Obituaries

Cynthia Thomas

Cynthia Thomas

Jan 14, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Kathleen (Westlund) Thomas was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who left our world on January 14, 2022 to go home to be with her Lord and Savior. Born on July 28, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl H. and Jane K. Westlund. She married Steven M. Thomas in August of 1986 where they enjoyed...

Ronald Stockman

Ronald Stockman

Jan 13, 2022

Ronald Keith (Fuzzy) Stockman, age 66, a resident of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away on January 13, 2022, at Spooner Health Systems. Ronnie was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on September 4, 1955 to Walter and Phyllis Stockman.  His hometown was Hebron, Indiana. He married Nila Rittel, on April 12, 1975. They would have celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary this year. Ronnie...

Janet Nickel

Janet Nickel

Jan 12, 2022

Janet Evon Nickel, 73, of Grantsburg passed away January 12, 2022 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born May 29, 1948 to Clifford and Gladys Richards in Grantsburg. She grew up in the Falun area and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1966. Soon after graduation she packed up with her best friend...

Donald Olson

Donald Olson

Jan 10, 2022

Donald Wayne Olson “Donnie”, age 77, a resident of Webster, WI passed away on January 10, 2022 at the Burnett Medical Center. Donnie was born on August 10, 1944 at the Frederic Hospital. He was the 5th child to Ralph and Pauline (Gustafson) Olson. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1962. After high school, Donnie worked various jobs including...

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Jan 10, 2022

Robert J. (Bob) Erickson, age 86 of Coon Rapids, MN passed away on January 10th, 2022. Bob was born on December 2, 1935 in Anoka, MN to Ben and Helen Erickson. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and Anoka High School. Bob loved his cabin (Bob’s True Story) and enjoyed many sun-filled days boating and fishing on Lake Edward...

Diane Medaglia

Diane Medaglia

Jan 9, 2022

Diane Marie Medaglia, age 76, a resident of Webster, WI, passed away on January 9, 2022 in Siren, WI. Diane was born on December 23, 1945 in St. Paul, MN to parents Ignatius and Marie (Mulvaney) Hersant. Throughout Diane’s life she spent most of her time giving back to her community. She volunteered at hospice facilities, worked for the education...

Glenn Retzer

Glenn Retzer

Jan 8, 2022

Glenn Clayton “Claytie” Retzer, Jr., age 75, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Glenn was born on November 20, 1946 in Superior to Glenn C., Sr. and June Retzer. Claytie joined the United States Navy in 1965. He served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1972 with various medals of honor....

Sandra Demarre

Sandra Demarre

Jan 6, 2022

Sandra K. DeMarre, age 78, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Sandra was born in Grantsburg on August 23, 1943 to parents, Edgar and Merle Larson. She was a graduate of Unity High School. She was a longtime cook at establishments in the area and also had worked in housekeeping at the Hole in the...

Wayne Burmeister

Wayne Burmeister

Jan 6, 2022

Wayne R. Burmeister, age 88, a resident of Webster passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Wayne was born on October 12, 1933 in Danbury to parents, Gordon and Mary Burmeister. He married the love of his life, Nancy on June 14, 1958 in Elgin, Illinois. He was an active member of the Lions Club, the Burnett County Historical Society,...

William Walpole

William Walpole

Jan 6, 2022

William G. Walpole, age 74, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. William was born on November 17, 1947 in Oklahoma to Lawrence and Anne Walpole. In 1980 Bill moved to Grantsburg with his family. He can be remembered by local farmers for delivering feed in his Doboy truck in the earlier years. He later worked...

Barry Preston

Barry Preston

Jan 3, 2022

Barry Eugene Preston, age 65, of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, on January 3, 2022. Barry was born in Hudson, Wisconsin, to Elaine and Dean Preston on April 11, 1956. Barry had a love for ’79 Ford Broncos and old trucks and enjoyed collecting and fixing them up. He also enjoyed mudding, 4-wheeling,...

Carole Lord

Carole Lord

Jan 3, 2022

Carole Joan Lord, age 67, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away on January 3, 2022 in Spooner, WI. Carole was born on December 28, 1954 in St. Paul, MN to parents, Walter and Eileen Marshall. Carole graduated from Saint Bernard's High School in 1972 and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of...

Anita Reisewitz

Anita Reisewitz

Jan 2, 2022

Anita Louise Reisewitz, age 79, a resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on January 2, 2022 at the Burnett Medical Center. Anita was born on September 26, 1942 to Louis and Anita (Eckberg) Daniel at the old Grantsburg Hospital. Anita grew up mostly in River Falls. Anita went to Owen for 1st grade, New Brighton for 2nd and 3rd through...

Robert Scottum

Robert Scottum

Dec 26, 2021

Robert Wendell Scottum went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1946, to Wendell and Cora (Peterson) Scottum. On August 17, 1968, he married Judy M. Sellman, the forever love of his life. To them, three children were born: Lisa, Amy, and Nate. After Judy M. died, Bob married Judy...

Leona Brekke

Leona Brekke

Dec 24, 2021

Leona Brekke passed away peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the age of 104, in Centuria Wisconsin. Following is the obituary that she had written herself. I was born on July 11, 1917, to Christine and James Fish and was raised in Grantsburg, WI. In 1938, I married my first husband Sidney Lund and had three children; Sidney (Marge)...

Gerald Vogel

Gerald Vogel

Dec 22, 2021

Gerald Lawrence Vogel, age 74, a resident of Webster, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Siren, WI. Services are pending at this time. A full obituary to follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Reid Fry

Reid Fry

Dec 22, 2021

Reid Alan Fry, a resident of Dresser, WI, passed away at his home on December 22, 2021 at the age of 41. Reid was born on January 25, 1980, in St. Croix Falls to Terry and Vickie (Marzinske) Fry. After graduating high school Reid worked at Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area in Dresser for over 20 years and drove combine at...

Karen Fey

Karen Fey

Dec 20, 2021

Karen Lee Fey, age 80, a resident of Amery, WI, passed away on December 20, 2021. There is a private family service planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Doris Olson

Doris Olson

Dec 20, 2021

Doris Eileen Olson, age 94, a resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on December 20, 2021 at her home. Doris was born on September 27, 1927 in Lorain Township, WI to Glenn and Mae (Stiles) Mack. Doris grew up in Indian Creek and Clam Falls, WI. She attended Indian Creek Elementary for 8 years and graduated from Frederic High School....

James Hunter

James Hunter

Dec 19, 2021

James "Jim" Hunter, age 67, a resident of Siren passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Jim was born on March 27, 1954 to Dale and Delores (Richison) Hunter in Siren, WI. He spent his childhood on the family farm on Sand Lake. In 1975, Jim married the love of his life Mary Cycenas and together they raised their 2...