Obituaries

John Williams

John Williams

Sep 11, 2010

John R. Williams, Sr., age 80, a resident of Trade Lake Township died September 11, 2010. Private family services will be held.

Mary Carlson

Mary Carlson

Sep 9, 2010

Mary F. Carlson, age 67, of Trade Lake died September 9, 2010 at her home. Mary was born on November 29, 1942 in Rush City, Minnesota to Louis and Nora Hansen. Mary graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1961. She married George on April 14, 1962 at the Trade River Evangelical Free Church. They owned and operated the House of...

Alice Mavis

Alice Mavis

Sep 8, 2010

Alice Marie Mavis, age 96, a resident of Spooner Health System Nursing Home in Spooner, formerly of Siren died September 8, 2010. Alice was born on July 7, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Lucy Tracy. Alice grew up in Milwaukee, graduating from Bayview High School. She married George Mavis in 1934 in Milwaukee where they made their home...

Russell Connor

Russell Connor

Aug 27, 2010

Russell Lester Connor, 87, a lifelong resident of Webster died August 27, 2010. Russell, the only child of Paul and Jennie Connor, was born in the family home on Connor's Lake on March 1, 1923. After his graduation from Webster High School he was drafted into the U.S. Army for service during World War II. He was stationed in Hawaii...

Mary Cook

Mary Cook

Aug 27, 2010

Mary S. Cook, age 64, of Siren died August 27, 2010. A full obituary will follow next week.

Ian Fossum

Ian Fossum

Aug 22, 2010

Ian P. Fossum, age 14, a resident of Grantsburg died August 22, 2010. Memorial service Friday, August 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM (visitation 11-1 PM) at Assembly of God Church in North Branch, MN. A full obituary will follow.

Gerald Olson

Gerald Olson

Aug 21, 2010

Gerald "Jerry" Olson, age 66, a resident of Webb Lake passed away on August 21, 2010. Jerry was born on February 19, 1944 in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Ramsey High School in 1962. Jerry was a fun loving man who lived by the phrase, "Life Is Good." Jerry is survived by his two sons, Bryan and Michael; four...

Christopher Bryant

Christopher Bryant

Aug 14, 2010

"Our Little Buddy" Christopher Alan Bryant, son, brother, uncle, Godfather, grandson, nephew and cousin. For all those who love and will miss you. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Spooner. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

Doris Ferris

Doris Ferris

Aug 11, 2010

Doris Ferris, age 87, of Frederic died August 11, 2010. Visitation will be Sunday, August 15, 2010; 5-7 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. Service will be Monday, August 16, 2010; 2:00 PM (visitation 1-2PM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. Interment will follow at Siren Lakeview Cemetery.

Olive Melton

Olive Melton

Aug 11, 2010

Olive Marie Melton, age 88, of Spooner, WI passed away on August 11, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN. Olive was born on April 16, 1922 in Spooner, WI to Henry H. and Mary E. Roberts. She attended school in Spooner and was a graduate of the class of 1941. She married Bion Melton on June 1st, 1944...

Gregory Butler

Gregory Butler

Aug 7, 2010

Gregory L. Butler, age 43 died August 7, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Friends may call after 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the St. Croix Tribal Center, Hertel. Funeral services will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the St. Croix Tribal Center, Hertel. Interment will follow at White Fish Cemetery, Sand Lake Township, Sawyer...

George Zick

George Zick

Aug 7, 2010

Zick, George W., age 74, of Webster, WI formerly of Oakdale, MN died Aug. 7, 2010 due to complications of diabetes. Retired from ISD #622. Survived by wife Dolores (Lori); children Janet (Jim) Robley, Thomas (Angie) Zick, Linda (Steve) Stacey, Mary (Ron) Flipp; grandchildren Angela, Catherine, and Brandon Zick; Jennifer Robley; Michelle, Ryan, and Megan Flipp; Sarah, Ashley, Carolyn, and...

Roger Scherer

Roger Scherer

Aug 6, 2010

Roger L. Scherer, age 77, a resident of Balsam Lake died August 6, 2010 at United Pioneer Home in Luck. Private services were held.

Darren Moyer

Darren Moyer

Aug 2, 2010

Darren J. Moyer, age 50, a resident of Webster died August 2, 2010 at his home. Darren was born on September 13, 1959 to Ronald and Shelby Moyer. Darren had worked at Petco as a salesman and also as a shift manager at the Hole In The Wall Casino in Danbury. Darren was also a past volunteer of the Danbury...

Marlene Richardson

Marlene Richardson

Aug 1, 2010

Marlene R. Richardson, age 72, a resident of Oakland Township died August 1, 2010. Marlene was born on March 27, 1938 in Barron, Wisconsin to Raymond and Iras Berg. She married Richard on September 7, 1956 in Barron. Marlene was the head cook at the Hillside Elementary School for over 20 years. Marlene was a member of the "Ideal Gang"...

Steven Bottineau

Steven Bottineau

Aug 1, 2010

Steven L. Bottineau, age 56, a resident of Siren died August 1, 2010 at his home surrounded by family. Steven was born on November 20, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Steven was a graduate of Coon Rapids High School. He has worked in the lumber industry for 30 plus years and looked forward to retiring in Siren, Wisconsin. He was...

Roland Salzmann

Roland Salzmann

Jul 30, 2010

Roland "Ron" Salzmann, age 89, a resident of Viola Lake for 35 years died July 30, 2010. Ron was born on April 30, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Marie Salzmann. Meticulous and talented, even as a child, Ron grew up to be an accomplished professional musician and a lover of Jazz. Playing the harmonica in high school led...

Joyce Sessions

Joyce Sessions

Jul 29, 2010

Joyce Sessions, age 62, of Webster died July 29, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Joyce was born on October 22, 1947 in Webster to Marion and Alma Phernetton. Joyce worked in the laundry department at Capeside Cove Good Samaritan Center in Siren for a number of years. Joyce was preceded in death her husband Larry; parents and...

Evelyn Harmon

Evelyn Harmon

Jul 28, 2010

Evelyn Harmon, age 98, of Spooner passed away on July 28, 2010 at Spooner Health System. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Spooner. Funeral services will be on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10:30 AM (visitation 9:30-10:30 AM)at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner. Interment will follow at Spooner...

Gloria Melton

Gloria Melton

Jul 25, 2010

Gloria Gail Melton, age 60, of Superior and formerly of Spooner, WI passed away on July 25, 2010 at St. Francis In the Park in Superior. Gloria was born on April 27, 1950 in Shell Lake, WI to Wilbur and Doreen Mattson. She was raised in lived most of her life in Bashaw Twp. She enjoyed dancing, her cats and...