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BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
MILESTONES
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
www.burnettcountysentinel.com
OBITUARIES
Nina Borup
Nathan Collins
Joel Rauchbauer
Nina Fay Borup, 82, form merly of West Marshland T Township, Burnett County, p passed away Friday, Nov vember 4, 2016 at her home iin Newport, Ore. A memorial service will b be held at 11 a.m. Friday, N November 25, at Trinity L Lutheran Church of Falun. The eldest of three daughtters, Nina was born at home o on July 12, 1934 to Olof and Fannie (Roberts) Borup in West Marshland Township. She was baptized at Laketown Lutheran Church of Atlas and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lake. Nina attended Alabama Grade School in Laketown Township and Trade Lake and Round Lake grade schools. She graduated from Frederic High School on May 23, 1952 and began working as a bookkeeper for Northwestern Electric Company in Grantsburg. She married James Malmen on August 14, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun. In May, 1955, she moved to San Diego, Calif., where Jim was stationed in the Navy. She was employed with Bumble Bee Tuna Fish Company and Sinclair Paints, both of San Diego. She was employed at Edward Jones Investments until her retirement. Jim passed away on September 15, 1985, and Nina moved to Newport in 1987. She enjoyed writing, crafts and sewing. She is survived by daughter Ruth Ann (Ralph) Meier of Newport; granddaughters Rasena (Andy) Wagers of Hillsboro, Ore., and Reanna (Stephan) Haley of Lewisburg, Ore.; sisters Annette (Dale) Hanson and Sena Christopherson; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim, and brother-in-law Eugene Christopherson.
Nathan L. Collins, age 91, p passed away peacefully in tthe early morning of Sund day, November 13, 2016. The funeral service for N Nate Collins was conducted W Wednesday, November 16, 22016, at Grace United Metho odist Church in Webster, w with Pastor Eddie Crise officiating. Full military hono ors concluded the service a at the church, followed by a fellowship luncheon. Interment was at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spooner. Casket bearers were Steven Collins, Andy Collins, David Collins, Joshua Collins, Lance Provo and Brett Lievers. Nate was born to William and Ivy Collins on May 16, 1925, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Webster, where he attended high school and graduated in 1943. After working on a Great Northern Railroad section gang, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. While training in San Antonio, Tex., he met his future wife, Annie Schmidt. He was stationed in Germany and after serving a two-year stint, he returned to Superior with Annie. They then moved to Minnesota (Deerwood, Bemidji, St. Paul) and he began a long career as a telegrapher and station agent for the Northern Pacific Railroad. Nate retired as a station supervisor with the Burlington Northern Railroad in St. Paul in 1982. Moving back to Wisconsin, Nate built a retirement home on Lake Viola. Several years later, he built a home on Dongola Road. This past year, Nate and Annie resided at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake. Nate enjoyed reading and woodworking. He was happy and proud to have made many pieces of furniture and other items for Grace United Methodist Church in Webster, and for many friends and family. He was active in the Webster Lions for many years, and was a member of the American Legion. He served on the Sand Lake Township Board for several years. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Annie; sons: Steven Collins (Gayle) of Aurora Ill., and David Collins (Joey) of Walker Minn.; daughter, Rebecca Tsantrizos (George) of Bluffton, SC; seven grandchildren: Alison Riggio (Joe) of Corona del Mar, Calif., Amy Lievers (Brett) of Excelsior Minn., Joshua Collins (Jackie) of Walker Minn., Lance Provo (Jennifer) of Janesville, Rena Husten of Newport News, VA, Jennifer Gladen (Dan) of Naperville, Ill., and Andy Collins (Brenna) of Las Vegas, NV; 12 great-grandchildren (with two more on the way); sister, Natalie Sloan (Loren) of Gordon, Wis. Nate was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Peterson (Duane) of Superior. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
Joel Robert Rauchbauer, a age 19, of Frederic/Grantsb burg, WI, went to be home w with Jesus, the One who ttaught him how to love the w way He did, on Saturday N November 12, 2016. Joel was born on Februa ary 3, 1997, in Saint Croix F Falls, WI, to parents, Arlene ((Zwiers) and Bob Rauchb bauer. Joel attended and g graduated from Grantsburg High School in 2015, where he loved being a drummer in the High School Band. Joel was always drumming, not only on the drums, but on headrests, and backs of chairs. Joel, along with his brother, owned and operated their own lawn care and landscaping business. After high school, he attended electrical line worker school in Baudette, MN. Along with earning his certificate, he spent many hours with his friends, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. Joel loved the outdoors and always was looking for the next big fish, which he faithfully shared with the senior ladies who loved his visits. Joel loved his friends, young and old, with a fierce love; they took precedence over everything. The love he had for his family is something that is rare. His little buddy, Trent, could often be seen waiting for his arrival, staring at the clock. The reason Joel knew how to love with his whole heart is because he believed in Jesus and had given Jesus his whole heart, making his life infinitely better. On any given Saturday night, you could count on hearing Joel play drums with the praise and worship team at church. Afterward you could find Joel playing with the little kids and eating pizza. The loss of Joel’s life will be felt by everyone who loved him. His true hope is in Jesus, which in turn gives us, who love Jesus, hope. The visitation for Joel will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. (visitation from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg.
John Smiley John W. Smiley, 94, p passed away peacefully at a hospice home in Vancouv ver, Washington on Octob ber 10, 2016. Surrounded by family a and friends, his life was c celebrated on October 24, 22016, with military honors a at the Willamette National C Cemetery. Raised in Danbury by p parents John and Pearl Smiley, John was the eldest of 12 siblings. “Smiley” was a veteran of WWII. He earned a Bronze Star medal in combat duty with the Seventh Armored Division in France and Germany. John worked as a pulp cutter, construction worker, farmer and gas station operator. He owned and operated “Smiley’s Supermarket,” a successful grocery and meat market in Webster. The family enterprise provided employment for local residents and a great place to shop for the community. Tourism helped make it an extremely fast-growing, well-known meat market to folks from the Duluth/Superior and the Minneapolis/ St. Paul areas. The 12-hour workdays kept John and Gladys busy for 10 years. In the 1980s, John moved to Oregon and began a woodcutting business, delivering firewood to hundreds of Lincoln County residents. His joy of fishing, hunting, gardening, travel and time with family and friends gave him a chance to share his sense of humor and storytelling. He loved music and still sang at the breakfast table on a regular basis at the Adult Family Home in Vancouver. John is survived by his former wife, Gladys; his children, John Smiley of Oregon and Carol (Mike) Smiley Keffeler of Washington; his grandchildren, Jill Smiley and Michelle Smiley Grant; and his sister, Nell, of Kentucky.
Jorden Otis Jorden Henry Otis, 19, of Grantsburg, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lake. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.
Correction The Sentinel reported the late Mr. Louis Raymer at age 97 when he passed away on November 18, 2016. He was 87 years of age. The Sentinel apologizes for the error.
Virginia ‘Ginger’ Naryka Virginia “Ginger” Alice Naryka, age 69, passed away peacefully with her immediate family at her bedside on Sunday, November 6, 2016. The memorial mass for Ginger Naryka will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17, at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church at 28460 County Rd H, Town of Scott, Burnett County, Wis., with Father Michael J. Tupa officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends briefly before the service. The Rite of Committal will be held in Sacred Hearts Cemetery. A fellowship luncheon is planned at the church following services. Born in Chicago, Ill., on July 7, 1947, Virginia was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Virginia (Frazier) Fox. She was a 1965 graduate of the Convent of the Visitation High School. She then attended the University of Briar Cliff, graduating with a degree in Physical Education. On June 27, 1970, Ginger married William “Bill” Naryka in St. Paul. Ginger’s appreciation of the cabin and life in the northwoods was superseded only by her love for and commitment to her family. She will be dearly missed. Ginger is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, William “Bill” Naryka; son, Adam; daughter, Allison; granddaughters: Samantha, Victoria and Mackenzie; and sisters, Jacqueline and Kathleen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Michaeleen. Ginger’s family requests memorials to Lakeview Medical Center’s Hospice Care Services at 1700 West Stout St., Rice Lake, WI 54868. Online condolences may be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral of Webster.
Alta St. Angelo
Alta Mae St. Angelo, 80, of Frederic, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The funeral service for Alta will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Siren Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Andy Bollant officiating. Pallbearers are David Lennox, Brian Koster, Grant Burdick and Lonnie Erickson. Interment will be at the Lewis Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com
DEATHS
October 23, 2016, Cynthia Rae Flodin, 54, Siren Township. November 6, 2016, Virginia Alice Naryka, 69, Scott Township.
MARRIAGES Lyman Q. Rand, Grantsburg, to Sandra L. Berglund, Grantsburg.
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