Obituaries

Mary Koessel

Mary Koessel

Jun 29, 2021

Mary E. Koessel, age 90, a resident of Danbury passed away on June 30, 2021. She was born in Danbury on the Indian Reservation on April 23, 1931, to parents, Frank R. and Delia Phelps. She attended grade school and graduated from Webster High School as Valedictorian. She moved to Minneapolis and worked at First National Bank (now US Bank)...

Michael Verdon

Michael Verdon

Jun 28, 2021

Michael “Mike” John Verdon, age 68, a member of the local 132, a resident of Webster, WI passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2021 with his beloved partner Lorie by his side. Mike was born on February 13, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Roy and Norma Verdon. Mike was a hardworking man and had great passion...

Roderick Hopkins

Roderick Hopkins

Jun 27, 2021

Roderick G. Hopkins Sr., of Webster, age 97, passed away peacefully with his wife Millie by his side on June 27, 2021, in Grantsburg, WI. Rod was born in Webster, WI on February 9, 1924 to Charles and Dora (Shear) Hopkins. He attended the Orange School and then went to Webster High School. Rod married Sylvia Sharp in 1942. To...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Jun 25, 2021

Michael L. Johnson, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2021. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Mike managed his illness with strength and courage. On his final day, he was surrounded by his wife Patty and daughters Michelle and Laura. At just a few months of age, Mike’s family moved to Donna, Texas....

Harry Pijanowski

Harry Pijanowski

Jun 20, 2021

Harry J. Pijanowski, age 84, passed away on June 20, 2021 in Frederic, Wisconsin. Harry was born on September 11, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Sophie Pijanowski. Harry worked at Vulcan Materials for over 50 years. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; and loving wife Dorothy. He is survived by his children, JoJo Siron, Louis (Judy)...

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...