Obituaries

Aug 27, 2026

Michael Timothy Robers, age 50, a resident of Webster, Wisconsin,  passed away unexpectedly at his residence on August 27, 2026.

Mike was born on May 10, 1976, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Bernard and Kathryn (Nelson) Robers. Michael grew up in Dairyland, Wisconsin, and attended the Webster School District, graduating from high school in 1995. Mike was employed as an assembler at...

Aug 26, 2026

John Steven Lesniak passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center.

He was born May 14, 1949, in St. Paul, MN, the son of the late John A. and Felicia Franckiewicz Lesniak. John attended St. Adalbert Primary School and St. Bernard's High School.

John very proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. Initially...

Aug 24, 2026

Carole Louise Daniels, age 77, of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

Carole was born on January 7, 1949, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Roland and Erna Gleisner. From the very beginning, Carole had a way of bringing a little more light and laughter wherever she went. She was the kind of person who...

Aug 21, 2026

This isn’t your ordinary obituary this is coming from our broken hearts.

Our mom and dad moved to Siren Wisconsin about 2 years ago and they had so much fun meeting all of our friends and going to meet raffles and listening to music with us they loved coming to the cabin and they loved having their own place.

Richard Zappa passed...

Aug 18, 2026

Shirley Ann Wagenius, age 75, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, and her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew her.

Shirley was born in Grantsburg, WI, on December 31, 1950, to Walter and Amelia Goodremote. It was in this small...

Aug 18, 2026

Wendy Lee Hoefs passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by family, after battling leukemia for a second time. Wendy was born January 18, 1967 to Lorraine (Peterson) and Harvey Hoefs in Grantsburg, WI, the town she would call home for the next 59 years. The second of four children, and only daughter, she attended Grantsburg public schools. After...

Aug 13, 2026

Dr. Thomas Arden Koelz, 89, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. He was born August 1, 1937, in Worthington, Minnesota, to Arden and Lucile Koelz.

Tom graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and spent more than 40 years practicing anesthesiology, including as a founding physician of Associated Anesthesiologists. During his medical training, he was drafted into the United...

Aug 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Stephen Chester “Tanski”

November 10, 1963 – August 13, 2026

Stephen Chester Tanski, lovingly known as “Tanski” age 62, passed away in Duluth, Minnesota, on August 13, 2026, with his partner, Kim Bakken, and friend Char by his side. Steve was born on November 10, 1963, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by Mary Pauline Gonet,...

Aug 12, 2026

Aug 10, 2026

Crystal Peterson, 51, of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota.  Crystal was born on December 7, 1974, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Gloria and Richard Merrill.

She leaves to celebrate her memory: her husband, Jason Peterson; children, Amber Rose, Kayla, Miranda, Jason, Hunter, and Christian; grandchildren: Tanysha, Kaylena, Brittney, Josiah, Jeremiah, Theodore, and Elodie,...

Aug 6, 2026

Angie Marie Merrill, “Naawakamigookwe,” age 75, of Big Sand Lake, passed away on August 6, 2026, at her home.

She was born on May 8, 1951, at Big Sand Lake. Throughout her life, Angie remained deeply rooted in her family, culture, and community, carrying her name and spirit with strength, pride, and resilience.

She is lovingly survived by her children: Gary Stoner...

Jul 30, 2026

Joanne Ella (Johnson) Marquardt 1938-2026

Joanne was born in Canaan, CT, on October 18, 1938, to Ella and Walter Johnson. She was very young when her parents and siblings came to Falun, Wisconsin. She attended the Falun School and then Grantsburg High School. She was an early faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Falun.

For three years, Joanne was a...

Jul 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jeret Jacob Corty

Remember Jeret for the man he was at his core, a man who was daring, fearless, protective, and beautifully unpredictable. He showed up for people. His smile and quick wit left you wanting more; you felt his energy and presence in every room he entered. That was who Jeret truly was. While addiction and...

Jul 26, 2026

Janet Marlene Ingalls, age 87, of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away at home on July 26, 2026.

Janet was born on July 21, 1939, in Frederic, WI, to the late Ludwig and Doris (Morton) Rachner. She attended Webster High School and graduated with the Class of 1957. On February 14, 1959, she was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Lowell Ingalls,...

Jul 23, 2026

Leslie James Larson, born December 15, 1939, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on July 23, 2026. He was a devoted father and a cherished member of his family and community.

Leslie is survived by his daughters, Tammy Ginder and Debbie Drake; his grandson, Ryan Ginder (Erika); his brother, Dennis Larson (Joanne); his sister, Shirley Nelson; and his special friend, Barbara Finch,...

Jul 23, 2026

Mariann L. (Murphy) Erickson, 91 years old; died on July 23, 2026 peacefully in her home and

surrounded by her loved ones.

Born January 16, 1935 in Becker, Minnesota to Charles F. and Agnes (Witschen) Murphy, she

grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota in the Como Park area. She graduated from St. Agnes High

School in 1953 and worked at Gillette Hospital and 3M....

Jul 23, 2026

Ervin Wesley Pardun was born on October 6, 1925, and passed away peacefully in his home on July 23, 2026. Born to Ray and Evelyn Pardun, he grew up in Danbury, Wisconsin, where he developed a strong work ethic, love of the outdoors, and deep sense of community.

Ervin proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps as a cadet...

Jul 21, 2026

Maurice "Morry" Westphal, age 95, passed away on July 21, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Morry was born in Willmar, MN, to Malvin Westphal and Effie Solverson. Morry married Corrine Jensen of Willmar, MN, on October 15, 1960.

Notable interests, activities, hobbies, or passions: Lead worker for building 3 homes for Habitat for Humanity, served on the church...

Jul 17, 2026

Thomas Alan “Kitty” Wells, age 66, passed away on July 17th, 2026, at his home in Danbury, Wisconsin. Tom was born September 14th, 1959, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to Shirley Viola (Clover) Wells and Irvin “Bill” W. Wells.

 He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1977 and began his lifelong career as a truck driver. Tom was an...

Jul 15, 2026

Roy Steven Hansen was born November 28, 1944, in Salina Kansas. He spent his childhood years growing up on his family’s farm. He attended high school in Minneapolis Kansas and graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg Kansas. Roy’s career started as a computer programmer, first for West publishing, followed by Scientific computers, then the US Postal Service. In 1993 Roy’s...