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01/09/2026

Stephen George Clark

Age 87, of Rice Lake, WI, died Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Rice Lake surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 1, 1938 in South Beloit, IL to Charles and Retta (Edwards) Clark. Steve entered the United States Army in 1956 and spent 32 days on Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean. He served after the Korean Conflict and was an electronic spy for the government and was Honorably Discharged in 1960. Steve was on the Northland Honor Flight in 2015 and was an active member of the Rice Lake Veteran Honor Guard.

Steve was married to Leah Kinsman on October 26, 1963 in Zion, Illinois by his father-in-law. He was an electrician for US Steel, Commonwealth Edison, Louisiana Pacific, American Brass, American Motors - Chrysler and Abbott Laboratory.

He enjoyed golfing, bird watching, fishing and wintering in Texas.

He is survived by his lovely wife of 62 years, Leah Clark; 2 sons, Stephen (Leslie) Clark and Richard (Andrea) Clark; 4 grandchildren, Reid Clark, Rosemary (Tom) Wrede, Timothy Clark and John Clark; a great grandson, James Thomas Wrede; 4 sisters, Eileen Swegeer, Lila Grant, Glenda (Aaron) Zesiger and Audrey (Royce) Zesiger; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Retta Clark; 6 brothers, James, Arthur, Robert, William, Charles and Lawrence.

A memorial service will be held in the spring. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

01/08/2026

Jennifer Louise Kohler

Age 53, of Rice Lake, WI, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Rice Lake.

She was born on February 24, 1972 in Cumberland, WI to Glenn and Patricia (Brau) Peters. Jennifer graduated from Unity High School in Balsam Lake, WI in 1990. She attended WITC and graduated with a degree in Cosmetology. Jennifer was married to Christopher Kohler on August 6, 1999 in Stillwater, MN. She was a hairdresser for a few years, worked for St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Mastercraft in Rice Lake and WalMart in Rice Lake.

She loved working on crafts, making candles, cross stitching, being with her dogs, and going on road trips.

She was a giving, loving, kind, and a selfless wife, mother and woman. She would help out others if they needed her. She was always happy, bubbly, had a smile on her face and loved to socialize with others.

She is survived by her husband, Christopher Kohler; 2 children, Kaspar Kohler and Karma Kohler; 2 sisters, Audrey (Steve) Yeager and Melissa (Troy) Moe; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Patricia Peters.

A Private Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

01/08/2026

Scotty Dewayne Yeazle

Age 61, of Rice Lake, WI, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Ladysmith, WI.

He was born on September 7, 1964 in Kenosha, WI to Stanley and Shirley (Anderson) Yeazle. Scotty graduated from Spooner High School in 1983 and then entered the United States Army and later the Army Reserves for 9 years and was later Honorably Discharged. He worked for Northern Business Products in Rice Lake for many years.

Scotty loved to hike, going camping and collecting coins. He was a very kind human being.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Yeazle; a family friend, Jacob McDonald; 2 sisters, Sheila Paulus and Sunshine Schel; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Yeazle.

Graveside Services and Military Rites will be held at 2PM Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

01/07/2026

Joy Frances Strenke

Age 81, of Rice Lake, WI, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Rice Lake.

She was born on September 25, 1944 in Brisbane, Australia to Joseph and Beryl (Morton) Jensen. Joy graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1963. She worked as a waitress at Big Steer and Nichols Homeshield both in Rice Lake for many years.

Joy was one of the first women in the pits at the Rice Lake Speedway and enjoyed going to the races for many years. She loved cooking and her house was always full of plants.

She was very generous, loved all and took good care of her family.

She is survived by her 3 children, Jerit “Dino” (Tina) Strenke, Shane Strenke and Camrell Strenke; 7 grandchildren, Jesse Strenke, Ashley Malinovsky, Dakota Hammond, Kyler Strenke, Kayden Strenke, Shaye Strenke, and Shayla (Jacob) Smith; 3 great grandchildren; a brother, William (Linda) Jensen; a niece, Tessa and a nephew, Justin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Jensen and Beryl Morton; stepfather, George Schreiner; and a grandson, Brian Johnson.

A private family service will be held. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

01/07/2026

Timothy Paul Lange, age 69, of Rice Lake, WI, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his home.

He was born on June 14, 1956 in Muscatine, Iowa to Byrd and Edna Lange. Tim graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1974 (Des Moines, IA). He earned his BA and Masters degree from the University of Northern Iowa. (He wrote his thesis on Melville's Moby Dick, of which he was very proud.) He married Catherine Hoel in 1991.

Tim was a water polo athlete, he enjoyed gardening, playing his guitar, woodworking, crossword puzzles, golfing, reading, quail hunting, and fishing. Tim was active in the Rice Lake Rotary Club, he cared deeply for the Rice Lake community, and was a major funder and fundraiser for the Rice Lake Aquatic and Recreation Center. He was a very caring and loving father and grandfather; the rock of the family.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Katherine Lange (Prior Lake, MN) and Mamie Lange (Hudson, WI), grandson, John Sharlow (Prior Lake, MN), sister, Pamela Larson (Nashville, TN), and his partner of 14 years, Candace Falk (Rice Lake, WI). He was preceded in death by his parents, Byrd and Edna Lange (Des Moines, IA).

A celebration of his life will be held on his 70th birthday, June 14, 2026, location TBD. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals (Rice Lake, WI) is assisting, and serving the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Rice Lake Aquatic and Recreation Center, https://rlarc.ricelake.k12.wi.us/ or Rice Lake Rotary https://www.ricelakerotary.org/

01/06/2026

Jerry McRoberts, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Jerry was born on February 15, 1940, in Morris, Minnesota, to Lewis McRoberts and Amelia (Hayes) McRoberts, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up with strong Midwestern values that guided his life, faith, and service to others.
He attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1970 made Wisconsin his home, where he built a life rooted in family, community, and dedication. Jerry spent 32 years working as a salesman for Nabisco, a career marked by reliability, professionalism, and lasting relationships.
A man of deep faith and civic commitment, Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served his community in countless ways. After retiring, he volunteered at the Marshfield Clinic, where he worked with dialysis patients, offering compassion and steady support. He also served on the Barron County Board for 18 years and was an active member of the St. Joseph Church Board, including his well-known tradition of selling Christmas trees to raise funds for the parish school.
Jerry found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved golfing and was proud to be part of a team, “enjoyed responsible trips” to the casino with friends, followed car racing closely, and attended the Daytona 500 several times. He rarely missed reading the newspaper and staying informed about the world around him.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Carol (Sprouls) McRoberts; his children, Todd McRoberts of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Tim McRoberts of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and Tammy (McRoberts) and Dave Olson of Naples, Florida; his granddaughter, Brittani (Olson) and Bryan Sentiere; and his great-grandson, Callum Sentiere. He is also survived by his sister, Joanne Schumack, and many nieces, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Jerry will be remembered for his quiet generosity, strong work ethic, dedication to service, and the steady presence he brought to his family and community. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rice Lake, WI, Father Phil Juza officiating, with interment in the Nora Cemetery in Rice Lake. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

01/04/2026

Patricia “Pat” Anne Durand

Age 93, of Rice Lake, WI, died Friday, January 2, 2026 in LaCrosse, WI.

She was born on December 30, 1932 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harry and Marguerite (Schau) Weiler. Pat graduated from Spooner, WI High School in 1951. She was married to Charles Durand on September 25, 1951 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Pat worked for Erickson’s, Farm and Fleet, WJMC and Lyman Lumber for many years as a secretary.

Pat was a 4H Leader, enjoyed cooking, sewing, and could solve any project no matter whatever it was.

She is survived by 3 sons, Michael (Judy) Durand of Haines, AK, Dale (Rita) Durand of Naples, FL and Bruce Durand of Bloomer, WI; 5 grandsons; 4 granddaughters; 20 great grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Prescott; 2 brothers, Dick McGill and Bob (Alicia) McGill; a half sister, Terrill Gilbert; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Durand; her parents, Harry Weiler and Marguerite Schau McGill; and a brother, Jim McGill.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM Monday, January 12, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rice Lake, WI, Father Adam Laski officiating, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rice Lake. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Funeral Service at the Church. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

01/03/2026

Lynette Dawn Coaty

Age 61, of Radisson, WI, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her home.

She was born on May 5, 1964 in Rice Lake, WI to Arnold and Dawn (Carlson) Johnson. Lynette attended Chetek High School and was married to Michael Coaty on August 20, 1983 at the Chetek Baptist Church. She worked for Wright Products in Rice Lake, Monroe Manor in Barron and Birchwood Best in Birchwood.

She was an artist, enjoyed sewing, making children’s clothing, and loved to take care of others - especially taking care of her husband.

She was beautiful, kind, loving, giving, selfless, caring and assertive.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Coaty; a son, Josh (Tabitha) Coaty; a daughter, Breanna Coaty (Michael Clarke); 6 grandchildren, Carson, Braxton, Liam, Axel, Harley and Ivy; a brother, Art Johnson; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Dawn Johnson; and a brother, Arnie Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Faith Baptist Church in Chetek, WI, Rev. Paul Poppe officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated.

01/03/2026

Robert James Olsen

Age 81, of Rice Lake, WI, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Marshfield, WI.

He was born on September 22, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas and Arlene (Anderson) Olsen. Bob graduated from Rice Lake in 1962 and attended UW Stevens Point and UW Eau Claire. He then entered the United States Navy in 1965 and served 2 tours during the Vietnam Era and was part of the NMCB8 battalion and was Honorably Discharged in 1972. Bob was married to Jane Candell on February 10, 1973 in Eau Claire, WI. He was part owner of Hennings Inc for over 15 years and then he owned and operated Olsen’s Office Machines Inc in Rice Lake for 40 years.

He was a reserve officer for the Barron County Sheriff's Department and the Turtle Lake Police Department. Bob was a member of the Blue Hills Masonic Lodge, Shriners International Fraternity and the Rice Lake Pistol Club. Bob loved spending time on Lac Courtes Oreilles in Hayward, WI. He was an avid fisherman, cooking, going wild ricing, making Lefse, drinking PBR, his baby car and being with his Brittany Spaniel Dogs, but most of all he loved his wife, daughters and his grandchildren.

He was a hard worker, funny, loving, quiet, caring, kind, stubborn Norwegian and sentimental.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Olsen; 2 daughters, Katy Olsen and Laurie (Mark) Leaf; 6 grandchildren, Nick, Addison, Meredith, Isabella, Stella and Finnley; a sister, Nancy (John) Mommsen; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Carolyn Ann and Lisa Marie; his parents, Thomas and Arlene Olsen; a brother, Thomas Olsen and a sister, Kathy Rudd.

A visitation will be held from 10:30AM-1PM Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI. There will be a Elk’s Memorial Service at 12:30PM and a Masonic Service at 12:45PM Wednesday at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals, Full Military Rites will be accorded him by the Rice Lake Veteran Honor Guard Center at 2PM at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of Bob’s life will be starting at 3:30PM Wednesday at the Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Shriner’s Hospital.

01/01/2026

Eunice “Nan” Statton Kanline

Age 78, of Rice Lake, WI, died Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Rice Lake, WI.

She was born on November 29, 1947 in Rice Lake to Donald and Delores (Reul) Statton. Nan graduated from Cumberland High School in 1965. She worked for Control Data in Minneapolis, owned and operated a stained glass studio and also Target Land Surveying in Florida and retired to Rice Lake in 2005. Nan enjoyed shopping, looking for great items and sales and being with her cats.

She is survived by an aunt, Thelma Hale and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Delores Statton.

Graveside Services will be held at a later date at Cedar Lake Cemetery. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

12/31/2025

Bertha Ann Hazlewood

Age 88, of Rice Lake, WI, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Bloomer, WI.

She was born on May 11, 1937 in Marshfield, WI to Paul and Esther (Spencer) Haslow. Bertha graduated from High School in 1956 and was married to Donald Hazlewood on March 30, 1974 in Loyal, WI.

Bertha loved to walk around town and to socialize with everyone that she met. She enjoyed baking, cooking and reading. Bertha was very active at the Assembly of God Church in Rice Lake for many years.

She is survived by her 3 sisters, Ellen (Alan) Tesmer, June (Walter) Seeger and Shirley Haslow; a brother, Russell (Judy) Haslow; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hazlewood; her parents, Paul and Esther Haslow; and a brother, Robert Haslow.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

12/27/2025

Gary Laurence Sampson

Age 70, of Birchwood, WI, died Friday, December 26, 2025 in the Township of Edgewater, WI.

He was born on June 22, 1955 in Ladysmith, WI to Paul and Phyllis (Whitney) Sampson. Gary graduated from Winter High School in 1973. He was married to Susan Christianson on October 27, 1973 in Stone Lake, WI. Gary worked for Birchwood Lumber and Veneer and the Township of Edgewater for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, having a good drink, mowing the lawn, cutting wood and being outdoors. He loved to listen to music, played in a band and played the guitar.

He was a hard worker, a handyman, a car fanatic, his family and friends met the world to him, and loved 2 favorite dogs, Molli and Little Girl.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Sampson; 2 children, Becky Sampson (Jeremy Eichelt) and Mark (Crystal) Sampson; a grandson, Brady (Alana) Sampson; 2 step grandchildren, Dayne and Zofia Kintop; a brother, Scott (Donna) Sampson; 4 sisters, Paula (David) Reichel, Dawn Glenn, Cindy (Doug) Hoffmann, LuAnne (Kenny) Campbell; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sampson, and Phyllis (Arnold) Malecha.

Private family services will be held. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

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