Obituaries

Jennifer Hansen

Jennifer Hansen

Jul 17, 2024

Jennifer D. Hansen, age 53, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 after a complex battle with lung cancer at Region’s hospital in St. Paul with her loved ones at her side. Jennifer was born on August 3, 1970 to James and Patricia Todd in Great Falls, Montana. She lived part of her childhood in Spokane...

David Holmes

David Holmes

Jul 17, 2024

David “Lumpy” Holmes passed away at home with family at his side listening to his niece reading poetry to him. David was born August 16th 1959, the ninth child of Ruth and Joe Holmes. He attended school in Danbury and Webster. He served four years in the Army and was stationed in Germany for the majority of the time. One...

William Dingmann

William Dingmann

Jul 16, 2024

William “Bill” Anthony Dingmann, a resident of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Bill was born on May 21, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Robert and Genevieve Dingmann. He attended Grantsburg School District, where he graduated from high school in 1961, before attending the University of Wisconsin in River Falls. Bill moved...

Walter Benedix

Walter Benedix

Jul 13, 2024

Walter “Bud” Joseph Benedix III, a resident of Streamwood, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at his family's cabin in Webster, WI, on July 13, 2024. Bud was born on January 3, 1960 in Elgin, IL to parents Walter “Buster” and Rosalie (Gaba) Benedix Jr. Bud and Kim met while working at the Village of Hanover Park. They formed a genuine friendship...

Roy Facklam

Roy Facklam

Jul 12, 2024

Roy Alfred Facklam, age 71, a resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on July 12, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Center. Roy was born on December 27, 1952 in Siren, Wisconsin, he was a man of many talents and a heart full of love. Throughout his life, he wore many hats, excelling as a welder, semi-truck driver, sawmill worker, and...

Daniel Murgaw

Daniel Murgaw

Jul 5, 2024

Daniel John Murgaw III, age 74, a resident of Danbury, WI passed away on July 5, 2024 at home with his loved ones by his side. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Northern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI with Military Honors. A full obituary to follow.

James Gilbertson

James Gilbertson

Jun 28, 2024

James "Gil" Arthur Gilbertson, age 72, a resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on June 27, 2024 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Gil and Anita met in the fourth grade, in Hudson, WI, where they grew up. Their parents attended the same church, so they had much in common. Apparently Gil had a crush on Anita all through...

Elvina Wellnitz

Elvina Wellnitz

Jun 28, 2024

Elvina Arlene (Hinze) Wellnitz passed away at the age of 87 on June 28, 2024, surrounded by her 4 daughters and grandchildren in her home in peace listening to gospel music. Born in Siren on March 28, 1937, with twin brother Elvin to proud parents Herman and Bertha Hinze. Elvina attended Siren School where she served as prom queen in...

Clifford Benjamin

Clifford Benjamin

Jun 27, 2024

Clifford Wayne Benjamin Sr. “Maaboyagiizhik”, age 76, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Essentia Health Hospital in Duluth, MN. Cliff was born on November 1, 1947 in Pine County, Minnesota to parents Jim and Nina (Sutton) Benjamin. Cliff worked at Jamesville Auto as a welder for 20 years. In his free time, he...

Nathan Talbert

Nathan Talbert

Jun 22, 2024

Nathan "Nate" Anthony Talbert, age 42, a resident of Siren, WI passed away unexpectedly at home on June 22, 2024. Nathan was born on November 24, 1981 in Shell Lake, WI to parents Elmer Talbert and Janet Andresen. Nathan graduated from Siren High School in 2000. He continued on with some college classes for computer programming and game design. He...

Donna Casey

Donna Casey

Jun 20, 2024

Donna Jean Casey, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home in the Town of Sterling with her loved ones by her side on June 20, 2024, after a courageous one-year battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 10, 1950, in Menomonie to Ervin and Irene (Smith) Schmidt. She lost her biological mother, Irene, to a...

Kay Nelson

Kay Nelson

Jun 18, 2024

Kay Lynn Nelson, age 52, a resident of Webster, WI. passed away on June 18, 2024 at her home with her loved ones by her side. No services are planned at this time. A full obituary to follow.

Charles Kelly

Charles Kelly

Jun 17, 2024

Charles Edward “Chuck” Kelly, 91, of Webb Lake, Wisconsin peacefully passed away with family members by his side on June 17, 2024 at River Bend Assisted Living Facility in Rochester, Minnesota. Chuck was born on June 8, 1933 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The third child of Bernard “Bud” and Maria (Simpson) Kelly. Baby brother, by many years, to Jim and...

Joseph Sadowski

Joseph Sadowski

Jun 15, 2024

Joseph “Joe” J. Sadowski, Colonel, Ret. MN Air National Guard, age 88, passed away into Jesus' & Mary’s loving arms on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Dove Healthcare in Spooner. Joe was born in St. Paul, MN on July 7, 1935 to parents, Joseph F. and Ella B. (Sime) Sadowski. It was also in St. Paul that he married the...

Kenneth Luke

Kenneth Luke

Jun 14, 2024

Kenneth Karl Luke passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2024 at his home in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He was 69 years old. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his sudden death. Ken was born April 29, 1955 to Mark and Violet Luke at Ladd Memorial Hospital in Osceola, Wisconsin. At the age of 4 he moved from Milltown, WI...

Carole Hightower

Carole Hightower

Jun 14, 2024

Carole Marie Hightower, age 84, passed away on June 14, 2024 with her loved ones by her side. Carole was born on November 8, 1939 in Kingsdale, MN to parents Earl and Bernice (Roatch) Schultz. A private family burial was held. A full obituary to follow.

Argene Johnson

Argene Johnson

Jun 13, 2024

Argene R. Johnson (Gene), age 75, peacefully passed away at his home in Danbury Wisconsin with his wife by his side. Gene was the first baby born in the new year at Frederic Hospital on January 4, 1949, to William C. and Esther H. (Zillmer) Johnson. Gene spent the first four ½ years of his education at Lone Pine School,...

Keith Westrom

Keith Westrom

Jun 13, 2024

Keith Marvin Westrom, age 59, a resident of Grantsburg, WI passed away on June 13, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. Keith made his first appearance on March 29, 1965. No one knew before that time how special Keith would be except God Himself. God’s plan has always been to touch people with His...

Norma Ryan

Norma Ryan

Jun 13, 2024

Norma Kay Ryan passed away peacefully at home with her husband and children by her side on June 13, 2024. Norma was born on November 23, 1954 in the Amery, Wisconsin Hospital, Norma was the youngest of 4 children (3 girls and a boy) of Dean and Lucille (Holmgren) Voltz. She was given the nickname of “Nonie” (with a short...

Kimberly Sondrall

Kimberly Sondrall

Jun 10, 2024

Kimberly Renee Sondrall, age 45, resident of Webster, WI, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2024. Kimberly was born on October 21, 1978, to Albert and Nancy (Leurer) Sondrall. Kimberly was incredibly talented and artistic. She loved music, excelling at guitar, but also deeply enjoyed the calm of nature and watching the birds. Her smile and humor brightened up any...