Obituaries

Margaret Knudson

Margaret Knudson

Jan 3, 2015

Margaret Rose “Marge” Knudson, age 67, of Danbury (Jackson Twp), WI, passed away Saturday evening, January 3, 2015. Marge was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, on June 28, 1947, a daughter of the late Meldern and Roma (Paulus) Phillips. As a daughter of a career U.S. Army non-commissioned officer, Marge moved with the family every few years to different Army...

Loretta Nelson

Loretta Nelson

Dec 31, 2014

Loretta Ann (Johnson) Nelson, age 80, a long time resident of Siren, WI, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2014 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center, where she had been a resident since October 2014. Loretta was born October 23, 1934 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota, to Arthur and Hilma (Schultz) Johnson. She attended school and graduated from Grey Eagle...

Loran Hoffman

Loran Hoffman

Dec 28, 2014

Loran Edward Hoffman, age 83, of rural Cushing, departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2014, after a long illness of posttraumatic stress and dementia. Loran was born to dairy farmers, William and Elve Hoffman, of rural Cushing, on January 13th 1931. He attended a one room Orr elementary school and for a short time, Luck High School. He then...

Evelyn Wilson

Evelyn Wilson

Dec 28, 2014

Evelyn Charlotte Wilson (Horne) Born October 20, 1913 and Died December 28-2014 Evelyn, 101 years old, died of pneumonia on Dec. 28, 2014. Her memorial service will be held on Friday Jan. 16, 2015 1 PM, at the Trade Lake Zion Lutheran Church. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Walter W. Wilson and her parents, Joel and Lena...

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson

Dec 26, 2014

Sharon Ann Johnson, age 73, of Grantsburg, passed away December 26, 2014. Sharon was the daughter of the late Milo and Shirley (Starr) Davis born in Cherokee, Iowa on June 26, 1941. Sharon married Leon "Bud" Johnson on June 14, 1961 in Trip, South Dakota. She enjoyed quilting and doing needle work. Sharon is survived by her husband Bud; children...

Ivalea Sanford

Ivalea Sanford

Dec 25, 2014

Iva Lea (Ivy) Sanford, 70, was sent home to be with her heavenly father on December 25, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Ivy had touched in some small way throughout her memorable life. Ivy, the daughter of Bill and Lorraine (Johnson) Jiles, was born December 21, 1944 in Jefferson, Iowa. She later moved...

Donald Peterson

Donald Peterson

Dec 23, 2014

Donald Allan Peterson, age 74, of Siren, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Don was born in St. Paul, MN, on December 31, 1939, a son of the late Walter O. and Vivian Z. (Mickelsen) Peterson. He attended public schools in St. Paul, and was a 1957 graduate of Murray High School. Don honorably served in the...

Dorothy Olson

Dorothy Olson

Dec 21, 2014

Dorothy M. Olson, age 89, of Spooner, formerly of Voyager Village died December 21, 2014. Private services will be held. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com

John Cullen

John Cullen

Dec 19, 2014

John Edward Cullen, age 84, of Union Twp, Burnett County, WI, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. He was born in Temple, Texas on January 29, 1930, a son of the late William and Jessie (Gilby) Cullen. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith, and was proud of his Irish heritage. John served in the U.S. Army from...

Dorothy Bothman

Dorothy Bothman

Dec 18, 2014

Dorothy Mary Bothman, age 82 of Webster, passed away December 18, 2014. Dorothy was born May 6, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Manuel and Millie (Zinkiewicz) Carretas. Memorial Services are private. Arrangements were made by Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin.

John Plath

John Plath

Dec 17, 2014

Arrangements are pending.

Dale Martineau

Dale Martineau

Dec 16, 2014

Dale Anthony Martineau, age 68, of Rusk Twp, Burnett County, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He was born in Superior, WI, on September 26, 1946, a son of the late Phillip and Marion (Leonard) Martineau. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, primarily on the USS Kankakee (AO-39), a Kennebec-class fleet oiler, from August 19,...

Kay Jones

Kay Jones

Dec 11, 2014

Kay Marie Jones, age 76, of Danbury (Blaine Twp.), WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2014. She was born in Superior, WI, on September 28, 1938, a daughter of the late Bert and Edna (Hartshorn) Carlson. She was raised in the Solon Springs area, attending public schools there, and was 1956 graduate of Solon Springs High School. On...

Karl Seidel

Karl Seidel

Dec 10, 2014

Karl Richard Seidel, age 77, of Siren, WI, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014.   He was born in St. Paul, MN, on May 28, 1937,  a son of the late Herman K. and Lydia “Leda” (Lange) Seidel.  On March 29, 1958, Karl was united in marriage to Donna Marie Facklam in Hudson, WI.   Following his graduation from Northwestern Radio School...

Gerald Cambronne

Gerald Cambronne

Dec 10, 2014

Gerald Robert Cambronne, age 86, of Anderson Twp. passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2014. Gerald was born in St. James, Watonwan County, Minnesota, to Nels Theodore and Helen (Bottem) Cambronne on May 7, 1928. They lived on his grandparents’ farm and the rural school was located 3 miles from there. Because of that long distance he stayed with his...

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Dec 6, 2014

Mary E. Davis, age 74, of Danbury, WI, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Burnett Medical Center. She was born in Grantsburg, WI, on August 7, 1940, a daughter of the late John W. M. and Pearl V. (McKee) Smiley. On November 5, 1958, Mary was united in marriage to Gerald L. Davis in Pine County, MN. He passed...

Melvin Elliot

Melvin Elliot

Nov 30, 2014

Melvin Richard Elliott Sr. January 8, 1936 – November 30, 2014 It is with deep sadness that Melvin lost his battle with cancer. He fought valiantly without any treatment for over 5 years. Melvin Richard Elliott Sr., age 78 of Markville, Minnesota passed away November 30, 2014. Melvin was born January 8, 1936 in Markville, Minnesota to Alfred and Elsie...

Kenneth Obszarny

Kenneth Obszarny

Nov 28, 2014

Kenneth E. Obszarny, age 75, of Webster, WI, passed away Friday morning, November 28, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL, on March 28, 1939, son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Kraszinsky) Obszarny. Ken and his wife Marion have been the owners and managers of Ike Walton’s Lodge for over 33 years. He loved being with people, especially children....

James Prell

James Prell

Nov 28, 2014

James R. Prell “Jim/Bud” age 77 formerly of Oakdale, MN and Grantsburg, WI passed away November 28, 2014 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. Preceded in death by son Mark; parents Jim & Mabel; brother-in-law Ken McKee. Survived by wife of 53 years Joan; sons Mike (Patti), Tom (Brooke); daughter-in-law Michelle; 7 grandchildren; sisters Bonnie (Ken) McKee, Joanne (Orlo)...

Charles Holmquist

Charles Holmquist

Nov 27, 2014

Charles A. Holmquist, age 59, of Grantsburg died November 27, 2014. Charles was born on March 1, 1955 in Los Angeles, California to Ferney and Ethel Holmquist. Charles was a 1973 graduate of Taylors Falls High School. He was a plant manager for over 25 years at ITP in St. Croix Falls. In his free time he was found outdoors...