Obituaries

Marjorie Allen

Marjorie Allen

Jan 17, 2018

Marjorie Marie Allen, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 17 th after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.  In addition to her family, Marie was cared for by the loving staff at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”, her parents, Cecil and Mildred Bailey, her six brothers,...

Helen Rauch

Helen Rauch

Jan 16, 2018

Helen E. Rauch , age 94, of Webster, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, WI. Helen was born on August 12, 1923 to parents, Hulda (Johnson) and Adolph Hoff. She enjoyed trips to the casino, watching the Minnesota Vikings football team and spending time with her family. Helen is survived by...

Richard Linke

Richard Linke

Jan 14, 2018

Richard M. Linke , age 70, of Grantsburg, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his residence. Richard was born on March 1, 1947 in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Janet (Busch) and Norman Linke. In 1967, Richard married Mary Hible. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing guitar. Preceding Richard in death are his parents; and loving wife, Mary....

Patricia Brimblecom

Patricia Brimblecom

Jan 14, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Brimblecom , age 84, of Webster, WI, died at Spooner Health System on January 14, 2018 after a courageous battle with dementia. Pat was born on December 25, 1933 in Trego, WI, the only child of Thomas and Eunice (Bixby) Haas. She attended the one room school house in Trego through the eighth grade, she then attended Spooner...

Laverne Sandberg

Laverne Sandberg

Jan 12, 2018

LaVerne Everett Sandberg, age 81, of Grantsburg, WI passed away at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg on Friday, January 12, 2018 with his wife by his side. LaVerne was born on November 20, 1936 in Saint Paul, MN to parents, LaVerne Sylvester and Irene Elizabeth (Peterson) Sandberg. He was a 1955 graduate of Grantsburg High School and also...

Linda Halverson

Linda Halverson

Jan 8, 2018

Linda Halverson , 46, passed away in her home in Siren, on Monday evening, January 8, 2018, after a courageous fight with kidney disease. Linda was born on May 28, 1970 in Anchorage, AK, to Anastasia Waskey. She was adopted by Duane and Elaine Jensen of Clam Falls at the age of 2 ½ months. Linda grew up in the...

Doris Erickson

Doris Erickson

Jan 7, 2018

Doris Mae Erickson , age 92, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Doris was born on October 11, 1925 in Hamilton Co, NE, to parents, Helen A. (Doell) and William H. Ratzlaff. She graduated from Luck High School in 1943. She then went on to Normal School for her...

Kathleen Nelson

Kathleen Nelson

Jan 7, 2018

Kathleen “Kathy” Carol Nelson, age 78 of Danbury, WI formerly of Northfield, MN passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI. Kathy was born on December 29, 1939 in Saint Paul, MN the only child to parents Ewald Everett and Mildred Elsa (Davis) Wieken. Kathy was a graduate of Sibley High School in...

Steve Coy

Steve Coy

Jan 7, 2018

Steve R. (Meyer) Coy, 48, of Grantsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Steve was born on March 4, 1969 to Gary and Connie Meyer. He was raised in Grantsburg and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1987. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1998 and was stationed in Vandenberg, CA for 3 years. Steve married...

Keith Scherf

Keith Scherf

Jan 6, 2018

Keith Allen Scherf, fondly known as “Tunes” and “Black Bear”, age 70, of Webb Lake Township, WI passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2018, one day before celebrating his 71 st birthday. Keith was born on January 7, 1947 in Elgin, IL the only child to parents, Billie Earl and Ruth Mary Scherf. Following high school...

Marian Brown

Marian Brown

Jan 4, 2018

Marian F. Brown , age 91, of Grantsburg, passed away on January 4, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Marian was born on April 20, 1926 in Danbury, WI to parents, Mildred (Cutler) and Cecil Bailey. She was a Webster High Graduate. On November 7, 1946, Marian was united in marriage to Bernard Brown. They raised four children...

Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson

Jan 3, 2018

Michael John Nelson III, 29, of Siren, WI passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2018. Mikey was born to Ruby and Michael Jr. on August 8, 1988 in Sandstone, MN.  He loved to make music on his guitar and drums. He also loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He wanted to go to school to create video games, but his pride...

Dianna Schroeder

Dianna Schroeder

Dec 31, 2017

Dianna Schroeder born February 12, 1958 in Rockford, IL, resided in Rockford, IL, Superior, WI, and Minneapolis, MN.  Dianna passed away from respiratory failure on December 31, 2017. There will be a Celebration of Life event being held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Shaw's Bar and Grill (originally Sun Saloon) at 1528 University Avenue NE, Minneapolis,...

Violet Mckee

Violet Mckee

Dec 30, 2017

Violet D. Mckee, age 93, of Webster, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her residence. Currently no services are being held.

Gary Doriott

Gary Doriott

Dec 28, 2017

Gary Alan Doriott, 61, of Webster, WI, passed away at his home on December 28, 2017. Gary was born in St. Paul, MN on August 19, 1956 to Shirley (Gillingham) and Donald Doriott. On July 21, 1979 he was united in marriage to Susan Hokanson. He is survived by three sons: Christopher (Christina) Doriott, Alan Doriott, and Daniel Doriott; two...

Judith Nottingham

Judith Nottingham

Dec 28, 2017

Judith A. Nottingham, age 74, a resident of Danbury died Thursday, December 28, 2017.  No services are scheduled at this time.  A full obituary will follow.

Tyler Molamphy

Tyler Molamphy

Dec 27, 2017

Tyler Joseph Molamphy, 23, of Siren, received his wings with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at HCMC in Minneapolis, MN. He was born on November 16, 1994 in St. Croix Falls, WI. Tyler’s battle for life started at 14 days old. This is when he started his battle with Hemaphagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Right Away Tyler...

Jill Peterson

Jill Peterson

Dec 27, 2017

Jill Ann Peterson , age 78, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on December 27, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Jill was born on July 8, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to parents, Vera Grace (Fransen) and William Oscar Walsten. She attended Minneapolis Votech High school. On June 29, 1957, Jill married David Peterson Jr. Together they raised three...

Warren Harris

Warren Harris

Dec 24, 2017

Warren Harris, 89, of Siren, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Kape's Lake Side Nursing Home in Siren.  At this time, no service will be held.

Nancy Lunsman

Nancy Lunsman

Dec 21, 2017

Nancy M. Lunsman, age 62, a resident of Danbury died Thursday, December 21, 2017.  Nancy was born on February 10, 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents, Paul and Rosemary (Fritz) Johnson.  Nancy was a graduate of Webster High School.  She loved painting ceramics, going on river trips, and digging at old homesteads.  She was a captivating storyteller and enjoyed spending...