Obituaries

Eugene Lund

Eugene Lund

Oct 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Albert Lund, age 84, on October 24, 2025, at his home in Siren, Wisconsin.

Born on September 1, 1941, Eugene was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A proud graduate of Siren High School, Eugene served...

Dean Birch

Dean Birch

Oct 21, 2025

Dean Birch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 3:30 a.m. at Dove Healthcare Center in Spooner. Dean was born on October 29, 1965, in Ladysmith. He married the love of his life, Doris, on August 16, 1992 at Bethany Lutheran Church and together they made a joyful home in Siren.

Dean faced his cancer diagnosis with remarkable courage...

Darrald Doriott

Darrald Doriott

Oct 16, 2025

Darrald Doriott, a beloved figure in his community, passed away while surrounded by loved ones on October 16, 2025, at the United Pioneer Nursing Home in Luck.

Darrald was born on October 28, 1939. He was the youngest of ten children born to Albert and Clara, and dedicated his life to the logging industry, a vocation he pursued with passion and...

David Hubbell

David Hubbell

Oct 14, 2025

Dave passed away peacefully at home on October 14th, 2025, at the age of 62. Dave was born to Anna and Edwin Sr Hubbell on October 1st, 1963, in Shell Lake, WI. Dave was a man of many talents and hobbies, including logging, fishing, hunting, working on vehicles, cooking, and his personal favorite, being a father and papa.

He is survived...

Eunice Tollander

Eunice Tollander

Oct 11, 2025

Eunice C. Tollander was born in Columbia Heights, Minnesota on January 3, 1927, to Oscar and Clara (Hermstad) Hendricks. Eunice was the eighth of nine children. She worked around the farm and attended Lafollette School in Bone Lake Township for eight years. She then moved to Superior, then onto Minneapolis and returned to Luck at the age of 20. She...

Tom Rombach

Tom Rombach

Oct 10, 2025

With deep sorrow but with the peace that surpasses all understanding we announce that Thomas Robert Rombach, age 77, passed away in his sleep on October 10, 2025.

Tom was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 18, 1948, to Bob and Stella Rombach. He spent his entire childhood in the same family home and welcomed three younger brothers over the...

Deborah Matrious

Deborah Matrious

Oct 9, 2025

Deborah Lynn Matrious "Waabanangookwe" April 4, 1972 - October 9, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Matrious passed away on October 9, 2025, at the age of 53. She was born on April 4, 1972, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to Nancy Matrious and Morris Bearhart Sr. Debbie was raised on the Danbury Reservation, where her roots and spirit remained deeply connected throughout her life.

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Klaus Nieder

Klaus Nieder

Oct 6, 2025

Klaus was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and community spirit.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ingrid; daughter Heide (Jeff); daughter Petra (Cab); sons Guenther, Berend, and Klaus (Kim); brothers Peter (Phebe), Norbert, and Werner (Linda); and sister Sabina (John) and many grandchildren and...

Mark Unnasch

Mark Unnasch

Oct 3, 2025

Mark D. Unnasch passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his home in Trade Lake.

Mark was born in Grantsburg, WI, on October 4, 1979, to M. Dale and Evangeline (Peterson) Unnasch. He graduated from Grantsburg High School and began pursuing his lifelong goal of farming. He started working with his father to re-establish the family farm, which was...

Richard Kelley

Richard Kelley

Sep 26, 2025

Richard Dean Kelley passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 26 at the age of 86.

Richard (Dick) was born in Aurora, Illinois. Married the love of his life, Janet Eleanor (Holstein), and had three beautiful daughters, Cheryl (Paul) Kinsella, Carol (Eric) Polson, and Lori Kelley (Scott).

Dick proudly served in the Marines, and as you would expect, was as tough...

Ann Bell

Ann Bell

Sep 18, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Eliason was born on May 21, 1934, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to her parents Edwin and Hilma Eliason. Ann was an only child and a great delight to her parents. The family lived in the Randall area until Ann was seven years old when they moved near Trade Lake. When Ann was 12 years old, her father died in...

Geraldine Lozier

Geraldine Lozier

Sep 15, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Geraldine Ann Lozier, 65 years of age, on September 15, 2025. She passed peacefully, in her own time, with family by her side from a 7 year battle with lung cancer.

Gerri was a beloved grandmother, mother, sister, and aunt who put family before herself.

Gerri spent the last...

Gary Evenson

Gary Evenson

Sep 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Wilbur Evenson, 88, who left this world peacefully on September 11, 2025. Born on May 7, 1937, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, Gary was a dedicated husband, father, and friend to many.May he rest in peace.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Audrey Richards

Audrey Richards

Sep 3, 2025

Audrey Ann Deppa Richards, age 95, of Frederic, WI, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. Audrey was born on Nov. 19, 1929, in St. Cloud, MN, to parents Clara (Kuffel) Deppa and Michael Deppa. Her early childhood was spent with her family on a farm near Gilman, MN. She...

Terri Elizabeth Erickson

Terri Elizabeth Erickson

Sep 3, 2025

Terri was born in Frederic, WI, on April 22, 1964, to Danny and Shirley Schaar. She went on to marry Randy Thomas on December 6, 1980, and they had two children (Sarah Thomas) (Samantha Chenal). Later, she met the love of her life, Russ Erickson, who had three children (Erica Doriott), (Melissa Reynolds), (Becky Nerby), and on December 22nd, 1990,...

Kathleen Joyce Packard

Kathleen Joyce Packard

Sep 2, 2025

Kathleen (Cassie) Joyce Packard, 93 of Webster, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Spooner Hospital in Spooner, WI. Kathleen was born on October 27, 1931, to parents Edward Phernetton and Frances Dumjohn Phernetton in Webster, WI. Kathleen attended Webster school until she graduated in 1949.

On July 11, 1950, Kathleen married Bernard Packard. In this union, they welcomed...

Gary Wayne Erickson

Gary Wayne Erickson

Sep 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Wayne Erickson on September 1st, 2025. Gary's life touched many, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Gary is survived by his three children Kim (Greg), Wayne (Charlene), Tracy. Siblings Mark Erickson, three sister in laws Barb, Shirley, Joyce, and many nieces and nephews....

Robert (Bob) Preston Olson

Robert (Bob) Preston Olson

Aug 29, 2025

Robert (Bob) Preston Olson left this earth on August 29, 2025 at Regions Hospital in the city he loved and where he was born: Saint Paul, MN. He passed peacefully surrounded by the people he loved. Bob was 75 years old.

 He was born on Saturday, December 10, 1949 at Riverview Memorial Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Gilbert Olson and...

Richard Allen Moe

Richard Allen Moe

Aug 27, 2025

Richard Allen Moe was born September 19,1930, at home in Deronda WI, to Henry Alfred and Hila (Orner) Moe. Dick worked around the farm and attended Wagon Landing Country School and two years at Amery High School.

On July 28, 1955, Richard married Jeneanne Wittstock. To this union three children were born. Debra Jeanne, Denise Marie and Jeffery Allen. This marriage...

Jeannene Delong

Jeannene Delong

Aug 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeannene Eleanor Delong, who departed this life on August 26, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on July 16, 1936, in Wagon Landing, Wisconsin, Jeannene led a life filled with warmth, humor, and genuine connections. After over 40 years as a dedicated proofreader in the law department at...