Obituaries

Kim Vikstrom

Kim Vikstrom

Aug 27, 2022

Kim M. Vikstrom, age 63, a resident of Webb Lake passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kim was born on August 15, 1959 in Conway, South Carolina to Darcy and Rita Lorsung. Kim attended the University of Minnesota-Morris, and Anoka Ramsey Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Nursing....

Joseph Leverty

Joseph Leverty

Aug 26, 2022

Joseph Hoyt Leverty, age 88, a resident of Cadott, WI passed away on August 26, 2022 at his home with his loved ones by his side. Services are pending at this time. A full obituary to follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Dwaine Bentley

Dwaine Bentley

Aug 25, 2022

Dwaine F. “Dude” Bentley, age 96, a resident of Spooner, Wisconsin passed away on August 25, 2022. Dwaine was born on February 19, 1926 in Ira, Iowa. The fourth child of five children born to Benjamin & Mae (Whitehead) Bentley. In 1936 the family moved to Hertel, WI. Dwaine missed his high school graduation in 1944 as World War II...

Sebastian Belisle

Sebastian Belisle

Aug 23, 2022

Sebastian L. Belisle “Gwiiwizensiwi Biizikan Maakakii Basikwebizon”, age 28, of Stanley, WI passed away on August 23, 2022. Sebastian was born on September 30, 1993 in Shell Lake, WI to parents Alicia Doup and Robert Belisle. Sebastian loved to play the guitar and producing his own music. He also enjoyed playing video games and exploring nature. Sebastian is preceded in...

David Cole

David Cole

Aug 21, 2022

David Raymond Cole Sr. “Big Daddy”, age 78, formerly from St. Paul Minnesota, passed away suddenly at home in Oakdale Minnesota on August, 21st 2022. Dave had a passion for golf, he loved his classic cars & going to the casino. David is proceeded in death by Mother Anne, Father Clarence Cole Sr. Brother Clarence Jr. Brother Eugene, Baby sister...

Robert Meyer

Robert Meyer

Aug 21, 2022

Robert "Bob" John Meyer, age 75, a resident of Grantsburg, WI passed away on August 21, 2022 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Bob was born on July 2, 1947 in Frederic, WI to parents Willard and Dorothy (Williams) Meyer. After graduating, Bob began his military career in the National Guard then transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps in...

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Aug 20, 2022

Shirley Lee Johnson, age 74, a resident of Grantsburg, WI passed away on August 20, 2022 at home. Shirley was born on May 5, 1948 in Frederic, WI to parents Leroy and Dorothy Lundeen. Shirley graduated from Frederic High School then attended UW of Superior for 3 years earning her associates degree in elementary education. Shirley married the love of...

Donald Koppen

Donald Koppen

Aug 18, 2022

Donald R. Koppen, 89, of Danbury, WI passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Donald was born on May 14, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to Eric and Mildred Koppen. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. On June 6, 1959, he and Helen Choulock were united in marriage in...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Aug 15, 2022

Michael Nye Johnson, age 58, a resident of Webster, WI passed away on August 15, 2022 at his home. Michael was born on May 8, 1964 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Robert and Jane Johnson. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Jean Hayek

Jean Hayek

Aug 14, 2022

Jean Louise Hayek, age 73, a resident of Scott Township, passed away on August 14, 2022 at the Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, WI. Jean was born on October 24, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to parents John and Betty Segl. On October 28, 1967 she married Gary, Sr. in St. Paul, MN. She worked as a Librarian for...

Michael Whiteside

Michael Whiteside

Aug 12, 2022

Michael James Whiteside Sr., age 71, a resident of Siren, WI passed away at home with his loved ones by his side. Michael was the oldest son of Melvin and Dona Whiteside. He was born August 29th 1950, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. At the age of 10 his family moved to Webster, WI where they owned and operated Stonegate Resort...

Gerald Konobeck

Gerald Konobeck

Aug 11, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” James Konobeck, age 79, a resident of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Jerry was born on April 11, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to parents, James and Lucille (Peterson) Konobeck. Jerry grew up in St. Paul, MN and also lived in North St. Paul and Taylors Falls before moving to Webster,...

Doris Kosloski

Doris Kosloski

Aug 4, 2022

Doris Mae Kosloski, age 89, of Siren, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4th, 2022. Doris was born on October 18,1932 in Browns Valley, MN to parents, Norris and Lottie (Durkin) Ashbaugh. Doris graduated from Siren High School in 1951. A couple of years after she graduated, she married the love of her life, Rapheal Kosloski, on August 28th,1954...

Donald Nelson

Donald Nelson

Jul 31, 2022

Donald S. Nelson, age 62, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on July 31, 2022. Donald was born on august 28, 1959 in St. Paul, MN to parents Donald and Barbara Nelson. In 1969 the family moved to Grantsburg, Wisconsin Donald graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1977. He then went on to continue his education at Bethel University earning...

Shaun Belisle

Shaun Belisle

Jul 30, 2022

Shaun J. Belisle (Makoons), age 35, a resident of Shell Lake passed away on July 30, 2022. Shaun was born on September 26, 1986 in Shell Lake to Myron and Diana Belisle. Shaun enjoyed hunting, fishing, drawing and boxing. He was preceded in death by his father, Myron Belisle; maternal grandmother, Esther Taylor Martin; grandfather, Robert Martin; paternal grandfather, Louis...

Joyce Rivard

Joyce Rivard

Jul 29, 2022

Joyce A. Rivard, age 84, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on July 29, 2022. Joyce was born in Siren on February 19, 1938 to Ervin and Elma Radke. Joyce and Al were united in marriage on January 12, 1974 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joyce was very talented and enjoyed crafting. She put her abilities into knitting, crocheting, quilting, leather work...

Jace Canfield

Jace Canfield

Jul 28, 2022

Jace Lorenzo Canfield, age 44, a resident of Eau Claire passed away on July 28, 2022. Jace was born on December 25, 1977 in Shell Lake, WI to parents John and Elizabeth (Andrea) Canfield. Jace graduated from Spooner High School in 1996 and went on to continue his education at Chippewa Valley Technical College for 3 years. After college Jace...

Walter Lundeen

Walter Lundeen

Jul 28, 2022

Walter Leroy Lundeen Jr., age 92, a life-long resident of Trade Lake Township passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home – the Lundeen Century Farm established in 1876. He is now farming in his eternal home. Walter, known as Sonny, was born at home one-quarter mile from the homestead on April 27, 1930 to Ethlyne and Walter...

Christine Peterson

Christine Peterson

Jul 27, 2022

Christine Carol Peterson, age 70, a resident of New Hope, MN passed away on July 27, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg, WI Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Rose Wiberg

Rose Wiberg

Jul 25, 2022

Rose E. (Van Pelt) Wiberg was born March 14, 1934 to Leslie and Magdalene (Remley) Van Pelt. She passed away July 25, 2022. Rose graduated from Frederic High School in 1952. On March 5, 1955, she married the love of her life, DuWayne Wiberg. They were blessed with four children: Dennis (Tammi), Wayne (Anita), Mary Ellen (Lloyd), and Renae. She...