Obituaries

Roselyn Haus

Roselyn Haus

Jun 7, 2014

Roselyn Maye (Babcock) Haus, age 91, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. Roselyn was born in Webster, WI, on July 1, 1922, a daughter of the late Herman W. and Olga C. (Fosmo) Babcock. She was a 1941 graduate of Cloverton High School. On September 8, 1941, Roselyn married Leonard D. Haus in Pine City, MN. They lived in Tampa,...

Edna Canfield

Edna Canfield

Jun 7, 2014

Edna Mae (Merrill) Canfield, age 79 years, of Webster, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. Edna was born on June 13, 1934 in Ladysmith, WI, the only child of Howard F. and Katherine L. (Newhouse) Merrill. She was a 1952 graduate of Ladysmith High School. On March 4, 1955, Edna married Marvin Lyle Canfield in Chicago, IL. In 1965, they...

Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

Jun 4, 2014

Daniel Jeffery Johnson was born July 31, 1966 in Braham, Minnesota, to Leon and Sharon (Davis) Johnson. On November 25, 1995, Daniel married Diane Johnson in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Daniel worked at K-Wood for 20 years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting fire wood and demolition derbies. He loved nothing more than being a Dad and a Grandpa! Daniel passed away June...

Jerome Awe

Jerome Awe

Jun 3, 2014

Jerome "Jerry" Awe, age 86, from Siren, Wisconsin passed away June 3, 2014. Jerry was born September 1, 1927 in Grace City, North Dakota to Edwin and Vina (Goulet) Awe. Jerry Enlisted in the U.S. Army February 2, 1946 where he served his country till August 9, 1947. He was involved in Lions Club and the American Post in Siren....

James Johnson

James Johnson

Jun 2, 2014

James Joseph “Jim” Johnson, Sr., age 70, of Webster, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014. Jim was born June 11, 1943, a son of the late Hans and Janey (Spencer) Johnson. He grew up in Bagley, Minnesota, and moved to Burnett County in 1969. Jim was a well known lumberjack. He initially worked at Penta Wood Products. He was then...

Dorothy Brenizer

Dorothy Brenizer

Jun 2, 2014

Dorothy Ann Brenizer age 78 was born April 21, 1936 to Harold and Mable Britian in Waukon, Iowa. Dorothy moved to Frederic, Wisconsin. Don and Dorothy met at the Frederic roller rink, it was love at first sight, they went on a few dates than she told Don she had 4 kids, Don said let's get married! They married July...

Evelyn Staples

Evelyn Staples

Jun 1, 2014

Evelyn E. “Ev” Staples, age 88, of Danbury died June 1, 2014. Ev was born on August 6, 1925 in Hayward to Jay and Lucy (Songetay) Staples. She grew up in Danbury and spent time in Stillwater, St. Paul, Superior and retired back to the Danbury area in 1984. She worked at the nursing home in Stillwater, and was a...

Corey Bearheart

Corey Bearheart

May 31, 2014

Corey Scott Bearheart, of Webster (Rusk Township), passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014, just 2 days following his 46th birthday. Corey was born May 29, 1968 in Cumberland, WI. He attended public schools in Turtle Lake and was a 1986 graduate of Turtle Lake High School. He previously had been employed at the St. Croix Casinos in Turtle Lake and...

Bernadine Olson

Bernadine Olson

May 31, 2014

Bernadine “Bernie” Marie Olson, 70, Webster, passed away on May 31, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 12, 1944, to Bernard Howard and Johanna Marie (Kaminski) Neinstadt. She lived in Webster, WI., most of her life. After she graduated from Webster High School, she worked at Brown and Bigelow in the St. Paul, Minn., and...

Mary Svien

Mary Svien

May 28, 2014

Mary Lou (Langevin) Svien, age 82, of Danbury, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 28, 2014. She was born February 21, 1932, in St. Paul, MN, only child of Louis and Genevieve (Konkel) Langevin. Mary Lou was baptized and confirmed at St. Agnes Catholic Church, St. Paul. She attended school there and was a 1950 graduate of St. Agnes High School....

Laverne Fontaine

Laverne Fontaine

May 27, 2014

LaVerne Mary “Andy” Fontaine, age 81, of Webb Lake, passed away Tuesday evening, May 27, 2014. She was born in St. Paul, MN, on July 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Theodore and Alice (Bibeau) Anderson. She was a 1951 graduate of White Bear High School. On July 21, 1951, LaVerne married her high school sweetheart, Roger F. Fontaine,...

Florence Ball

Florence Ball

May 26, 2014

Florence E. Ball, age 85, a resident of Grantsburg formerly of Webster died May 26, 2014. Florence was born in Swiss Township to James and Ella Ball. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her brother James R. Ball, Jr. and nephew Dennis Ball. She is survived by her sister Helen Mullen; nephews John and James Ball; nieces Janice...

Brandon Fossum

Brandon Fossum

May 21, 2014

Brandon L. Fossum, age 27 of Anthem, AZ formerly of Grantsburg died May 21, 2014. Brandon was born on August 24th, 1986 in St. Croix Falls to Kevin and Mya Fossum. He was a 2005 graduate of Grantsburg High School and attended the University of Minnesota where he graduated with honors recieving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. After...

Jacquelyn Amick

Jacquelyn Amick

May 20, 2014

Jacquelyn Ann “Jackie” Amick, age 80, of Webster, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was born in Racine, WI, on September 16, 1933, a daughter of the late Floyd and Wilma (Bemis) Lehman. On September 10, 1955, Jackie married Richard Amick in West Des Moines, Iowa. They lived in Mason City, Iowa, for 25 years. Jackie and Richard enjoyed...

Steven Zelinski

Steven Zelinski

May 18, 2014

Steven M. Zelinski, age 42, a resident of Webster died Sunday, May 18, 2014. Steven was born on April 1, 1972 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Martin and Carolyn Zelinski. Steven spent his early childhood in Stillwater, Minnesota before moving to Webster at the age of 6 where he was baptized on September 10, 1972. Steven attended Webster High School, an...

Alexander Gillis

Alexander Gillis

May 16, 2014

Alexander "Alec" Scott Gillis was born on February 6, 1991 in Weymouth, MA to Scott and Sherry(Stevens) Gillis. He attended school in Duluth, Minnesota. On February 16, 2012 Alec married Lindsey (Hammond) in Siren, WI. Together Alec and Lindsey were blessed with three children; Matthew Hammond, Jaylynn Gillis, and Kaiden Gillis. Alec enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved...

John Klaas

John Klaas

May 16, 2014

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN SERVICE TIME::: John Klaas, age 65, of Danbury, passed away May 16, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Maryann Klaas. Survived by his son Travis (Sarah) Klaas; siblings Barb (Gary) Mitchell, Margaret (Bob) Kozub, Sue (Dave) Snell, and Steve Klaas; many friends; and his loyal dog Rocky. A visitation will be held from...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

May 10, 2014

Robert Wayne Johnson, age 87, of Siren, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. Bob was born June 2, 1926 in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, a son of the late Sigwald and Pearl (Randall) Johnson. He attended public schools in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area as well as in Burnett County, WI. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army from February...

Richard Daniels

Richard Daniels

May 8, 2014

Richard Robert “Richie” Daniels, age 37, of Cleveland, Tennessee, formerly of the Webster area, was suddenly and tragically taken from us on May 8, 2014. Ritchie was born in Frederic, WI, on June 10, 1976, a son of Nancy “Sooz” (McIvor) Daniels Haaf and Robert Daniels. He spent most of his school age years in the Webster area, and received...

Mark Swanson

Mark Swanson

May 6, 2014

Mark S. Swanson, age 57, of Stearns Twp., Pine County, MN, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, May 6, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 18, 1956, a son of Curtis and Catherine (Brickley) Swanson. On May 6, 1995, Mark married Judy Garbow in St. Paul, MN. He had...