Obituaries

Dorothy Visger

Dorothy Visger

Dec 20, 2017

Dorothy Janie Visger, age 90, of Dairyland, WI, passed away on December 20, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. Dorothy was born on August 8, 1927 in Eagle River, WI, to parents, Julia (Corbin) and Vernon Hughes. The eldest of seven children, she attended school in Dairyland. On March 9, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage...

Lisa Allen

Lisa Allen

Dec 19, 2017

Lisa Marie Allen, 42, of Hinckley, previously of Siren, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at her residence. Lisa was born on December 4, 1975 in Shell Lake. She graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1994. Lisa worked as a nurse before her employment at the Danbury and Hinckley casinos. Lisa was a social butterfly who enjoyed going...

Alyce Kagigebi

Alyce Kagigebi

Dec 15, 2017

Alyce Marie Kagigebi, age 73, of Webster, WI, passed away on December 15, 2017 at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, WI. No Services are planned at this time.

Barbara Donlin

Barbara Donlin

Dec 15, 2017

Barbara Jean Donlin, age 79, of Siren, WI, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab. Barbara was born on July 15, 1938 in Frederic, to parents, Bernice (Barnes) and Oscar William Lind. She graduated from Siren High School in 1956. On April 8, 1961, Barbara was united in marriage to John Donlin. Barbara and John...

Shirlee Pax

Shirlee Pax

Dec 7, 2017

Shirlee Mae Pax, age 81, of Luck, WI, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck. Shirlee was born on May 22, 1936 in Siren, WI to parents, August and Janet (Facklam) Skuza. Shirlee was born in her family’s two room house, the youngest of six daughters. She...

Donald Oltman

Donald Oltman

Dec 6, 2017

Donald Eugene Oltman, age 88, of Grantsburg, formerly of Danbury, WI passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg with his wife of 55 years by his side. Donald “Don” was born on March 21, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN to parents John and Janet (Blake) Oltman. Don spent his childhood in Spring...

David Hoffman

David Hoffman

Dec 4, 2017

David Raymond Hoffman , 73, died on December 4, 2017 in his home on Fish Lake in Danbury, WI, of a sudden heart attack. He was born in Manitowoc, WI, on March 12, 1944. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mona; daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Vitek; granddaughter, Tannyr Heyl; grandson, Gordy Vitek (fiancé, Bridget); siblings: Lorene (Bob) Melin,...

George Keller

George Keller

Dec 3, 2017

George L. Keller, age 83, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. George was born on August 18, 1934 in Steamboat Springs, CO, to parents, Ester (Hanks) and Lee Keller. George enlisted in the United States Marines in 1953. Then in 1959, he enlisted in the United...

Ardis Sawyer

Ardis Sawyer

Dec 3, 2017

At age 90, on December 3, 2017, Ardis Carol Sawyer, quietly passed on to a heavenly choir directing position. We celebrate her life as a Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, teacher, and as a mentor. Born in Mt Clemens, MI on November 15, 1927 Ardis was the youngest of four children in the family of Richard and Gladys Endelman of Algonac, MI....

Lillian Hills

Lillian Hills

Dec 3, 2017

Lillian “Iola” Hills, age 88 , of Danbury, WI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 3, 2017 at the Luck United Pioneer Home. Iola was born to Otto and Hazel Harmon in Danbury, WI, on July 29, 1929.She attended Danbury schools and graduated from Webster High School in 1946. Iola married Harris Hills on September 13,...

Lois Steele

Lois Steele

Nov 29, 2017

Lois Ann Steele, age 60, of New Richmond, WI , passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN. Lois was born on March 14, 1957 in Frederic, WI to parents, Kenneth Lea and Carol Jean (Louden) Cairns. She was a 1975 graduate of Webster High School and went on to receive her Masters Degrees...

Scott Crocker

Scott Crocker

Nov 28, 2017

Scott D. Crocker, age 73, a resident of Grantsburg died Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  Scott was born in Luck on February 6, 1944 to Norma (Douglas) Crocker. Scott is a 1962 graduate of Grantsburg High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He went off to teach high school History in...

Delores Kurtz

Delores Kurtz

Nov 27, 2017

Delores Anne “Dee” Kurtz, age 64, of Pine City, MN , passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2017 in her home surrounded by family. Delores was born on February 23, 1953 in Siren, WI the daughter of Lavern Howard and Margaret Fern (Frazie) Britton.  Delores attended high school in Sioux City, IA. She worked as a waitress and did...

Pamela Lamb

Pamela Lamb

Nov 24, 2017

Pamela Joy Lamb, age 60, of Webster, passed away on November 24, 2017 at her residence. Pam was born on February 11, 1957 in Frederic, to parents, Charles and Elizabeth (McClain) Brown. She graduated from Webster High School in 1975. Pam married Scott Lamb on February 16, 1990 in Anoka, MN. They lived in Minnesota for several years before moving...

Duane Paulus

Duane Paulus

Nov 23, 2017

Duane “Jerry” Jerome Paulus, age 70, of Webster, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Jerry was born in Siren on April 26, 1947, to parents Ival and Elaine (Witzany) Paulus. As a boy, he worked many hours in his family’s bakery and restaurant in Danbury. He graduated Webster High School in 1965. Jerry enlisted...

Ruth Root

Ruth Root

Nov 22, 2017

Corrine (Ruth Tjomsland) Root, age 88, of Siren, WI , passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Traditions Assisted Living in Frederic. Corrine was born on January 10, 1929 in Siren, WI to parents, Gabriel and Ruth (Johnson) Tjomsland. Corrine was a 1947 graduate of Siren High School. She obtained her Food Safety Certificate and worked in Restaurant...

Sandra Lindberg

Sandra Lindberg

Nov 19, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Lindberg , age 73, of Grantsburg, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Center. Sandy was born on March 9, 1944 in St. Paul, MN to parents, Rose Marie (Robbins) and Robert Dyer. She attended and was a member of the 1963 Grantsburg High School Class. Sandy earned her Certified Nursing Assistant Certification...

Thomas Scheltens

Thomas Scheltens

Nov 19, 2017

Thomas Charles "Tom" Scheltens, age 63, of Webb Lake, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home in Webb Lake Township, Burnett County on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Tom was born on July 7, 1954 in Hinsdale, IL to John George and Lorraine Sophia (Nord) Scheltens. He grew up in Clarendon Hills, Illinois in the western suburbs of Chicago.  He attended...

Thomas Locke

Thomas Locke

Nov 18, 2017

Thomas Joseph “Tom” Locke, age 64, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his home. Tom was born on May 6, 1953 in Saint Paul, MN to Samuel and Lucille (Beaupre) Locke. He was a 1971 graduate of Forest Lake, MN High School, where he performed in many school plays and was a member of the...

Larye Olson

Larye Olson

Nov 9, 2017

Larye E. Olson , age 58, of Siren, WI, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2017 at his residence. Larye was born on November 23, 1958 in Rice Lake, WI, to parents, Jeanette (Sweitzer) and Neil Olson. He graduated from Siren High School in 1976. Larye was employed by Cashco from 1984 – 2006 as a Lumber Sales Representative. In...