Obituaries

Patricia Kokesch

Patricia Kokesch

Jan 24, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Kokesch was a caring mother, partner, grandmother, sister and friend who left this world on January 24, 2022. She was 68 years young. Born on May 16, 1953 to James and Elizabeth Slavik, she was number 11 in a family of 14 children. She was born and raised in North Minneapolis and Graduated from North High in 1971....

Dennis Dahl

Dennis Dahl

Jan 24, 2022

Dennis passed away at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ on January 24, 2022 after a year long battle with cancer, with his family by his side. Dennis was born April 26, 1942 in Grantsburg WI to Alice and Ernest Dahl. After graduation from Grantsburg he had various careers. He drove semi trucks, both local and over the road, worked...

Frances Oltman

Frances Oltman

Jan 24, 2022

Frances R. Oltman, age 86, a resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Frances was born on April 11, 1935 in Perham, MN to parents Joseph and Lytia Wonsewicz. No formal service is planned at this . Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made...

David Johnson

David Johnson

Jan 21, 2022

David M. Johnson, age 78, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. David was born in Frederic on March 16, 1943 to Herman D. and Virginia D. Johnson. David married his high school sweetheart Judy L. Olson on October 5, 1963 in Atlas. He spent 13 years working as a computer programmer for the U.S. Department...

Thomas Easland

Thomas Easland

Jan 21, 2022

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Marvin Merle

Marvin Merle

Jan 19, 2022

Marvin “Marv” A. Merle, loving husband, dad, papa, mentor and friend, age 84, a resident of Danbury, WI passed away suddenly on January 19, 2022. Marv was born April 17, 1937, to August and Mary Ann Merle. He married Nancy Brioschi on August 2, 1958, in St. Paul, MN. He worked for the Great Northern Railroad and then spent 25...

James Mccain

James Mccain

Jan 19, 2022

James “Jimmy” Andrew McCain, Sr., age 64, a resident of Webster passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jimmy was born in Superior on July 28, 1957 to James and Marjorie McCain. He was a 1975 graduate from Frederic High School. He served in the United States Army National Guard from 1982-1988. He worked many years as a machinist. Jimmy...

Mary Anne Hable

Mary Anne Hable

Jan 19, 2022

Mary Anne Hable, nee Pottie, passed away on January 19 at the age of 78. Mary Anne was born to John and Eleanor Pottie in McHenry, Illinois, and lived on dairy farms there and in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Growing up she enjoyed 4-H, the high school marching band, piano, and tormenting her little brother. After graduating high school she moved...

James Harden

James Harden

Jan 19, 2022

James Lee Harden, age 82, a resident of Spooner, WI, passed away on January 19, 2022. James was born on May 17, 1939 to parents Albert and Elizabeth Harden in LaFayette, Indiana. There is no formal service planned at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Donna Lehman

Donna Lehman

Jan 18, 2022

Donna Mae Lehman, 85, of Danbury, WI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation in St. Croix Falls, WI. Donna was born February 29, 1936 in Amery, WI to Edward and Grace Dowd. She attended and graduated from Unity School District in 1955. After graduation she married Charles “Chuck” Lehman on October 29, 1955....

Marie Rodenkirch

Marie Rodenkirch

Jan 18, 2022

Marie Agnes Rodenkirch, age 94, a resident of Webster, WI passed away on January 18, 2022 in Duluth, MN. Marie was born on August 11, 1927 in LaCrosse, WI to parents Anthony and Mary Korish. A graveside service will take place on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM at French Island Cemetery in the Town of Campbell in LaCrosse....

Bernard Fritz

Bernard Fritz

Jan 17, 2022

Bernard A. Fritz, age 82, Danbury, WI passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Spooner, WI. Born on November 5, 1939 in St. Paul, MN to parents Anthony and Erma Fritz. Bernard enlisted in the Marine Corps and was on active duty from 1956 until 1962 when he was honorably discharged. Bernard is preceded in death by his loving...

George Brewer

George Brewer

Jan 17, 2022

George R. Brewer, age 99, passed away January 17th at Burnett Medical Center/Continuing Care Center (CCC) in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He was born February 20, 1922, to Corliss and Ina (Wratislaw) Brewer in Vinton, Iowa, graduating from Vinton High School in 1941. In 1942 he responded to an advertisement by the Federal Bureau of Investigation which was bolstering its ranks due...

Cynthia Thomas

Cynthia Thomas

Jan 14, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Kathleen (Westlund) Thomas was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who left our world on January 14, 2022 to go home to be with her Lord and Savior. Born on July 28, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl H. and Jane K. Westlund. She married Steven M. Thomas in August of 1986 where they enjoyed...

Ronald Stockman

Ronald Stockman

Jan 13, 2022

Ronald Keith (Fuzzy) Stockman, age 66, a resident of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away on January 13, 2022, at Spooner Health Systems. Ronnie was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on September 4, 1955 to Walter and Phyllis Stockman.  His hometown was Hebron, Indiana. He married Nila Rittel, on April 12, 1975. They would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary this year. Ronnie...

Janet Nickel

Janet Nickel

Jan 12, 2022

Janet Evon Nickel, 73, of Grantsburg passed away January 12, 2022 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born May 29, 1948 to Clifford and Gladys Richards in Grantsburg. She grew up in the Falun area and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1966. Soon after graduation she packed up with her best friend...

Donald Olson

Donald Olson

Jan 10, 2022

Donald Wayne Olson “Donnie”, age 77, a resident of Webster, WI passed away on January 10, 2022 at the Burnett Medical Center. Donnie was born on August 10, 1944 at the Frederic Hospital. He was the 5th child to Ralph and Pauline (Gustafson) Olson. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1962. After high school, Donnie worked various jobs including...

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Jan 10, 2022

Robert J. (Bob) Erickson, age 86 of Coon Rapids, MN passed away on January 10th, 2022. Bob was born on December 2, 1935 in Anoka, MN to Ben and Helen Erickson. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and Anoka High School. Bob loved his cabin (Bob’s True Story) and enjoyed many sun-filled days boating and fishing on Lake Edward...

Diane Medaglia

Diane Medaglia

Jan 9, 2022

Diane Marie Medaglia, age 76, a resident of Webster, WI, passed away on January 9, 2022 in Siren, WI. Diane was born on December 23, 1945 in St. Paul, MN to parents Ignatius and Marie (Mulvaney) Hersant. Throughout Diane’s life she spent most of her time giving back to her community. She volunteered at hospice facilities, worked for the education...

Glenn Retzer

Glenn Retzer

Jan 8, 2022

Glenn Clayton “Claytie” Retzer, Jr., age 75, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Glenn was born on November 20, 1946 in Superior to Glenn C., Sr. and June Retzer. Claytie joined the United States Navy in 1965. He served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1972 with various medals of honor....