Tracy (Lavin) Dean

Tracy (Lavin) Dean, 52, of Rice Lake, passed away on April 10. She is survived by her children, Justin Carlson and Cassandra Carlson; parents, Gene and Patrica Lavin; and sister, Lorri Lavin. The funeral service for Tracy Dean will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Rice Lake, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation…

Stephen Lonien

Stephen Lonien, 77, of Turtle Lake, passed away on April 30. He is survived by his children, James Johnson, Nicholas Lonien, Melissa Fowler, Anthony Lonien and Melanie Lonien. The celebration of life for Stephen Lonien will be held at Skinner Funeral Home, in Turtle Lake, on Friday from 4 until 7 p.m., with remarks and…

Robert “Bob” Ekenstedt

Robert “Bob” Ekenstedt, 80, of Cumberland, passed away on May 2. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Ekenstedt; children, David Ekenstedt, Kari Ekenstedt and Matthew Ekenstedt; and brother, William Ekenstedt Jr. The celebration of life for Robert Ekenstedt will be held at Spooner Wesleyan Church, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Visitation is Friday, from…

Ralph Van Meter

Ralph Van Meter, 92, passed away on April 30. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Weathers, Karen Taylor, Laurie Studt and Mary Gustafson; sisters, Dorothy Woodward and Carol Nesbit; and brother, Steve Van Meter. The celebration of life for Ralph Van Meter will be held at Shell Lake United Methodist Church on Saturday at…

Lorraine Wackerfuss

Lorraine Wackerfuss, 77, of Cumberland, passed away on May 1. She is survived by her husband, John; children, Dawn Franson, Jim Wackerfuss and Dan Wackerfuss. The celebration of life for Lorraine Wackerfuss will be held at the American Legion Hall, in Cumberland, on Saturday from 1 until 4 p.m.

Loren Soderberg

Loren Soderberg, 76, passed away on May 2. The funeral service for Loren Soderberg will be held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, in Grantsburg, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation is 1 until 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

AM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 16, 2024

This morning’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center: — Food recalls for some cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi stores; — Sawyer County invites the public to a dedication, ribbon cutting and tours at the new courthouse expansion; — Dove Healthcare now owns two Spooner elder care centers; — And we’re striking out…

PM NEWSCAST – Thursday, May 16, 2024

This afternoon’s top stories from the Northwest Wisconsin News Center. — Food recalls for some cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi stores; — Sawyer County invites the public to a dedication, ribbon cutting and tours at the new courthouse expansion; — Dove Healthcare now owns two Spooner elder care centers; — And we’re striking out…