Obituaries

Ronald Hokanson

Ronald Hokanson

Jul 20, 2011

Ronald "Ron" R. Hokanson, age 64, a resident of Danbury died July 20, 2011 at Burnett Medical Center after losing his battle with ALS. Ron was born on April 2, 1947 the son of Donald M. and Donna (Fahland) Hokanson. Ron graduated from Webster High School in 1965. He entered the United States Army in September 1966, serving as a...

David Knott

David Knott

Jul 17, 2011

David Arthur Knott Sr., 51, of Webster WI, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 17, 2011 with his loving family and friends at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born on March 17, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Harriet Knott (Ericson). He was the fourth of seven children. Throughout his life he...

Violet Fossum

Violet Fossum

Jul 15, 2011

Violet L. Fossum, age 77, a resident of Grantsburg died July 15, 2011 at Burnett Medical Center. Violet was born in Anderson Township on February 7, 1934 to Earl and Mabel Brenizer. She married Arvid Fossum on December 28, 1954 at the Sand Farm in Wood River Township. Violet was baptized on May 13, 1989 and became a member of...

Harold Beedy

Harold Beedy

Jul 14, 2011

Harold D. Beedy, age 64, a resident of Woodbury, Minnesota and Siren, Wisconsin died July 14, 2011. Harold was born on May 7, 1947 in Siren to Harvey and Anna Beedy. Harold served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Harold was employed for 35 years at North Star Steel in St. Paul, Minnesota. In his free time he enjoyed...

Charles Barstow

Charles Barstow

Jul 13, 2011

Charles Everett Barstow, age 85, of Grantsburg died July 13, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Mahnomen, Minnesota on July 21, 1925 to Ellsworth and Delia (Vivier) Barstow, along with 3 sisters and 7 brothers. Charles attended school in Pipestone, Minnesota and then made his way to St. Paul, Minnesota where he found work...

Donald Jensen

Donald Jensen

Jul 2, 2011

Donald Leroy Jensen, age 93, died July 2, 2011. He was born on July 14, 1917 to Daniel Jensen and Eleda (Johnson) in Oakland Township Burnett County, Wisconsin. Donald was the eldest of six children and remained on his parent's farm assisting them with the cattle and trucking vegetables to Superior until he married his wife, Laura Mae Bystrom. Don...

Richard Blaker

Richard Blaker

Jul 1, 2011

Richard "Dick" H. Blaker, age 83, a resident of Siren died July 18, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Dick was born on December 23, 1927 in Minneapolis to Henry and Martha Blaker. He married Cindy Howland Nelson on April 7, 2001 in Siren. Dick worked in a rocket factory in California before taking a job with the United...

Kerry Richter

Kerry Richter

Jul 1, 2011

Kerry Dean Richter, age 51, passed away at his home July 1, 2011. Kerry was known as Dean to his family and friends. He was born in Indian Creek, Wisconsin on October 31, 1959. His loving parents Robert Richter and Dorothy Mae (Cockerham) raised him and thirteen other children. Dean was baptized on April 29, 1962 at Zion Lutheran in...

Robert Casey

Robert Casey

Jun 27, 2011

Robert "Bob" L. Casey, also known as "Fat Cat," age 62, of Danbury died June 27, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bob was born on August 8, 1948 in New Richmond, Wisconsin to Robert E. and Darlene Casey. Bob married Sally on January 20, 1969 in Hudson, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam...

Pauline Kingsley

Pauline Kingsley

Jun 23, 2011

Pauline Martha Clendening Kingsley, age 79, of Centreville, Virginia died June 24, 2011 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Pauline was born on March 6, 1932 in Danbury and was the daughter of the late Andrew (Cody) Morton and Pauline Glassauer Clendening. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a sergeant in the Women’s Army Corps during the Korean War....

Harold Peterson

Harold Peterson

Jun 21, 2011

Harold O. Peterson, WWII Navy Veteran, lifelong Shriner, Mason, American Legion member, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and uncle , age 85, a resident of Webster died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on June 21, 2011. Harold is survived by his wife, Maxine; son Tom; daughter Renee; sister Bess (Eldon) Arneson; brother Marvin (Judy); his...

Daniel Czekalski

Daniel Czekalski

Jun 21, 2011

Daniel C. Czekalski, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was born on July 23, 1950 in Polk County, Wisconsin. Dan will always be known for his love for all of God’s creatures great and small. Dan is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sonya Auzenne of Jacksonville, FL; his daughter, Jamie Czekalski of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Joe...

Angie Ellanson

Angie Ellanson

Jun 12, 2011

Angelica L. Ellanson passed away on June 12, 2011. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM at Spooner High School Auditorium followed by 3:00 PM funeral services. In addition, a funeral service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton, Iowa. Burial will...

Robert Olson

Robert Olson

Jun 10, 2011

Robert E. Olson, Jr., 61, of Webster died June 10, 2011. Graveside service will be held Friday, June 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Darrell Haverley

Darrell Haverley

Jun 8, 2011

Darrell (Cap'n Dee) Haverley, age 84, died June 8, 2011. He took a big bite out of life before cashing in his chips. WW2 USN Vet, served in the South Pacific. 14 years in the insurance field rising to top management. Then owner-mgr of two MN American Plan resorts. Officer or director of five resort associations. Founder and first President...

Alan Melton

Alan Melton

Jun 3, 2011

Alan Jay Melton, age 56, passed away on June 3, 2011 at Spooner Health System. Alan was born on January 30, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to Edward and Evelyn (Micken) Melton. Alan was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church in Lampson, WI. The family moved to the Spooner area in the late 1960's. After attending high school in the area, Alan...

Betty Ksobiech

Betty Ksobiech

Jun 2, 2011

Betty Jean Ksobiech, age 72, a resident of the Town of Springbrook, passed away on June 2, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born October 31, 1938 to Mildred and Keith Wolfe of Earl, Wisconsin. Betty was united in marriage to Arnold Ksobiech on September 1, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Betty and Arnold raised their family in...

Bonnie Jurisch

Bonnie Jurisch

May 31, 2011

Bonnie C. Jurisch, age 72, of Viola Lake, Siren died May 31, 2011 at the Comforts of Home in Frederic. Bonnie was born on July 30, 1938 in Fargo, North Dakota to Clarence and Borghild Fatland. Bonnie loved people. She worked at the Narrows as a waitress for 12 years. She also bartended at West Sweden for 10 years. Bonnie...

Ralph Jurek

Ralph Jurek

May 27, 2011

Ralph A. Jurek, age 90, a resident of Frederic died May 27, 2011. Ralph was born on July 17, 1920 in Gilman, Minnesota to Andrew and Mary Jurek. Ralph served in the United States Army during World War II. Ralph enjoyed playing cards, dancing and travelling. He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Frederic. Ralph was preceded...

Diana Pewaush

Diana Pewaush

May 26, 2011

Diana "Swas" Pewaush, 46, of Webster died May 26, 2011. Friends may call after 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Hertel Tribal Center. Funeral service Monday, May 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Hertel Tribal Center. A full obituary will follow.