Obituaries

Patricia Anderson

Patricia Anderson

May 10, 2013

Patricia A. Anderson, age 67, of Danbury died May 10, 2013. Patricia was born in Dover, Delaware on September 11, 1945 to William and Margaret Timmons. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Chris) Tiller; sister Connie (Chuck) Houman; grandchildren Ashley and Nick; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. A...

Helen Kratzer

Helen Kratzer

May 9, 2013

On May 9, 2013, Helen Caroline Kratzer “passed over into glory land.” She loved playing the organ/piano and so, many hymns have been going through our minds. “Oh, how she loved Jesus” with all her heart and soul. Recalling hymns even became part of her everyday update on facebook. Helen Caroline Gust was born July 1, 1935 on the family...

Catherine Brown

Catherine Brown

May 8, 2013

Catherine "Cathy" C. Brown, 65, of Webster died May 8, 2013 at her home in Webster, Wisconsin, surrounded by loved ones. Cathy was born in Yakima, Washington on August 9, 1947 to Wilma and Wilard Treece. She attended school in Toppenish, Washington with her childhood best friend, Julia Hooper. Cathy married Marvin Brown on May 5, 1975, and together, they...

James Altmann

James Altmann

May 7, 2013

James “Jim” A. Altmann, age 75, a resident of Wyoming, Minnesota died May 7, 2013, with his family at his side. Jim was born on March 7, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Albert and Marguerite Altmann. He attended Drew Elementary, Wilson High School, and then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science. Jim married...

Gregory Mcgrath

Gregory Mcgrath

May 6, 2013

Private family services to be held.

Gregory Mcgrath

Gregory Mcgrath

May 6, 2013

Private family service to be held.

Eleanor Pottie

Eleanor Pottie

May 4, 2013

Eleanor Lucille Pottie passed away at the age of 98 on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Comforts of Home, Frederic, Wisconsin. Eleanor was born in Hampshire, Illinois and is a graduate of Marengo High School. Her parents were Loren and Mary Eisler Pate. She married John Pottie in 1938 in Hampshire. They farmed in Union and Plano before moving to...

James Childs

James Childs

May 2, 2013

James “Jim” Childs passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 2, 2013 at the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. Jim was born on June 5, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Newman and Arnold Childs and also his stepfather, Monroe Peterson, grandparents, aunts and uncles. He spent his youth in Webster, as...

Darren Lien

Darren Lien

Apr 28, 2013

After a courageous three year battle with cancer; Darren J. Lien, age 49, a resident of Grantsburg died April 28, 2013 surrounded by his family. Darren was born on April 1, 1964 in Grantsburg to Hector and Lucille Lien. On August 15, 1987 Darren and Lori were married at their church, Faith Lutheran in Grantsburg. To this union two children...

James Dittmar

James Dittmar

Apr 25, 2013

James C. Dittmar Sr. of Webster passed away Thursday April 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born September 8, 1946 in Young America, Minnesota to Raymond and Lorrain Dittmar. He was the 4th of 9 children. Jim grew up in Young America, Minnesota where he attended St. John's Lutheran School. On December 20th, 1969,...

Earl Strub

Earl Strub

Apr 23, 2013

Earl Francis Strub, 81, of Grantsburg, WI passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Harlingen, TX. Earl was born near Lansing, IA on November 19, 1931, to Nick and Marcella Strub, who preceded him in death. After two years in the Army, Earl met Sally Schell, the love of his life, and they were married in Sioux City, IA...

Nancy Anderson

Nancy Anderson

Apr 19, 2013

Nancy Mae Anderson of Siren died April 19, 2013 at the age of 75. Nancy was born April 25, 1937 to Carl and Gunborg Johnson in Chicago Illinois. The family later moved to Grantsburg where Nancy graduated from Grantsburg High School and worked in various restaurants then eventually at the Sentinal. Nancy married Duaine M. Anderson in 1957 and together...

Raymond Linden

Raymond Linden

Apr 16, 2013

Raymond A. Linden, age 88, a resident of Osceola died April 16, 2013. Raymond was born on May 20, 1924 in Frederic to Carl and Edla Linden. He lived most of his life on the family farm in Trade River before moving to Osceola. Raymond worked for 40 years at the Inter County Leader most of that time as a...

Carla Molitor

Carla Molitor

Apr 11, 2013

Carla Molitor, age 80, of Grantsburg died April 11, 2013. Carla was born on January 15, 1933 in Milwaukee to Edward and Vera Reuter. On June 29, 1957 she and Chuck were married in Milwaukee at the Hope Lutheran Church. Carla taught school for 3 years in the Milwaukee School District before taking many years off to raise her family....

Bruce Braynard

Bruce Braynard

Apr 9, 2013

Bruce E Braynard, age 70 of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. He was born August 9, 1942, in Chicago Illinois to Edgar and Betty Braynard. Bruce worked for the Village of Glencoe as a crew chief where he drafted the equipment they needed and taught welding. He served as the president of the Antioch-Round Lake...

Jean Mayhew

Jean Mayhew

Apr 9, 2013

Jean Ellingson Graham Mayhew, 89, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN on April 9, 2013 due to an extended Illness. She was born in Lamberton, MN to Okie and Hilda (Ellingson) Graham. After graduating from high school in Lamberton, Jean moved to Minneapolis for work, eventually married Edward Mayhew and had three children. In 1970...

Carolina Lloyd

Carolina Lloyd

Apr 5, 2013

Carolina C. Lloyd of Webster died April 5, 2013 at Sophie's Manor Nursing Home in Centuria at the age of 92. Carolina was born on August 25, 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Elsa and George Paul. She married Stuart on May 28, 1941 and worked for West Publishing in St. Paul as a bookkeeper. Carolina is preceded in death...

Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown

Apr 5, 2013

Elizabeth "Beth" Brown, age 53, of Grantsburg died April 5, 2013. Beth was born on February 5, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert and Carol Yerke. Beth enjoyed watching soap operas on television and loved her great Danes. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Tom Brown; daughter Erica; brother Don; and many of her great Danes. She...

Dennis Kreuser

Dennis Kreuser

Apr 4, 2013

Dennis Michael Kreuser, 60, of St. Paul, passed away 4/4/2013. He is survived by his children: Mike and Jenny Kreuser and Todd Rice: and many more family and friends. Denny had a huge heart for helping and spoiling people and kids. He loved to be spoiled, fishing, huge bonfires, and gadgets. Denny loved his dog, "Killer", fireworks, spending time at...

Dorothy Okonek

Dorothy Okonek

Mar 28, 2013

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 5-8 PM at Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM (visitation 12-1PM) at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Spooner.