Gary Joseph Haines May 22, 1945 – January 27, 2024 Gary went to be with God on January 27, 2024 after being diagnosed with acute leukemia a month before.  Gary was born May 22, 1945 to Arnold and Lucille Haines.  From the age of nine he would work summers at his uncle’s resort called Whispering Pines.  He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting.  A passion he passed on to his sons.  Later in life he bought property on Matthews Lake. He proudly served...

 James H. Vietoris (aka Jim, Big (Uncle) Jim, Jimmy V, Jimbo and Vi) passed away on April 16, with his wife and sister at his side after a brief battle with bile duct/pancreatic cancer. He was born to Victor and Marilyn (Johnson) in Joliet, IL, on June 24, 1954. He attended several grade schools before graduating from Joliet East High School in 1973. Jim worked in construction alongside his father and brother until 1986 when he married his forever partner, JoAnn Landrey.  At that...

Arnold Schuster Jr., age 93, of Hayward, WI., passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Water’s Edge Care Center in Hayward. Arnold William Schuster Jr. was born February 19, 1931 in Chicago, IL the son of Arnold Sr. and Anna (Paus) Schuster.  He was raised in Chicago where he attended school and then worked for the US Postal Service.  Arnold joined the U.S. Air Force on February 16, 1949, and served during the Korean War.  He was awarded with the Occupation Medal...

Michael James Rafalski, 70, of Spooner, WI, passed away on April 9, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer. Mike was born on June 8, 1953 to Edmund and Esther (nee Lesczynski) Rafalski in Hammond, IN. After graduating from Thornton Fractional North High School in 1971, Mike joined the Air Force and served four years in the South East Asian theater of the Vietnam War. On February 2, 1982, Mike met Karen, and they wed in 1986. After moving to Spooner from Chicago in 1988, Mike went to work...

Phyllis M. Feckner, age 91, of Hayward and formerly of Cable, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hayward Health Services. Phyllis Mae was born May 10, 1932, in Maywood, IL, the daughter of Philip and Evelyn (Harbin) James.  She was raised in Maywood and attended school there.  Shortly after her graduation from Proviso East High School, Phyllis was married to Paul Feckner on May 13, 1950.  Phyllis and Paul lived in Maywood until 1959 when they moved to Downers Grove...

Barbara Jean Klinger, age 76, a resident of Trego, Wisconsin passed away on April 8th, 2024. Barbara was born on February 25th, 1948, in Mellen, Wisconsin to William and Martha Wiener.  She attended school in Mellen, Wisconsin, and then attended Ashland County Community College for teaching. She then taught elementary school in Dobie, Wisconsin.  She married the love of her life Bob Klinger on October 17th, 1997, and they spent 24 wonderful years together. Barbara loved spending...

Sandra Carol Hutchison passed away peacefully with her husband, Wayne, by her side.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold, and Mildred Lindstrom; her first husband, Jim Fox; her sisters, Donna Adams, and Marsha Wetzler, as well as her family pets, Lady, Ms. Sascha and Camo.  She is survived by her husband, Wayne Hutchison; brother, Jeff Lindstrom (Lynette); daughters, Erika Manson (Dan), Emily VenHuizen (Brandon), Jessica Roppe (Mark); and grandchildren, Eva Lucas...

Charles Dean Hendricks, 72, passed away on April 5, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Charles, the eleventh child of Lloyd and Elsie (Lerbach) Hendricks of Springbrook, was born on June 22, 1951. Charles is survived by his son Charles, Jr., daughter-in-law Sarah, granddaughters Mallory, Reagan, Olivia, and Ellie; brothers John, Donald and David, sisters Arlene and Donna; many nieces, nephews and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Elsie, brothers Lloyd...

Walter Edward “Wally” Rumrill Jr., age 81, of Hayward, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, WI.  He was born on July 1, 1942 in Springfield, Vermont, the son of Walter and Ada (Horton) Rumrill.  Wally spent a good amount of time on his grandparents’ farm growing up, where he gained his appreciation for being outdoors and doing outside work.  He also loved to watch the trains roll past the farm and still loved...

John Francis Huray, 94, of Superior, WI (originally from Bennett, WI) died Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab. John was born Nov. 17, 1929, to Thomas, Sr. and Kristina Huray, of Bennett, where he lived most of his life.  He is preceded in death by his wife Audrey (Plucar) Huray  (2006), his parents, and siblings Joseph Chelik, Martha (Chelik) Lata, Peter Chelik, Christine Chelik, and Thomas Huray, Jr. He is survived by his 7 children Susan (Bryan)...