Obituaries

Joan Goranson

Joan Goranson

May 31, 2024

Joan Marie (Annen) Goranson, age 90, a resident of Siren, WI passed away on May 31, 2024. Joan was born on August 21, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to parents Harry and Marion (Koskey) Annen. Joan attended Mechanical Arts High School. She was crowned Homecoming Queen and graduated in 1950. Joan worked as a food coordinator at the Siren Senior...

Jessica Lindberg

Jessica Lindberg

May 30, 2024

Jessica Mae Lindberg of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2024, and her family and friends are shocked and overwhelmed by her loss. Jessica was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on August 14, 1988. She grew up in Siren, Wisconsin, attending Siren Schools from Kindergarten to graduation and developed friendships that lasted her whole life. She attended...

Alfred Lietz

Alfred Lietz

May 28, 2024

Alfred W. Lietz, age 65, a resident of Frederic, WI., passed away on May 28, 2024 after a 4-year battle with cancer. Alfred was the only child born on October 6, 1958 in Rockford, MI., to mother, Ann Lietz. He grew up in Michigan. In 1996 Alfred moved to Wisconsin and then Minnesota for awhile before moving back to Wisconsin...

Scott Budge

Scott Budge

May 27, 2024

Scott Michael Budge, age 64 and resident of Webster, WI, passed away on May 27th. Although his family was sure he’d go out in a blaze of glory, he took his last breath peacefully at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, WI with his sister by his side. Scott was born on May 16, 1960 in Spring Lake Park, MN...

Marlys Hedberg

Marlys Hedberg

May 22, 2024

Marlys Victoria Hedberg, age 92, passed away on May 22, 2024, at Burnett Medical Center, Grantsburg, WI, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 10, at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Marlys was born on Good Friday, March 25, 1932, to Ernie and...

Linda Hughes

Linda Hughes

May 21, 2024

Linda Lee Hughes, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of May 21st, surrounded by her husband David, her best friend Dawn Washburn, and her daily caregiver. She was born to her father Elmer Raymond Keppen and mother Lois Lorraine Keppen at the Siren Hospital. Linda led a full life, raising two boys, going to sporting...

Audrey Schadow

Audrey Schadow

May 19, 2024

Audrey Marie Schadow, age 82, a resident of North Branch, MN., passed away on May 19, 2024 with her loved ones by her side. Audrey was born on November 13, 1941 in St. Anthony Village, MN to parents Russell and Elverna Kent. Audrey worked at Target for 32 years. On November 19, 1960 Audrey married the love of her life,...

Darrell Kelley

Darrell Kelley

May 17, 2024

Darrell Kelley Sr., born on January 16, 1940, in St. Paul, MN, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Holmen, WI with family by his side. He was a dedicated employee who worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. Darrell was a man of many hobbies, including fishing and collecting Budweiser and Coca Cola memorabilia and watching his Minnesota Vikings. He was...

Christina Salay

Christina Salay

May 14, 2024

Christina Matrious Salay (MISKWAAGAMINOOKWE) age 79, of Roseville, MN passed away on May 14, 2024. Christina "Rudie" Matrious was born September 20th, 1944 to Henry and Mary Matrious. She grew up in Ogema Township with her parents and siblings near the St. Croix River and attended Sandstone public school. Chris married the love of her life, Eugene Salay on May...

Daniel Doriott

Daniel Doriott

May 14, 2024

Daniel A. Doriott, age 37, of Danbury passed away after a lengthy illness on May 14, 2024. Daniel was born in Grantsburg on May 12, 1987 to Gary and Susan Doriott. Daniel was a gentle soul with a kind heart and loved people. He loved listening to music, playing video games, watching movies and rooting for his favorite team, the...

Isaiah Chute

Isaiah Chute

May 14, 2024

Isaiah "Zaya" James Chute, left this world suddenly and tragically on May 14, 2024, at only 20 years old. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his sudden passing. Isaiah was born September 23, 2003, to Nicole Chute and James Lightfeather in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He started running well before he turned one years old, and he never stopped. Isaiah...

Edwin Phelps

Edwin Phelps

May 13, 2024

Edwin L. Phelps, age 90, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away at his home while doing yard work on May 13, 2024. Ed was born on March 9th, 1934 in Danbury, WI to parents Arthur and Jesse Phelps. Ed lived most of his life in Danbury. He graduated from Webster High School. While in high school he met what...

John Hagen

John Hagen

May 12, 2024

John Anthony Hagen January 13, 1958-May 12, 2024 If John wasn’t in the garage fixing stuff and puttering, he was in the kitchen making his famous breakfast for his family or he was at a friend’s or family member’s house assisting with whatever was needed or he was attending a grandchild’s dance recital or hockey game or school event. John...

Barbara Blodgett

Barbara Blodgett

May 11, 2024

Barbara Anne Blodgett, age 81, of Danbury, WI. passed away quietly at home on May 11, 2024. Barb was born to parents Robert and Madelyne Knowles on July 7, 1942 in River Falls, WI. She attended school at St Mary’s Catholic School in New Richmond, WI and the Convent of the Visitation in St. Paul. MN. After graduating, Barb continued...

George French

George French

May 8, 2024

George Richard French, age 73, beloved father, friend, brother, and husband, passed away on May 8, 2024, at Golden Horizons in Sandstone, MN after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. George was born on June 8, 1950 in Rolla, ND, to Evelyn Mae French & Flavel Merton Ray French. An adventurous boyhood of fishing, hunting, and camping, as well as...

Timothy Palmquist

Timothy Palmquist

May 7, 2024

Timothy J. Palmquist, 69; passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2024. Tim was born on March 14, 1955 to Rueben and Anna Palmquist in Grantsburg, WI. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1973. Tim worked for Shafer Contracting Co., Inc. for many years. After retiring he spent his time hunting, gardening, snowmobiling and wrenching on his old Ford. Tim...

Violet Olson

Violet Olson

May 3, 2024

Violet J. Olson, 89, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3rd. Vi is survived by her husband David (Pete) Olson, children Ed (Deb) Anderson, Cindy Anderson, Buck (Kathy) Anderson, Lori Jo (Mike) Kortus, Bob Olson; grandchildren David (Amanda) Schommer, Cory Schommer, Kaeley Anderson, Harley (Zoe) Jameson; great grandchildren Kody, Hunter, Allicia, Odin; brother Ed...

Loren Soderberg

Loren Soderberg

May 2, 2024

Loren R. Soderberg, age 76, passed away on May 2, 2024 in the presence of his family, in Hudson, WI. He was born in Frederic, WI to William and Lucille Soderberg on April 16, 1948. Loren served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. He was a machinist, a gunsmith, a mechanic, a hunter, a fisherman, and he was funny....

Roger Steiner

Roger Steiner

Apr 30, 2024

Roger Alan Steiner, 84, of Sun City AZ, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Banner Hospital in Sun City, Arizona. Roger was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 25, 1940, to Clarence and Olive (Goodman) Steiner. He married Arline Kwiecinski in Illinois, living in Sturtevant WI early on and eventually moving to Webster, WI. He served the State...

Gary Hooverson

Gary Hooverson

Apr 29, 2024

Gary Ray Hooverson, age 74, a resident of Frederic, WI., passed away at home on April 29, 2024 with his loved ones by his side. Gary was born on June 15, 1949 in Richland Center, WI., to parents Marvin and Goldie Hooverson. He grew up in southern WI. Gary attended Delevan Darien WI High School. After graduating high school Gary...