Obituaries

Leslie James Larson

Leslie James Larson

Jul 23, 2026

Leslie James Larson, age 86, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on July 23, 2026.

Full obituary forthcoming.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at swedberg-taylor.com.

Mariann Loretta Erickson

Mariann Loretta Erickson

Jul 23, 2026

Mariann Loretta Erickson, age 91, of Danbury, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on July 23, 2026.

Full obituary and service details forthcoming.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Ervin Wesley Pardun

Ervin Wesley Pardun

Jul 23, 2026

Ervin Wesley Pardun was born on October 6, 1925, and passed away peacefully in his home on July 23, 2026. Born to Ray and Evelyn Pardun, he grew up in Danbury, Wisconsin, where he developed a strong work ethic, love of the outdoors, and deep sense of community.

Ervin proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps as a cadet...

Maurice John Westphal

Maurice John Westphal

Jul 21, 2026

Maurice "Morry" Westphal, age 95, passed away on July 21, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Morry was born in Willmar, MN, to Malvin Westphal and Effie Solverson. Morry married Corrine Jensen of Willmar, MN, on October 15, 1960.

Notable interests, activities, hobbies, or passions: Lead worker for building 3 homes for Habitat for Humanity, served on the church...

Thomas Alan Wells

Thomas Alan Wells

Jul 17, 2026

Thomas Wells, age 66, passed away on July 17, 2026.

An obituary and services are currently pending.

Arrangements are entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Roy Steven Hansen

Roy Steven Hansen

Jul 15, 2026

Roy Steven Hansen was born November 28, 1944, in Salina Kansas. He spent his childhood years growing up on his family’s farm. He attended high school in Minneapolis Kansas and graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg Kansas. Roy’s career started as a computer programmer, first for West publishing, followed by Scientific computers, then the US Postal Service. In 1993 Roy’s...

Paul Rhynhart Schauer

Paul Rhynhart Schauer

Jul 7, 2026

Paul Rhynhart Schauer passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 90.

He was born in Siren on April 13, 1936, to Doris and Ervin Schauer, the oldest of six. He graduated from Siren High School in 1954. He enlisted in the Marines and spent 2 years at Camp Pendleton. When he was discharged, he married Barbara Lindh in...

Daniel Brian Olson

Daniel Brian Olson

Jul 6, 2026

Daniel Brian Olson passed away on July 6, 2026.

He was born on January 4, 1985. Danny had a brilliant mind, was a top-notch student, graduating from Webster High School, and attended UMD in the Air Force ROTC program, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering, then switching to the Marines, where he was a captain in Special Operations. 

Danny leaves behind...

Kathleen M Good

Kathleen M Good

Jun 28, 2026

Kathleen Good, age 66, of Grantsburg, passed away on June 28, 2026.

Kathe was born on September 6, 1959, in Elgin, Illinois, to Ronald and Carol (Dittmer) Good. In 1968, she moved with her family to Hertel, Wisconsin, where she grew up and graduated from Siren High School in 1977.

She attended cosmetology school before working at St. Croix Hospital. She later...

Peggy Sue Skold

Peggy Sue Skold

Jun 28, 2026

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Peggy Skold, beloved mother, wife, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 66 after many years of battling cancer, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born on September 6, 1959, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Dorothy (Bruce) Neely. She met and started a life with her best friend Ron Skold on November 28, 1983,...

William Arlin Lalor

William Arlin Lalor

Jun 27, 2026

William “Bill” Lalor, age 84, longtime Webster resident, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Dove Health in Superior, Wisconsin, following a long struggle with COPD. He had beaten lung cancer in 2021 and was in remission from that at the time of his death.

Bill was born on September 13, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Clinton and Alvina (Hubbard)...

Gail Ann Mahr

Gail Ann Mahr

Jun 26, 2026

Gail Ann Mahr passed away peacefully on June 26th, surrounded by the boundless love of her friends and family.

 Preceded in death by her parents, Doralyn Howerton and Pierre "Papa Pete" Mahr. 

She is survived by her partner, Derek Greenfield; beloved little dog Yoda; daughter Hannah Graczyk; bonus family Gretchen Fisher and David Raveling; grandchildren Madison and Nolan Fisher, Little Jeffy; and...

Brad Keith Alden

Brad Keith Alden

Jun 25, 2026

Bradley Keith Alden, age 71, of Siren, WI, passed away on June 25, 2026.

No service at this time; future services forthcoming. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at swedberg-taylor.com.

Dorothy May Wellman

Dorothy May Wellman

Jun 16, 2026

Dorothy May Wellman

Dorothy May Wellman, age 93, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on June 16, 2026, at Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Dorothy was born on November 9, 1932, in Hertel, Wisconsin, to Marshall and Martha (Bracken) Hotchkiss.

Dorothy loved gardening and took great pride in growing fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. She enjoyed visiting with neighbors over coffee and snacks, babysitting...

Ronald Louis LaForge

Ronald Louis LaForge

Jun 6, 2026

Ronald Louis LaForge, 69, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2026.

Ron was born on November 20, 1956, in Garden City, Michigan, to Lillian and Roy LaForge. Ron graduated from Grantsburg High School, then received a tech degree in machining at Pine Tech, and went on to work as a machinist for 20 years at Parker. Then he...

Lois Marie Forsythe-Taylor

Lois Marie Forsythe-Taylor

May 22, 2026

Lois Marie Forsythe-Taylor, age 84, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Frederic, Wisconsin.

Lois M Forsythe-Taylor born in Pepin, Wisconsin on February 26, 1942, to Dorothy and Frank Forsythe. She was raised on the family farm, the youngest of three, attending the Little Plum school, a one room schoolhouse. Throughout her childhood she took part...

Elaine Helen Engberg

Elaine Helen Engberg

May 21, 2026

ELAINE HELEN ENGBERG

Age 89. Passed away peacefully on May 21 , 2026, at Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, after a long battle with dementia.

Elaine was born on August 17, 1 936, in Tenstrike, Minnesota, to Neat and Helen Cronk.

Her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior granted her eternal salvation. May she rest in peace!

She...

Elizabeth Marie Tester

Elizabeth Marie Tester

May 19, 2026

Elizabeth Marie Tester (Gatten) (Johnson) was born on September 24th, 1940, and passed away on May 19, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 85.

She was born in Roseau, Minnesota, to Adolph and Mabel Johnson and grew up in Roseau, Minnesota, on a farm. She went to school in Roseau, where she graduated from high...

Therese Frances Rudolph

Therese Frances Rudolph

May 12, 2026

Therese Frances Rudolph, age 52, peacefully passed away on May 12th, 2026. 

She was born on August 27th, 1973, in New Hope, MN, where she was lovingly raised by her family: Mom and Dad, Darlene and Dave, and sisters Marie, Barbara, and Carol. 

Despite a very challenging start to life, Therese achieved more than any doctors ever believed possible. Therese loved life:...

Jeanne Marie Meyer

Jeanne Marie Meyer

May 8, 2026

Jeanne Marie Meyer, a resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away at her home on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Jeanne was born Jeanne Marie Johnson on March 4, 1954, to Joseph and Blanche Johnson. She graduated from Grantsburg High School and later married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” John Meyer, on March 23, 1974, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...