Obituaries

Carol Anderson

Carol Anderson

Mar 11, 2025

We are sad to share that Carol Jean Anderson, 88, formerly of St. Louis Park, MN and Barron WI died peacefully with family on March 11, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1936, on her family's farm in Dresser, Wisconsin. After graduating from St. Croix Falls High School in 1954, Carol moved to Minneapolis, where she started a fulfilling...

Harold Rieber

Harold Rieber

Mar 10, 2025

On March 10, 2025, Harold (Harry) G Rieber JR. of Danbury, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 83. Born November 17, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. Proud US Navy Veteran, 6 years served as MM 3 Rd 3rd class Petty Officer. Served on the U.S.S Midway from 1962 to 1964 & the U.S.S Lake Champlain from...

Mary Mariette

Mary Mariette

Mar 9, 2025

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Ronald Radke

Ronald Radke

Mar 8, 2025

Ronald Elmer Radke age 83, of Danbury WI. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 11th 1941 in Fredrick Wis.to the late Elmer and Ruby Radke. He was the oldest of four children. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Linda Radke, twin daughters, parents Elmer and...

Thomas Yescavage

Thomas Yescavage

Mar 6, 2025

Thomas John Yescavage, age 66, passed away unexpectedly in Duluth, Minnesota on March 6, 2025. Tom was born on July 16, 1958 in St. Paul, Minnesota (Ramsey County) to Juen (Behr) and Walter Yescavage.  Tom lived a life filled with hard work, love, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life. Tom was a proud veteran (Sergeant) of the...

Lee Staples

Lee Staples

Mar 6, 2025

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Valerie Bear

Valerie Bear

Mar 4, 2025

Valerie Bear, age 78, began her Journey on March 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of nearly 50 years to Martin Johnson, Jr., and a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her children: Martin Johnson III, Dawn Johnson, Rick Bear, Robin Johnson, and Robert Bear. She was a cherished grandmother to Adam, Ambria, Jolita, Meelo,...

June Poff

June Poff

Feb 27, 2025

June Ann Poff (Howard) passed away unexpectedly February 27' 2025. June was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,  great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. June enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, canoeing, gardening, and sewing. Her 3 sons, daughter in laws and grandchildren were her world. You could always find her in the sun, at a park, by the...

Mary Huot-Schwietz

Mary Huot-Schwietz

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Huot-Schwietz, 98, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Siren, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on March 26, 1926, in Hibbing, MN, to Joseph Mehle and Julia Arlich. Mary wed Martin Huot in 1949 and they were married for 49 years. Together the couple raised seven children in their Bloomington, Minnesota home. Mary worked at...

Joyce Peterson

Joyce Peterson

Feb 25, 2025

Joyce A. Peterson Age 94, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Joyce was born on August 23, 1930 in Minneapolis to Ernest and Alvina Soderberg. She married Paul Gramer in Minneapolis, MN. The couple had 2 children: Glenn and Gary Gramer. She worked as an office secretary at the Burnett County Housing Authority...

Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson

Feb 20, 2025

Martin “Sonny” Johnson, Jr. was born to Martin Johnson, Sr. and Irene Taylor on June 11, 1943, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, and was raised in the Northern Wisconsin area. He passed peacefully into the Spirit World on February 20, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Martin was...

James Wayne Johnson

James Wayne Johnson

Feb 15, 2025

James Wayne Johnson April 29, 1948 – February 15, 2025

James Wayne Johnson, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 15, 2025, just two months and two weeks shy of his 77th birthday. At the time of his passing, his devoted Mary Jane and faithful dog Bandit were by his side.

James is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, 9 months,...

Tod Paulson

Tod Paulson

Feb 6, 2025

Tod W. Paulson, age 61, resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on February 6, 2025, at Burnett Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. Tod was born on May 21, 1963, to parents Everett and Judy Paulson in Minneapolis, MN. Tod graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1982. After graduating Tod started his career as a Sanitation Engineer...

Allan Woodrich

Allan Woodrich

Feb 6, 2025

Allan Woodrich, age 69, resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on February 6, 2025 at home. Allan was born on October 15, 1955 in Grantsburg, WI. No services are planned at this time.

Lynnetta Dockendorf

Lynnetta Dockendorf

Feb 6, 2025

Lynnetta Lee Dockendorf, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 6, 2025. Lynn was born on December 21, 1946 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Beverly Ann Swan. She married the love of her life, Gerald Dockendorf on July 7, 1990 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. They spent 50 good years together before his passing in 2021....

Betty Thomson

Betty Thomson

Feb 1, 2025

Betty Lou Thomson, age 79, resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Betty was born on October 31, 1945, to parents Walter and Ingeborg (Jensen) Hagen. She was the youngest child. Her hometown was Anoka, Minnesota. She also lived in Florida, New York and California. Betty was a Banquet...

Rita Tesch

Rita Tesch

Jan 31, 2025

Rita M. Tesch, age 81, a resident of Webster, WI., passed away on January 31, 2025 at home with her loved ones by her side. Rita was born on February 9, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to Robert and Eleanor Brandl. Rita attended and graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul, MN in 1960, she had 2 years of...

Rose Nelson

Rose Nelson

Jan 31, 2025

Rose Adeline Nelson, age 98, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Rose was born April 1, 1926 to parents to Clarence and Hulda (Dahlberg) Lund and lived in Siren, WI until her marriage to Wallace (Wally) Nelson on July 20, 1946. They lived in Oregon, Kentucky, South Dakota, and Minnesota, retiring back at home in Siren. She was a devoted...

Ruby Lindquist

Ruby Lindquist

Jan 30, 2025

Ruby Delores Lindquist, age 91, a resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on January 30, 2025 at Burnett Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. Ruby was born on February 6, 1933, to Thorvald and Myrtle Sorensen in Luck, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, north of Luck. Ruby grew up in Luck,...

Beverley Kay Finch

Beverley Kay Finch

Jan 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Beverley Kay Finch

Beverley Kay Finch, age 85, passed away suddenly in her home on January 25, 2025. Born on June 19, 1939, to Guil Horner and Lorraine Lee Horner, she was a lifelong resident of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, where she built a life rooted in love, service, and community.

Bev was a devoted wife to Darrell Finch, whom...