Obituaries

David Volkmann

David Volkmann

Jun 18, 2021

David Nicholas Volkmann, age 75, passed away on June 18, 2021 in Poinciana, Florida. David was born on August 6, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Alexander and Manilla Volkmann. David went to De La Salle High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He lived in Minnesota until he moved to Grantsburg. He worked as a carpenter and later owned his own construction...

Grant Sunde

Grant Sunde

Jun 17, 2021

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Edward Tyler

Edward Tyler

Jun 16, 2021

Edward "Sonny" A. Tyler, age 85, a resident of Siren died June 16, 2021. He was a jolly soul who loved his work and was always tinkering with something. He was preceded in death by his son, Davin; parents, Edward Aubrey Tyler and Oris Ellen Tyler; and his sisters, Barbara and Betty. He is survived by sons, Jeff and Andreas...

Rita Young

Rita Young

Jun 16, 2021

Rita Jeanne (Stewart) Young, 58, Dresser, WI, left us, peacefully, on June 16, 2021 after her third and most courageous crusade against cancer. Rita enjoyed life on the lake, canoeing, paddle boarding and bonfires, especially with her favorite young people. She loved gardening, anything arts and crafts, and cherished the annual family deer-hunting weekend. Preceded in death by her dad,...

Christine Morrison

Christine Morrison

Jun 14, 2021

Christine Lynn Morrison (Maasiinookwe), age 49, a resident of Hertel, Wisconsin passed away on June 14, 2021, at her residence in Webster. Christine was born on March 18, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Billy and Maryann Morrison. Christine worked at the St. Croix Government Center for 15 years as the Assistance for the Human Resource Director. She really enjoyed...

Joyce Kemp

Joyce Kemp

Jun 13, 2021

Joyce A. Kemp, age 78, a resident of Siren passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Joyce was born on February 11, 1943 in Abbotsford, WI to Norman and Evelyn Olsen. On March 14, 1959, Joyce married Llewellwyn Loucks and together they had 5 boys, Johnny, Danny, Rod, Jim and Tim. She...

Steven Berry

Steven Berry

Jun 8, 2021

Steven John Berry, age 66, passed away on June 8, 2021, at the Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center. Steven was born on September 2, 1954, in Glencoe, Minnesota to Glenn and Rayma Berry. Steven worked at Smeadstad Farms Inc. for 5 years. Prior to Steven’s stroke in the Fall of 2011, he was an employee at the Burnett Dairy...

Anders Nelson

Anders Nelson

Jun 8, 2021

Anders “Badger” Christ Nelson, age 84, passed away on June 8, 2021, in Amery, Wisconsin. Anders married the love of his life, Joy “Melvie” Nicol, on August 1, 1959, at the Polk County Court House. During his lifetime, he spent much time working; be it welding, fixing furnaces, cutting wood, etc. Upon moving to his home in West Sweden Township,...

Ronald Bouchie

Ronald Bouchie

Jun 7, 2021

Ronald Bouchie, age 77, passed away at his residence on June 7, 2021 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Ronald Bouchie was born on March 17th, 1944 to Clifford and Arvilla Bouchie at the family farm in Eagle Bend, Minnesota. He was the third child and first son. He attended country school for elementary and then went to Eagle Bend where he graduated...

Henry Mangelsen

Henry Mangelsen

Jun 4, 2021

Henry "Hank" Mangelsen, age 80, a lifelong resident of LaFollette Township passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 with his family by his side. Hank was born on September 22, 1940 in LaFollette Township, son of the late Henry and Lida (McCarty) Mangelsen. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1965. Hank and Karen (Romsos)...

Maxine Lindquist

Maxine Lindquist

May 31, 2021

Maxine Lindquist, age 78, a resident of Siren, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota. Maxine was born on the family farm on August 6, 1942 in Siren, Wisconsin to William and Esther Burnikel. Maxine married the love of her life Leslie Lindquist on June 15, 1963 in Siren, Wisconsin. Maxine attended Siren...

Violet Barden

Violet Barden

May 31, 2021

Violet Rose Barden, age 92, a longtime resident of Danbury, passed away on Monday, May 31st at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner Wisconsin. Violet was born February 15, 1929, to Richard and Martha Bystrom in Superior, Wisconsin. She was the second of three daughters. The family moved to the Riverside area north of Danbury when Violet was a year...

Darlene Walkosz

Darlene Walkosz

May 28, 2021

Darlene M.Walkosz, (née Gillen) age 85, passed away at home in Grantsburg, WI on May 28t, 2021 surrounded by her family. Survived and cared for by her husband, John of 50 years; children, Julie (Charles) Heinrich, Dianne (John) Rawson, David (Teri) Kappel, Jean Englund; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Honoring her life at Sandberg Funeral Home, 2593 7th Ave.,...

Rose Tolene

Rose Tolene

May 28, 2021

Rose Ann Tolene, age 70, a resident of Spooner passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Rose was born in Shell Lake to Leonard and Lorraine Tolene on November 7, 1950. She was a 1968 graduate of Northwoods High School in Minong. After 20 plus years, she retired from Jack Link’s in Minong. In her free time, she enjoyed puzzles,...

Frederick Davis

Frederick Davis

May 27, 2021

Frederick Paul Davis, 84 of Markville, MN peacefully passed the morning of May 27, 2021, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center. Where he was surrounded by his favorite nurses. Fred was born on April 20, 1937, in Britton, SD to Paul and Katie Davis. Fred grew up in Sisseton, SD; served 4 years in the Army after graduating High...

Roxann Emerson

Roxann Emerson

May 27, 2021

Roxann “Binesiigaabawiikwe” Emerson left this world on May 26, 2021. Roxann was born on August 13, 1970, to Temperance “Tempy” McLain and Larry Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri. Roxann grew up in St. Louis, where she had many friends and family. Roxann loved adventures, and after spending more than a decade in Florida, she eventually chose to return to her...

Shirley Nelson

Shirley Nelson

May 27, 2021

Shirley J. Nelson, 88, a resident of Grantsburg died Thursday, May 27, 2021. Shirley was born in Falun on December 6, 1932 to parents, Fred and Agnes Johnson. On May 31, 1953 she married John W. Nelson at the Baptist Church in Grantsburg. Shirley, born and raised in Falun was also known by many as the “No. 1 Falun Girl”....

Maryann Morrison

Maryann Morrison

May 26, 2021

Maryann “Mijiikwewish” Morrison, age 74, a resident of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Maryann was born on October 7, 1946 in Hayward, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Angeline Taylor. She graduated from Siren High School. She also attended the LCO Community College and earned her degree in Liberal Arts....

Richard Keller

Richard Keller

May 24, 2021

Richard Joseph Keller, age 81, a resident of Frederic, WI passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. Richard was born on February 29, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Theodore and Agnes Keller. He served in the US Army as a medic. Richard was employed by the Mobil Oil Company in St. Paul, Minnesota as a truck...

Kim Bohen

Kim Bohen

May 23, 2021

Kim Marie Bohen, age 54, a resident of Stacy, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Kim was born on February 25, 1967 at St. Johns Hospital in St. Paul, MN to Hartley and Alice Hedberg. Kim graduated from Kellogg High School in Little Canada, Minnesota in 1985. After High School, Kim attended cosmetology school. Kim married the love...