Obituaries

Constance Reinhardt

Constance Reinhardt

Mar 23, 2025

Constance J. "Connie" Reinhardt Age 84 | March 23, 2025 Constance J. “Connie” Reinhardt, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025.She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Francis “Fran” Reinhardt, with whom she shared over 40 years together; her sister, Bonnie (Bob) Bacholls; her children: Robert (Jean) Luepke, Patricia (John) Busch, William (Connie) Luepke, Debbie (Joe)...

Gene Larson

Gene Larson

Mar 17, 2025

Gene M. Larson Age 88 | March 17, 2025 Gene M. Larson, 88, of Frederic, WI, passed away quietly in his home on March 17, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta R. Larson; his son, Curtis Larson and significant other Theresie; his stepsons, Matt Waidzulis and Jason (Erin) Waidzulis; his mother-in-law, Regina Andrijauskas; his grandson Samuel; and...

Orren Granquist

Orren Granquist

Mar 16, 2025

Orren Charles Granquist was born on April 14, 1938, at the Grantsburg Hospital in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to Oscar T. and Elvina E. (Carlson) Granquist. He passed away on March 16, 2025 at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Orren grew up in the Trade River area. He attended the one-room rural Trade River elementary school and graduated from Grantsburg High...

Mark Larson

Mark Larson

Mar 14, 2025

Mark Allen Larson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 14, 2025, in Webster,  WI. He leaves behind his parents, Mitchell & Judy Larson, fiancé, Vicki VanElsberg, two daughters, Abby Good, Jenny (Joe) Ortiz, and two grandchildren. Also survived by his sister, Paula Spafford (Matt), and his nephews, Derek & Cody, niece, Shelbi and six great nieces...

Wayne Fish

Wayne Fish

Mar 14, 2025

Wayne A. Fish, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Helen (née Palmquist) and son Dan Fish of Minneapolis. He is survived by his children: Dave Fish of Webster, WI, Bill (Renee) Fish of Webster, WI, TJ (Amy) Golan of Luck, WI, Tim (Ginney) Golan...

Ellery Glenna

Ellery Glenna

Mar 13, 2025

Ellery Glenna, age 79, resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away at home on March 13, 2025. Ellery was born on September 4, 1945 to Alvin and Helen (Cox) Glenna. Joining the US Army in 1963, he was enlisted until 1966. Ellery met Lois McCurdy while the two were in high school. They went to prom together, and then spent 60...

Geraldine Stepan

Geraldine Stepan

Mar 11, 2025

Geraldine "Jeri" Stepan, 93, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Burnett Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Jeri was a beacon of warmth and kindness, and her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on January 28, 1932, in Superior, WI, Jeri spent her formative years...

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,...

William Hunter

William Hunter

Mar 1, 2025

William R. “Bill” Hunter, Age 83, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1941, in St. Cloud, MN, to Roland and Viola Hunter.In 1964, Bill married Janet (née Soderberg) after meeting her at his cousin’s wedding. Together, they built a life in Siren, WI, raising their two children, Greg and Shelly. Bill was a proud grandfather...

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,...