Obituaries

Lawrence Rice

Lawrence Rice

Sep 30, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" E, Rice, age 92, formerly of LaCrosse, WI. Loving husband, father and grandfather who passed away peacefully while holding his wife’s hand on September 30, 2021. First and foremost, Larry loved the Lord Jesus Christ. His generosity and integrity reflected that. Larry’s love for his family was strong, embedded in his faith, and evident to all. He was...

Neil Miller

Neil Miller

Sep 27, 2021

Neil F. Miller, age 85, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. Neil was born in Grantsburg on December 16, 1935 to Fred and Ella Miller. He attended school in Grantsburg and went on to Stout State College where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees. He lived in the Roberts, WI...

Randy Paffel

Randy Paffel

Sep 26, 2021

Randy A. Paffel, age 57, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on April 7, 1964 in Spooner, Wisconsin to Charlotte (Smith) and Doyle Paffel. He was the youngest of six children. Randy lived in Stone Lake, Wisconsin most of his life where he attended Stone Lake Grade School and then Hayward High School....

Loren Lundeen

Loren Lundeen

Sep 25, 2021

Loren L. Lundeen, age 59, passed away on September 25, 2021 at his home in Siren, WI. Loren was born on March 27, 1961 in Mpls., MN to Gale and Connie (Schneider) Lundeen. He was raised in Harris, MN and graduated from Rush City High School Class of 1980. He joined the US Navy and graduated from the Great Lakes...

Margaret Nielsen

Margaret Nielsen

Sep 24, 2021

Margaret Louise Nielsen, a resident of Lawson Manor in Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on September 24th, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 5, 1922 to Robert and Florence Bartosh. She was the oldest of seven children. When Margaret left home, she went to work at Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation in Waukegan, Illinois. She...

Michael Mcnamara

Michael Mcnamara

Sep 18, 2021

Michael Joseph “Stoney” McNamara, age 72, of Webster, WI passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Michael was born on May 2, 1949 in St. Paul, MN to parents Lawrence and Ida (Robinette) McNamara. Michael married the love of his life, Linda on November 1, 1969 in Water Town South Dakota. Michael graduated from South St. Paul High School in...

Daniel Torberg

Daniel Torberg

Sep 17, 2021

Daniel John “Nork” Torberg, age 63, of Siren, WI passed away peacefully in his home on September 17, 2021. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Bernie and Virginia Torberg; brothers, Peter and Richard. He is survived by his loving companion, Nancy Tischbein; brother, Steven (Jacqueline) Torberg; sister, Robin Brown; and many other loving relatives and friends. Nork, as...

Kenneth Gilbertson

Kenneth Gilbertson

Sep 17, 2021

Kenneth Arthur Gilbertson Sr, 68, of Siren, WI passed away at his home Friday September 17th, 2021. Kenneth was born in Ashland, WI. on November 23rd, 1952 where he was raised and graduated high school in 1970. He was the 7th of 8 children. He moved to Siren, WI in 1991 and worked 22 years at North States Industries as...

James Carlson

James Carlson

Sep 14, 2021

James (Jimmy) L. Carlson, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at SCRMC with family by his side. James was born on July 17, 1954 in Shell Lake, WI. He was adopted at 9 months old, with his twin sister, by Gideon and Alice (Johnson) Carlson. Later in life, James had the opportunity to meet his biological...

Lamoynne Gardner

Lamoynne Gardner

Sep 13, 2021

LaMoynne “Buzzy” Gardner, age 90, a resident of Shell Lake passed away on September 13, 2021 in Spooner, Wisconsin. Buzzy was born on August 7, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN to parents LeRoy and Lucille (Switzenberg) Gardner. Buzzy graduated from Webster High School in 1949 and enlisted in the US Army in 1954. He went to work at the United States...

Jerry Beckman

Jerry Beckman

Sep 13, 2021

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Daniel Goranson

Daniel Goranson

Sep 11, 2021

Daniel S. Goranson, age 52, died unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 11, 2021. He was born in St. Paul, MN on April 8, 1969 to David and Joan Goranson of Siren, WI. He graduated from Siren High School in 1987, right after school, Dan joined the Army National Guard, 724th Engineer Batallion and served for 10 years. Dan made...

Shirley Holmes

Shirley Holmes

Sep 11, 2021

Shirley Mae Holmes, age 71, of Danbury, WI passed away on September 11, 2021 with her loved ones by her side. Shirley was born on November 23, 1949 in Minnesota. Shirley worked hard her whole life. She was an exceptional mother, great friend and always loved to help people in need. Shirley married the love of her life Daniel Holmes...

Jeffrey Swanson

Jeffrey Swanson

Sep 9, 2021

Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Swanson, age 55, of Grantsburg, WI passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Jeff was born on October 25, 1965 in Alaska on a Naval Post. During his childhood he lived in many places including Puerto Rico, Maine, and Florida. Jeff worked road construction for many years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed most outdoor activities including hunting,...

Ferdinand Eischens

Ferdinand Eischens

Sep 5, 2021

Ferdinand A. “Ferd” Eischens, age 84, of Danbury, WI died Sunday, September 5, 2021. Ferd was born on January 8, 1937 in Clarkfield, MN to Ferdinand J. and Margaret Eischens. He married Marlene (Raths) on August 7, 1965 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Paul Park, MN. Ferd worked as a meat packer at Armour & Co. in...

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

Sep 1, 2021

Robert Leon Nelson, age 78, a resident of Shell Lake passed away on September 1, 2021 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Robert was born on July 31, 1943 in Webster, Wisconsin to parents Leonard and Myrtle (Taylor) Nelson. Robert married his fist wife Carol Fields on July 3, 1965 they later divorced. On June 15, 1996 Robert married his second wife...

Edith Peterson

Edith Peterson

Aug 27, 2021

Edith Irene (Bowman) Peterson, 97, of Luck, formerly of Atlas and Grantsburg, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. Edith was born on April 26, 1924 in Soudan, Minnesota, daughter of John Warner Bowman and Irene Christine (Holm) Bowman. When Edith was less than a year old, her mother died. Irene’s dying wish was that her baby be sent to live...

Steven Rasmussen

Steven Rasmussen

Aug 25, 2021

Steven (Steve) Gary Rasmussen (April 16, 1953 – August 25, 2021) Steve Rasmussen, 68, died August 25, 2021 at his home in Dairyland, WI. Steve was born in Superior, WI, April 16, 1953, the son of Clifford and Shirley Rasmussen. Steve moved to Dairyland, WI when he finished school and continued to reside there his entire adult life. He loved...

Charles Hersant

Charles Hersant

Aug 20, 2021

Major (US Army Retired) Charles John Hersant , age 77, passed away on August 20th, 2021 in Enterprise, Alabama. Charles “Chuck” spent his youthful years in Webster until he entered the service in 1966 and continued serving his Country until he retired from the US Army in 1986. He then spent 23 years as a contract instructor helicopter pilot for...

Jerold Nichols

Jerold Nichols

Aug 20, 2021

Jerold Paul Nichols, age 73, a resident of Webster, WI passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 in Spooner, WI. Jerold was born on December 4, 1947, in Frederic, WI to parents Paul and Alyce (Thompson) Nichols. Jerold graduated from Webster High School in 1966. He went to Superior College he was part of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity and...