Obituaries

Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith

Jan 15, 2024

Bruce Smith, age 67, resident of St. Croix Falls, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Charlotte Smith. He is survived by his wife, LaRae Smith. Children Malisa (Joe Zenzen) Smith, Valeri (Anthony Morin) Zart, Dusten (Trisha Dick) Smith, Sharah Smith; Grandchildren Isaac, Nick, Tyler, Logan, Emily, Deklan,...

Steve Rice

Steve Rice

Jan 14, 2024

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

Nicholas Doriott

Nicholas Doriott

Jan 12, 2024

Nicholas Steven Doriott, 32, of Webster, passed away on January 12, 2024, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. He was born on October 5, 1991, in Grantsburg, WI, to his loving parents, Glenn and Laura Doriott. Nick attended Webster School District, where he found great joy in his participation in wrestling, football, and baseball. He also participated in archery...

Jeffrey Plan

Jeffrey Plan

Jan 11, 2024

Jeffrey Allan Plan, age 68, a resident of Siren, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and faithful dogs. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Shirly Plan; wife, Joan Plan. He is survived by his son, Joshua (Jolene Zugier) Plan; daughters, Jenna (Kyle Johnson) Plan and Julia (Harry Hauck) Plan; grandchildren, Sterling, Boe, Mason,...

Jack Hedlund

Jack Hedlund

Jan 11, 2024

Jack C. Hedlund, age 93, of Siren, WI, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1930, in Grantsburg, WI, to the late Carl Hedlund and Mildred Peterson. Jack was a talented athlete and excelled in sports during his time at the Grantsburg School District....

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Jan 11, 2024

Steven Eugene Johnson, age 66, a resident of Danbury, WI passed away on January 10th, 2024 at his home with the love of his life Bea by his side. Steve was born on October 1, 1957, in St Paul MN to parents Eugene and Judy Johnson. Steve enjoyed taking road trips on his motorcycle, spending time with friends and family,...

Alton Reinhardt

Alton Reinhardt

Jan 9, 2024

Alton J. Reinhardt, age 81, a resident of Luck, WI., passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 at the United Pioneer Nursing Home. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

Lylah Nelson

Lylah Nelson

Jan 2, 2024

Lylah Louise Nelson, age 93, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away on January 2, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Center with her husband by her side. Lylah was born on April 24, 1930 in Markville, MN to parents William and Alvira (Havenor) Roatch. Lylah married the love of her life George on March 20, 1954 at Bethlehem Lutheran in...

Kelly Gardner

Kelly Gardner

Jan 1, 2024

Kelly Rose (Randall) Gardner, age 38, passed away peacefully on January 1,2024, surrounded with her family at her side at Regions Hospital. Kelly was born on November 19,1985, to Bonny Moody and Brian Randall. She attended grade school in Luck and Grantsburg and Graduated from Grantsburg High School. Durning her high school years she was diagnosed with Lupus and Raynauds...

Lorne Pewaush

Lorne Pewaush

Dec 30, 2023

Lorne D. Pewaush, age 53, a resident of Webster passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Lorne was born on December 25, 1970 in Cumberland to parents, Ralph and Delores (Qway) Pewaush. Lorne loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and four wheeling. He was certified thru the casino as an EMT. He lived a full life and loved spending time with...

Steven Christensen

Steven Christensen

Dec 28, 2023

Steven Leslie Christensen, age 75, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away on December 28, 2023 at home with his loved ones by his side. Steven was born on February 28, 1948 in Frederic, WI., to parents Leslie Christensen and Margie (Ludwig). After graduating from high school Steven was drafted into the United States Army where he served his Country...

Linnea Brask

Linnea Brask

Dec 28, 2023

Linnea Elizabeth Brask was born to Carl and Ruth Anderson in Dassel, MN on August 22,1932. Her birth was at the height of the Great Depression. Times were simple in America then. Linnea grew up on the family farm. Life was not easy. However, there was always plenty to go around of what mattered most- godly, caring parents, two great...

Dallas Miller

Dallas Miller

Dec 26, 2023

Dallas Martin Miller, age 39, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023. Dallas was born on December 19, 1984 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to parents William and Loralee (Wellnitz) Miller. Dallas had done many things during his 39 years here on this earth but one thing that's certain is he had unconditional love for his...

Patricia Ernst

Patricia Ernst

Dec 20, 2023

Patricia Louise “Pat” Ernst (Finch), age 88 of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center with loved ones by her side. Pat was born on June 11, 1935 to Lewis and Sara Finch (Clover) in Tomah, Wisconsin. She grew up with 7 brothers and sisters. The family moved to the Grantsburg area...

Wayne Staples

Wayne Staples

Dec 15, 2023

Wayne Staples, age 91, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away at home on December 15, 2023. Wayne was born on March 4, 1932 to parents William and Katherine (Cloud) Staples in Swiss Township, WI. Throughout Wayne’s life he worked as a heavy equipment operator as a truck driver for Lawrence-Johnson in Danbury, WI and Earth Movers in Duluth, MN....

Brad Matushak

Brad Matushak

Dec 7, 2023

Brad Matushak, age 75 died Thursday December 7, 2023, up North in Wisconsin, a place he loved. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Victor, daughter Alison Broms (Jeff Ongstad), sidekick Milo the Basset Hound, stepmom Laraine Matushak, In-laws Kathy Matushak, Steve and Bonnie Heller. Kenny & Janice Fisher, nephews and nieces Chad (Kristi) Matushak, Jay (Erin) Matushak, Naomi (Shawn)...

Brandon Peer

Brandon Peer

Dec 6, 2023

Brandon D. Peer, age 38, a resident of Webster passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Brandon was born on December 18, 1984 in St. Croix Falls to parents, David and Vickie Peer. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and all around great friend. Brandon will be remembered for his hard work ethic, sense of humor, love of PBR...

Virgil Sullivan

Virgil Sullivan

Dec 4, 2023

Virgil Frank Sullivan, age 83, a resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on December 4, 2023 at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Virgil was born on October 2, 1940 to parents Frank and Doris (Johnson) Sullivan and was raised in Grantsburg. In 1957 he and some of his friends joined the Navy National Guards. In the late fall of 1959,...

Gary Bohn

Gary Bohn

Dec 4, 2023

Gary Roy Bohn was born on February 7, 1937 to Roy and Hazel Bohn in Staples, Minnesota. He lived his early years in Mallard, Iowa until moving to Frederic, Wisconsin during grade school. He graduated from Frederic High School in 1955 and achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry at the University of Minnesota. He married Susan Stower in...

Darrel Swenson

Darrel Swenson

Dec 3, 2023

Darrel Swenson passed away on December 3, 2023 at Traditions of Frederic at the age of 81. Darrel was born February 21, 1942 to Willard and Bessie Swenson. He was the 10th child in their family of 12. Darrel attended Orr School and graduated from Grantsburg High in 1960. He attended Dunwoody college in Minnesota for machining. He took a...