Traci Sandgren

Traci Dawn Sandgren, 42, a resident of Luck died May 23, 2009 at Amery Regional Medical Center. Traci was born on June 11, 1966 in Grantsburg to proud parents William and Linda Sears. Traci grew up in the Webster area, graduating from Webster High School in 1984. Traci went on to Cosmetology School at WITC-Superior, graduating in 1985 and then on to Barber School in Superior graduating in 1986. She worked for several salons in the area and with her mother at the Ultimate in Grantsburg and later Cuts & Curls in Webster. She married Richard Sandgren on November 28, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Traci enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with her family and was known to be a good cook. She was especially fond of being involved on a bowling league because her Grandma “Brownie” taught her how. She was proud of that. Traci was preceded in death by her grandpa Harvey, Grandma Lunsman, Grandma Brownie, aunt Annette Whiteside, nephew Mark Johnson, and father-in-law Richard. She is survived by her husband Richard, children Jodi, Jake, Jessica and Jason, her parents Bill and Linda Sears, mother-in-law Fay Sandgren, grandpa John Sears, sisters Kim (Rob) Johnson and Lori (Bryan) McCann, her beloved dog “Bernstine,” along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at North Valley Lutheran Church in Centuria with Pastor Maggie Isaacson officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster.