Obituaries

Rose Churchill

Rose Churchill

Aug 6, 2012

Rose A. (Taylor) Churchill, age 69, a resident of LaFollette Township passed away on August 6, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota after a sudden illness. Rose was born on January 22, 1943 to Tresa (Taylor) Villebrun and George Morrow, Sr. in Hayward. Rose earned a degree in Liberal Arts and Native American Studies from the LCO...

Thomas Kegel

Thomas Kegel

Aug 5, 2012

Thomas "Tom" Kegel, age 61, of Siren, WI passed away on August 5, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. Tom was born on April 11, 1951 to Maurice and Ruth Kegel in Milwaukee, WI. He was raised in MIlwaukee and worked for the city of Milwaukee for many years before moving to Siren in 1993 where he worked at...

Leonard Towle

Leonard Towle

Jul 30, 2012

Leonard "Lenny" Towle, age 50, a resident of Denver, Colorado died Friday, July 27, 2012. Lenny was born on January 18, 1962 in Grantsburg to Leo and Carol Towle. Lenny loved to cook and attended the Cordon Bleu Cooking School. Lenny was preceded in death by his wife, Janet. He is survived by his parents Leo and Carol; children Jeremy...

Michael Huss

Michael Huss

Jul 28, 2012

Michael "Mike" H. Huss, age 76, a resident of Webster died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care in Grantsburg. Mike was born on September 28, 1935 in Bridgewater Township, Minnesota to proud parents Michael and Anna Huss. Mike served in the United States Army during the Korean War before being honorably discharged in 1957. He...

Ruth Rock

Ruth Rock

Jul 25, 2012

Ruth Rock 93, a resident of Siren, WI died peacefully on July 25, 2012 Ruth was born April 17, 1919 to Henry & Ella Wucherpfennig in Chippewa Falls, WI She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School class of 1937. She completed her 2-year teaching degree in Eau Claire, and then completed her undergraduate degree and masters degree from Superior. She...

Dell Ruedy

Dell Ruedy

Jul 20, 2012

Dell Ruedy, age 71, of Webster, WI died July 20, 2012. Born in Hastings to Gale and Helen (Johnson) Ruedy. A 1959 graduate of Hastings High School. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by loving wife Dorothy; mother; sons Tom (Paula)Ruedy, Jerry (Deanna)Ruedy; 5 grandchildren Jennifer, Crystal, Nick, Ben and Kit; sisters Barb (Bill) Pechacek, Virginia (Justin) Hankes, brothers...

Michael Mihna

Michael Mihna

Jul 15, 2012

Michael G.Mihna, age 90, a resident of Frederic died July 15, 2012 at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Michael was born on February 22, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Michael and Apolonia Mihna. Michael worked for the Soo Line Railroad for 30 years as a carpenter/bridge builder. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, going to garage sales and thrift stores. To...

Leagh Casey

Leagh Casey

Jul 9, 2012

Leagh M. Casey, age 21, of Webster died July 9, 2012 at her home. Leagh was born on October 9, 1990 at New Richmond, Wisconsin to Jason and Jennifer (Parish) Casey. Leagh enjoyed taking photos, being outdoors, four-wheeling and had plans to buy a Harley Davidson to ride. Her most precious times have been since becoming a mother to her...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Jul 8, 2012

Kenneth “Kayo” Johnson, age 67, of Danbury died July 8, 2012 at his home. Ken was born on February 14, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Carl and Anne (Johnson) Leman. He married Irene Sutton on May 14, 1966 in Pine City, Minnesota. Ken worked at Sears as an auto mechanic in Minneapolis for about 4 years and for 10 years...

Larold Richison

Larold Richison

Jul 2, 2012

Larold L. Richison, Siren, began a new hunting journey on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the age of 51. Larold was born in Frederic, WI, on August 7, 1960 to Merlin and Edna (Kern) Richison. He was raised on a small farm outside of Coomer where he was able to explore and learned of his passion for the great outdoors....

Harold Melton

Harold Melton

Jun 28, 2012

Memorial service will be Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11AM) Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner.

Ann Oiyotte

Ann Oiyotte

Jun 24, 2012

Ann M. Oiyotte, (Gaagabiikwe) age 77, of Hertel died June 24, 2012 at her home. Ann was born on November 22, 1934 in Sand Lake Township to Joseph and Mary Oiyotte. Ann attended LCO College where she received a associate in arts. To continue and further her education she attended the University of River Falls. Ann starting her career working...

Mark Spofford

Mark Spofford

Jun 21, 2012

Mark David Spofford passed away June 21, 2012 at his home in Webster. Mark was born on March 11, 1962 to Vernon and Betty Spofford in St. Croix Falls and was the youngest of five brothers. Mark's early years were spent in Luck where he attended Luck School until the family relocated to Minnetonka, Minnesota in 1969. Mark had a...

Dalan Cimmers

Dalan Cimmers

Jun 20, 2012

Dalan C. Cimmers, age 90, a resident of Frederic died peacefully June 20, 2012 at his home. Dalan was born on June 26, 1921 in Belmond, Iowa to Henry and Klea Cimmers. Dalan served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Dora (Anders) on December 27, 1958 in Pine City, Minnesota. Dalan moved from Iowa, settling...

Jena Wycoski

Jena Wycoski

Jun 20, 2012

Jena M. Wycoski, age 46, of Siren, WI passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on June 20, 2012 at her home. Jena was born on September 17, 1965 to Richard Wycoski and Lucy LaZerte in Minneapolis, MN. She enjoyed coming up to the lake to spend time with her family. Jena is survived by her father, Richard Wycoski, mother...

Per Hansen

Per Hansen

Jun 17, 2012

Per S. Hansen, Jr. age 44, a resident of Grantsburg died June 17, 2012. Per was born on December 17, 1967 in Savage, Minnesota to Per Hansen, Sr. and Emily Wolford. Per grew up in the Eagan, Minnesota area. He was a ranch hand at the Diamond T Ranch. He later became a horse trainer and farrier on his own...

James Swanson

James Swanson

Jun 15, 2012

James “Jim” “Jimmy” Swanson, age 52, of Danbury, WI passed away on June 15, 2012 at his residence. Jim was born on April 11, 1960 to Leonard and Elvyce Swanson in St. Paul, MN. He was raised and attended school in Roseville, MN graduating in 1978. Jim was a mail carrier in Danbury for many years. Jim is preceded in...

Yvonne Raymond

Yvonne Raymond

Jun 12, 2012

Yvonne "Bonnie" Raymond, age 85, of Webster, WI passed away on June 12, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. Bonnie was born on February 13, 1927 to Donald and Gertrude Bistier in Newport, MN. She was raised and attended school in St. Paul, MN and worked at Montgomery Wards. Bonnie married Glenn Rosenbaum, he later passed away in 1967....

Laurence Bearhart

Laurence Bearhart

Jun 11, 2012

Laurence "Tony" Bearhart, age 73, of Webster, WI passed away on June 11, 2012 at Benedictine Living Community , Spooner, WI. Tony was born on May 9, 1939 in Belland Township, Pine County, MN to William and Carrie Bearhart. He was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed playing pool. Tony loved being a dad and grandpa. Tony is preceded in...

Gwendolyn Klotz

Gwendolyn Klotz

Jun 6, 2012

Gwendolyn “Gwen” A. Klotz, age 71, a resident of Luck died June 6, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Gwen was born on February 21, 1941 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to proud parents Carleton and Bernice Karnes. She married Warren Klotz in Des Plaines, Illinois on July 1, 1961. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents; and brother...