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OCTOBER 14, 2015

BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL

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OBITUARIES

Arnold T. Johnson

Donna R. Honeysett

Marlene J. Byrne

Arnold Theodore Johnson, age 94, of Frederic, passed away January 7, 2015. The memorial service for Arn nold Johnson will be conducted a at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 22015, at Swedberg-Taylor Fun neral Home, Webster, with Pasttor Tim Quinn officiating. Full m military honors will conclude tthe service. Urn burial will be iin Oak Grove Cemetery at a late er date. Visitation is one hour prior to tthe service. Arnold was born in the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, WI, on September 30, 1920, a son of the late John Aaron and Anna Josephine (Sjöberg) Johnson. Following graduation from Webster High School in 1939, he attended vocational school in Milwaukee to become a woodworker and carpenter. Arnold served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He enlisted at Minneapolis, MN, on October 4, 1941, and was honorably discharged November 9, 1945 from the Marine Barracks, U.S. Naval Base, Mare Island, CA, with the rank of Corporal. He participated in operations against enemy forces on Eniwetok, Marshall Islands in February 1944. He also spent time in the Hawaiian Islands, Saipan, and Guam. On December 28, 1961, Arnold married Ester Alice Charlotta Alfredsson in Las Vegas, NV. He initially worked for the railroad in California and Arizona, while residing in Oxnard, CA. His skills allowed him to build his own homes in Ventura, CA, and then in Penn Valley, CA, while working for Ventura County, CA, in public works as a carpenter as well as performing other maintenance. After his wife, Ester, passed away on December 2, 2007, Arnold moved to Frederic to be close to his nephew, Daniel Cutler. Arnold and Ester attended the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA, while living in Ventura County. Arnold also has attended First Baptist Church in Webster. He was a member of National Rifle Association (NRA), and the Vasa Order of America, A Swedish American Fraternal Organization. Arnold was hard-working man, and very amiable and personable. Besides his love for carpentry and woodworking, he enjoyed camping and square dancing with Ester. One of the highlights of his life was when they visited Sweden. Arnold is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Aaron and Anna Johnson; his wife, Ester; and his brothers and sisters — Fredlyn Johnson, Carl (Theresa) Johnson, Lillian (Frank) Kowalczyk, Irene (William) Cutler, Florence (John) Maryland, Hazel (Roy) Hjort, and Mildren Linden. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster.

Donna R. Honeysett, age 60, of Siren, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, October 9, 2015. Donna was a very private p person, and in respect for her w wishes there will be no serv vices. She was born in Janesville, W WI, on March 30, 1955, and g grew up in Janesville and India anford, WI, where she attended E Edgerton High School. Donna was a member of the F First Christian Church in J Janesville where she met Craig A Allen Honeysett. They were married in Janesville on July 7, 1972. They made their home for many years in Footville, WI, where Donna was a stay-at-home mother to their son, Wade, and daughter, Megan. They were also foster parents to many children over the years. She also became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Evansville Manor before relocating to Pewaukee, WI, where she worked for many years for Rath Microtech in Sussex, WI, as an Electronic Assembler. In April of 2010 the couple moved to Siren. Donna was currently employed at Comforts of Home in Frederic, where she was again able to work as a caregiver, which she enjoyed tremendously. Donna was a very caring and giving person who will be greatly missed by all the lives she touched. She enjoyed gardening and sewing and many of the fruits of these hobbies were gifts to others. She loved spending time watching all the wildlife, and hummingbirds that frequented her front deck. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Craig; her son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Tonja Honeysett; her daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Mark Quinlin; and her brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Candy Spencer-Dobson. Also missing her greatly will be Donna’s grandchildren, Christopher, Rhiannon, Angela, Wyatt, Ramsie, Pierce, Hailey, Erica, and Marky; and niece, Keena. She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen (Edson) Gibson; and her father, Donald (Mary Ann) Dobson Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Siren.

Marlene Jeanette Byrne, age 74, of Siren, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015. The memorial service honoriing the life of Marlene Byrne w will be conducted at 11 a.m. Satu urday, October 17, 2015, at Betha any Lutheran Church, Siren, w with Pastor Paul A. Peterson o officiating. A fellowship lunc cheon will follow the service. IInterment will be in Northern W Wisconsin Veterans Memorial C Cemetery, Spooner, WI. Visitation is one hour prior to tthe service at the church. Marlene was born in Superior, WI, on May 6, 1941, daughter of Mylan B. and Serine A. (Olson) Gjessing. She attended public schools in Superior and was a 1959 graduate of Superior Central High School. She then attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior for two years. On February 9, 1963, Marlene was united in marriage to Emmett P. “Buzz” Byrne at Concordia Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Superior. She initially worked for Travelers Insurance Co. in Minneapolis, MN, and later she was employed as a part-time office assistant for the Siren School District. Marlene was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, and often assisted with funeral luncheons. She also helped the Siren Lions Club at various events over the years. Marlene loved traveling with Buzz, visiting places all over the world and throughout the United States. They also had a great time on ship cruises. Reading and solving crossword puzzles are just few of the activities she enjoyed doing at home. She also loved ice cream. Marlene was known for her strong will and spirited personality. She loved the Lord and enjoyed helping others. She was caring, adventurous, and had a great sense of humor. Most of all, Marlene was dedicated to her family and adored her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Buzz; a daughter and son-in-law, Colleen “Kelly” and Norman Heier; a son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Julie Byrne; grandchildren, Tara (Michael) Berger, Shane (Emily) Heier, Matthew Byrne, and Cameron Byrne; a great-grandson, Xavier Berger; a sister, Judith Burton; as well as two cousins who were like siblings to her, Patricia (Seegar) Swanson and George (Laurene) Hutchinson. Marlene is also survived by brothers-in-law, Bill (Marj) Byrne, Bob (Martha) Byrne, Bud (Cecelia) Byrne, and Tom Byrne; sisters-in-law, Beth Byrne and Elizabeth Schutt; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. After forty-seven years in Siren, Marlene also leaves behind many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mylan and Serine Gjessing; brothers-in-law, John Burton, Walter Byrne, and Harry Schutt; and a sister-in-law, Doris Byrne. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Siren.

DeeAnn Snapp SEPTEMBER 3, 1937 – MAY 26, 2015

DeeAnn Snapp, passed away in Springfield, Missouri following a brief battle with liver cancer. A graveside service for DeeAnn will be held on October 22, 2015, Grantsburg (Riverside) Cemetery at 1 p.m. and a 2 p.m. memorial service at Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg. DeeAnn was born to Theodore and Kathlyn Marquis on September 3, 1937. DeeAnn married Frank Snapp on April 3, 1960 in Webster. DeeAnn and Frank had four children —Kevin, Jennifer, John, and William. DeeAnn was absolutely amazing at bowling, earning numerous awards for 600 series, winning tournaments, and earning numerous trophies and plaques. DeeAnn also loved to golf! She golfed with the Grantsburg Lady’s Tuesday golf league. She was the choir director of the Grantsburg United Methodist Church for many years, always performing O Holy Night on Christmas Eve. DeeAnn was a great mom supporting her children in all of their activities. From Moto-cross meets to band/choir concerts, DeeAnn was there for her children. She spent the majority of her life as a medical records transcriptionist at the old Grantsburg Hospital and at Burnett General Hospital until the death of her husband, Frank Snapp, in 1981. It was then she left Grantsburg moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado and finally settling in Brookline Station, Missouri. DeeAnn was active in her church choir, praise band, and bell choir. DeeAnn is survived by her children, Kevin Snapp; Bill Snapp and his wife Mary; Jennifer Snapp; and sister Torry Dahlberg. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jessica Snapp, Abigail Bohn, Ben Snapp, Jocelyn Snapp, and several nieces and nephews. DeeAnn is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Kathlyn Marquis; husband, Frank Snapp; son, John Snapp; and sister Carol Heier.

Bonnie (Hoag) Phernetton Bonnie (Hoag) Phernetton, 76, passed away October 10, 2015 after a hard fought battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home located in Webster at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1938 in Siren to Melvin and Ethel (Culbertson) Hoag. She was the youngest of eight children in the family. She would speak of the many challenges of growing up during those times, but always had many fond memories of her family and the love they shared. Bonnie so dearly loved her mother and father and each of her brothers and sisters; she was heartbroken as each one passed before her. Bonnie graduated from Siren High School and typically had a laugh in her voice when she spoke of the fun she had with friends and with her older sister, Dorothy, during those times. Bonnie, especially enjoyed playing drums in the marching band. After high school, Bonnie married Ted Phernetton and the two spent 59 years together and were separated only by her passing. Five children were brought into this world from their union. Sadly two children passed not long after birth. Bonnie would often say how proud she was of her three children, Guy (Ted Jr.) Phernetton, Cindy (Phernetton) Frazier, and Patrick Phernetton. She never let an opportunity pass to tell them how much she loved them. She dearly loved her grandchildren, Kara Phernetton, Colby Frazier, Kyle Phernetton, Katie Phernetton, MyKenna Marie Phernetton and Tyler Phernetton. And, she adored her great granddaughter, Ella Lucy. Some of her final words were to once again share how much she loved her family. Bonnie is survived by her husband Ted Phernetton, Sr.; her three children, her daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Lisa, six grandchildren, her great-granddaughter, many nieces and nephews and three sisters-in-law, Annabelle Hoag, Barb Hoag, and Rose Phernetton. She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and two children.

John Snapp JUNE 29, 1963 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

John Snapp passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2014 at his home in Brookline Station, Missouri. A graveside service for John Snapp will be held at Grantsburg (Riverside) Cemetery at 1 p.m. and a 2 p.m. memorial service October 22, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, Grantsburg. John was born to Frank and DeeAnn Snapp on June 29, 1963. John was always a mischievous child, exploring the unknown and often getting into a bit of trouble. He attended Grantsburg High School and participated in track and baseball. A pole vaulting accident resulted in shoulder surgery and put an end to his playing baseball. John was a gifted musician and actor, often providing great comedic humor in the Grantsburg High School variety shows. Following John’s graduation from high school, he attended the Brown Institute for Radio Broadcasting in Minneapolis, MN. Following graduation from the Brown Institute, John changed his direction in life and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following a serious accident, John was discharged from the Air Force and began his career as a chef at an exclusive restaurant in Colorado Springs, Colorado. While most folks remember John for his humor, John had a great heart and deeply cared for others. He demonstrated this love and care in his job as an alcohol and drug counselor. His clients absolutely loved him and were saddened by his death. John leaves behind his daughter, Jessica Snapp; brothers, Kevin and William; and sister Jennifer. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Snapp.


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