Obituaries

George Fossum

George Fossum

Dec 16, 2012

George T. Fossum, 78, of Burnett County passed away December 16, 2012. A private family committal will be held at a later date.

Beatrice Olson

Beatrice Olson

Dec 11, 2012

Beatrice Jane Olson, 94, passed away December 11, 2012 at the Benedictine Living Center in Spooner, Wisconsin. She was born August 13, 1918 to Jess and Lucy (Dean) Gatten in Danbury. Beatrice was a graduate of Webster High School and Superior Teacher’s College. She taught for several years in one-room schoolhouses in the Danbury area. In April, 1942 she married...

Richard Amick

Richard Amick

Dec 10, 2012

Richard “Dick” Amick, age 79, a resident of Webster died December 10, 2012. Dick was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Howard and Blanche Amick. Dick served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He and his wife, Jackie lived in Mason City, Iowa for 25 years. Dick worked for Curries Manufacturing for 20 years doing Sales &...

Lois Wills

Lois Wills

Dec 9, 2012

Lois Agatha Wills, 57, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin passed away December 9, 2012. Lois was born May 31, 1955 in New Ulm, Minnesota to parents Jerome Stueve and Adeline (Douvier) Stueve. She attended and graduated from New Ulm High School. March 21, 1994 she married David Wills at the Stearns County Courthouse. Lois loved to bake, spend time with her grandchildren,...

Calvin Nelson

Calvin Nelson

Dec 9, 2012

Calvin L. Nelson, age 79, of Barrett, Minnesota formerly of Siren died December 9, 2012. Calvin was born on April 1, 1933 in Helena, Montana to Nels and Hanna Nelson. Calvin married Lois on March 22, 1958. He operated the Ben Franklin warehouse in Crystal, Minnesota for a number of years. In 1959, they had their first son, Larry; in...

Bradley Taylor

Bradley Taylor

Dec 5, 2012

Bradley Michael Taylor, age 17, of Frederic, WI, departed this Life on December 5, 2012. Bradley was born April 26th, 1995 in Grantsburg, WI. He was a Senior at Grantsburg Senior High and was involved in Choir, Drama, Soccer, Cross-Country, and Golf. He enjoyed a part-time position at Timbers Theater in Siren, WI. Bradley was an outstanding student with exceptional...

Gregory Leonard

Gregory Leonard

Dec 2, 2012

Gregory Roger Leonard, 75, of Webster passed away December 2, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Clarie, Wiscosnin. A visitation for Gregory will be Monday, December 10, 2012 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster from 5:00-8:00 PM. The Memorial Service will be Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. A...

Thomas Geisler

Thomas Geisler

Dec 1, 2012

Thomas Allen Geisler, 55, of Webster passed away December 1, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom was born on August 27, 1957 in Davenport, Iowa to Raymond and Gladys Geisler. He was raised in the Twin Cities then moved to Webster during high school. After graduation in 1975, he was married, joined the marines, and had...

Lawrence Kinblom

Lawrence Kinblom

Nov 30, 2012

Larry Kinblom, 76, of Danbury passed away November 30, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held for Larry on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church in Markville, MN at 11:00 AM (10-11AM Visitation). Pastor Tim Faust will be officiating.

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

Nov 29, 2012

Dorothy A. Nelson, age 80, of Grantsburg, WI and formerly of New Brighton, MN passed away on November 29, 2012 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Dorothy was born on February 3, 1932 to Fred and Viola Yira in Grantsburg, WI. She attended Little Wood Lake and Grantsburg schools. On November 4, 1950 Dorothy was united in marriage to Kenneth...

Kenneth Haug

Kenneth Haug

Nov 29, 2012

Kenneth “Dan” Haug, age 65, resident of Webster, died November 29, 2012 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Dan was born on September 14, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota to proud parents, Kenneth and Patricia Haug. He grew up in Dairyland, Wisconsin. Dan enlisted in the Marines in 1966 and served three tours in Vietnam, achieving the rank of...

Hazel Myers

Hazel Myers

Nov 28, 2012

Hazel Pearl (Fristed) Myers, 89, formally of Webster, passed away November 28, 2012, at Monroe Manor Assisted Living in Barron, Wisconsin, surrounded by her daughters and other family members. She suffered from Alzheimer’s for a number of years. Hazel was born to Peter and Retha (Kesler) Fristed on January 5, 1923 at Hayward, Wisconsin. The family moved to Hertel, Wisconsin,...

Eleanore Nelson

Eleanore Nelson

Nov 25, 2012

Eleanore “Ellie” M. Nelson, age 89, a resident of Danbury died November 25, 2012. Eleanor was born on September 19, 1923 in Lindstrom, Minnesota to proud parents Harry and Alice Succo. Ellie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Earl Nelson; son Warren Nelson; sister Mary Elizabeth Valleen; and brother Howard Succo. She is survived by her long time...

Walter Alling

Walter Alling

Nov 22, 2012

Walter A. Alling, age 74, a resident of Danbury died November 22, 2012. Walter was born on August 13, 1938 to Arthur and Carrie Alling . Walter was a carpenter in the twin cities and the Burnett County area for a number of years. He owned and operated Alling’s Custom Woodworking with his son for over 5 years. He enjoyed...

Arlene Laventure

Arlene Laventure

Nov 22, 2012

Memorial service will be Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM (visitation 1-2 PM) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.

Kayleen Krahler

Kayleen Krahler

Nov 20, 2012

Kayleen Krahler passed away on November 20, 2012 at the Spooner Emergency Room with family present. Kayleen was born on June 7, 1954 to Robert and Patricia Denotter in Siren, Wisconsin. She lived in Arizona for part of her childhood, but returned to Webster, where she graduated from high school in 1972. She was united in marriage to Mitchel Krahler...

Otto Bong

Otto Bong

Nov 20, 2012

A graveside committal service will be held at a later date. Additional information will be provided when available.

Jessie Allen

Jessie Allen

Nov 18, 2012

Jessie E. Allen, age 90, a resident of Webster died November 18, 2012. Jessie was born on June 10, 1922 in Swiss Township to David and Ethel Turner. In the 1940’s she and Lester were married in Pine City, Minnesota. During the war time Jessie worked at Brown & Bigelow Publishing Company, a distributor of promotional products and later Twin...

David Mikkelsen

David Mikkelsen

Nov 12, 2012

David R. Mikkelsen, age 70, a resident of Luck, Wisconsin died November 12, 2012. David was born on April 19, 1942 in Amery, Wisconsin to proud parents Richard G. and Lillian (Hansen) Mikkelsen. David served in the United States Air Force for eight years including serving two tours in Vietnam before his honorable discharge in 1968. David married Linda Montgomery...

John Garbow

John Garbow

Nov 12, 2012

John W. Garbow, age 58, of Sandstone, Minnesota passed away on November 12, 2012. John was born October 23, 1954 in Frederic, Wisconsin to parents Leona Staples and George Garbow. He enjoyed many activities such as; playing softball, cards, shooting pool, and listening to music. He was a happy go-lucky person who loved life, and was always willing to help...