Obituaries

Beverly Mosher

Beverly Mosher

May 15, 2021

Beverly Jean Mosher passed away peacefully in her own home in Webster, Wisconsin on May 15, 2021, at the age of 96. She was born on April 7, 1925, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, the second of what would be 5 children, to Edwin and Reta Melone. Her parents loved the Lord, and Bev accepted Him as her...

Arthur Beckmark

Arthur Beckmark

May 13, 2021

Arthur William Beckmark, Sr., age 82 passed away at home on May 13, 2021 after a forty-seven year battle with cancer. He was born on June 23, 1938 at home to William and Leona Beckmark in Falun, Wisconsin. He lived his whole life in the Burnett County area. He attended the Wood Creek School and then Siren School. Art met...

Keith Weyenberg

Keith Weyenberg

May 11, 2021

Keith E. Weyenberg, 87, a resident of Danbury passed away on May 11, 2021 at the Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner. Keith was born on February 3, 1934 in Neenah, Wisconsin to parents, Joseph and Bernice Weyenberg. Keith served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. Keith married Arline on July...

Barbara Berthiaume

Barbara Berthiaume

May 8, 2021

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Jerry Mensen

Jerry Mensen

May 8, 2021

Jerry Bill Mensen, age 66, of Grantsburg, passed away on May 8, 2021, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Jerry was born on October 8, 1954, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to Gene and June (Scott) Mensen. Jerry was a 2ed shift foreman at North States in Siren, Wisconsin for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and bowling, but most of...

Kenneth Bly

Kenneth Bly

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Kenneth James Bly, loving father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 85. Ken, often known as Jim, was born December 6, 1935 in Springfield, MA, moved to CT and most recently has been a long-time resident of Grantsburg, WI. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and being with family. He served in...

Virginia Ryan

Virginia Ryan

May 5, 2021

Virginia Lane Ryan, 89, of Grantsburg, passed away on May 5, 2021, at Burnett Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Virginia was born on February 22, 1932, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Frank and Vera (Bouslough) Northrop. Virginia married the love of her life, Charles William Ryan, on August 4, 1951, at St. Dominic's Church in Frederic, Wisconsin. She graduated...

Donna Hoyer

Donna Hoyer

May 4, 2021

Donna May Hoyer 89, of Minong passed away on May 4, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Donna was born on August 21, 1931 in Lafayette, Indiana to John and Edith (Nicholson) Johnston. Donna married the love of her life, John Hoyer on April 29, 1955 at the Evangelical Reform Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Donna...

Ronald Lehner

Ronald Lehner

May 4, 2021

Ronald S. Lehner, age 72, a resident of Grantsburg died May 4, 2021. Ronald was born on June 17, 1948 in Long Prairie, Minnesota. He is survived by his sons, Bengie (Jodi) Lehner, Nick Lehner, Max (Melissa) Lehner; grandchildren, Cory, Peyton, Tristan, Gracyn, and Jake; 4 great grandchildren, Dakota, Kathline, Max III and Skye; his partner, Flo Dixon; his former...

Frederic Weber

Frederic Weber

May 1, 2021

Frederic William Weber died May 1, 2021 in Naples, Florida. Fred was the adoring husband and best friend of Nancy Weber; devoted father/stepfather to Peter Weber, Anna Sedelmaier (Adam), Scott Johanns (Jane), Craig Johanns (Mary), Christopher Johanns (Sarah), and Susan Goedderz (Scott); proud grandfather to Cassandra, Rachel, Zachary, Luke, Sam, Olivia, Max, Katarina, Michael, Jack, Katie, Gavin, and Charlie; brother...

Harold Block

Harold Block

May 1, 2021

Harold (Buck) Block of Minong passed away at his home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Buck was born on May 4, 1937 in Rice Lake, WI to Ernie and Sylvia (Smith) Block. He grew up farming and building with his father and grandpa Smith in Minong. He married Sheila Rose Rein on May 25,...

Larry Lance

Larry Lance

Apr 29, 2021

LARRY JAMES LANCE of Grantsburg passed away on April 29, 2021. He was 74 years young. Born on June 26, 1946 in Fort Francis, Ontario, to Herbert and Binnie (Davis) Lance, Larry was the first of six children to grow up in the Lance home. Even in his youth, Larry was an avid outdoorsman, maintaining traplines, fishing the Rum River,...

Earl Steffen

Earl Steffen

Apr 24, 2021

Earl L. Steffen, age 86, a resident of St. Paul passed away April 24, 2021. Earl was a graduate of Bellingham High School. He and Donna were married on March 13, 1954. He was a Supervisor for Packaging Corp of American (CPA) in North Minneapolis for over 40 years. In his free time he loved to travel, spend time with...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Apr 22, 2021

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Orven Amacker

Orven Amacker

Apr 22, 2021

Orven G. Amacker, age 94, went to be with his Lord on April 22, 2021 with family by his side. Orven was born on March 8, 1927 to parents, Christ and Catherine (Graborvitz) Amacker in Plum City, Wisconsin. He was united in Marriage to Marlys Leonard on September 2, 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War, receiving the...

Robert Davis

Robert Davis

Apr 20, 2021

Robert Stewart Davis, age 59, a resident of Danbury, passed away on April 20, 2021. Robert was born on October 3, 1961 in Frederic, Wisconsin to Gerald and Mary (Smiley) Davis. Robert married the love of his life, Joy Haaf on August 16, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert worked as a slot attendant at the Hertel Casino for over...

Jennie Sperling

Jennie Sperling

Apr 17, 2021

Jennie Rothschild Sperling, age 92, a resident of River Falls, passed away on April 17, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Samuel and Mildred (Melenthin) Taub. Jennie married Bill (Wilbur) Sperling at St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin on August 17, 1947. During college at U.W.-Oshkosh, Jennie kept busy as a switchboard...

Charity Casey

Charity Casey

Apr 13, 2021

Charity Ann Casey, age 47, passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 10, 2021 at Gunderson Health System in La Crosse, WI. Charity was born on August 29, 1973 in New Richmond, WI, the daughter of Robert and Sally Casey. Following high school, Charity held numerous positions as a bartender, and was employed by Andersen Windows...

Virginia Traurig

Virginia Traurig

Apr 9, 2021

Virginia Lee Traurig, age 84, of Frederic, WI went to Jesus on Friday, April 9, 2021 while at home surrounded by her family. Virginia, also known as Ginny, or Patty to close relatives, was born in Elkton, MD on October 13, 1936 to Mary Etta (Rhoades) Ash and John George Ash. She graduated from Elkton High School. Virginia married her...

Kenneth Hopkins

Kenneth Hopkins

Apr 5, 2021

Kenneth G. Hopkins, age 73, of Siren, WI, died Monday, April 5th, 2021 from a car accident in Meenon township on Easter Sunday. Ken was born in Frederic, WI on April 19, 1947. He attended the Orange School House and went to Webster Grade School and High School. After graduation Ken went into the United States Army, where he served...