August 8, 1959. They welcomed their first son, Richard Kerner, on March 26, 1961, and their second son, Mark Kerner, on November 5, 1964. In 1966, ...

Ralph Wallace Hanson, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake, WI.  He was born on July 28, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Phillip and Olga (Thompson) Hanson.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Audrey Kommerstad on September 9, 1950, in Minneapolis.  Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Naval Air Corps.  He joined to train as a pilot in 1946.  Ralph graduated in 1950 from the ...

Eric (Rick) Lawrence Allen, 68, Drummond, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Rick was born on June 13, 1958 to Thomas and Joan (Clarke) Allen. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1976. Rick was an over the road truck driver for the majority of his career. Bartended, cooked and ran his own business Allen’s Construction. He was currently serving as the Commander Sons of the American Legion SQD 487 and was the Executive Officer of Cub Scout Pack 350. Rick rode motorcycles and ...