Daniel Trampush, age 63, of Hayward, WI passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home. Daniel Trampush was born December 31, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI the son of Ronald and Sherrie (Angele) Trampush.  He graduated from high school in Stoughton, WI.  Daniel joined the U.S. Army on October 24, 1984 and served for three years.  He earned the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge...

Gary T. Rajkowski, age 73, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his residence in Hayward, WI.  He was born on February 18, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Thomas Fredrick and Florence Pearl (Billig) Rajkowski.  He was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Erickson on July 29, 1972, in Brooklyn Center, MN.  Gary attended college at Mankato State University.  He started working as a machinist for Boring Machine and later as a manufacturing engineer for Onan...

Ruth Marie Muzzio, age 99, of Solon Springs, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Twin Ports Health and Rehab in Superior, WI. Ruth was born in Solon Springs on May 7, 1923, to parents Nels and Margaret (Olson) Westerlund. Ruth graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1945 and moved to Chicago, IL where she worked for the Treasury Department as a file clerk. In 1953 she moved to Los Angeles, CA and met Carl Ray Muzzio and the couple were married in 1960 and had their only...

Thomas L. "Tom" Barthel Jr., 92 of Hayward, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2023. Tom was born on June 27, 1930 in Chicago Illinois to Thomas and Pauline (Setzer) Barthel.  He is survived by his wife Carol, sister Mary Barthel Bork  (Tom) 4 children,  Thomas Barthel III, (Canada) ; Lynda Friemueller  (Yucca Valley, Ca) ; Kurt Barthel (Debby) Hayward;  Mike Barthel (Danielle) Hayward ; 9 grandchildren,  Sarah...

Robert Hodell, age 87, a resident of Trego, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake. Robert was born August 17, 1935, in Ashland, Wisconsin to parents Walter and Bernice (Cwikowski) Hodell. He attended the Ashland Schools and graduated in June of 1953. Robert then enlisted in the United States Navy in August of 1953, where he was attached to the Sea Bees and was honorably discharged in August of 1957. He returned to Ashland where in the fall of 1957,...

James Frank Kotera, age 75, known as JFK, took the “stairway to heaven” on January 14, 2023.  Internationally known as the Famous Twine Man for his life’s work.  By having a “ball” while winding twine over and under he created his 24,100-pound twine ball over the past 42 years.  The ball was reported on by CBS News, Katie Couric and numerous magazines and new articles.  Many visitors, both local, from throughout the US, as well as from many...

With saddened hearts we announce the peaceful passing of mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Betty Dreis of Spooner on January 13, 2023.  She was born Betty Loughran in Davenport, Iowa on March 10, 1927 to Charles and Neola Loughran.  Growing up in a deaf family Betty’s first language was sign language. Betty is survived by daughter Victoria Sue Olson (Randall), sons Philip Charles Dreis (Claire) and Paul Joseph Dreis (Dayna), daughter in law Jane Dreis, grandchildren...

Lena Loretta Smith, age 83, of Hayward, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Vita Care Living in Hayward.  She was born on January 15, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Milford Emerson Emmert and Agnes Genine Beasley.  As a member of The Poet’s Society, Lena loved poetry and enjoyed composing her own writings, some of which were published.  She was a wonderful mother and was motherly to everyone.  Lena was a very faithful,...

Martha “Marty” Haugen, age 90, of Hayward, WI passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Hayward Health Services.  Martha Jean Tart was born on May 11, 1932, in Hayward, WI, the daughter of Casper and Dorothy (Featherly) Tart.  She was raised in Hayward and graduated from Hayward High School in 1950.  On September 10, 1951, Marty was joined in marriage to James H. Haugen in Carlton, MN.  Marty and Jim moved to various military bases as Jim was a career...

Terry Leonard Kannegiesser, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.  He was born on May 4, 1948 in South Milwaukee, WI, the son of Leonard and Donna (Stillman) Kannegiesser.  He was united in marriage to Diana Warlin. Terry most recently worked as body shop manager for Link Brothers Ford in both Rice Lake and Minong.  Auto racing was his passion from the time he was a young boy watching his father race and then later in...