MILESTONES
OCTOBER 7, 2015
BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
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www.burnettcountysentinel.com
OBITUARIES
Rufus ”Jay” M. Stoy, Jr.
John T. Severson
James (Jim) L. Moyer
Rufus ”Jay” Meyers Stoy Jr.,was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania June 28, 1942 to the late Rufus Meyers Sr. and Sara (Casebeer) Stoy. With his family by his side, he went to meet his Lord and Savior September 17, 2015, at the age of 73. Family and friends will gather for a Celebration o everlasting life to be held of M Monday, October 12, 2015 at 10 a a.m. at Crossroads Christian C Church, 28509 County Rd. H, W Webster (A&H). Military Hono to follow the church serors v vice at 12:00 Noon at Northern W Wisconsin Veterans Memorial C Cemetery, N4063 Veterans Way, S Spooner. Jay grew up in Chicago and L Grange, Illinois. At the age La o 17, he joined the Navy, servof ing on a ship in the Atlantic and then onshore in Key West, FL as a hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War. He then spent time working in the Cayman Islands prior to returning to the Chicago area where he worked as a carpenter and advertising executive while raising four children with his former spouse, Margaret (Preston) Stoy. In 2002, Jay moved to Northwestern Wisconsin. He served as Commander of the ZachHolmes American Legion Post 403 from March 2004 to June 2006. Jay’s life was filled with many “loves” — spending time with family and friends, fishing, woodworking, gardening, enjoying Wisconsin’s seasons and wildlife, and just being outdoors. Three of his special “loves” were his dogs Prince and Breeze, and a very special little kitty, Ebony Angel, who helped him through his first battle with cancer. Jay is survived by his partner, Karen Wiggins; his four children, Steve Stoy (Gabriela), Beth Stoy, Barbara Ackermann (Andy), and Sara Stoy Nalbach; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The oldest of four sons, he is also survived by his brothers David (Jean) and Daniel (Effy). He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark. In lieu of flowers, Jay requested that memorials be made to either Crossroads Christian Church or ZachHolmes American Legion Post 403 (Gary Hayek, Treasurer, 29281 Long Lake Rd., Danbury, WI 54830).
John Thomas Severson, age 66, of Webster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Services are being planned for a later date. John was born in Minneapolis, MN, on May 22, 1949, son of the late John S. and Rose A. (Card) Severson. He was a 1967 graduate of Robbinsdale High School, and then attended Dunwoody College in Minneapolis for two years. On April 26, 1972, John was united in marriage to Debra F. Imholte at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Brooklyn Park, MN. He was employed over twenty-six years at Pepsi Bottling and Distribution in Burnsville, MN, retiring in 1994. John was a precision woodworker. He made wooden toys and other crafts with his wife that they sold at craft fairs, donated to various charities, and gave to their grandchildren. John was a quiet, gentle person. He tried to be self-sufficient, and also help others in need. He cherished his grandchildren very much, and loved baking cookies for them. John also enjoyed playing cards and going to garage sales. John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debra; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeni and Mark Duddeck; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Lindsey, and Lucas Duddeck; a sister, Judy Olson; a niece and a nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Severson; and brother-in-law, Bill Olson. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements are entrusted with the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Webster.
James (Jim) LeRoy Moyer, 72, of Frederic, passed away September 13, 2015. Services were held Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, Wisconsin with Peter Rupp officiating. Jim was born May 23, 1943 in Freeport, Illinois to Phillip and Margaret (Thorn) Moyer. Jim was in the US Air Force from 1961-1964. He was part of the AF Hydraulic crew stationed in Japan at Itazuki and Tokyo. Jim was employed at 3M as a Master Radiation Technician for over 25 years where he received many certificates and awards including a thank you letter from NASA for their departments’ exceptional work. He was an avid outdoors man; he loved hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children, Lee Moyer, Paul (Audra) Moyer and Ramona (Dean) Moody of Grantsburg; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister, Patricia (Pete) Rupp of Milltown, and his brothers John (Lori) Moyer and Joseph Moyer of Thompson Falls, MT; sister-in-law, Jane Moyer, and his close companion Eleanore Aronson, Grantsburg. He also had many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Jerry Moyer. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.
Joseph “Doug” Boutin
Harry George Bump, 79, of Webster, passed away October 2, 2015. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements are being made by the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster.
Joseph “Doug” Boutin, 76, Green Bay, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. Funeral services were held October 5, 2015 in Green Bay. He was born December 3, 1938, in Minnesota to Leo and Pearl (Connor) Boutin. To send online condolences please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com. The Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, is assisting the family.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Siren and Si d Webster W b t C Community it Ed Ed.
•Essential Oils: Make and Take, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at WHS. •Wild Mushrooms 201, 6-9 p.m.Oct. 13 & 15 at WHS. •Winter Camping 101, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at SHS. •Computer Maintenance & Safety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at SHS. •Medicare 101/Part D, 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at Burnett Cty. Gov’t Cen. •Getting to Know Your Smartphone, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28 (Android) and Nov. 4(iPhone)at WHS. •Windows 8 and Preview Windows 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thu. Oct. 29-Nov. 19 at SHS. •Mosaic Wall Mirror, or Welcome Sign, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 5 & 12 at WHS. •Beaded Circle of Life Suncatcher, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18 at WHS. •Upcoming Classes: Chancery Cursive Calligraphy; Yoga for Everybody; Yoga for Weight Loss/Wellness; Basic Tax Preparation; Baby Sitting Clinic. •Upcoming classes: Ongoing activities •GED/HSED and Basic Skill Classes, Frederic. Call 715-327-4223. •English as a Second Language, Call 1-866-8444. Call Siren and Webster Com Ed office at 715-349-7070.
Grantsburg Community Education
Upcoming Classes: •Dance by Andrea, three classes, Tue. Sept.-Apr. at GES. Call for more info. •Drum Circle, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 20, 27 at GHS. •Multi-Season Wreath, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8 at GHS. •Early Childhood Music, 1-1:45 p.m. Sat. Oct. 10-Nov. 14 at GES. •Junkyard Percussion, 1-1:45 p.m. Sat. Oct. 10-Nov. 14 at GES. •Sixth through Eighth Grade Gymnastics, Oct.-Dec. (dates/ times to be announced) at Grantsburg Community Center. •Tin of Cards Class, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at GHS. •Dazzling Daughter Dance, 6:45-8 p.m. Oct. 23 at GES. Upcoming Classes: Indoor Walking; Community Basketball; Spanish: Introductions & Basics; Fall Cake Class; Paint Party; Cooking with Dave; Spanish: Traveling; and more to come. •If you would like to see a class offered, have an idea for a class, or desire to teach one, call 463-4701. Trips at a Glance •To Kill a Mockingbird (Guthrie Theatre) Oct. 17. •Church Basement Ladies (Plymouth Playhouse) Nov. 6. •Arts & Crafts Autumn Festival, Nov. 14. •Mall of America, Nov. 21.
Harry G. Bump
MARRIAGES •Nifty Thrifty, Nov. 21.
Frederic Community Education Classes •Write Right Now, 4-6 p.m. Tue. Oct. 13-Nov. 17 at FHS. •Drama in the Northwoods, 6:30-8:30 Mon. Oct. 12-Nov. 16 at FHS. •Italian Cooking, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at FHS. •Introduction to Facebook, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at FHS. •Social Media for Business, Pt. 2, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at FHS. •After School Knitting Club, 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Fred. Elem. Sch. •MicroSoft Word, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 & 27 at FHS. •Beginning Knitting, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22 & 29 at GHS. •Drivers Ed, Oct. 26-Nov. 18, Mon-Thu at FHS. Call 715-825-4950 for more information. Upcoming Classes: Knit Hat; Wreath Decorating; Healthy Eating on a Budget; Small Animal/Large Animal Care; Spreadsheets Using Excel; Safe Sitter BabySitting; Exploration Station. More Upcoming Classes to look for: Check out the Frederic Community Education page at www.frederic.k12.wi.us. To get on our mailing list, email millerm@frederic.k12.wi.us. Ongoing •Dance with Andrea, Email dancewithandrea@gmail.com. •Tiny Tot Clogging, 5:15-5:45 at Frederic Elementary. •Beginner Clogging, 5:45-6:15 p.m. at Frederic Elementary . •Int. Clogging, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Frederic Elementary. •Zumba, 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays at Frederic Elementary Gym. Trips at a Glance: •”To Kill a Mockingbird,” Oct. 17. •Church Basement Ladies-Plymouth Playhouse, Nov. 6. •”A Sinatra Holiday Bash-Plymouth Playhouse, Nov. 24. •American Swedish Institute/MN Children’s Museum/Como Zoo, Dec. 5. NOTES: •Call 715-327-4868 or e-mail millerm@frederic.k12.wi.us.
DEATHS September 13, 2015, James Leroy Moyer, 72, Village of Frederic. September 18, 2015, Mary Ann Trott, 95, Jackson Township. September 24, 2015, Carol Jean Hjelmhaug, 83, Port Charlotte, Florida.
David G. Cederberg, Siren, to Alicia I. Johnson, Siren. George H. Clark, Meenon Township, to Hannah M. Anderson, Meenon Township.
BIRTHS Adeline Connie Jobe
Matt and Amanda Jobe, Siren, announce the birth of their daughter, Adeline Connie Jobe, 6 pounds, 14 ounces, 19.5 inches, on October 4, 2015 at Burnett Medical Center, Grantsburg. Her siblings are Austin and Cooper Jobe. Grandparents are Austin and Mary Jobe, Cumberland, and Ray and Cindy Mendlik, Cumberland. Great grandparents are Imogean Mendlik, Osceola; Vernelila Jobe and Jim Kuckler.
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