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08/21/2026

Corey Wray Flora

Age 51, of Birchwood, WI, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Rusk County, WI.

He was born on September 8, 1974 in Rice Lake, WI to Earl and Diane (Fuller) Flora. Corey graduated from Birchwood High School and then started logging with his father, brother and uncle for Flora Logging for many years. He was married to Azure Lohman on June 26, 2020 in Rice Lake, WI. Corey started doing excavation work and also bought, sold and repaired equipment.

He trusted Christ as his Savior at a very young age and is now reunited with Him. Corey enjoyed running, ice skating, grilling out, driving around the countryside and exploring, going to thrift stores and auctions. He loved having family time, playing with his children, watching TV, playing cards and just relaxing with them.

Corey was a very kind, helpful, loving, generous, friendly, and a very social guy. He loved being silly, acted like a child but would help out anyone that needed help. Corey was loved by everyone and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Azure Flora; his children, Gavin Flora and Ava Flora; 2 stepchildren, Eden Guzman and Evan Guzman; his parents, Earl and Diane Flora; a brother, Daniel Flora; a nephew and 2 nieces; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Meteor Hills Bible Church in Exeland, WI, Pastor Al Miller officiating. 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.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the family.

08/20/2026

Austin Tyler Knutson

Age 30, of Trego, WI, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Washburn County, WI.

He was born on August 13, 1996 in Madison, Wisconsin to Bradley Knutson and Danielle Starks. Austin graduated from Barron High School in 2014. He worked at Sunset View Golf Course in Chetek, WI and AFP Advanced Food Products and Shipping in Clear Lake, WI.

Austin loved going golfing with his dad, hanging out with his friends and family, singing karaoke, playing video games, going to tractor pulls and watching the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and the Green Bay Packers.

Austin was big hearted, hilarious, goofy, was a prankster, and a very loving and caring guy. He would help out anyone in need and would give his shirt off his back. He always gave 100%.

He is survived by his father, Bradley (Melissa) Knutson; his mother, Danielle Starks; his siblings, Brandon (Hannah) Knutson, Dillon Knutson, Peyton Knutson, Jessica Matthews, Dan (Ashley) Pitts, Diona Johnson and Dakota (Edwin) Keeley; girlfriend, Arienne Anderson; paternal grandmother, Judy Knutson; bonus grandfather, Gary Pitts; maternal grandmother, Cheryl Starks; uncles, Jim (Melanie) Rahn and Kristan Knutson; aunt, Vicki (Dale) Buck; several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Knutson; bonus grandmother, Jacqueline Pitts; a niece, Aimalynn Jarvinen-Pitts; a cousin, Piper Rahn.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Friday, August 28, 2026 at the First Lutheran Church in Rice Lake, WI, Rev. Jon Cluppert officiating. 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.

08/18/2026

Constance “Connie” Joan Mosby Larson, age 92 of Rice Lake died peacefully at home on August 17, 2026.
Connie was born on September 8, 1933 in Frost, Minnesota to Pastor Hans O. Mosby and Christine (Johnson) Mosby. She graduated from Frost High School in 1951 and from Luther College in 1955 with a BA degree in Elementary Education. In July of that year she married Ron Larson, whom she met at Luther. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Ron’s passing in 2020.
For 37 years, Connie and Ron made their home in Waverly, Iowa where they raised their three daughters, Cindy, Mary and Michelle. Upon Ron’s retirement in 1995, they made the move to their lake home on Red Cedar Lake in Mikana, Wisconsin. In 2020 they moved into Rice Lake.
Connie was raised as a preacher’s kid, (PK as she proudly professed), in a faith-filled home where her love of music, vocal and piano, began. Music brought her joy as she sang in the Nordic Choir while at Luther and throughout her life passing that joy to her children as well as her grand and great grand children. Many moments were shared with them at the piano teaching them songs and singing and playing together. The life of a teacher was of utmost importance in her life. She taught elementary students needing reading support, as well as Sunday School, and VBS.
Connie loved playing bridge, singing in choirs, being a substitute teacher, and singing for the Happy Notes. She enjoyed traveling with friends and being out on the golf course with her husband, Ron.
Most importantly, she found the greatest joy attending events her children, grand children and greats participated in be it in sports, music or theater.
Connie is survived by her daughters, Cindy Larson of Rice Lake, Mary (Dave)VandeVoort, and Michelle (Dan) Ellefson both of Mikana.
Connie’s eight grandchildren include Katie (Treye) Crotteau, Paul Baribeau, Scott (Amanda) VandeVoort, Steven (Kiva) VandeVoort, Brad VandeVoort, Bryan (Janice) Ellefson, Lucas (Maggie) Ellefson and Erin (Ben) Lemon.
Connie’s twelve great-grandchildren include Calix, Sutton, Fletcher and Saylor Crotteau, Emma and Ben VandeVoort, Hayden, Jacob, Teddy, Danny, and Josie Ellefson and Ruby Lemon.
Brother-in-law, Bob (Barbara) Larson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron, her parents, H.O. and Christine Mosby, son-in-law, Michael Baribeau as well as her sisters and brother.
Funeral services will be at 11AM Monday, August 24, 2026 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake, WI, Rev. Sue Eidahl and Rev. Chris Olson-Bingea officiating, with interment in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Funeral Service.
Appleyards Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Bethany Lutheran Church.

08/17/2026

Robert “Bob”Joseph McCormick

Age 84, of Rice Lake, WI, died Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Rochester, MN.

He was born on February 18, 1942 in LaCrosse, WI to Ambrose and Katherine (Moore) McCormick. After graduating from High School he was a dairy farmer all of his life. Bob was married to Judy Vreeland, who was the mother of his children. He later married Patricia Randall on June 17, 2016 in Rice Lake, WI.

He loved his family and children, dogs, animals, fishing, listening to country music, working in the greenhouse, and gardening.

Bob was very kind, outgoing, sociable and loved to tell stories.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Randall; 8 children, Ken (Tamera) McCormick, Joe (Patricia) McCormick, Patty Schweitzer, Roberta (Don) Diesterhaft, Shannon Spaeth, Tami (Neil) Persons, William McCormick (Jamie Becker), and Nicole (Chris) Flodeen; 3 stepchildren, Michelle Isaacs, Candace Randall and Kelly Randall (Todd Johnson); many grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Richard (Mary) McCormick and Mark (Linda) McCormick; a sister, Rita McCormick; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Katherine McCormick; 3 brothers, Danny, Bill, and Jerry; and 2 sisters, Elaine and Mary.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Friday, August 21, 2026 at Red Cedar Community Church in Rice Lake, with interment in the Nora Cemetery in Rice Lake. Visitation will be held from 9-11AM Friday at the Church. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

08/11/2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Janet Irene C**n who left us on August 10, 2026 at 84 years old at Dove Nursing Home in Bloomer, WI.

Janet was born on July 22, 1942 in Barron County to Henry and Alma (Austin) Langerude. She attended and graduated from Cumberland High School. Janet met Jerome Leonard C**n and they were married on June 25, 1960. They settled in Cameron where they raised four children. She worked for Mastercraft Industries in Rice Lake after retiring 30 years later.

Janet traveled with Jerry and enjoyed camping, being with her grandkids. She will be missed for her s***k and her love for her family. Janet was spicy, spoke her mind and enjoyed life as much as possible and because of this - she will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Tim) Shackleton; 2 sons, Rick (Regina) C**n and Jerome Jr (Heidi) C**n; 5 grandchildren, Mellissa, Jenny, Amy, Tim Jr and Matt; 9 great grandchildren, Brady, Kaitlyn, DJ, Dakota, Susie, Annabelle, Lila, Devon and Ivy; 2 great great grandchildren, Ryder and Harper; a brother, Donald (Bonnie) Langerude; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome C**n Sr; a son, Larry C**n; parents, Henry and Alma Langerude; and a brother, Hank Langerude.

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

The family would like to thank Dove Healthcare in Bloomer, Marshfield Hospice and Marshfield Medical Center for the wonderful care and love that they gave to Janet.

08/11/2026

Laila Thurine Melgaard

Age 94, of Rice Lake, WI, died Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Rice Lake, WI.

She was born on June 7, 1932 in Dunn County, WI to Guy and Minnie (Myrna) Jenson. Laila graduated from Colfax High School in 1950. She was married to Harvey Gordon Melgaard on July 8, 1950 and moved to Minneapolis, MN. Laila worked for Maico Hearing Aide Inc in Minneapolis and Engineering Research Corp. in St. Paul. They moved to Sand Creek to a farm and they farmed for 26 years. They owned and operated Melgaard Bus Company in Chetek where she was also a bus driver for the Chetek School District. They also owned and operated the Roll In Point Campground in Phillips, WI. Laila also worked for Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek and Dallas Health Care.

She served on the tenant advisory committee for the Rice Lake Housing Authority and also served in monthly meetings as commissioner, secretary and treasurer. Laila was a lifetime member of Post #179 Legion Auxiliary and also a lifetime member of VFW Post #1033 Auxiliary.

She was full of life, and loved to wear lots of sparkly and blingy clothing and jewelry. Laila was outgoing, loving, generous, kind hearted, was a social butterfly, a caregiver and loved people. Laila loved to travel, garden, dance and loved to decorate for every holiday.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Christian and Dorothy “Dee” (John) Marcon; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (Dave) Putnam, Melissa (Brandon) Salmela, Michael (Heather) Locke and Nick (Jesse) Nosker; 8 great grandchildren, Aidan Putnam, Ryan Putnam, Kaitlyn Salmela, Tyler Salmela, Lauryn Salmela, Nathan Nosker, Neven Nosker and Nolan Nosker; 3 step grandchildren, Rita Marcon, Rick (Beth) Marcon, and Suzy (Jim) Fuller; 10 step great grandchildren, Peter, Mike and Alex Marcon, Aly Steinberg, Aubrey Marcon, Megan Lindahl, Delaney (John) Williams, Christian Marcon, Rebecca Marcon and Tyler Marcon; 3 step great great grandchildren, Cairo Marcon, Callum Marcon and Addie Williams; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Melgaard; a daughter, Katherine Melgaard; her parents, Guy and Minnie Jenson; and 3 sisters, Margaret Christianson, Gladys Lind and Betty Iverson.

A Private Family Graveside Services will be held at 11AM Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax, WI. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to thank Our House Memory Care and Marshfield Medical Center/Sanford Hospice Team for their care and love that they gave to Laila.

08/11/2026

Ronald Posta

Age 79, of Barron, WI, died Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Barron, WI.

He was born on October 3, 1946 in Rice Lake, WI to Joseph and Virginia (Hahn) Posta. Ron graduated from Rice Lake High School. He was a beef farmer, worked on a dairy farmer and also did maintenance work for many years.

Ron loved fishing, and being with his friends and family - especially his 2 great nephews. He was a very simple man and had a heart of gold.

He is survived by 3 brothers, Gerald Posta, Duane Posta and Allen Posta; 2 sisters, Sharon Posta and Beverly Posta; a nephew, Steven (Lynette) Posta; a niece, Virginia Kliegle; and 2 great nephews, Chandler Posta and Skyler Posta. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Virginia Posta; a brother, Joseph Posta; and 2 sisters, Ruthie Kliegle and Roxanne Posta.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Rev. Jon Cluppert officiating, with interment in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Haugen, WI. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Funeral Service at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals.

08/11/2026

Genevieve “Jan” Frances Mednick

Age 99, of Minong, WI, died Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Rice Lake, WI. She was born on March 2, 1927 to Carmelo and Carmelina (nee, Vaccaro) Parello in Chicago, IL. After she graduated from High School she later was married to Charles Mednick.

Jan was a former resident of Chicago and was a longtime Minong resident, and loved the Northwoods and Lake life. She enjoyed socializing and the company of many friends and neighbors. Jan was a professional Jazz singer throughout her lifetime.

Jan loved music, dancing, reading, playing bridge, cribbage and going golfing. She enjoyed cooking and preparing Italian cuisine, immersing herself in her Italian American Heritage. She cherished summer gatherings with her cousins. Jan loved God, Country and American History.

She is survived by nephews: Raymond C. Parello, wife (Gloria, deceased), Michael P. Parello - deceased, Joseph M. Parello, wife Barbara, Martin P. Parello, wife Maryrose; a niece Lisa M. Killeen (Jerry Killeen); she was a beloved aunt to many great & grand nieces and nephews; and cherished cousin to many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmelo and Carmelina Parello; Twin Brother: Raymond J. Parello, wife Phyllis Parello (nee Just) deceased.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Chicago, Illinois. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

08/08/2026

Robert “Bob” Allen Sexton

Age 82, of Rice Lake, WI, died Friday, August 7, 2026 in Chippewa Falls, WI surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 25, 1943 in Harlingen, Texas to Walter “Jim” and Lois (Allen) Sexton. Bob graduated from Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield, WI in 1961. He then attended and graduated from UW Platteville with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 1967. Bob was married to Carole Ketterl on June 17, 1967 in Marshfield, WI. He worked for the City of Wausau as an Engineer from 1968-1971. Bob worked for Owen Ayres in Wausau from 1971-1978. Bob and Carole moved to Rice Lake in 1978 and then owned and operated Rice Lake Engineering from 1978 until he retired in 2025.

He was involved in his community, under his leadership he started the Rice Lake Girls Slow Pitch League, organized and spearheaded the Rice Lake Girls Fast Pitch League, was a Little League Coach and worked with the Rice Lake Hockey Organization as a supporter and fan.

He was a huge Green Bay Packer, Wisconsin Badgers and a Milwaukee Brewer fan. Bob was a hunter for chukar, grouse and deer; his dogs were very good hunters and used for pheasant and grouse trips to South Dakota.

He belonged to Bethany Lutheran Church, Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge, Rice Lake Moose Lodge, a former member and past president of the Rice Lake Curling Club.

Bob and Carole loved to travel extensively in the United States and Mexico. He enjoyed being with his family, especially the grandchildren.

Bob was a very generous, good natured, organized, kind, hard working and loving man.

He is survived by his wife, Carole Sexton; 3 children, Sara (Mike) Lorenz, Renee Sexton (Jim Edwards) and Tim (Heidi) Sexton; 5 grandchildren, Draco Lorenz, Griffin Lorenz, McKenna Edwards, Keaton Edwards and Ella Sexton; 3 great grandchildren, Azalea, C**t and Clay; 3 brothers, Walt Sexton, Jim (Debbie) Sexton and Pat Sexton (Jane Stern); a sister, Marge Sexton (Bill Dreieschmeier); many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter “Jim” and Lois Sexton; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ted and Esther Ketterl; and 2 sisters-in-law, Cindy Sexton and Nancy Sexton.

A celebration of life will be held from 4-7PM Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Midwest Harvest Hills, 1696 20 ½ St., Cameron, WI. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is assisting and serving the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Bob Sexton Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is open to any high school student that is pursuing an Engineer Degree.

Bob has left us with all these wonderful memories that can never be erased. He will live on in the hearts of everyone he has touched and nurtured while he was here.

08/08/2026

Scott K. Skolweck, 63, of Savannah, passed into the arms of our Lord on February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born August 17, 1962, in Alexandria Bay, New York, son of the late Richard Skolweck and Betty Skolweck Fowler.

Scott spent his early years in Savannah, where he was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and served as an altar boy. He was also a prized competitive swimmer at Windsor Forest High School.

Scott moved to Birchwood, WI, as a teenager, where he played football and basketball at Birchwood High School, graduating in 1981. While in Birchwood, he was also a proud member of the Birchwood Fire Department.

Scott returned to Savannah as a young adult and began his career as a truck driver, working for Marten Transport, Sapp's Wrecker Service, and eventually Chatham County Public Works. Unfortunately, a debilitating work injury severely impaired his mobility and led to an early retirement.

Scott had a warrior's spirit, and despite his mobility limitations, he lived a life of service. He had a scooter that gave him independence and enjoyment of the outdoors, and he was affectionately known as "Scooter Scott" in the neighborhoods where he lived. He made friends wherever he went and never met a stranger. Scott loved caring for his lawn, and this led to him helping his neighbors with theirs. He was also a volunteer for the Savannah-Chatham Emergency Management and the Savannah-Chatham Police Department. Despite spending much of his life in Savannah, Scott was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, donning his favorite Packers shirt and raising his Packers flag every game day.

Scott was preceded in death by his wife Carol, his parents Richard (Dick) Skolweck and Betty Fowler, and a sister, Kris Billingsley.

He is survived by his life partner, Michelle Robotka; two sons, Pete Lozano and Mike Lozano (Jodi) of Otisville, NY; five siblings, Rick of Harlem, GA; Mark (Sherry) of Savannah; Kim Bargeron (John) of Riverdale, GA; Robin Hefty of Riverview, FL; and Shannon Page of Gray Court, SC; three grandchildren, Nevaeh, Kahlani, and Jacen; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Birchwood, WI.

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