Obituaries

Margaret Shives

Margaret Shives

Jan 9, 2025

Margaret "Lovingly GiGi" Jane Shives, age 92, a resident of Webster, WI., passed away on January 9, 2025, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. She was born on July 6, 1932, in Fall River, MA to parents John and Mertis Gaskell. Marge married the love of her life, William “Bill” Shives on June 6, 1953, in Fall River, MA....

Eugene Gronlund

Eugene Gronlund

Jan 8, 2025

Eugene Harry Gronlund, always known as Gene, passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on August 9,1925, Gene’s life was a testament to unwavering faith, devotion to his family, and dedication to his community. Gene began life in a small house near Mud Hen lake. His father, Edwin, died in 1926, and 4 years later...

Virginia Dahl-Larson

Virginia Dahl-Larson

Jan 6, 2025

Virginia E. Dahl-Larson, age 88, a resident of Webster passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. Virgina was born on December 30, 1936 in Grantsburg to proud parents, Vedon and Edith Harris. She attended grade school in Wolf Creek where the Methodist Church is today. Then attended Grantsburg High School. She later worked at North States Wood Products in Falun...

Bette Zmuda

Bette Zmuda

Jan 5, 2025

Bette Zmuda, age 90, resident of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 5, 2025. Bette was born on May 3, 1934 to Ray and Mary Canfield. She grew up in Ladysmith, WI, and graduated from Ladysmith High School. She married Anthony Zmuda in Weyerhauser, WI, on September 5, 1953. Together they moved to...

Grace Imme

Grace Imme

Jan 2, 2025

On Thursday January 2nd, 2025 Grace Marie Imme left this world at the age of 93 surrounded by the love of family members. Grace was born on July 10 1931 to John & Elsie Anderson in the town of Lorain. She was the 5th of 6 children. Grace graduated 8th grade from the Indian Creek School on May 31, 1945....

Wendell Mckeag

Wendell Mckeag

Dec 30, 2024

Wendell D. McKeag, passed away on December 30, 2024 at the age of 62 at his home in Grantsburg. Wendell was born on August 23, 1962 in St. Croix Falls to Richard and Delight (Wedin) McKeag. He was the youngest of three siblings. Wendell went to school in Grantsburg graduating in 1981. After high school he attended technical school in...

Janet Schell

Janet Schell

Dec 30, 2024

Janet Phyllis Schell, age 78, a resident of Hertel, WI., passed away on December 30, 2024 at Cumberland Healthcare. Janet was born on August 6, 1946 in Stillwater, MN to parents Roy and Fayra Papenfuss. After graduating from Stillwater High School, she worked as a Trouble Locator for NSP now Excel Energy Company. In 1985 she became the owner and...

Dorothy Taylor

Dorothy Taylor

Dec 26, 2024

Dorothy Marea Taylor, age 91, of Webster passed away peacefully on December 26th at Burnett Medical Center’s Continuing Care in Grantsburg. She was born at home in Sand Lake Township on March 10, 1933 to Laurence and Violet Kuhnly Pierce. Growing up in Sand Lake, she attended Dongola School through the 8th grade. She graduated Spooner High School in 1951....

William Sears

William Sears

Dec 25, 2024

“William ‘Bill’ Sears of Webster, WI, was peacefully greeted by the Lord on December 25, 2024 after an admirable battle with ongoing health complications. Bill was born on May 29, 1945 to Harold ‘John’ and Ruth ‘Brownie’ Sears. He was raised in Webster with his five siblings, Ruthann, Diane, Connie, Johnny, and Randy Sears. Although Bill was raised in Webster,...

Kathleen Nelson

Kathleen Nelson

Dec 24, 2024

Kathleen Rita Nelson was born on August 9, 1949. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Christmas Eve, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Kathy was 75 years old and had lived a full life. Kathy always cared for those close to her without hesitation and will be greatly missed. Kathy is survived by her son, David Nelson...

Eldora Brown

Eldora Brown

Dec 23, 2024

Eldora Belle Brown, age 94, a resident of Webster, WI, formerly of Coomer, WI passed away on December 23, 2024 at her home in Webster. Eldora was born on February 21, 1930 at a rural home in Lewis, WI., to Nealy and Dagny Hansen. At the age of 3, Eldora came to live with her aunt and uncle Charles and...

Lola Louden

Lola Louden

Dec 22, 2024

Lola Olive Louden, age 97, a resident of Hayward, WI., passed away on December 22, 2024, at Water's Edge Care Center in Hayward, WI. Lola was born on August 11, 1927 in Frederic, WI., to parents Lee and Mildred (Marsh) Krause. Lola was raised in Webster and graduated from Webster High School. After graduating she went to beauty school and...

Irma Wood

Irma Wood

Dec 22, 2024

IRMA JUNEAL WOOD, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Irma was born to Clarence and Agnes Johnson on June 19, 1925 near Luck, WI. She graduated from Milltown High School and met Robert while working as a waitress at a restaurant in Milltown. Irma and Robert married on March 2, 1947 and farmed on her father’s farm until they...

Lyle Nelson

Lyle Nelson

Dec 21, 2024

Lyle W. Nelson, was born on October 22, 1950 and passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 at United Hospital , surrounded by his family. He was 74 years old and had lived a full life. Lyle was very private, but once you were accepted into his circle, he would move heaven and earth to take care of you. Lyle...

Evelyn Tinker

Evelyn Tinker

Dec 20, 2024

Evelyn Tinker, age 74, resident of Siren, WI, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 20, 2024. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Timothy Tjader

Timothy Tjader

Dec 16, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Tjader, age 77, a resident of Siren, WI., passed away on December 16, 2024 at home with his loved ones by his side. Tim Tjader was born in Siren, WI., on Nov. 12, 1947, to William and Elaine Tjader. He attended Siren School, graduating in 1966. He was very active in sports, excelling in basketball and football. Following...

Nancy Merle

Nancy Merle

Dec 15, 2024

Nancy A. Merle, loving wife, mother, grandma, and friend, age 87, a resident of Danbury, Wi, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. Nancy was born November 11, 1937, to Vladimir and Anna Brioschi. She married Marvin Merle on August 2, 1958, in St. Paul, MN. Nancy worked for the Sears Outlet as a retail sales associate and loved meeting...

Jack Kulpa

Jack Kulpa

Dec 11, 2024

Jack E. Kulpa, age 74, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away on December 11, 2024 at home with his loved ones by his side. A funeral mass will take place on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church in Webster, WI.

Earl Hanson

Earl Hanson

Dec 8, 2024

Earl C. Hanson, 97, of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Born on June 16, 1927, in Grantsburg to Carl and Clara (Biederman) Hanson, Earl spent his early years on the family farm in Wood River Township near Alpha and Big Wood Lake. Earl’s life was marked by resilience and faith....

Dair Stewart

Dair Stewart

Dec 8, 2024

Dair B Stewart, 92 years old, of Siren, WI, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2024. Dair was born April 30, 1932, to Curtis and Ella Stewart, in the City of Siren, WI. After graduating from Siren High School in 1950, he entered the Navy in January of 1952. He was a Fire Control Technician on the USS Samuel N....