Obituaries

Norman Breyer

Norman Breyer

Nov 8, 2024

Norman Larry Breyer, age 82, a resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on November 8, 2024 at home. Norman was born on June 12, 1942 in Springville, Iowa to parents Nickolas and Olive (Schoonmaker) Breyer. Services are pending at this time. More information to follow.

Devan Nelson

Devan Nelson

Nov 8, 2024

Devan Charles James Nelson “Niiganigabo” a resident of River Falls passed away on November 8, 2024 at the age of 23. Devan was born in Cumberland to parents, Troy D. Nelson and Laracia Staples on December 15, 2000. Devan loved soccer and hockey but also enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather...

Laurel Sutton

Laurel Sutton

Nov 5, 2024

Laurel Jean Sutton, age 70, resident of Siren, WI, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2024. Laurel was born on March 25, 1954, in Kenosha, WI, to Arthur V and Frieda Truitt. Laurel is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Sutton; parents, Arthur and Freida Truitt; siblings, Benjamin Brown, Beverly Boyd, Arnold Brown, Robert Brown, and Elizabeth Brown and...

Rose Beilke

Rose Beilke

Nov 2, 2024

Rose Marie (Einberger) Beilke, age 87, formerly of Siren, WI passed away on November 2, 2024 at the United Pioneer Nursing Home in Luck, WI. Rose was born on July 9, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to parents Leo and Gertrude (Rivet) Einberger. In Rose’s free time she enjoyed being in the great outdoors, watching the wildlife, being at the...

Marsha Lysdahl

Marsha Lysdahl

Oct 28, 2024

Marsha Ann Lysdahl, age 56, a resident of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on October 28, 2024 at home. Marsha was born on March 3, 1968, in Amery, WI., to parents Floyd and Ethel (Denver) Lysdahl. Services are pending at this time. More information to follow.

Linda Bistodeau

Linda Bistodeau

Oct 25, 2024

Linda Marlene Bistodeau, age 73 of Danbury, WI, passed away on October 25, 2024, at the U of M in Minneapolis, MN. Linda was born on April 17, 1951, in St. Paul, MN, to Orvin and Grace Jacobson. On March 21, 1988, Linda married Don Bistodeau in Tavaris, FL. Linda was employed at Shockman Drug for 26 years, and later...

Cheryl Nilsson

Cheryl Nilsson

Oct 23, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Nilsson (Johnson) passed away with her family by her side on October 23, 2024, at the age of 68. Cheryl is preceded in death by her father Bob Johnson, brother-in-law Danny Johnson and Uncle Eldo Thielfoldt. Survived by her husband John Nilsson, children Dustin Nilsson (Richelle), Matt Nilsson (Casey), Andrew Nilsson, Nikki Olson (Tony), mother Jessie Johnson, brothers...

James Oberaigner

James Oberaigner

Oct 22, 2024

James "Jim" Oberaigner, age 91, of Webb Lake, WI, passed away on October 22, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life. He is loved by his wife Aileen Oberaigner, children Sheila, Vince, Mary, Amy (EJ), Leslie (Tommy), 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 with a visitation from 11:00AM...

Michael Gaynor

Michael Gaynor

Oct 22, 2024

Michael Dale Gaynor, age 83, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Minneapolis, MN to parents, Michael J. and Olga M. Gaynor. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, and went on to the University of Minnesota where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science. After graduating...

Billie Ward

Billie Ward

Oct 22, 2024

Billie Kaye Ward, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2024. She was surrounded by her husband and four sons as she left this world to join Jesus in Heaven. Billie was, above all, a faithful servant of God. She spent her career as an educator, working with Faribault Public Schools, the Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and...

Joseph Durand

Joseph Durand

Oct 21, 2024

Joseph A Durand Sr., age 80, passed away on October 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born on December 16, 1943, to Edward and Lucille (Meyer) Durand. Growing up, Joe attended Siren and Coomer schools. Shortly after, Joe joined the army where he became a part of the 101st Airborne Division and made 34 successful...

Delroy Doriott

Delroy Doriott

Oct 20, 2024

DelRoy L. "Baldy" Doriott, age 83, a resident of Webster, WI., passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on October 20, 2024. Baldy was born and raised in Webster, WI, Baldy was a proud veteran of United States Air Force. After the Air Force Baldy spent time logging, traveling the country building racquetball courts and as...

Arlene Lenz

Arlene Lenz

Oct 19, 2024

Arlene “Mickey” Lenz, age 95, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Mickey was born on Feb. 2, 1929 in Lewis, Wisconsin to Ralph and Inga Hunter, she was the youngest sibling to Vernon and Avis. She grew up in Lewis and Graduated from Frederic High School in 1948. She married Charles Lenz...

Bruce Hahn

Bruce Hahn

Oct 15, 2024

Bruce Joseph Hahn, age 73, a resident of Danbury, WI, passed away on October 15, 2024. Bruce was born on August 1, 1951, in Waite Park, MN to parents Vernon and Vera (Nolen) Hahn. A celebration of life will take place in the spring of 2025. More information to follow.

Brent Miller

Brent Miller

Oct 11, 2024

Brent William Miller, age 63 of Grantsburg, passed away at home on October 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Neil; and brother, Don. He will be missed by his sister, Rhonda (Gary) Polen; nephews and niece, Chris (Alexis) Polen, Bethany (Jordan Cassavant) Polen, and Steven Polen; grandnephews Garrison and Rigel Polen; and many other...

Evone Finch

Evone Finch

Oct 9, 2024

Evone Finch, age 90, a resident of Grantsburg, WI passed away on October 9, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. Evone was born on July 31, 1934 in Grantsburg, WI to parents Milton and Olive (Hakseth) Jensen. Evone married the love of her life, Lyle Finch on April 2, 1955 in Grantsburg, WI. They raised...

Richard Krenzke

Richard Krenzke

Oct 7, 2024

Richard Charles Krenzke age 61, of Webster, WI passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in Webster, WI. Richard was born October 1, 1963, in Racine, WI to Carol J. (Mau) and Robert M. Krenzke. A celebration of life will take place on November 9, 2024 from 1:00 -5:00 PM at the Crooked Lake Lodge in Siren, WI in the...

Lloyd Talmadge

Lloyd Talmadge

Oct 6, 2024

Lloyd William Talmadge, age 93 of Siren, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Frederic Nursing & Rehabilitation. Lloyd was born on February 6, 1931 in New Haven, Dunn County, Wisconsin to Ernest and Viola Talmage. Lloyd left school and began working for various farmers in the area and then onto numerous factory positions, ending with North States in...

Ruth Rieber

Ruth Rieber

Oct 6, 2024

Ruth Ann Rieber age 78 of Danbury Wisconsin, passed away on October 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born to Hazel (Rayment) and Orville Eliason on May 30, 1946, in Ridgeland, Wisconsin. She married Harold G. Rieber Jr. on October 15, 1966. Together they raised three children. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....

Kathyrn Phelps

Kathyrn Phelps

Oct 5, 2024

Kathyrn A Phelps, age 66 of Danbury, WI passed away on October 5, 2024, at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Kathyrn was born in Manteno, IL on March 8,1958, to Frances (Abramowicz) and Thomas Drazy Sr. She married John E. Phelps in Kankakee, IL in 1978, together they raised two children. Kathyrn retired from nursing after a 24...