Obituaries

Patricia Ernst

Patricia Ernst

Dec 20, 2023

Patricia Louise “Pat” Ernst (Finch), age 88 of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center with loved ones by her side. Pat was born on June 11, 1935 to Lewis and Sara Finch (Clover) in Tomah, Wisconsin. She grew up with 7 brothers and sisters. The family moved to the Grantsburg area...

Wayne Staples

Wayne Staples

Dec 15, 2023

Wayne Staples, age 91, a resident of Danbury, WI., passed away at home on December 15, 2023. Wayne was born on March 4, 1932 to parents William and Katherine (Cloud) Staples in Swiss Township, WI. Throughout Wayne’s life he worked as a heavy equipment operator as a truck driver for Lawrence-Johnson in Danbury, WI and Earth Movers in Duluth, MN....

Brad Matushak

Brad Matushak

Dec 7, 2023

Brad Matushak, age 75 died Thursday December 7, 2023, up North in Wisconsin, a place he loved. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Victor, daughter Alison Broms (Jeff Ongstad), sidekick Milo the Basset Hound, stepmom Laraine Matushak, In-laws Kathy Matushak, Steve and Bonnie Heller. Kenny & Janice Fisher, nephews and nieces Chad (Kristi) Matushak, Jay (Erin) Matushak, Naomi (Shawn)...

Brandon Peer

Brandon Peer

Dec 6, 2023

Brandon D. Peer, age 38, a resident of Webster passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Brandon was born on December 18, 1984 in St. Croix Falls to parents, David and Vickie Peer. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and all around great friend. Brandon will be remembered for his hard work ethic, sense of humor, love of PBR...

Virgil Sullivan

Virgil Sullivan

Dec 4, 2023

Virgil Frank Sullivan, age 83, a resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on December 4, 2023 at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Virgil was born on October 2, 1940 to parents Frank and Doris (Johnson) Sullivan and was raised in Grantsburg. In 1957 he and some of his friends joined the Navy National Guards. In the late fall of 1959,...

Gary Bohn

Gary Bohn

Dec 4, 2023

Gary Roy Bohn was born on February 7, 1937 to Roy and Hazel Bohn in Staples, Minnesota. He lived his early years in Mallard, Iowa until moving to Frederic, Wisconsin during grade school. He graduated from Frederic High School in 1955 and achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry at the University of Minnesota. He married Susan Stower in...

Darrel Swenson

Darrel Swenson

Dec 3, 2023

Darrel Swenson passed away on December 3, 2023 at Traditions of Frederic at the age of 81. Darrel was born February 21, 1942 to Willard and Bessie Swenson. He was the 10th child in their family of 12. Darrel attended Orr School and graduated from Grantsburg High in 1960. He attended Dunwoody college in Minnesota for machining. He took a...

Edward Schmechel

Edward Schmechel

Dec 1, 2023

Edward Arnold Schmechel, age 72, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home in Danbury. He is survived by his two sons, Joel (Yuriko) of Kobe, Japan and Jonathan (Tammy) of Glenburn, ND; his grandchildren, Jonathan Jr, Hannah, Elizabeth, Ervin, and Jonathan; along with many friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold E Schmechel; mother, Elene...

Keith Wysong

Keith Wysong

Nov 28, 2023

Keith Douglas Wysong, age 73, a resident of Danbury, WI passed away on November 28, 2023 with his loved ones by his side. The funeral service for Keith will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM (visitation form 10:00 - 11:00 AM) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. with full Military Honors to follow. A...

Gene Dopkins

Gene Dopkins

Nov 22, 2023

Gene Dopkins, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on November 22, 2023. Gene was born on September 24, 1927 in River Falls, WI. to parents Warren and Vinta (Nopp) Dopkins. After graduating from high school, Gene worked for the telephone company for 37 years. In Gene’s free time he enjoyed hunting. He was an active member...

Frederick Quernemoen

Frederick Quernemoen

Nov 21, 2023

Frederick Allen Quernemoen, a former resident of Webster, WI, passed away on November 21, 2023 at the age of 80 years young. Frederick was born on November 26, 1942 to Oscar and Mildred (Nelson) Quernemoen in Minneapolis, MN, and was raised by Oscar and Bernice Quernemoen in Webster, WI. He married Sally Sundin in 1963. Together they had two sons...

Shirley Zajac

Shirley Zajac

Nov 12, 2023

Shirley Diane Zajac, age 67, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away on November 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born on August 3, 1956 to parents Warren and Lucille (Primeau) Hammar. Shirley married the love of her life, Fredrick Zajac, on May 9, 1981 at St. Bridget’s Church in Minneapolis, MN. They were high...

Linda Koch

Linda Koch

Nov 9, 2023

Linda L. Koch, 77, a resident of Siren passed away on November 9, 2023. Linda lived life on her own terms from start to finish. Her home base varied from Longview, WA in the early years to Pullman, WA and Laramie, WY where she acquired her BA from WSU and her MA from the University of Wyoming to Las Cruces,...

Bonnie Petersen

Bonnie Petersen

Nov 8, 2023

Bonnie LuMae Petersen, a resident of Frederic, WI., passed away on November 8, 2023 at the Frederic Nursing & Rehab Center. Services are pending at this time. A full obituary to follow.

Gary Marek

Gary Marek

Nov 7, 2023

Gary Marek, of Grantsburg, WI died Tuesday, November 7th surrounded by family at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. He was born December 7th, 1944 to George and Carmen Marek of Frederic, WI. Gary graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1963 where he was a standout pitcher in baseball. He was then drafted in the United States Army in...

Charles Anderson

Charles Anderson

Nov 7, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Robert Anderson, age 32, a resident of Faribault, MN passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2023. Charlie was born on March 9, 1991 in Shell Lake, WI. He was the fourth of four children born to Harold and Bonnie Anderson. Charlie was over the moon happy when he welcomed his precious son, Carter into the world. Charlie had...

Betty Grittner

Betty Grittner

Nov 6, 2023

Betty Ione Grittner, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born on September 20, 1942, in Roseau, MN to parents, John and Elizabeth Grittner. Betty retired in 2012, after a long successful career as an office manager. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Gabriel; 2 sisters; a brother;...

Laura O'Hehir

Laura O'Hehir

Nov 5, 2023

Laura H. O’Hehir, age 99, passed away on November 5, 2023 at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab Center. Laura was born on March 8, 1924 in Remer, MN. She was raised in Tobique, MN and graduated from Remer High School in 1941. She attended Itasca Junior College in Coleraine, MN. She worked as a nurse’s aid in the emergency room...

Michael Carey

Michael Carey

Nov 5, 2023

Michael Richard Carey, age 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home in Grantsburg Wis. He was born on December 18, 1960 in St. Paul MN. to parents Bill and Pat (Simonson) Carey. Mikes earliest years were spent in St. Paul until he was in third grade at which time, he moved to Little...

Michael Mccann

Michael Mccann

Nov 3, 2023

Michael “Mac” James McCann, age 85, a resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on November 3, 2023 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Mac was born on June 1, 1938 in Siren, WI. to parents Fred and Edna (Jewell) McCann. After graduating from high school Mac enlisted in the United States Army where he served for 20 years. Mac...