Obituaries

William Cewe

William Cewe

Jul 5, 2010

William J. Cewe, age 67, of Spooner, WI passed away on July 5, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Bill was born on June 3, 1943 to William and Myrtle Cewe in LaCrosse, WI. Bill entered the US Army in September 1961and served his country for 3 years. He attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Bill married...

Maurice Bloms

Maurice Bloms

Jul 3, 2010

Maurice "Maury" Bloms, age 86, of Trego, passed away at his home on July 3, 2010. Maury was born on November 21, 1923 to Leo and Katherine Bloms in Farming, MN. Maury married Patricia Rausch on Septmeber 4, 1947 in Farming, MN. Together they raised four beautiful children. They moved to Spooner in 1981. Maury's hobbies included woodworking, reading, and...

Jerry Olson

Jerry Olson

Jun 30, 2010

Jerry A. Olson, age 58, of Webster died June 30, 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Michael Budge

Michael Budge

Jun 28, 2010

Michael Budge, age 70, of Webster died June 28, 2010. Memorial services will be Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11:00AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. A full obituary will follow.

Wayne Friel

Wayne Friel

Jun 25, 2010

Wayne Daniel Friel, age 80, passed away June 25, 2010 of natural causes. Wayne was born on January 1, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Daniel and Alice Friel. Wayne served in the United States Air Force from 1946 until 1950 when he was honorably discharged. Wayne married his wife, Norma on July 23, 1955. He retired from Anoka State...

Erich Bretschneider

Erich Bretschneider

Jun 24, 2010

Erich O. Bretschneider, age 85, of Siren died June 24, 2010 at Indianhead Medical Center. Erich was born July 7, 1924 in Milwaukee to Oskar and Martha Bretschneider. Erich married Shirley on April 13, 1946 in White Fish Bay, Wisconsin. To this union, three children were born. Erich and his wife Shirley also played an important role as foster parents...

Carol Andrews

Carol Andrews

Jun 20, 2010

Carol A. Andrews, age 70, of Siren died June 20, 2010 at her home. Carol was born on January 21, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edwin and Evelyn Davis. Carol and her husband, Robert owned and operated Andy's Body Shop in St. Paul Park, Minnesota for over 20 years. After moving to Wisconsin, Carol was a volunteer at the Frederic...

Glenwood Flodin

Glenwood Flodin

Jun 18, 2010

Glenwood A. "Glen" Flodin, age 79, a resident of Frederic passed away peacefully on June 18, 2010 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Glen was born on May 24, 1931 to Norbert and Ruby Flodin. He was a truck driver prior to his active military duty. He served in the Korean War by enlisting on January 25,...

Glenwood Flodin

Glenwood Flodin

Jun 18, 2010

Glenwood Flodin, age 79, of Frederic died June 18, 2010. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 5:00 PM (visitation at 4:30 PM) at Frederic Evangelical Free Church in Frederic. A full obituary will follow.

Theresa Chadwick

Theresa Chadwick

Jun 14, 2010

Theresa Roberta Chadwick (Mino-Noodin-noo-Kwe), age 89, of Danbury died June 14, 2010 at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg with her family by her bedside. Theresa was born in Buffalo, New York on October 7, 1920 to Jenny Theresa Keirstead and David Robert Wages (DeVore). She lived most of her life in Connecticut, mainly in Windsor Lucks. Theresa was loved by...

Mildred Snow

Mildred Snow

Jun 13, 2010

Mildred Alice Snow was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937. She died of natural causes at her home in Webster, Wisconsin on June 13, 2010. During her lifetime Millie (no one but her mother was allowed to call her Mildred) was many things to many people. First and foremost she was a mother, not only to her own children...

Elizabeth Melsheimer

Elizabeth Melsheimer

May 30, 2010

Elizabeth “Betty” Melsheimer, age 91, of Frederic formerly of Siren died May 30, 2010. Visitation Friday, June 4, 2010; 5-7 PM Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Funeral Saturday, June 5, 2010; 2:00 PM (visitation 1-2PM) Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. A full obituary will follow.

Neidra Peterson

Neidra Peterson

May 29, 2010

Neidra (Nita) I. Peterson, age 68, of Daniels Township died May 29, 2010 at her home. Nita was born on December 29, 1941 in Audubon, Minnesota to Leif and Myrtle Erickson. Nita worked as a waitress at the Pheasant Inn in Siren for over 10 years. Nita liked to do quilting and to read. She enjoyed art and took time...

Walter Nelson

Walter Nelson

May 28, 2010

Walter C. Nelson, age 86, of Siren died May 28, 2010 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Walter was born on March 23, 1924 in Siren to Clarence and Susanna Nelson. He married Mavis on June 4, 1949 at the Siren Methodist Church. Walter built and owned/operated the Pinewood Motel for over 12 years. He remodeled and also owned/operated the...

Paul Beer

Paul Beer

May 25, 2010

Paul J. Beer, age 88, a resident of Siren died May 25, 2010 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Paul was born on July 19, 1921 in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Leo and Lillian Beer. Paul served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Stella on July 14, 1945 at the Holy Cross...

Margaret Moyer

Margaret Moyer

May 22, 2010

Margaret D. Moyer, age 75, a lifelong resident of Stone Lake, Wisconsin passed away on May 22, 2010 at Spooner Health System. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11 AM with a time of gathering from 10 AM to 11 AM at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Spooner. A full obituary will follow.

Albin Jacobson

Albin Jacobson

May 19, 2010

Albin "Jake" Jacobson, Jr., age 80, a resident of Siren died May 19, 2010 in Rochester, Minnesota. Jake was born on March 14, 1930 in Rochester to Albin and Dora Jacobson, Sr. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married Anita Thompson on June 24, 1950 in Rochester. Jake enjoyed being outdoors and taking...

Arthur Marcyan

Arthur Marcyan

May 16, 2010

Arthur "Art" Marcyan, age 55, of Siren died May 16, 2010. A gathering of friends will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 1-2 pm, with a service at 2 pm at Art's home, 6544 Hwy 70, Siren, Wisconsin. A full obituary will follow.

Richard Cunningham

Richard Cunningham

May 10, 2010

Richard K. Cunningham, age 77, of Siren died May 10, 2010 surrounded by his family. Richard was born on April 22, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa to James B. and Vera Cunningham. Richard served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, serving on the underwater demo team. He married Barbara Smith on January 5, 1977 in Elko, Nevada....

Kelly Willis

Kelly Willis

May 10, 2010

Kelly Marie Willis, age 50, a resident of Grantsburg died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 10, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was born on November 19, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota to proud parents Lawrence and Rosalyn Blomker. Kelly married Bruce W. Willis on September 28, 1991 in Alpha. Kelly was a supervisor in the...