Catherine Leavitt
Mar 24, 2026
Catherine Lynn Leavitt, age 69, of Saint Croix Falls, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026.
She lived life with adventure in her heart and love for her family at the center of it all. Born March 27, 1956, in Sunrise, Minnesota, to Joseph and Rosalie Lapinski, née Lehman.
Catherine grew up in Sunrise and graduated from North Branch High School. In...
Ernest F Smetana
Apr 21, 2026
ERNEST F. SMETANA “SKIP”—December 4, 1956 - April 21, 2026
Skip passed away on April 21, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Husband, Father, Papa, and Brother, who bravely fought against Frontotemporal Dementia.
Skip was one of those people you don’t forget; fun-loving, kind, generous, and genuinely a...
Gina Louise Barton
Apr 18, 2026
A life well-lived,
A heart well-loved,
A soul that danced through ordinary days
And made them extraordinary.
Gina Lousie Barton, age 57, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on April 18, 2026.
She was born in Mauston, WI, in 1968 to Gene and Joan (Klabaugh) Dallman. Gina lived in Mauston, Kimberly, and Wisconsin Rapids with her family. She attended middle school in Kimberly....
Jeffrey Scott Burns
Apr 17, 2026
Jeffrey “Charlie” Burns, 68, of Danbury / Webb Lake, WI, originally from South Saint Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly on April 17th. He was known by nearly everyone simply as Charlie and likely won more than a few bar bets over the years from people guessing his real name—something few ever heard outside of his mother.
Born on December 22, 1957,...
Avis Baker
Apr 17, 2026
Avis Ellen (Hillman) Baker was born to Clyde and Alma Pearson (Hillman) on July 15, 1931. Avis was born at home in the township of Perida, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Avis passed away on April 17, 2026, at Cumberland Care and Rehab at the age of 94.
Avis was married to Edward Baker on November 15, 1952, and to this union, two...
Alice Ferol Kabeary
Apr 17, 2026
Alice Ferol Riley Kabeary, age 101, of Grantsburg, died April 17, 2026, at her home with her family surrounding her.
Alice was born January 10, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Amanda Karina Aronson and John Walter Riley. Alice is a 1943 graduate of Grantsburg High School, a devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. She enjoyed crossword puzzles,...
Billie Rose Elizabeth Blume
Apr 16, 2026
Billie Rose Elizabeth Blume, beloved child of Zula and William, was born on April 8th, 2026, and passed away on April 16th,2026, at just one week old.
In her short time here, Billie Rose brought so much love into the lives of her family. Our sweet baby girl, she was deeply cherished and will always be a part of the hearts...
Jill Meyer
Apr 14, 2026
Jill (Jilly) Meyer, of Falun, Wisconsin, left this world on April 14, 2026. She came into this world quietly and left the same way, surrounded by friends and family.
Jill was born to Robert and Jessie Anderson. She was the fifth sibling in the growing Anderson family of seven children.
She was a graduate of Grantsburg High School and remained a loud...
Laura Lynn Schwickerath
Apr 14, 2026
Laura Schwickerath passed away on April 14th, 2026, after a courageous battle with Ovarian cancer, surrounded by loving friends and family. Laura was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, on October 26th, 1961, to Eunie and D.I. Nelson. She grew up in Solon, IA. As an only child, she developed deep relationships with friends and classmates through golf, church, and academic...
Barbara J Hinze
Apr 6, 2026
Barbara Jean Hinze was born on October 16, 1941, and died on April 6, 2026, at 84.
Barb’s spirit and sense of humor, even when making fun of herself, endeared her to many. Family was her highest priority. Barb kept an immaculate house. She was always available to support the children doing their homework in the evening, urging them to do...
Courtney Mae Lunsman
Apr 6, 2026
Courtney Mae Lunsman (Biidaabanookwe), age 26, of Danbury, WI, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in Duluth, MN. She was born on July 14, 1999, in Spooner, WI, to David Lunsman and Angela Staples.
Courtney attended Webster High School. Following graduation, she worked in housekeeping at the casino, at O’Reilly Auto Parts, and enjoyed attending car shows and powwows. She...
Dean Howard Moody
Apr 5, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Dean Moody announces his passing. Unexpected health complications took him from us too quickly.
Dean was born on October 14, 1968, to Franklin and Alta Moody. He graduated from Grantsburg Senior High School in 1987 and married the love of his life, Ramona, shortly after graduation. Dean and Ramona began their friendship...
Donald Lee Blanding
Apr 3, 2026
Donald R. Blanding, age 87, resident of Little Wood Lake, WI, passed away on April 3, 2026.
Donald was born on September 5, 1938, in Grantsburg, WI, to Rex and Maria (Hansen) Blanding. He was born and raised on Little Wood Lake and attended school there.
He served in the Army from 1958 until his departure in 1964.
After the army, he worked...
Byron Stanley Wickman
Apr 1, 2026
Byron passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and children, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Byron, age 82, was born on August 3, 1943, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to Stanley and June Wickman.
Byron went to Shell Lake High School, where he joined the National Guard in his Sophomore year at the age of 15. He served in the National Guard...
Melonie Lee Mack
Mar 31, 2026
Melonie Lee Mack, 38, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on March 31, 2026.Melonie lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and quiet strength. She was the kind of person who seemed to understand what others needed before they could even put it into words. That rare gift shaped every part of her life, from her years as a beloved manager...
Barry E Heyer
Mar 30, 2026
Barry Heyer, 62, passed away on March 30, 2026, due to complications of diabetes and heart disease.
Barry was born on September 7, 1963, to Maurice and Barb Heyer. He went to Webster Schools and graduated from WHS. He spent many years working as a bartender at Dudley's Black and Orange, Mr. Bill's, and The Tap. He then worked at the...
Theresa Eileen Leighow
Mar 21, 2026
Theresa Eileen Leighow (Bauermeister), 71, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away on March 21st, 2026. Born on December 6th, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Theresa was known for her loving heart, infectious laughter, and her remarkable ability to make friends wherever she went. She dedicated 23 years of service to Xcel Energy and was actively involved in her local senior center. She enjoyed...
Brenda Lee Lindberg
Mar 19, 2026
Brenda Lee Lindberg (Hayes), age 69, of Siren, WI passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.Brenda was born March 14, 1957 to William and Julia Hayes in St. Paul, MN. She spent her early years in Prairie Du Chien, WI, with her parents and siblings.One of her earliest memories was playing on...
Jerry Conrad Summer
Mar 13, 2026
Jerry Conrad Summer (BONZ) 83 of Siren, WI, passed away in his house peacefully on March 13th, 2026.
Bonz was a man of many things and was well known for his crazy life, and anyone who knew him knew he would always say, "I wasn't supposed to make it past 21.", I was supposed to be dead then." Bonz drove semi...
Kenneth Alan Yoerg
Mar 10, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Yoerg, 64, passed away on March 10, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. True to his spirit, Ken and his wife Lynett often said that if they couldn’t beat the disease, they would at least “beat it up a bunch.” Ken faced his illness with determination, humor, and resilience until the very end.
Ken was...
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