Obituaries

Wallace Nelson

Wallace Nelson

Feb 2, 2024

Wallace (Wally) L. Nelson, age 97, Siren, WI, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. Wally was born September 19, 1926 to parents Martin and Hazel (Jensen) Nelson and lived in Grantsburg until he was 9 years old when his family moved to Siren. Wally enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He served on LCT1241 and...

Frank Koalska

Frank Koalska

Jan 30, 2024

Frank E. Koalska, a longtime resident of Webster passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Frank retired from Northwest Orient Airlines. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. He is survived by wife, Georgette (Behrens) Koalska; sister Cheryl and his two daughters. He will be missed by many friends and family. Per his wishes a private...

Linda Hornung

Linda Hornung

Jan 27, 2024

Linda Diane Hornung, age 74, a resident of Siren, WI., passed away on January 27, 2024, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Linda was born on January 22, 1950, in Montevideo, MN to parents Oliver and Amanda (Helgeson) Lanning. Linda was 3 years old when her mother died. Linda was raised by her father until she joined Sonja and...

Kathleen La Sarge

Kathleen La Sarge

Jan 22, 2024

Kathleen La Sarge, age 61, a resident of Hertel, WI., passed away on January 22, 2024 at home with her loved ones by her side. Kathy was born on April 23, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Bourbon and Harriet La Sarge. In Kathy’s free time she enjoyed walking her pets. She always enjoyed having company and family over for...

Lucinda Dell

Lucinda Dell

Jan 20, 2024

Lucinda “Cindi” Lee Dell (McCormack) age 63, of Danbury, WI., passed away after a valiant battle with cancer at home with her family by her side on January 20, 2024. Cindi was born on February 8, 1960 to Thomas and Darlene McCormack in New Brighton, MN. She grew up with 5 brothers: Mike, Scott, Todd, Pat and Tom. She was...

Rose Eakins

Rose Eakins

Jan 18, 2024

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Robert Traurig

Robert Traurig

Jan 15, 2024

Robert John Traurig, age 87, a resident of Frederic, WI., passed away on January 15, 2024 at the Westfield Hospital in New Richmond, WI. Robert was born on February 13, 1936 in Burholme, PA to parents Adolph and Anna (Murphy) Traurig. Robert worked as a Refiner Operator at the RockTenn/WestRock Papermill for many years. Robert married his childhood sweetheart, Virginia...

Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith

Jan 15, 2024

Bruce Smith, age 67, resident of St. Croix Falls, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Charlotte Smith. He is survived by his wife, LaRae Smith. Children Malisa (Joe Zenzen) Smith, Valeri (Anthony Morin) Zart, Dusten (Trisha Dick) Smith, Sharah Smith; Grandchildren Isaac, Nick, Tyler, Logan, Emily, Deklan,...

Steve Rice

Steve Rice

Jan 14, 2024

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Nicholas Doriott

Nicholas Doriott

Jan 12, 2024

Nicholas Steven Doriott, 32, of Webster, passed away on January 12, 2024, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. He was born on October 5, 1991, in Grantsburg, WI, to his loving parents, Glenn and Laura Doriott. Nick attended Webster School District, where he found great joy in his participation in wrestling, football, and baseball. He also participated in archery...

Jeffrey Plan

Jeffrey Plan

Jan 11, 2024

Jeffrey Allan Plan, age 68, a resident of Siren, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and faithful dogs. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Shirly Plan; wife, Joan Plan. He is survived by his son, Joshua (Jolene Zugier) Plan; daughters, Jenna (Kyle Johnson) Plan and Julia (Harry Hauck) Plan; grandchildren, Sterling, Boe, Mason,...

Jack Hedlund

Jack Hedlund

Jan 11, 2024

Jack C. Hedlund, age 93, of Siren, WI, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1930, in Grantsburg, WI, to the late Carl Hedlund and Mildred Peterson. Jack was a talented athlete and excelled in sports during his time at the Grantsburg School District....

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Jan 11, 2024

Steven Eugene Johnson, age 66, a resident of Danbury, WI passed away on January 10th, 2024 at his home with the love of his life Bea by his side. Steve was born on October 1, 1957, in St Paul MN to parents Eugene and Judy Johnson. Steve enjoyed taking road trips on his motorcycle, spending time with friends and family,...

Alton Reinhardt

Alton Reinhardt

Jan 9, 2024

Alton J. Reinhardt, age 81, a resident of Luck, WI., passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 at the United Pioneer Nursing Home. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

Lylah Nelson

Lylah Nelson

Jan 2, 2024

Lylah Louise Nelson, age 93, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away on January 2, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Center with her husband by her side. Lylah was born on April 24, 1930 in Markville, MN to parents William and Alvira (Havenor) Roatch. Lylah married the love of her life George on March 20, 1954 at Bethlehem Lutheran in...

Kelly Gardner

Kelly Gardner

Jan 1, 2024

Kelly Rose (Randall) Gardner, age 38, passed away peacefully on January 1,2024, surrounded with her family at her side at Regions Hospital. Kelly was born on November 19,1985, to Bonny Moody and Brian Randall. She attended grade school in Luck and Grantsburg and Graduated from Grantsburg High School. Durning her high school years she was diagnosed with Lupus and Raynauds...

Lorne Pewaush

Lorne Pewaush

Dec 30, 2023

Lorne D. Pewaush, age 53, a resident of Webster passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Lorne was born on December 25, 1970 in Cumberland to parents, Ralph and Delores (Qway) Pewaush. Lorne loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and four wheeling. He was certified thru the casino as an EMT. He lived a full life and loved spending time with...

Steven Christensen

Steven Christensen

Dec 28, 2023

Steven Leslie Christensen, age 75, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away on December 28, 2023 at home with his loved ones by his side. Steven was born on February 28, 1948 in Frederic, WI., to parents Leslie Christensen and Margie (Ludwig). After graduating from high school Steven was drafted into the United States Army where he served his Country...

Linnea Brask

Linnea Brask

Dec 28, 2023

Linnea Elizabeth Brask was born to Carl and Ruth Anderson in Dassel, MN on August 22,1932. Her birth was at the height of the Great Depression. Times were simple in America then. Linnea grew up on the family farm. Life was not easy. However, there was always plenty to go around of what mattered most- godly, caring parents, two great...

Dallas Miller

Dallas Miller

Dec 26, 2023

Dallas Martin Miller, age 39, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023. Dallas was born on December 19, 1984 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to parents William and Loralee (Wellnitz) Miller. Dallas had done many things during his 39 years here on this earth but one thing that's certain is he had unconditional love for his...