Obituaries

Blanche Weberg

Blanche Weberg

Jan 21, 2012

Blanche Weberg, 102, formerly of Shell Lake died January 21, 2012. Blanche was born on June 1, 1909 on a farm in Grundy Center, Iowa the daughter of Earl and Ethel Wagoner and the oldest of five children. She married William Weberg of Shell Lake, Wisconsin in 1930 at the age of 21. William passed away in May 2002, they...

Gary Kosloski

Gary Kosloski

Jan 21, 2012

Gary W. Kosloski, age 55, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 21, 2012 at his home in Siren. Gary was born on November 17, 1956 in Siren to Rapheal and Doris Kosloski. He graduated from Siren High School in 1975 and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. While in college Gary’s passion for sports allowed him to play football...

Stephen Maddux

Stephen Maddux

Jan 10, 2012

Stephen "Steve" William Maddux, age 40, of Spooner, Wisconsin, formerly of Hayward and Edina, Minnesota passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on January 10, 2012 surrounded by his family. Steve loved to sing karaoke, dance, and make people laugh! He was the life of any party! The Vikings were his team even though us cheeseheads tried...

Iola Rachner

Iola Rachner

Jan 6, 2012

Iola M. Rachner, age 97, a Webster resident who has lived in the same home since 1935 until her death on January 6, 2012 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care. Iola was born on June 3, 1914 in Webster City, Iowa to Irvin and Allie McPheeters. Iola married Henry Rachner on January 12, 1934. Iola enjoyed being outdoors in the...

W. Beck

W. Beck

Jan 5, 2012

W.Michael Beck passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, January 5, 2012 in Berlin, Maryland. Mike was born on February 11, 1943 in Washington, DC. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1961 and the Benjamin Franklin University in 1967. Shortly thereafter on his first attempt he achieved his goal of becoming a C.P.A. He worked for DCAA and Coopers...

Leland Magnuson

Leland Magnuson

Jan 5, 2012

Leland A. Magnuson, age 81, a resident of Sandstone, Minnesota died January 5, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Leland was born on September 26, 1930 in Center City, Minnesota to Frank “Emil” and Gertrude Magnuson. The family moved to Dairyland in 1933, where he attended grade school at Stevens School and then attended Superior Central High through the...

Phoenix Johnson

Phoenix Johnson

Jan 1, 2012

Phoenix G. Johnson, died January 1, 2012 at Spooner Health System Hospital. He was born on November 26, 2011 to Jonathan Wilber and Angela Johnson. Phoenix is survived by his parents John and Angela "Ang"; his sisters Julia and Rhianna Johnson-Rogers; brother Ace Grady; paternal grandparents John (Shannon) Wilber; maternal grandparents Julie (Gerald) Johnson; uncle Dennis LaSarge; aunts Jessica Johnson,...

Dale Altenburg

Dale Altenburg

Dec 29, 2011

Dale Altenburg, age 63, of Webb Lake died December 29, 2011. Private family services will be held.

Harold Brunsell

Harold Brunsell

Dec 29, 2011

Harold R. Brunsell, Jr., age 91, a resident of Spooner and Ocean Ridge, Florida died December 29, 2011 at Spooner Health System Nursing Home. Harold was born on January 25, 1920 in Cooksville, Wisconsin to Helga and Harold Brunsell, Sr. He graduated from Evansville High School in 1937 and then attended the University of Wisconsin. He enlisted in the United...

Lawanda Mcmonagle

Lawanda Mcmonagle

Dec 28, 2011

LaWanda "Lollie" McMonagle, age 70, of Siren died December 28, 2011. Memorial service to be held at a later date.

Alano Virchow

Alano Virchow

Dec 23, 2011

Alano "Lonny" Virchow, age 61, a resident of Siren died December 23, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was born on August 3, 1950 in Shell Lake to Elmo and Ella Virchow. On February 29, 1996 he married Connie in Meenon Township. With this union came many adventures, always ending with “Don’t worry Sweetie Pie will take...

John Crotty

John Crotty

Dec 22, 2011

John "Jack" Crotty of Danbury died Dec. 21, 2011. Funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 30; 10:30 AM Bakken-Young Funeral Home, Beebe Chapel in New Richmond. Interment will follow at 2 PM at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. A full obituary will follow.

Jerry Torgerud

Jerry Torgerud

Dec 21, 2011

Jerry Lee Torgerud, Sr., (Oshkiinini) age 72, a resident of Webster died December 21, 2011 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond, WI. Jerry was born on May 5, 1939 in LaCrosse to Roy and Gladys Torgerud. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Betty; son Alan; sister Dorothy and brothers Bob, Lucky, Dave and Dick....

Harry Rudisell

Harry Rudisell

Dec 21, 2011

Harry Dewey Rudisell, age 92, passed away on Dec. 21, 2011, at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Harry was born on September 11, 1919, at Sunrise, MN, to Edna and Robert Rudisill. When he was nine years old, his family moved to Siren after purchasing ten acres of land one mile south of town. On October 5, 1940,...

Robert Belisle

Robert Belisle

Dec 16, 2011

Robert “Hot Shot” Belisle, Sr., age 66, of Webster died Dec. 16. Friends may call after 4:00 PM on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the Hertel Tribal Center. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Hertel Tribal Center. A full obituary will follow.

Larry Mulroy

Larry Mulroy

Dec 15, 2011

Larry John Mulroy, age 71, of Webster, WI passed away peacefully on December 15, 2011 at Spooner Health System Hospital surrounded by family after a long fight with cancer. Larry was born on March 7, 1940 to John and Mamie (Revor) Mulroy. He worked as an electrician. Larry married Carol Haaf on December 23, 1961. Together they raised four children...

Betty Moser

Betty Moser

Dec 14, 2011

Betty Lou Moser, age 79, a resident of Webster died peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at her home. Betty was born on June 2, 1932 to Axel and Freada Olson in Siren. She attended and graduated from Siren High School. She married Martin Moser on July 30, 1955 and five children were born. Betty worked as an overseas telephone...

Wilanore Palm

Wilanore Palm

Dec 10, 2011

Died on December 10, 2011 at her home in Spooner.

Benjamin Schommer

Benjamin Schommer

Dec 5, 2011

Benjamin James Schommer, resident Siren Wisconsin, died suddenly at home on December 5, 2011 at the age of 26. Ben was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on September 19, 1985 to his loving parents James and Jacqueline (Johnson) Schommer. He was the middle child and sibling to older brother Brian M. Schommer and younger brother Jacob J. Schommer. A...

Richard Fremont

Richard Fremont

Dec 3, 2011

Richard William Fremont, age 91, of Webster, WI passed away on December 3, 2011 at the Spooner Hospital surrounded by family. Richard was born on March 6, 1920 to Charles Lafayette and Bertha Melvina (Folley) Fremont. He attended schools in Danbury and Webster. He later served his Country in World War II in the United States Army. On March 12...