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IsaBelle Vierlyn Anderson

IsaBelle Vierlyn Anderson

Apr 6, 2025

IsaBelle Vierlyn "Isy" Anderson, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI, on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Isy was born on August 23, 1930, in the house on Riddler's Mill Dam, north of Amery, WI. She was the fourth of five children of (Ira) Wayne Smith and Mable (Ellis) Smith. Her grandfather Leroy Smith lived with...

Armand A Rafferty

Armand A Rafferty

Apr 5, 2025

Armand Rafferty, age 87, of Frederic, WI formerly of Mt.Iron, MN died Saturday April 5, 2025, at Traditions of Frederic.

Armand was born on December 29,1937 to Evelyn Jenkauski in Bemidji,MN. He was later adopted by Boyce Rafferty and raised in Wilton, MN. He proudly served the United States Navy from 1956 - 1960. He was united in marriage to Janice...

Ramona Anderson

Ramona Anderson

Mar 29, 2025

Ramona Marie Anderson passed away at Saint Croix Health on March 29, 2025, at the age of 93 -- just 11 days before her 94th birthday. She was born April 9, 1931, to John and Marie Schwartz. The oldest of seven children, Ramona grew up fishing, picking blueberries, raising chickens, milking cows by hand, and helping her dad in the fields....

Gilbert Bosak

Gilbert Bosak

Mar 28, 2025

Gilbert Lyle Bosak, age 96, resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1928, in Frederic, WI, to Fred & Florence Bosak, and graduated from Siren High School. He married the love of his life, Nancy Schadow, on April 21, 1956. Together, they were blessed with three children:...

Timothy Gorman

Timothy Gorman

Mar 26, 2025

Timothy Michael Gorman, age 81, passed away on March 26, 2025, in Blane, MN. Timothy was born in St Paul, MN, to Thomas Patrick Gorman and June Dorthea Colburn. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Gorman and June Colburn. Timothy is succeeded in death by his son, Michael Gorman; daughters, Chris Gorman and Sofia Gorman; brother, Thomas...

Constance Reinhardt

Constance Reinhardt

Mar 23, 2025

Constance J. "Connie" Reinhardt Age 84 | March 23, 2025 Constance J. “Connie” Reinhardt, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Francis “Fran” Reinhardt, with whom she shared over 40 years together; her sister, Bonnie (Bob) Bacholls; her children: Robert (Jean) Luepke, Patricia (John) Busch, William (Connie) Luepke, Debbie...

Gene Larson

Gene Larson

Mar 17, 2025

Gene M. Larson Age 88 | March 17, 2025 Gene M. Larson, 88, of Frederic, WI, passed away quietly in his home on March 17, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta R. Larson; his son, Curtis Larson and significant other Theresie; his stepsons, Matt Waidzulis and Jason (Erin) Waidzulis; his mother-in-law, Regina Andrijauskas; his grandson Samuel; and...

Orren Granquist

Orren Granquist

Mar 16, 2025

Orren Charles Granquist was born on April 14, 1938, at the Grantsburg Hospital in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to Oscar T. and Elvina E. (Carlson) Granquist. He passed away on March 16, 2025 at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Orren grew up in the Trade River area. He attended the one-room rural Trade River elementary school and graduated from Grantsburg High...

Mark Larson

Mark Larson

Mar 14, 2025

Mark Allen Larson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 14, 2025, in Webster,  WI. He leaves behind his parents, Mitchell & Judy Larson, fiancé, Vicki VanElsberg, two daughters, Abby Good, Jenny (Joe) Ortiz, and two grandchildren. Also survived by his sister, Paula Spafford (Matt), and his nephews, Derek & Cody, niece, Shelbi and six great nieces...

Wayne Fish

Wayne Fish

Mar 14, 2025

Wayne A. Fish, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Helen (née Palmquist) and son Dan Fish of Minneapolis. He is survived by his children: Dave Fish of Webster, WI, Bill (Renee) Fish of Webster, WI, TJ (Amy) Golan of Luck, WI, Tim (Ginney) Golan...

Ellery Glenna

Ellery Glenna

Mar 13, 2025

Ellery Glenna, age 79, resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away at home on March 13, 2025. Ellery was born on September 4, 1945 to Alvin and Helen (Cox) Glenna. Joining the US Army in 1963, he was enlisted until 1966. Ellery met Lois McCurdy while the two were in high school. They went to prom together, and then spent 60...

Geraldine Stepan

Geraldine Stepan

Mar 11, 2025

Geraldine "Jeri" Stepan, 93, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Burnett Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Jeri was a beacon of warmth and kindness, and her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on January 28, 1932, in Superior, WI, Jeri spent her formative years...

Carol Anderson

Carol Anderson

Mar 11, 2025

We are sad to share that Carol Jean Anderson, 88, formerly of St. Louis Park, MN and Barron WI died peacefully with family on March 11, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1936, on her family's farm in Dresser, Wisconsin. After graduating from St. Croix Falls High School in 1954, Carol moved to Minneapolis, where she started a fulfilling...

Harold Rieber

Harold Rieber

Mar 10, 2025

On March 10, 2025, Harold (Harry) G Rieber JR. of Danbury, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 83. Born November 17, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. Proud US Navy Veteran, 6 years served as MM 3 Rd 3rd class Petty Officer. Served on the U.S.S Midway from 1962 to 1964 & the U.S.S Lake Champlain from...

Mary Mariette

Mary Mariette

Mar 9, 2025

Please share your favorite memory of Mary to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Ronald Radke

Ronald Radke

Mar 8, 2025

Ronald Elmer Radke age 83, of Danbury WI. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 11th 1941 in Fredrick Wis.to the late Elmer and Ruby Radke. He was the oldest of four children. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Linda Radke, twin daughters, parents Elmer and...

Thomas Yescavage

Thomas Yescavage

Mar 6, 2025

Thomas John Yescavage, age 66, passed away unexpectedly in Duluth, Minnesota on March 6, 2025. Tom was born on July 16, 1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota (Ramsey County) to Juen (Behr) and Walter Yescavage.  Tom lived a life filled with hard work, love, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life. Tom was a proud veteran (Sergeant) of the...

Lee Staples

Lee Staples

Mar 6, 2025

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Valerie Bear

Valerie Bear

Mar 4, 2025

Valerie Bear, age 78, began her Journey on March 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of nearly 50 years to Martin Johnson, Jr., and a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her children: Martin Johnson III, Dawn Johnson, Rick Bear, Robin Johnson, and Robert Bear. She was a cherished grandmother to Adam, Ambria, Jolita, Meelo,...

William Hunter

William Hunter

Mar 1, 2025

William R. “Bill” Hunter Age 83, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1941, in Saint Cloud, MN, to Roland and Viola Hunter. In 1964, Bill married Janet (née Soderberg) after meeting her at his cousin’s wedding. Together, they built a life in Siren, WI, raising their two children, Greg (Sue) Hunter and Shelly (Jeff)...

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