Obituaries

Charles Moyer

Charles Moyer

Oct 2, 2017

Charles A. Moyer, age 93, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away October 2, 2017 at his home in Wood River Township. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Dandi; son, Daryl; 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Charles is survived by his wife, Bernice; children: David (Sandi) Marek, Diana (Greg) Bouchard, Denis (Arlyce) Marek, Donis (Dennis) Kassen; 1 sister; 8...

Bess Arneson

Bess Arneson

Oct 1, 2017

Bess Vernetta Arneson, age 89, of Webster, WI, passed away on October 1, 2017 at her residence. Bess was born on December 30, 1927 in Webb Lake, WI, to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Peterson. The family moved to a farm near Webster in 1935 when she was 8 years old. She attended grade school at Webb Lake and in Webster...

Albert Kerr

Albert Kerr

Sep 30, 2017

Albert “Al” C. Kerr , age 69, of Webb Lake, WI area since 2009, passed away suddenly on September 30, 2017. Al was born on April 29, 1948 in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Dorothy (Kodada) and Joseph Kerr. He attended and graduated from Monroe High School in 1966. On April 25, 1967, Al enlisted in the United States Airforce....

Carol Towle

Carol Towle

Sep 24, 2017

Carol Ann Towle (nee: Cadotte), age 78, of Hinckley, MN, formerly of Danbury, WI, passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2017. Born in Danbury, WI, on March 12, 1939, Carol was a daughter of the late Annie (Songetay) and John Cadotte.  She attended public schools in the Webster School District and also attended the University of Minnesota.  On September 1,...

Francis Gray

Francis Gray

Sep 19, 2017

Francis “Frank” A. Gray , age 84, of Danbury, formerly of Prescott, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2017 at the Spooner Hospital. Francis was born on July 25, 1933 in Caledonia, MN, to parents, Leonella (Kunst) and Frank Gray. He enlisted in the United States Navy on February 2, 1953 and was honorably discharged on February 1, 1957. On...

Richard King

Richard King

Sep 19, 2017

Richard A. King, age 82, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Richard was born on May 20, 1935 in Menomonie, WI, to parents, Edna (Winouski) and Ralph King. Throughout the years, Richard worked in various retail management positions. He greatly enjoyed fishing, golfing, trips to the casino and horse...

Joshua Rader

Joshua Rader

Sep 18, 2017

Joshua James Rader , age 27, formerly of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly in River Falls, WI, on Monday, September 18, 2017. Josh was born at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan, on September 29, 1989 to parents, JoAnne (Owens) and Scott W. Rader.  He was educated in the Grantsburg School District.  Josh was currently employed at WC Palettes...

Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson

Sep 15, 2017

Michael “Mike” Dean Nelson, age 68, a resident of Danbury died Friday, September 15, 2017.  Mike was born is Siren on July 31, 1949 to Wallace and Rose (Lund) Nelson.  Mike grew up in the Siren area.  He was baptized and confirmed at Siren United Methodist Church.  His family moved to Kentucky where he graduated from Lone Oak high school...

Diann Laska

Diann Laska

Sep 14, 2017

Diann L. Laska, 73, of Danbury, WI formerly of N. St. Paul died September 14, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Inez Olson; and brother Douglas (Sharon).  Survived by husband, Albert; son, Mark A. (Amy); sisters, Donna Olson (Tracy) and Dawn Olson; brother, Darrell (Billie); 3 loving grandsons; 1 adorable great granddaughter; many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. ...

Norbert Behringer

Norbert Behringer

Sep 13, 2017

Norbert Carl Behringer , 87, of Siren, WI passed away on September 13, 2017. Norb was born in Marshfield, WI to Norman and Leona Behringer and was raised on a farm in the rolling hills of Owen, WI. He served four years in the United States Navy on the USS Manatee during the Korean War. He proudly recalled his years...

Mary Becvar

Mary Becvar

Sep 11, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Becvar, age 79, of Wood River Township, WI, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at her residence. Mary was born on December 20, 1937 in Spooner, WI to parents, Alice (Meronk) and Charles Christner. She attended Spooner High School. On February 2, 1957, Mary was united in marriage to Merlin Becvar. Together they raised three children. Mary...

Helen Kindle

Helen Kindle

Sep 9, 2017

Helen Joan Kindle , age 88, of Oakland Twp., Burnett County, WI, passed away Saturday morning, September 9, 2017. Helen was born in Warsaw, Indiana, on February 17, 1929, daughter of the late Howard and Miriam (Yeager) Swoverland.  She attended public schools there, and was a 1946 graduate of Warsaw High School.  She furthered her education at Manchester College from...

Donald Breingan

Donald Breingan

Sep 9, 2017

Donald L. Breingan, “Danbury Don,” age 84, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 18, 1932 to parents, Clara (Gullickson) and William Breingan.  He attended public schools in Minneapolis and was a 1950 graduate of Central High School. Don was inducted into the United States...

Sharon Songetay

Sharon Songetay

Sep 8, 2017

Sharon Kay Songetay (Binay-si-wi-ga-bow-equa) , age 68, of Danbury, WI, passed away, Friday evening, September 8, 2017. Sharon was born in Hayward, WI, on December 9, 1948, daughter of Edwin and Jean (Staples) Songetay.  She was a member of the St .  Croix Chippewa Indians  of Wisconsin and served as Community Health Representative (CHR). Sharon was employed many years as...

Ryan Estridge

Ryan Estridge

Sep 7, 2017

Ryan Allen Estridge , age 26, of Danbury, WI., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Clarksville, TN. Ryan was born on January 18, 1991 in St. Croix, WI., to parents, Rick and Terri Estridge. After graduating from Webster High School in 2009, Ryan enlisted in the United States Army in 2011. Ryan’s hobbies included fishing, hunting and...

Vierlyn Conness

Vierlyn Conness

Sep 3, 2017

Vierlyn DeAna Conness , age 68, of Siren, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Born in Amery, WI, on February 13, 1949, Vierlyn was the daughter of IsaBelle V. (Smith) and Arling R. Anderson.  During her youth, the family lived in various locations in the United States while Arling was serving our country in the U.S. Air...

Doris Anderson

Doris Anderson

Sep 2, 2017

Doris Anderson of Woodstock, GA, previously from Webster Wisconsin, and daughter of Ray & Ann Larrabee, passed away at the age of 100 on 9/2/2017. She was preceded by her husband, Bill, of 50 years and granddaughter, Lisa. She is survived by daughter Nancy, granddaughter Christie Sams. 3 great grandchildren, Bailey, Amelia, and Michael as well as several loving nieces...

Kenneth Olson

Kenneth Olson

Sep 2, 2017

Kenneth E. Olson , age 82, of Plymouth, MN, previously of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2017 at his residence. Kenneth was born on June 22, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Ethel (Skoglund) and Edwin Olson. Kenneth graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1953. He attended the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and graduated with...

Tracy Skinaway

Tracy Skinaway

Sep 1, 2017

Tracy Brian Skinaway (Bagwudge inni) , age 51, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away early Friday morning, September 1, 2017. Tracy was born in Frederic, WI, on October 31, 1965, to parents, Bennie and Marion (Bearheart) Skinaway.  He attended public schools in Saint Paul, and was a graduate of Como Park High School.  Prior to becoming ill, Tracy was employed...

Earl Ingalls

Earl Ingalls

Aug 30, 2017

Earl L. Ingalls , age 81, of Webster, WI and Alamo, TX, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 30, 2017 at his residence. Earl is preceded in death by young son, Daniel n 1979; his parents, William and Alma; and brother Bill Ingalls. He is survived by loving wife of 60 years, Violet; sons, Michael (Jean) Ingalls and James (Melissa)...