Obituaries

Ardyce Virginia Sandberg

Ardyce Virginia Sandberg

Dec 10, 2025

Ardyce Virginia Sandberg (Burnikel) passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 93 on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Ardyce was born January 7, 1932, to parents William and Esther Burnikel in Siren, Wisconsin, where she was raised on the family farm and graduated from Siren High School in...

Joanne Marilyn Enders

Joanne Marilyn Enders

Dec 6, 2025

Joanne Marilyn Enders went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born to Roy and Christine Olstead in Minneapolis, MN.

Joanne loved being a long-time member at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and weekends at the cabin. After working as a...

James Vanek

James Vanek

Dec 5, 2025

Pastor James Vanek, age 87, of Pecos, Texas, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2025.

He was born on May 5, 1938, in Brook Park, MN, the youngest of eight children. His early connection to the church began through release-time classes at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hinckley, MN. He was baptized and publicly confirmed his faith in the tenth grade...

Constance Brooks Manbeck

Constance Brooks Manbeck

Dec 3, 2025

Constance Brooks Manbeck, age 88, passed away on Dec 3, 2025, in the Riley Crossing Memory Care Unit in Chanhassen, MN. A memorial service will be held on January 10, 2026, at the Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church located at 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. Visitation begins at 2:00 PM, followed by the service at 3:00 PM, and hospitality at...

Donald Fleischhacker

Donald Fleischhacker

Dec 2, 2025

Donald Francis Fleischhacker, age 75, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on December 2, 2025.

Don was born on July 4, 1950, to Frank and Pat (Kelly) Fleischhacker in St. Paul, MN.

He was married to Diane Phernetton on December 13, 1978. They had three children, whom they raised in Webster, WI. Don served in the United...

Sharon Kay Rhodes

Sharon Kay Rhodes

Nov 22, 2025

Sharon Kay Rhodes, 76, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on November 22, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Further details regarding services will be provided later.

Arrangements are with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Kenneth Darwin

Kenneth Darwin

Nov 19, 2025

Kenneth James (Paul) Darwin, (aka: Lippy) age 75, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. Kenny was born December 4, 1949, to Walter and Beatice (St. Martin) Darwin in St. Paul, MN.

He graduated from Mechanic Arts, class of 1967. After high school, Kenny was called to serve his country and was deployed to Vietnam from 06/24/1969 to...

Raymond George Gonsior

Raymond George Gonsior

Nov 18, 2025

Raymond G. Gonsior

November 18, 2025

Raymond George Gonsior, age 93 of Grantsburg Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in his home on Wood Lake. He was born on January 5, 1932, in Browerville, Minnesota to George and Agnes (Berczyk) Gonsior.

Ray was raised on the family farm in rural Browerville and graduated from Browerville High School in 1950. Ray...

Andrew Clover

Andrew Clover

Nov 13, 2025

Andrew Michael Clover, aged 48, of Grantsburg, WI, went home to be with his Savior on November 13, 2025.

Born on August 10, 1977, in Wadena, MN, to parents Mike and Louise, Andrew spent his early years in Minneapolis before moving to Forest Lake. It was there that he met his beloved wife and favorite person, Aimee.

Andrew and Aimee shared a...

John Lindberg

John Lindberg

Nov 13, 2025

John Louis Lindberg, age 73, passed away November 13, 2025 at his home in West Marshland Township of Grantsburg, WI.

John was born July 28, 1952 to Andrew Arnold and Elsa Lou Ann (Lund) Lindberg in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. John attended Grantsburg schools and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1970.

John was a bashful guy, but excelled in school. Known for his...

Garda L (Weir) Gorman

Garda L (Weir) Gorman

Nov 11, 2025

Garda L (Weir) Gorman, 81, born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Christine and George Weir, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Genive Flannigan, Gerinda Boyd, and Marlow (Gwen) Shultz.

Garda is survived by her loving children, Micheal Gorman, Christine Gorman, and Lawrance Behr. She was a proud grandmother to Krystal Gorman,...

Beverly Christine Konobeck

Beverly Christine Konobeck

Nov 11, 2025

Beverly Christine Konobeck (nee Johnson), age 86, a resident of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Bev was born on February 15, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to parents Carl and Harriette (Tunell) Johnson. Bev grew up in North St. Paul, Minnesota, and also resided in St. Paul and Taylors Falls before moving to Webster, Wisconsin.

Bev was...

Elinor Marcia Friedel

Elinor Marcia Friedel

Nov 9, 2025

July 21, 1939 – November 9, 2025Elinor Marcia Friedel, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 9, 2025.She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 21, 1939, to parents Alex and Lilyan Siegel.Elinor was united in marriage to John (“J”) Friedel on September 24, 1981, who preceded her in death on September 24, 2016. They will...

Linda Lou Peterson

Linda Lou Peterson

Nov 5, 2025

Linda Lou Peterson (nee Volkmann), 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Greg; daughters, Faith (Scott) Eilertson and Kim (Rob) Gernandt; stepdaughters, Christine and Brenda Peterson; daughter-in-law, Kim Schmidt; sister, Janice Kolodji; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Isabel Volkmann, 3 brothers, and her son...

Harvey Thompson

Harvey Thompson

Oct 28, 2025

Harvey James Thompson, born on September 28, 1936, in Stanley, WI, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Amery, WI.Harvey was known for his sense of humor, hard work, and generous spirit. He is survived by his loving wife, Deanna, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. His children are Randy (Gail), Deb, Tim (Annette), and Troy (Rose), six...

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...

Stanley Helland

Stanley Helland

Oct 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stanley James (Jim) Helland, a devoted husband, a loving father, and loyal friend, who left this world to be with our Father in heaven on October 11, 2025, at the age of 81.

Jim was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on May 17, 1944, to Stanley and Violette (Anderson) Helland. Stanley was serving our...