Obituaries

Edward Schmechel

Edward Schmechel

Dec 1, 2023

Edward Arnold Schmechel, age 72, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home in Danbury. He is survived by his two sons, Joel (Yuriko) of Kobe, Japan and Jonathan (Tammy) of Glenburn, ND; his grandchildren, Jonathan Jr, Hannah, Elizabeth, Ervin, and Jonathan; along with many friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold E Schmechel; mother, Elene...

Keith Wysong

Keith Wysong

Nov 28, 2023

Keith Douglas Wysong, age 73, a resident of Danbury, WI passed away on November 28, 2023 with his loved ones by his side. The funeral service for Keith will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM (visitation form 10:00 - 11:00 AM) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. with full Military Honors to follow. A...

Gene Dopkins

Gene Dopkins

Nov 22, 2023

Gene Dopkins, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on November 22, 2023. Gene was born on September 24, 1927 in River Falls, WI. to parents Warren and Vinta (Nopp) Dopkins. After graduating from high school, Gene worked for the telephone company for 37 years. In Gene’s free time he enjoyed hunting. He was an active member...

Frederick Quernemoen

Frederick Quernemoen

Nov 21, 2023

Frederick Allen Quernemoen, a former resident of Webster, WI, passed away on November 21, 2023 at the age of 80 years young. Frederick was born on November 26, 1942 to Oscar and Mildred (Nelson) Quernemoen in Minneapolis, MN, and was raised by Oscar and Bernice Quernemoen in Webster, WI. He married Sally Sundin in 1963. Together they had two sons...

Shirley Zajac

Shirley Zajac

Nov 12, 2023

Shirley Diane Zajac, age 67, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away on November 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born on August 3, 1956 to parents Warren and Lucille (Primeau) Hammar. Shirley married the love of her life, Fredrick Zajac, on May 9, 1981 at St. Bridget’s Church in Minneapolis, MN. They were high...

Linda Koch

Linda Koch

Nov 9, 2023

Linda L. Koch, 77, a resident of Siren passed away on November 9, 2023. Linda lived life on her own terms from start to finish. Her home base varied from Longview, WA in the early years to Pullman, WA and Laramie, WY where she acquired her BA from WSU and her MA from the University of Wyoming to Las Cruces,...

Bonnie Petersen

Bonnie Petersen

Nov 8, 2023

Bonnie LuMae Petersen, a resident of Frederic, WI., passed away on November 8, 2023 at the Frederic Nursing & Rehab Center. Services are pending at this time. A full obituary to follow.

Gary Marek

Gary Marek

Nov 7, 2023

Gary Marek, of Grantsburg, WI died Tuesday, November 7th surrounded by family at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. He was born December 7th, 1944 to George and Carmen Marek of Frederic, WI. Gary graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1963 where he was a standout pitcher in baseball. He was then drafted in the United States Army in...

Charles Anderson

Charles Anderson

Nov 7, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Robert Anderson, age 32, a resident of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2023. Charlie was born on March 9, 1991 in Shell Lake, WI. He was the fourth of four children born to Harold and Bonnie Anderson. Charlie was over the moon happy when he welcomed his precious son, Carter into the world. Charlie had...

Betty Grittner

Betty Grittner

Nov 6, 2023

Betty Ione Grittner, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born on September 20, 1942, in Roseau, MN to parents, John and Elizabeth Grittner. Betty retired in 2012, after a long successful career as an office manager. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Gabriel; 2 sisters; a brother;...

Laura O'Hehir

Laura O'Hehir

Nov 5, 2023

Laura H. O’Hehir, age 99, passed away on November 5, 2023 at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab Center. Laura was born on March 8, 1924 in Remer, MN. She was raised in Tobique, MN and graduated from Remer High School in 1941. She attended Itasca Junior College in Coleraine, MN. She worked as a nurse’s aid in the emergency room...

Michael Carey

Michael Carey

Nov 5, 2023

Michael Richard Carey, age 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home in Grantsburg Wis. He was born on December 18, 1960 in St. Paul MN. to parents Bill and Pat (Simonson) Carey. Mikes earliest years were spent in St. Paul until he was in third grade at which time, he moved to Little...

Michael Mccann

Michael Mccann

Nov 3, 2023

Michael “Mac” James McCann, age 85, a resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on November 3, 2023 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Mac was born on June 1, 1938 in Siren, WI. to parents Fred and Edna (Jewell) McCann. After graduating from high school Mac enlisted in the United States Army where he served for 20 years. Mac...

Gordon Larson

Gordon Larson

Nov 2, 2023

Gordon W. Larson, age 74 passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN. Gordon was born on December 3, 1948, in Grantsburg, WI to Clarence and Mable Larson. Following graduation from Grantsburg High School in 1966, Gordon served in the Army as a Radio Teletype Operator. During some of this enlistment, he was stationed overseas...

Janet Wicklund

Janet Wicklund

Oct 30, 2023

Janet (Jan) Gayle Wicklund passed away at her residence on Monday, October 30, 2023. Jan was born February 11, 1947 in Princeton, MN and was raised in Cambridge, MN graduating from Cambridge High School. After attending Cosmetology school she became a beautician, cutting hair in Cambridge for a few years. She had a son, Jason and then moved to Grantsburg,...

Sundee Pena

Sundee Pena

Oct 28, 2023

Sundee G. Pena, age 68, a resident of Siren, WI passed away on October 28, 2023, surrounded by family. Sundee was born on December 23, 1954, in Compton, CA to parents Arden & Loretta (Wurzer) French. Sundee & Albert Pena were united in marriage on June 3, 1978. They moved from California to Hayward, Wisconsin in 1991 to continue raising...

Jackson Merrill

Jackson Merrill

Oct 28, 2023

Jackson J. Merrill “Ognbekamig” age 40, a resident of Superior passed away on October 28, 2023. Jackson was born on June 16, 1983 in Amery to Wynn and Andrea (Hart) Merrill. Jackson married Nicole on May 26, 2023 in Superior, WI. He was preceded in death by his mother, Andrea; great grandma, Clara; grandma Patsy Leona; sister, Wendy and aunt,...

Billy Garbow

Billy Garbow

Oct 25, 2023

Billy Joe Garbow “Anakwad” also known as BJ, age 44, a resident of Hinckley, MN passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2023. Billy was born on November 21, 1978 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents JoAnne Garbow and Billy Nail. Friends may call after 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Danbury Tribal Center with funeral services held...

Quentin Miller

Quentin Miller

Oct 25, 2023

Quentin Miller, age 90, a resident of Falun, WI passed away on October 25, 2023 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Quentin was born on February 17, 1933 in Swiss Township, Wisconsin to parents Edgar and Josephine (Prell) Miller. Quentin graduated from Webster High School in 1951 and farmed with his parents for many years. He served in the...

May Anderson

May Anderson

Oct 23, 2023

May Ethel Anderson, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. WI. May was born on August 19, 1934 in Eureka Center, Wisconsin to George Arthur and Ethel May (Weaver) Andrewson. She moved to St. Paul at the age of 14 to be a live-in nanny and supported herself through...