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OBITUARIES Mary Ann Molamphy Mary Ann Molamphy, 87, Balsam Lake, Wis., passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center with her loving family at her side. Mary Pearson was born Aug. 15, 1928, in the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wis., the daughter of Alfred and Joann “Jennie” (Hanson) Pearson. Mary met Edward Molamphy at a dance at Twin Town. That’s all she wrote. On Nov. 10, 1947, they were married at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake. To this union they were blessed with three children, Mike, Pat and John “Clancy”. Ed and Mary were married 62 years. Family, flowers, the garden, cats, country music, cooking and trying new recipes were some of her favorites. Mary, her sisters and their mother were avid Bayfield Apple Festival attendees, a contagious passion since passed on to other family members. The apple squares from the Town of Russell and the Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay were two of her favorites. About 1986, Pat took Mary to Colorado to meet up with Doris, where the three camped in the mountains, on the third floor of the Golden Rose Hotel. There is a story. In spring of 1999, both Ed and Mary agreed to venture to Colorado via California, visiting Ed’s sister, Babe, in California and Mary’s sister, Doris, in Colorado. A repeat visit happened in 2000, this one, of course, via Oregon. In September 2005, Ed and Mary attended the graduation of grandson Brandon Molamphy from Great Lakes Naval Base. This was followed by trips to Norfolk, Va., in June 2006, and January 2007 for a family cruise day on Brandon’s ship, the USS Hawes. Mary loved country music. In 2013, she went with Clancy and Michelle to Nashville via Ohio. Lehmans Store in Ohio was fascinating to all. She saw the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, stood in “the circle,” and had lunch at Hooters. Yes, Hooters. She kept the receipt and a gift bag to prove she was there. Saturday nights you would find Mary glued to the RFD channel. One of her favorites was Midwest Country out of Sandstone, Minn. In 2015, she attended two shows at Midwest Country, one featuring Hawkshaw Hawkins, Jr., and one featuring Bobby Bare. She also got to see Ray Price at the Turtle Lake Casino. Mary was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, DAV Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, Post 6856. Mary leaves to celebrate her memory: children, Michael (Anita) Molamphy, Turtle Lake, Wis., Patricia (Alvin) Kastens, Luck, Wis., and Clancy (Michelle) Molamphy, Balsam Lake, Wis.; grandchildren, Shannon (Keith) Argetsinger, Patraic Molamphy, Cullen Molamphy, Shawn (Brittany) Denver, Cole (Katie) Denver, Michael J. (Theresa) Molamphy, Mimi (JR) Waalen, Brandon (Beth) Molamphy, Vicki Ingrahm and Alex Ingrahm;
great-grandchildren, Miranda, Alexa (Mark), Athena, Payton, Cadee, Hannah, Lukas, Logan, Tristan and Shanell (Dallas), Ella and Emmett; and great-great-granddaughter, Evelyn; sisters, Doris Flugstadt and Beverly Posey; pets, Gizmo the cat, and Jake, the dog Edward stole from the neighbors; and many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Jennie Pearson; her husband, Edward Molamphy; and brothers, Leon and LaVerne Pearson. A memorial Mass was held at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 25. Father Gene Murphy celebrated the Mass. Following the memorial Mass the family invited their guests to join them for lunch and fellowship in the community hall. Mary was laid to rest with her husband at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.
Rurick Russell Mattson Rurick Russell Mattson, 86, Frederic, Wis., passed away May 13, 2016, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn. Rurick was born in rural Grantsburg, Wis., on Oct. 4, 1929. He worked at a sawmill and farmed in South Dakota. He then served three years in the Army. He bought a farm and married Frances Stillson and still resided on his farm till his passing. Rurick leaves to celebrate his memory his wife, Frances; sisters, Violet Nahkala of Arizona, Joyce Anderson of Rice Lake and Elouise Anderson of Frederic; also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Russell” and Florence Mattson; and siblings, Dennis Mattson and Franklin Mattson. A memorial service was held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Monday, May 23, with the Rev. Ralph Thompson officiating. You In Memory Of are invited to sign the online guest book to leave memories and photos. Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, rowefh.com, 715You shall always be in our 327-4475, and the Northwest hearts & in our minds. Wisconsin Cremation Center We will love you forever. in Milltown, wicremationcenter.com, 715-825-5550, Mom & Bruce are assisting the family with 647407 41Lp final arrangements.
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Summer worship times set
LUCK - Summer worship times at Luck Lutheran Church in Luck will be Sundays at 9 a.m. A contemporary service will be held Monday evenings from June 6 to Aug. 29. All are invited to worship at Luck Lutheran. - with submitted information
Public fiddle concerts at West Denmark LUCK - West Denmark Lutheran Church will be hosting Harald Haugaard’s fiddle school June 12-17, an intensive study for people of all ages who share an interest in music based on Scandinavian and Anglo/ Celtic traditions. It is modeled after Haugaard’s extremely popular fiddle school in Breklum, Germany. Also featured are instructors Hanneke Cassel of the United States, Antti Järvelä of Finland and Kevin Henderson of Shetland Islands. These instructors will be presenting a concert Tuesday evening, June 14, 7:30 p.m. at West Denmark Lutheran Church. There will also be a finale concert for Haugaard’s West Denmark Fiddle School, featuring more than 35 participants with their instructors. This will be held Thursday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. at West Denmark Parish Hall. This concert may be outside. Chairs will be provided but lawn chairs are welcome. There is a charge for each concert. See westdenmark. net for more information. — submitted
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Walking off the war Larry Samson | Staff writer SHELL LAKE - Many of the servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan bring with them the horrific memories of war. Warrior Expedition is a national organization of veterans helping veterans, as they know how to help. Sean Gobin founded Warrior Expedition after walking the full length of the Appalachian Trail. In the 2,185-mile hike he was able to process and come to terms with his war experiences. Miles Vining from Bloomington, Ind., and Michael Maziarka, La Crosse, are walking off their war experiences by way of the Ice Age Trail. The trail starts in St Croix Falls and ends in Door County. The two hikers did not know each other before starting the hike. Vining is a Marine veteran and Maziarka is an Army veteran. By the end of the 1,200-mile hike they might be the best of friends as they face the challenges of the trail. Last year Natalie Koffarnus and Jenni
Michael Maziarka and Miles Vining pose with the Warrior Expedition volunteer coordinator, Natalie Koffarnus. Koffarnus joined up to walk with them on Friday, May 21.
A group of veterans welcomed two Iraqi War veterans to Shell Lake on Saturday, May 21. The two veterans finished their first week on the Ice Age Hiking Trail, traveling 72 miles. The Shell Lake Post of the American Legion rolled out the red carpet with a dinner and fellowship at Lakeview Bar and Grill. It was a time to exchange war stories and to build new friendships. — Photos by Larry Samson Heisz walked the full length and returned this year to support Maziarka and Vining. Heisz is living in North Dakota and walked the first three days. Koffarnus is a volunteer coordinator in Wisconsin for Warrior Expedition and joined up with them on Friday, May 20, to walk that last day of the first week. The Shell Lake Post of the American Legion hosted a dinner for the two hikers at the Lakeview Bar and Grill on Saturday, May 21. The dinner was attended by local veterans to show their support of their service and the challenges they will face on trail as the walk away the war.
When Jackie Brown at the Scoop ‘N Brew heard that the two veterans were in the area, she sent the word out to stop by for an ice-cream cone. This will be a special treat for the 1,200mile hikers. Shown (L to R): Miles Vining, Michael Maziarka and Jackie Brown.