Obituaries

Guy Baker

Guy Baker

Mar 2, 2015

Guy R. “Toby” Baker, age 86 of Cushing, Grantsburg and Webster, Wisconsin passed away March 2, 2015. Toby was the son of the late Louis and Rose (Carston) Baker. He worked as a cattle and horse jockey for his family business, L.W. Baker Trucking out of Cushing, and Baker's Service Station in Cushing. He also worked at the U.S. Post...

Karen Anderson

Karen Anderson

Mar 2, 2015

Karen Anderson, age 76 passed away on March 2, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She courageously fought a year-long battle with heart cancer. Karen the daughter of Earl and Isabelle Berglund was born July 24, 1938 in Frederic, Wisconsin. She leaves to mourn her husband Orlin Anderson of Webster, WI; sisters, Donna (Dale) Erickson of Frederic,...

Jonathan Fagerberg

Jonathan Fagerberg

Mar 1, 2015

Jonathon D. Fagerberg. We lost our beloved Jonny March 1, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family and the two dogs he adored Tanner and Peyo. We loved him dearly and he will be forever missed. He was born March 22, 1973 in Stratford, New Jersey. Our Jonathon was such a loving, easy going man whose favorite pass time...

Catherine Savo

Catherine Savo

Feb 28, 2015

Pending Arrangements.

Wanda Meier

Wanda Meier

Feb 28, 2015

Wanda Lou Meier, age 74, of Danbury passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on February 28, 2015. Wanda was born on August 9, 1940 in Constantine, Michigan to Paul and Marie Swinehart. Wanda was a caring and warm person who loved spending time with her family. She loved playing pool, bowling, horse shoes and loved cookouts and...

Eugene Whitcomb

Eugene Whitcomb

Feb 24, 2015

Eugene Joseph Whitcomb, age 83, of Siren, Wisconsin passed away on Feb. 24 at the Benedictine Living Center in Spooner, Wisconsin after a long battle with cancer. Eugene was born on May 24, 1931, to Clinton and Rosine (Kopischke) Whitcomb. He grew up in Princeton, MN and graduated from Princeton High School. He served his country in the National Guards...

Dorothy Lahners

Dorothy Lahners

Feb 22, 2015

Dorothy G. Lahners, 84, of Siren Township passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, surrounded by her children. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois on March 13, 1930, to Walter and Maria Dorothea Mothes, Dorothy grew up in Glen Elyn, Illinois. After her graduation from Glenbard High School in 1948, the family moved to the Mud Hen Lake area. Dorothy worked as a...

Leroy Nelson

Leroy Nelson

Feb 21, 2015

LeRoy Arthur Nelson, age 86, of Meenon Twp, Burnett Co, WI, passed away Saturday evening, February 21, 2015. LeRoy or Roy, as he was fondly known, was born in Spooner, WI, on April 7, 1928, the son of the late Carl W. and Vera Maxine (Stier) Nelson. He was an only child, spending his formative years in Siren and later...

Frank Peach

Frank Peach

Feb 21, 2015

Frank Joseph Peach, Sr., age 77, of Oakland Twp., Burnett County, WI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, February 21, 2015. Frank was born in Milaca, Minnesota, on September 18, 1937, a son of the late Frank and Signe (Bergsto) Peach. He was a 1955 graduate of Milaca High School, and then attended Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis. Frank married...

Margaret Connor

Margaret Connor

Feb 17, 2015

Margaret L. Connor, age 98, passed away February 17, 2015 at Countryside Acres, Webster, WI. Memorial Service honoring Margaret's life will be conducted at 1:00 PM (friends may call after 12:30 PM) on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Doug Olson officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow at The Lodge in Siren. In lieu of...

Tom Jewell

Tom Jewell

Feb 17, 2015

Tom Patrick Jewell , age 86, of Lincoln Twp, Burnett County, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born at home on May 7, 1928, a son of the late Lucian Patrick and Ethel Irene (Olson) Jewell. He was raised on the family farm in Lincoln Twp., attended Black...

Agnes Peterson

Agnes Peterson

Feb 11, 2015

Agnes Louise (nee: Olin) Peterson, formerly of Grantsburg, WI, passed away at her home in Saint Peter, MN, on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by her family. Eldest daughter of John Cheney Olin and Karen "Carrie" (Munson) Olin, Agnes was born October 11, 1923, in West Marshland Township, Burnett County, WI. She graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1941, and...

Maurice Peterson

Maurice Peterson

Feb 6, 2015

Maurice Alton Peterson , age 91, of Webster, passed away Friday morning, February 6, 2015. Maurice was born at the hospital in Frederic, WI, on September 20, 1923, a son of the late Otto Ephraim and Hulda Albertina (Soderquist) Peterson. He was raised with eleven siblings on the family farm near Grantsburg, attended local schools, and was a 1941 graduate...

Leo Luft

Leo Luft

Jan 27, 2015

Leo Anton Luft, 83, of Jackson Twp, Burnett County, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Countryside Acres Assisted Living Facility. A Celebration of Life honoring the life of Leo Luft will be held at the St. Croix Tribal Hall in Danbury, WI, on Monday, February 2, 2015 beginning at 4:00 pm. This is a time to visit, share...

Lawrence Grandbois

Lawrence Grandbois

Jan 26, 2015

Grandbois, Lawrence (Larry) passed away January 26, 2015 on his terms at his home with his family. Born on September 4, 1941 in Mpls, raised in Webster, WI. Survived by his bride of 55 years, Lois; daughters Rodna, Pamela (Tim Barnett), Andrea (Tod Jordan); grandchildren Eric, Maria, Kevin, Scott, Brian and Julia; great grandchildren Jordan and Oliver; sister Audree; in-laws...

Ray Gackle

Ray Gackle

Jan 25, 2015

Ray H. Gackle, age 83, a resident of Frederic died January 25, 2015. Ray was born on November 6, 1931 in Fredonia, North Dakota to Daniel and Ida Gackle. He attended country school in Fredonia for his early education and then later attended high school in Dickey, North Dakota. After graduating from high school, he drove truck for Collins Gravel...

Gary Segelstrom

Gary Segelstrom

Jan 24, 2015

Gary Segelstrom, age 79, of Osseo, Minnesota died January 23, 2015. Gary was born on June 1, 1935 to Myron and Irene Segelstrom in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Gary lived most of his life in the Grantsburg area and was well known for his sense of humor and storytelling. Gary worked at Northern Manufacturing, Versatile Power and McNally Industries. After retirement...

Irving Robinson

Irving Robinson

Jan 23, 2015

Irving W. Robinson, Jr., age 71, of Webb Lake and formerly of Cannon Falls, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2015. Irv was born on April 10, 1943 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota to Irving, Sr. and Merea (Stafford) Robinson. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a wonderful friend to all. On September 28, 1961, Irv...

Belva Rand-Ollikain

Belva Rand-Ollikain

Jan 23, 2015

Belva Berniece Rand Ollikain, age 89, passed away January 23, 2015 at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she was cared for during the past seven years. Belva was born on July 28, 1925 to George Brier and Mary Ellen Brown in Blaine Township of Burnett County, Wisconsin. Belva was united in marriage to Otis Rand on September 21,...

Dale Sexton

Dale Sexton

Jan 21, 2015

Dale Allen Sexton, 65, Dairyland Township, Wisconsin passed away January 21, 2015. Born July 25, 1949 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to William and Helen (Albee) Sexton. Dale was a graduate of Superior Senior High School in 1967, and went to Superior Vo-Tech. He married Margaret LeJeune May 9, 1970 in Solon Springs, Wisconsin. He worked at CHS grain elevator in...