Obituaries

Paul Berg

Paul Berg

Oct 10, 2014

Paul Jon Berg, age 46, of Webster, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014, as a result of a multiple motor vehicle accident. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 9, 1968, son of the late William Leroy and Mary Kathryn (Walters) Berg. He attended public schools in Glen Ellyn, IL, and Webster, WI, graduating in 1986 from Webster High...

Thaddeus Tamminga

Thaddeus Tamminga

Oct 9, 2014

Thaddeus G. “Ted” Tamminga, age 83, of Siren, WI, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014, at his home under the care of hospice. The funeral service for Thaddeus G. “Ted” Tamminga will be conducted at 11:00 am (visitation 9:30 to 11:00 am), Monday, October 13, 2014, at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Burial with full military...

Darrell Mogensen

Darrell Mogensen

Oct 6, 2014

Darrel Floyd Mogensen, age 70, of Sarona, WI passed away October 6, 2014. Darrel was born June 1, 1944 in St. James, Minnesota to Floyd and Caroline (Bassett) Mogensen. He married Regina Carpenter, December 17, 1992 at Imperial Place, Las Vegas, Nevada. Darrel was a member of Hungary Hallow Steam Engine Club and Minnesota Crop Improvement Assoc. Darrel is survived...

Keith Highstrom

Keith Highstrom

Oct 5, 2014

Keith B. Highstrom, age 51, of Siren, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in St. Croix Falls, WI, on September 1, 1963, a son of Merle B. “Butch” and Karla M. (Kulbeck) Highstrom. He attended public schools in Siren and...

Russell Brenizer

Russell Brenizer

Oct 3, 2014

Russell K. Brenizer, age 78, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly, October 3, 2014. He was born in Grantsburg on September 11, 1936 to the late Earl and Mable (Leggett) Brenizer, Sr. Russell served in the U.S. Army from Sep. 4, 1959 to Aug. 27, 1963, primarily assigned to the 580th Engineering Co. He enjoyed hobby farming, gardening, deer hunting,...

Joan Schmidt

Joan Schmidt

Sep 29, 2014

Joan Ruth Ann (Larson) Schmidt, age 74, of Danbury, WI, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. Joan was born July 22, 1940 in Eau Claire, WI, a daughter of the late Jule and Ruth (Johnson) Larson. She attended public schools in Eau Claire and was a 1958 graduate of Memorial High School. On August 9, 1975, Joan married Edgar W....

Roger Ekstrand

Roger Ekstrand

Sep 23, 2014

Roger Ekstrand, of Siren, WI, passed away in the early hours of September 23, 2014 following a three year struggle with Pulmonary Hypertension. His loving and devoted wife, Darlene was at his side. Roger was born in Clear Lake, Iowa on August 17, 1930. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Osceola, WI. He attended Osceola High School...

Richard Bailey

Richard Bailey

Sep 23, 2014

Richard Clayton “Dick” Bailey, age 75, of Siren, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 23, 2014. The son of the late Mildred (Bailey) McCracken was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 22, 1939. Dick was adopted at an early age and raised by his maternal grandparents, the late Joseph and Pearl Bailey in Washington, Indiana. As an adult, Dick lived...

Ann Mortenson

Ann Mortenson

Sep 22, 2014

Ann Marilyn (Taylor) Mortenson, age 79, of Meeker, CO, formerly of Trego, WI, passed away unexpectedly in Hertel, WI, on Monday, September 22, 2014, following the funeral and burial of her brother, Roger Taylor. Ann was born in Trego on February 16, 1935, a daughter of the late Mack and Sarah (Arbuckle) Taylor. She attended public schools in Trego and...

Margaret Britton

Margaret Britton

Sep 21, 2014

Margaret Fern (Frazee) Britton passed away at the age of 94 years young on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at her home surrounded by many of her family. Margaret fought a battle of bladder cancer. She was born May 16, 1920 in Sioux City, Iowa, to Herman “Harry” and Eva Frazee. She was united in marriage to Lavern Britton from June...

Allan Connel

Allan Connel

Sep 20, 2014

Allan Archibald "Doc" Connel, 98, Frederic WI, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014. Services are private. Arrangements by Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Webster, WI.

Agnes Anderson

Agnes Anderson

Sep 17, 2014

Agnes A. Anderson, age 71, of Oak Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly and was pronounced deceased on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at her summer home in Siren, WI. Agnes was born July 18, 1943 in Frederic, a daughter of the late Isadore and Mildred (Hawkinson) Hakseth. She grew up on the family farm in Siren, attending local schools, and was...

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Sep 16, 2014

Roger L. Taylor, age 71, formerly of Trego, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Roger was born January 15, 1943 in Trego, WI, a son of the late Mack and Sarah (Arbuckle) Taylor. He attended public schools in Trego and Spooner and was a 1960 graduate of Spooner High School. Roger enlisted...

Joyce Staples

Joyce Staples

Sep 15, 2014

Joyce Staples, 77, of Webster, Wisconsin passed away in the comfort of her home on September 15, 2014. Joyce was the Daughter of Senate and Della Hills. Born on January 27, 1937 in the township of Swiss. Joyce was a local teacher for 24 years until her retirement in 1994. She enjoyed reading her Bible daily, along with playing cards...

Jane Cook

Jane Cook

Sep 15, 2014

Jane Cook, age 76, of Frederic, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 15, 2014. Jane was born in Holloway, Ohio, on July 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Paul and Bessie (Purtiman) Hudson. Her early years were spent in Portsmouth, Virginia, however at age 8, her father died and the family moved to her father’s parents’ home in Ironton, Ohio....

Veronica Lawrence

Veronica Lawrence

Sep 14, 2014

Roni Lawrence, age 69, of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed in to God's kingdom on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Spooner Hospital after a brave fight against cancer. She was born in Ramsey County, Minnesota on January 12, 1945. She worked as a home maker. She was a lover of people, 500 cards, Mah-jongg and driving Dave's golf cart during a tournament...

Alvin Brand

Alvin Brand

Sep 11, 2014

Alvin L. Brand, age 92, of Grantsburg died September 11, 2014. Alvin was born on September 21, 1921 in Kanawha, Iowa to William and Sophia Brand. Alvin served in the United States Army during the World War II and the Korean conflict. His faith was important to him and his family. He was an active member at New Hope Lutheran...

Katherine Bird

Katherine Bird

Sep 10, 2014

Arrangements are pending

Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin

Sep 6, 2014

Thomas E. Griffin Jr. , Age 67, of Milltown, WI passed away September 6, 2014. Thomas is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son, Aaron (Carmen LaForte) sister, Janet Newfield, (Joe), many nieces, nephews and extended family. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ernestine Griffin and sister, Patricia Connery. Thomas graduated from West High School in Minneapolis...

Ojars Arsts

Ojars Arsts

Sep 6, 2014

Ojars Arsts "OJ", age 70 of Webb Lake, Wisconsin passed away on September 6, 2014. He was born on March 28, 1944 to Arthur and Dagmar (Bankins) Arsts in Riga, Latvia. The Arsts family came to the United States when OJ was five years old, and resided in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from North High School, and then attended...