Our beloved son, and brother David Lee Kegel passed away on December 1, 2022 following a heroic battle with Glioblastoma Multiform, an aggressive brain cancer.

David enjoyed working and creating with his hands and learning about various mechanical systems which influenced his career choices. As a master tile setter, he loved the artistry of helping customers see their vision come true. After receiving an Associate’s Degree in Facilities Systems Maintenance, he worked in the field of building and restaurant maintenance in the Minneapolis area and in Ashland building a reputation for himself as a “fixer”. David loved learning, and most recently was working in the field of plumbing while in the plumber’s apprentice program.

David’s quick wit, adventurous nature, and love of a good time endeared him to family and friends. Not all adventures were meant to be keepsakes, but the adventures we shared with him on his beloved Harley, on his ATV, in the woods or on the water will remain forever in our hearts.

David is preceded in death, by his dad Joseph Kegel, as well as beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, and precious friends. David is survived by mom, Marlene Kegel, sister Lori Kegel and niece Lynnley Kegel, brother Mike (Lynell Fox) Kegel, nephews Adam Fox and Isaac Fox and families, sister Jill Kegel, and caring aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A private family service for David will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland on December 10th at 11:00 A.M. with a celebration of life to be held at a later time for all Dave’s family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Regional Hospice Services or the Chequamegon Humane Association.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI

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Dean F. Pufall, age 66 of Ashland, WI passed away Monday, Nov 28, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Medical Center-Essentia Health in Duluth, MN with his loving family at his side. Dean was born Dec 15, 1955 in Wausau, WI the son of Jack A. and Mary C. (Pingle) Pufall.

Dean graduated from Ashland High School in 1974. On May 7, 1977 he was united in marriage to Nancy J. Lodle in Ashland. He was in building operations at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland for many years

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Nancy, of Ashland; sons, Tony of Chippewa Falls, WI and Joshua Dean (Stephanie) of Green Bay, WI; granddaughter, Millie; brothers, Dan (Michele) of Ashland and Kevin (Michelle) of Clarksville, TN; sisters, Donna Pufall of Chandler, AZ, Diane (Roger) Szatkowski of River Falls, WI, Kathy (Michael) Wolff of Weatherford, OK and Nancy Sundberg of Hayward, WI as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family graveside committal service for Dean will be held at Saint Agnes Cemetery in Ashland.

Online condolences for Dean’s family may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.

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Brian Robert Kontny, age 61 passed away suddenly November 22, 2022. He was born October 19, 1961 in Ashland, WI the son of Robert and Doris (Provost) Kontny.

Brian worked for Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church for several years and was currently working at Northland College. He enjoyed walking and caring for family and friends dogs, he loved riding his bike around town and going down by the lake to fish.

He is survived by his mother Doris Kontny, sister Karen (Paul) Carlson, brother Larry (Heidi) Kontny, many nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Kontny and longtime partner Linda Braun.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Brian will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland, WI with Fr. Andy Anderson as celebrant.

Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery in Ashland.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

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Katherine M. “Grandma Kaye” Lee, age 88 of Mellen, WI passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Park Manor in Park Falls, WI. She was born April 28, 1934 in Mellen the daughter of Wenzel and Pauline (Kritz) Fisher.

On October 15, 1955 Kaye was united in marriage to William J. Lee in Mellen. She was a homemaker who loved hunting camp and was affectionately known as the First Lady of Walleye Willy’s Hunting Camp. She enjoyed attending sporting events, watching and cheering on her grandkids. She traveled to watch them whenever she could and always looked forward to Mellen Expo baseball on Sunday afternoons. Above all else was her love and care for her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Susan (Peter) Turney of Monona, WI; Mary Joan (David) Lundquist of Mellen; Randy (Bonnie) Lee of Menomonie, WI; Tammy Garnett of Madison, WI; Tim (Leslie) Lee of Park Falls, WI; Gregory (Michelle) Lee of Mellen; and Christopher (Brenda) Lee of Mellen. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Tom (Sandy) Fisher of Florida as well as many nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill on February 26, 2009; grandson Willie Garnett on October 8, 2010; son-in-law Tom Garnett on June 1, 2020; and an infant son.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Katherine will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mellen with Father Aloyius Anthony as Celebrant.

A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:30 Friday at the Church in Mellen and continue until the hour of service.

Interment will take place in Mellen Union Cemetery, Mellen.

Memorials preferred to, Mellen Library and Marshfield Children’s Hospital.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Mellen and Ashland, WI.

Online condolences for Katherine’s family may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.

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Dwight K. Ames, age 81 of Ashland, WI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Dwight was born July 17, 1941, in Iowa the son of Ellis B. and Idale M. (Resene) Ames.

Born and raised in the northwest part of Iowa, he was fortunate to be raised in a family farm environment where everyone worked together, and family meals were of utmost importance. After graduating high school with a class of just 13 students, Dwight went on to receive his degree in 1963 from Morningside College, Sioux City Iowa. In January 1964 he enlisted in the US Army serving with the 6th Gun Battalion, 14thArtillery in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. His early working life was in college contract food service. He spent time at Morningside College, Sioux City Iowa; Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska; Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell South Dakota; Doane College, Crete Nebraska; and Northland College, Ashland. Dwight’s first exposure to Lake Superior was for his job interview with Northland College. Flying over the lake he knew then and there that he would never leave. Some of his fondest memories and his best stories involve the lake and his boat.

In 1980 the Scottie Club became available for purchase. Dwight and partners worked to maintain a quality supper club. During that time, he married Carol ‘Polly’ Johnson, his long-time working partner at the restaurant. Four of her children became integral to the operation: Kim, Terri, Mick, and Denise. After a time, Dwight and Polly were offered a chance to sell and move on. The next chapter brought their commitment to the Elks Lodge in Ashland. This was the most challenging and the most rewarding. Both Polly and Dwight took on the role of manager. It was fun until 1993 when Polly was stricken with cancer; she passed away in May of that year.

In October 1997 Dwight was united in marriage to Jean Martell. Together they helped raise Jean’s three children Mike, Megan, and Molly. He was a wonderful stepfather who was selfless and patient, even during the angry teen years when he gave the three of them their first jobs, working for him at the Elks. After decades of working in fast-paced environments, Dwight retired. He was hard-working and liked to stay busy, so after some time of completing house projects, he decided it was time to find something of interest to do outside of the house. He got involved with the Ashland Business Alliance, serving as the Executive Director, before retiring again in 2022.

He was always thankful for all the people he got to know along the way. Everyone has a story and he always wanted to know what it was. His past customers and coworkers were all very important to him. His life lessons and advice, including fixing anything and everything with duct tape, were the best. In recent years, Dwight was fortunate to have three grandsons living with him. He enjoyed teaching Myles, Chace, and Emmett about the lake, the outdoors, and the wildlife. He looked forward to visits with his newest grandchild, Summer.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Ames of Ashland; stepchildren, Michael (Kira) Sullivan, Megan (Eric) Dryer, Molly Sullivan, Mark (Lynne) Johnson, Terri (Ted) Kramolis, Kim (Peter) Brown, Brain (Tami) Johnson, Scott (Jane) Johnson, Mick (Sheri) Johnson, Denise Johnson; sister, Edna Ames (Rick Poppe); brother, Ellis Ames; as well as fifteen grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Gaylen Doyle Ames; and previous wife Carol Johnson Ames.

A Memorial Service for Dwight will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland, WI. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until the hour of the service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home of Ashland.

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Joyce A. Thorp, age 81 of Glidden, WI a loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls, WI. Joyce was born on Oct. 29, 1941 in Glidden, the daughter of Eldore and Caroline (Rominski) Kiefer.

On January 17, 1958 she married her high school sweetheart, Wilbert Thorp Sr. in Ashland, Oregon. They soon started building their beautiful family and moved back to Glidden, WI where their loving family continued to grow. They enjoyed 48 years of camping, fishing, traveling, gardening and spending time with loved ones before his passing.

Joyce worked for the Glidden School district and later the Chequamegon School district for 34 years as a paraprofessional. She loved and enjoyed her coworkers, seeing the smiles of the many children as she helped them blossom into young adults. After her retirement she volunteered over 1,000 hours at the school to continue helping students. She was a devoted catholic who loved sharing her love for her religion with those around here. Through her community involvement she gained many caring friends that she held dear to her heart.

She is survived by her sons, Wilbert Jr. (Gloria) of Malone, FL, Douglas & Timothy Thorp, both of Glidden; daughter, Tina (Chad) Pankratz, of Glidden; grandchildren, Lisa (Tony) Sliger, Alan, Adam, Rosalene Hawn, Michael (Lyniece), LeKisha, Tiara, Ashley Pankratz, Lynzie (Thomas) Burhans and Morgan; brothers, Ken (Lori) Kiefer, Jeff Kiefer and Tom Kiefer; sisters, Joan Peterson, Linda (Tom) Malczewski, Margo (Bill) Gross, Mary (Barney) Kempf; many great & great great grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbert Thorp, Sr. Oct 13, 2006; son, Terry; sister, Lori Ann.

She was loved and will be missed by many.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Joyce will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Glidden, WI with Fr. Aloyius Anthony as celebrant.

A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church and continue until the hour of service.

Interment will follow the Mass in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Glidden.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

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Ronald P. Jaeger, age 86 of Mellen, WI passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side on Friday October 14, 2022. He was born October 24, 1935 in Mellen,the son of Paul and Carrie I. (Stam) Jaeger.

Ron attended the Mellen School and graduated in 1953. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Air Force, after basic training Ronald was sent by USAF to receive cryptography training. Ron served in the Korean War, and told many stories about his travels across Europe. After the war ended he worked in the American Embassy in Berlin, Germany to complete his Air Force obligations.

Ronald returned to Mellen and married Sharon Jean Jones on March 5, 1960; they were married 62 years and lived in Cozy Valley. Ronald had a tremendous love for the outdoors, especially deer hunting and musky fishing and time spent afield with his family was most precious to him.  Ronald worked for the Ashland County Highway Dept. as an equipment operator for 32 years.

He is survived by his wife Sharon; son, Paul (Melanie) Jaeger of Mellen; granddaughter, Hailee (Nathaniel) Jaeger of Ironwood, MI; grandson, Tyler (Tabby) Jaeger of Hurley, WI; grandson, Paul Robert Jaeger of Mellen and great grandsons Bentley and Otis Jaeger.

At Ron’s request there will be no formal funeral services.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

Sherry Goldsmith 1955-2022

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Sherry Goldsmith (also known as Sher Bear) of Marengo passed away on October 16th, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth MN. Sherry was born on November 8th, 1955 to Oliver E. & Janice K. (Berweger) Goldsmith of Ashland.

Sherry was a 1973 graduate of Ashland High School. After graduation she worked in the AHS library before obtaining her CNA license and then going on to work at Ashland Nursing Home for 40 years. She was a resident favorite at the nursing home, bringing special treats to her patients and caring for their every need. Everyone loved Sherry. She spent most of her life caring for the people of Ashland in their final years.

In 1982 she met the love of her life Roger Hiltunen. They enjoyed many years exploring the country by motorcycle, supporting ABC Raceway and the Ashland County Fair before retiring to their farm in the countryside where they have been loving and annoying each other ever since! Sherry loved Marengo. If you lived out that way you probably have seen her sitting on the porch, mowing her lawn (which she called Lambeau because it was so big) or driving her golf cart to the Wildcat.

Sherry had a great sense of humor. She loved to read on her porch with a cold Busch Light. She was a lifelong Packers Fan and loved dressing up and going to Lambeau to cheer them on. She loved her nieces and nephews to pieces and would spend summers taking them fishing, having camp outs in Marengo, taking them to ‘Auntie Sherry’s Park’ and anything else they might want to do! Sherry loved her brothers and sisters and hanging out with them in Marengo and at the Neighborly Bar. She loved berry picking, making jam, her friends and Lake Superior. Sherry was famous for her stories! She loved telling tales and making people laugh.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Roger Hiltunen of Marengo, her mother Janice Goldsmith of Ashland, brother Jeff (Evelyn) Goldsmith of Oregon, sister Cindy (Adolf) Mutter of Rhinelander, sister Kathy Grenda of Arizona, sister Lea (Taun) Yurek of Nevada, Nephews, Nicholas, Joseph, John, Kevan& Max, nieces Dana, Anne Bea, Annie, Gabby & Carly, Great nephews Mark, Tommy, Lucas & Ollie, Great Niece Claire, Sisters in law Jolynn (Ken) Kelsey of Racine, Shirley (Bernie McCallum) of Watertown and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Sherry was greeted in heaven by her dad Oliver Evan (Goldy) and her brother Evan Michael (Barney) along with family members, friends and all of the people she cared for over the years.

Sherry will never be forgotten, if you were lucky enough to be counted among her friends and family, raise a cold Busch Light to Sher Bear and keep telling her stories!

A celebration of Sherry’s life will be held next summer. We will publish details for that service when we have them.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

Donations may be made in Sherry’s name for the ROCK THE DOCK fund at Northern State Bank. Please specify ROCK THE DOCK fund. Cards may be sent to the family c/o Mountain Funeral Home 220 3rd Ave East, Ashland.

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Gloria A. BeBeau, age 88 of Park Falls, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. Gloria was born on Oct. 14, 1933 in Jackson, WI the daughter of Solamon J. and Olga A. (Zimmerman) Gilligan.

She was united in marriage to Gerald S. BeBeau on Nov. 10, 1951. She worked as a book keeper in the banking industry for many years. She was an avid sports fan who watched many sporting events. She enjoyed gardening, country music and fishing.

She is survived by her children, Dale “Jack” (Dawn), Dave (Shelly), Daniel (Brenda), Gerald (Sujeng), Jean (Rick) Petersen; grandchildren, Jerry (Jana), David, Michele (Rory), Nicolas (Brittany), Jaimie (Ryan), Jeremy (Nicole), Krista (Robert), Ashley (Gabe) Brandon (Nicole), Dustin, Hailey, Kennedy (John), Matthew (Marissa), Jaclyn (Corey); great grandchildren, Jeremiah, Gabriel, Anne, Braydon, Alisa, Britney, Mathena, Emery, Cora, Audrina, Beckham, Tristan, Aiden, Braelynn, Adelaide, Isaiah, Hannah, Hunter, Keira, Max, Eloy, Ayden, Abryelle, Auna, Brady, Autumn, Cooper, Jackson, Grayson, Addison & Brayden;

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A private family funeral service will be held at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. Paul Simmons as officiant.

Interment will take place in Most Precious Blood Cemetery in Glidden, WI.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

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Lawrence “Larry” P. Roy, age 76 of Ashland, WI passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1946 in Ashland the son of Albert J. and Ann M. (Swiston) Roy.

Survivors include his brothers Ronald of Mason, WI, and Wayne (Kathy) of Rockford, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ann.

No funeral service will be held at this time.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

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Steven L. White, age 71 of Marengo, WI passed away Thursday, Sept 22, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. Steve was born Aug 17, 1951 in Mellen, WI the son of Tony B. and Joyce J. (Lawver) White.

He was a US Army veteran serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, from 1969 to 1973. He was a truck driver for various companies hauling anything from Tombstone pizza to heavy equipment for many years.

Survivors include his daughter, Toni (Eric) White of Marengo, Son, Jason (Kayla) White of Neenah ; step-children, Carry Gray of Highbridge and Aaron Gray of Ironwood, MI; grandchildren, Wylan, Ace, and Clayton; brothers, Theodore (Clarann) and Kenneth (Lori) all of Ashland; sister, Fay White of Ashland and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Perry, Arnold and Gilbert.

A Celebration of Steven’s life will be held at a later date. A graveside committal service for Steven will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Morse, WI.

The Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Mellen and Ashland, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences for Steve’s family may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.

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Bruce D. Dunlap, age 65 of Marysville, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022 at the Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, MI. Bruce was born on Dec. 3, 1956 in Ashland, WI the son of Walter J. and Louise A. (Janigo) Dunlap.

Bruce worked for the great lakes ore boats for over 40 years, 20 years as a captain. He enjoyed sailing, boating, golfing, fishing, watching / feeding birds and watching the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Tigers.

He is survived by his daughter, Kirsten McAuliffe of Ashland; mother, Louise Dunlap of Ashland; significant other, Karen O’Connor of Port Huron, MI; many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Jerry” Dunlap on Aug. 25, 2018.

A Memorial Service for Bruce will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland, with Father Jerome D’Souza as officiant.

A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home and continue until the hour of service.

Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery in Ashland, WI following the service.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Port Huron, MI for Bruce.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

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Anthony L. “Boyo” Johanik, age 65 of Mason, WI passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Essentia Health-Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Tony was born June 25, 1957 in Ashland, WI the son of Anthony L. and Mary Ann (Bukovac) Johanik.

Tony attended WITC in Ashland receiving a degree in Auto mechanics. He was an ace mechanic, and worked at VonHolzen Auto for over 30 years. He and his sisters operated a very successful dairy farm for many years in the Town of Eileen, Bayfield Co and he was a mentor for many. He was a supervisor for the town of Eileen and president of the town association. He served as an usher and was on the Saint Peter Catholic Church council. He was on the Bayfield County Housing Committee and served on the Bay Area Solid Waste Committee. He was born with many valuable skills that would build him into a very successful man, making him humble, efficient, humorous, strong and kind. He had a smile for everyone and a heart of gold, always trying to do the best he could. He enjoyed talking to people and always said “don’t just sit there, drum up a conversation.” He loved NASCAR, was a big Dale Ernhardt fan, and enjoyed the Badgers, Packers and Brewers. He loved watching war movies and all the oldies and goodies shows. In his younger years, he enjoyed snowmobiling and riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include his sisters, whom he loved very much, Kathy and Rosie Johanik of Mason and his aunt, Agnes Farkas of Ashland.

He was preceded in death by his parents and aunt & uncle, Annie & Steve Bukovac.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Tony will be celebrated at 12:00 Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland with Father Jerome D’Souza as Celebrant.

Visitation will begin at 10:30 on Thursday at the Church in Ashland and continue until the hour of service.

Interment will take place in the Saint Peter Cemetery, Dauby immediately following the Mass.

A special thank you to the staff at Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN for all of their care and compassion.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

Online condolences for Anthony’s family may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.

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Judith Ann Gilbertson, 79, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Judy was born in Ashland, WI to Leo and Regina (Kontny) Kirklewski. She attended DePadua High School and graduated in 1961. Judy chose to be a stay-at-home mom and raised her children on a farm on Cherryville Road.

Judy volunteered at Memorial Medical Center in the gift shop for many years, but her passion in life was quilting. She spent a lot of time attending quilt shows and she made many beautiful quilts for her family and church. She was an avid knitter and made many hats and mittens. She really enjoyed the time she spent with her quilting ladies and the Friday morning breakfast group. She was a member of the Cherryville Dames for close to 60 years and she held a special place in her heart for all these ladies. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her family, whether it was a holiday, birthday or spending time at the lake. Judy was a life-long member of the Holy Family and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Churches.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Gordon G. Gilbertson; four children: Kim (Jeff) Yeager, Jon (Bonnie) Lumberg, Terri (Paul) Bretting and Eric (Jodi Nash) Lumberg; eight grandchildren: Andrew Smith, Jordan (Julie) Smith, Devin Smith, Tad (Nikki) Bretting, Blake (Katlyn) Bretting, Olivia (Jacob) Hintze, Amanda and Luke Lumberg; three great-grandchildren: Mavrik and Grace Bretting and Avery Hintze; brother: Donald Kirklewski; sisters: Mary (Luke) Mullin and Alice Hallberg her sister-in-law: Kathleen Bouchard; three step-children: Tammy (Bill) McPherson, Gerald (Marcy) Gilbertson and Charles (Deb) Gilbertson and their families, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary R. Lumberg; her parents: Leo and Regina Kirklewski; mother and father-in-law: Roy and Dorothy Lumberg, and mother and father-in-law: George and Elsie Gilbertson.

Per Judy’s request, a private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 27th from 12:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Sparky’s Bar and Grill, 30990 Nolander Road, Washburn, WI 54891.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ashland Little League and the Ashland and Washburn Quilting Circles are preferred.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

Online condolences for Judy’s family may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.

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Robert “Bob” L. Belsky, age 75, of Ashland, WI, passed away Monday, Sept 12, 2022, at his residence with his loving family near his side. Bob was born May 25, 1947, in Ashland, the son of Louis J. and Rose (Kull) Belsky.

Bob graduated from Depadua High School in 1965. On Feb 12, 1966, he was united in marriage to June Zembrycki in Ashland. He was a US Army National Guard Veteran. For more than 25 years of his career, he served as a firefighter/paramedic/rescue diver for the City of Ashland and received certificates of commendation for his life-saving efforts during his time on the department. He was a lifelong member of the North Wisconsin Rod and Gun Club and was the treasurer for many years. He spent most of his time outdoors, embracing his love of nature.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, June; daughters: Denise (Kevin) Kontny and Brenda Funk; grandchildren: Kristin (Sam) Jacobs, Cory (Sarah) Kontny, Ethan Funk, and Caleb Funk; a great-grandson: Ayden Jacobs and sister: Joan (Don) Pagels.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna Martin.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept 26, 2022, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Ashland, with Father Jerome D’Souza as Celebrant.

A gathering of family and friends will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church and continue until the hour of service.

Interment will take place in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Ashland, at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

Online condolences for Bob’s family may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com.

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