Obituaries

Barry E Heyer

Barry E Heyer

Mar 30, 2026

Barry Heyer, 62, passed away on March 30, 2026, due to complications of diabetes and heart disease.

Barry was born on September 7, 1963, to Maurice and Barb Heyer. He went to Webster Schools and graduated from WHS. He spent many years working as a bartender at Dudley's Black and Orange, Mr. Bill's, and The Tap. He then worked at the...

Catherine Leavitt

Catherine Leavitt

Mar 24, 2026

Catherine Lynn Leavitt, age 69, of Saint Croix Falls, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026.

She lived life with adventure in her heart and love for her family at the center of it all. Born March 27, 1956, in Sunrise, Minnesota, to Joseph and Rosalie Lapinski, née Lehman.

Catherine grew up in Sunrise and graduated from North Branch High School. In...

Theresa Eileen Leighow

Theresa Eileen Leighow

Mar 21, 2026

Theresa Eileen Leighow (Bauermeister), 71, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away on March 21st, 2026. Born on December 6th, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Theresa was known for her loving heart, infectious laughter, and her remarkable ability to make friends wherever she went. She dedicated 23 years of service to Xcel Energy and was actively involved in her local senior center. She enjoyed...

Brenda Lee Lindberg

Brenda Lee Lindberg

Mar 19, 2026

Brenda Lee Lindberg (Hayes), age 69, of Siren, WI passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.Brenda was born March 14, 1957 to William and Julia Hayes in St. Paul, MN. She spent her early years in Prairie Du Chien, WI, with her parents and siblings.One of her earliest memories was playing on...

Jerry Conrad Summer

Jerry Conrad Summer

Mar 13, 2026

Jerry Conrad Summer (BONZ) 83 of Siren, WI, passed away in his house peacefully on March 13th, 2026.

Bonz was a man of many things and was well known for his crazy life, and anyone who knew him knew he would always say, "I wasn't supposed to make it past 21.", I was supposed to be dead then." Bonz drove semi...

Kenneth Alan Yoerg

Kenneth Alan Yoerg

Mar 10, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” Yoerg, 64, passed away on March 10, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. True to his spirit, Ken and his wife Lynett often said that if they couldn’t beat the disease, they would at least “beat it up a bunch.” Ken faced his illness with determination, humor, and resilience until the very end.

Ken was...

Joanne Marie McCann

Joanne Marie McCann

Mar 9, 2026

Joanne Marie McCann, age 67, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Burnett Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.

Joanne was born on June 12, 1958, in St. Paul, MN, to parents John and Betty Bruzek. She was the fifth of nine siblings. Later, their family moved to Grantsburg, WI, where she spent the rest of...

Sandra Jane Churchill

Sandra Jane Churchill

Mar 8, 2026

Sandra Jane Churchill “Bemweweshing”, age 76, of Webster, Wisconsin, began her journey to the Spirit World on March 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Sandra was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished the time she spent with her family. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Daphne Churchill, Samantha “Churchill” Belisle, and Jacquelyn...

Robert Darnell Mayhew

Robert Darnell Mayhew

Mar 3, 2026

Robert Darnall Mayhew, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2026.

Robert was born on June 11, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Edward Howard Mayhew and Jean Ellingson (Graham) Mayhew. He was the eldest of three children. Robert graduated from Minnehaha Academy, where he competed in track and field, including shot put. He was also proud of...

Walter Irvin Nelson

Walter Irvin Nelson

Mar 3, 2026

Walter Irvin Nelson, age 63, of Superior, WI, passed away on March 3, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Belgian Club in Superior, WI.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at swedberg-taylor.com.

Neil E Olson

Neil E Olson

Mar 2, 2026

Dr. Neil E. Olson, age 91, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Grantsburg, WI. Dr. Olson was born on January 13, 1935, in Bricelyn, Minnesota, to Gustave and Mildred (Ingalls) Olson. He attended and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1953, at Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

Dr. Olson went on to attend Logan Chiropractic University in St....

Marianne T Schauer

Marianne T Schauer

Mar 1, 2026

Marrianne T. Schauer, age 90, of Siren, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Marrianne was born July 16, 1935, in Berlin, Germany, to the late Hans and Margarete Palczynski Lenz.

She is survived by her son, Thomas, and his wife, Teresa Schauer of Temple, TX.; grandchildren, Thomas Wayne, Brian Paul and wife, Tiffany, Christopher...

Genevieve Roxanne McClelland

Genevieve Roxanne McClelland

Feb 27, 2026

Genevieve R. McClelland (Genny), age 49, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home in Webster, Wi, on February 27th, 2026.

Born November 17th, 1976, in Minneapolis, Mn, and moved to East Bethel, Mn, with her family, and graduated from St. Francis High School. Genny loved to fish, she loved boating, bowling, music in the park and at family get...

Curt William Kuenzi

Curt William Kuenzi

Feb 24, 2026

Curt William Kuenzi December 11, 1956 – February 24, 2026 Frederic, Wisconsin

 Curt William Kuenzi, a devoted father, gifted engineer, coach, motorcyclist, and self-proclaimed “master plumber," passed away, after a brief battle with cancer, on February 24, 2026, in Siren, Wisconsin. In classic fashion, Curt was late for most things in life, but this time he arrived far too early.

 Born in...

Polly Ann Siers

Polly Ann Siers

Feb 18, 2026

Polly Ann Siers, age 64, of Danbury, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away at home on February 18, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Shannon, and her significant other, Tom Harris. Polly will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all who knew her.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at...

William Joseph Arends

William Joseph Arends

Feb 17, 2026

William "Bill" Arends, age 82, of Danbury, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at Frederic Nursing & Rehab Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Bill was born on October 22, 1943, to Nick and Elizabeth Arends and was raised on the family farm near Borup. Growing up as one of ten children, Bill learned early the values of hard work, loyalty,...

Barbara L Jackson

Barbara L Jackson

Feb 11, 2026

Barbara Lee Jackson, also known as “BJ” or “Barb,” aged 89, transitioned from this life on February 11, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy, in Katy, Texas.

Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 10, 1936, to William Edward and Edna Lee Jackson. When Barbara was 9 years old, the entire family moved to northern Wisconsin, where she attended primary...

Kathleen Marie Cranford

Kathleen Marie Cranford

Feb 10, 2026

Kathleen Marie Cranford, age 56, passed away on February 10, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating the beautiful life of Kathleen, lovingly known as “Mother Nature.” Please gather with us in remembrance, laughter, and love on June 6th from 2:00–5:00 PM at Salty Steer.

This will be a casual, outdoor gathering (weather permitting) as we honor Kathleen’s free...

Selena "Gidget" Joyce Reynolds

Selena "Gidget" Joyce Reynolds

Feb 7, 2026

Selena "Gidget" Joyce Reynolds, age 60, of Webster, Wisconsin, began her journey to the Spirit World on February 7, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love.

Selena was born on July 31, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Francis Eugene Reynolds and Rose Ann Churchill, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a proud member of the St. Croix Chippewa...

Robert William Schneider

Robert William Schneider

Feb 6, 2026

Robert Schneider Jr., age 73, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on February 6, 2026. 

Robert was born on January 19, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robert and Jane (Schuler) Schneider. He was raised in Juneau, Alaska, where he graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School. Following high school, Robert proudly served his country and...