Obituaries

Mark Grainer

Mark Grainer

Apr 6, 2012

Mark C. Grainer, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, age 50, a resident of Danbury, WI passed away peacefully April 6, 2012 after a courageous battle with diabetes at his home surrounded by family . Mark was born on July 8, 1961 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Robert and Patricia Grainer. Mark attended Burnsville High School and...

Kevin Cook

Kevin Cook

Apr 4, 2012

Kevin Preston Cook, age 60, a resident of Laketown in Polk County died suddenly on April 4, 2012. Kevin was born on January 10, 1952 in Grantsburg to William and Ruby Cook. He was baptized and confirmed in the Laketown Lutheran Church where he remained a member. Kevin attended Luck Public High Schools and graduated with the class of 1970....

Florence Melton

Florence Melton

Apr 3, 2012

Funeral service Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner. A full obituary will follow.

Wesley Jahnsen

Wesley Jahnsen

Mar 26, 2012

Wesley Jahnsen, age 93, a resident of Webster died March 26, 2012 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls. Wesley was born on June 15, 1918 to Einar and Esther Jahnsen in Eagle River, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Navy during World War II before being honorably discharged in 1945. Wesley worked in construction as...

Alan Kirby

Alan Kirby

Mar 25, 2012

Alan C. Kirby, age 63, a resident of Siren died March 25, 2012 at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Alan was born on June 12, 1948 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harry and Irene Kirby. He married Zandra on December 14, 1974 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Alan enjoyed fishing, camping and watching Nascar. But most of all, Alan liked spending time and...

Alfred Carlson

Alfred Carlson

Mar 24, 2012

Alfred W. Carlson, age 90, a long time resident of St. Paul, Minnesota and Siren passed away March 24, 2012 at the Parmly Life Points in Chisago City, Minnesota. Alfred was born on December 11, 1921in St. Croix Falls to Carl and Augusta Carlson. He grew up in the St. Croix Falls area, attending school at Lamar. Alfred loved to...

Jessica Oiyotte

Jessica Oiyotte

Mar 24, 2012

Jessica L. Oiyotte, age 28, died March 24, 2012 at her home. Jessica was born on January 15, 1984 to Robert Oiyotte and Patricia Villebrun in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up in St. Paul, before moving to Wisconsin to call home. Jessica enjoyed music, dancing, drawing, writing poetry and taking long walks. She also enjoyed Harley bikes and most...

Harold Phernetton

Harold Phernetton

Mar 22, 2012

Harold Phernetton, age 77, of Webster died March 22, 2012. Memorial service Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. A full obituary will follow.

Beulah Johnson

Beulah Johnson

Mar 19, 2012

Beulah "Boots" Johnson, age 68, of Wood River Township passed away on March 19, 2012 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Boots was born on July 18, 1943 to Frank and Bessie Breen in Cloquet, MN where she was raised and attended school. On November 10, 1962 Beulah married Lynn Johnson in Cloquet, MN. She was an active member...

Allan Niklason

Allan Niklason

Mar 17, 2012

Allan W. Niklason, age 80, of Webster passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Erik and Jennie; brother Einar, and brothers-in-law Ervin, Ivan and Bob. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia; their children Jean, Brian (Jean), Gary, Linda (Dennis) Beltz,...

Justyce Thompson

Justyce Thompson

Mar 17, 2012

Visitation for Justyce will be held Sunday March 18, 2012 at the Hertel Tribal Center in Hertel, Wisconsin. Friends may call after 5:00PM. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:00 am (with visitation from 10:00-11:00am) at the Hertel Tribal Center. Interment to follow at Sand Lake Cemetery, La Follette Twp., Burnett County, Wisconsin. A full obituary will...

Robert Kettering

Robert Kettering

Mar 14, 2012

Robert W. Kettering, Sr., age 89, a resident of Webster died March 14, 2012 at his home. Bob was born on January 23, 1923 in Walrath, Wisconsin to Alvah (Bob) and Anna Kettering. He attended grade school in Glen Flora and went to high school in Ladysmith. He then went on to St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bob...

Delores Bruggemann

Delores Bruggemann

Mar 14, 2012

Funeral service will be Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM (visitation 12-1 PM) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Burial will follow at Anah Cemetery in Washburn County. A full obituary will follow.

Phyllis Jorgensen

Phyllis Jorgensen

Mar 12, 2012

Phyllis Anna (Hruby)Jorgensen, age 93, of Danbury, peacefully entered her journey to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 12, 2012 at the Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care. Phyllis was born November 28, 1918 in Cloverleaf township, Minnesota the eldest child of Vasclav "James" and Antonia "Nettie" (Burianek) Hruby. She met her husband to be at the...

Anthony Quattrochi

Anthony Quattrochi

Mar 12, 2012

Anthony W. Quattrochi, age 58, a resident of Barronett died March 12, 2012 at his home. Anthony was born on November 29, 1953 in Oak Park, Illinois to Salvatore and Barbara Quattrochi. Anthony served in the United States Army during Vietnam before being honorably discharged in 1974. He worked for his brother-in-law for several years doing construction. He enjoyed antiquing,...

Leonard Powell

Leonard Powell

Mar 8, 2012

Leonard L. Powell, age 83, a resident of Luck died March 8, 2012 at the United Pioneer Home. Leonard was born on August 4, 1928 in Wausau to Lyle and Eva Powell. Leonard loved to fish, watch movies and wrestling and do a little gambling. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; sister Imogene Tucker; brother Lee Powell; and...

Mary Linke

Mary Linke

Mar 6, 2012

Mary A. Linke, age 61, of Grantsburg, WI passed away on March 6, 2012 at her home. Mary was born on July 9, 1950 to William and May Hible in Thief River Falls, MN. In 1967 Mary married Richard Linke in Hudson, WI. Mary worked at Parker Hannifin in Grantsburg, WI for 27 years before retiring. Mary enjoyed driving and...

John Jacobson

John Jacobson

Feb 28, 2012

John Lloyd Jacobson, aka "Jake", age 61, of Siren, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on February 27, 2012. He was born July 18, 1950 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Mounds View High School in 1968 and attended the University of Minnesota. John was an electrician by trade and a 35 year member of the IEBW #292. He was a...

Ruth Frazee

Ruth Frazee

Feb 27, 2012

Ruth H. Frazee, age 87, a resident of Danbury died February 27, 2012 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care. Ruth was born on November 14, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa to Ralph and Bessie Britton. Ruth married Walter on July 14, 1942. Ruth has been a member of the Church of Christ since 1984. She was a member of the...

Merlyn Sihlberg

Merlyn Sihlberg

Feb 26, 2012

Merlyn "Boyd" Sihlberg, age 75, of Danbury, WI passed away on February 26, 2012 at Country Side Acres Assisted Living in Webster, WI. Boyd was born on March 24, 1936 to Erling and Ebba Sihlberg in Thief River Falls, MN. He was raised and attended school in Strandquist, MN. On April 29, 1960 he married Virginia Engel in Inver Grove...