Obituaries

Tammy Nelson

Tammy Nelson

May 26, 2020

Tammy R. Nelson, 62, Grantsburg, WI passed away at her home on May 26 surrounded by her family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 27, 1957 at the Rush City, MN Hospital to Jerry and Mary Hoefler. She was the youngest of three daughters and attended Pine City High School where she graduated in...

Donald Miller

Donald Miller

May 22, 2020

Donald Scott Miller, age 57, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Friday, May 22,2020. Donald was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin to parents; Neil and Grace Miller on April 17, 1960. He was active in a number of writing groups, book clubs, and music related activities. His main focus was "writing several books on epilepsy to educate others." Don lived...

John "Snoop" Hesson

John "Snoop" Hesson

May 20, 2020

John “Snoop” J. Hesson, age 65, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. John was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 13, 1955 to parents, Chester and Rhoda Hesson. John worked for Burnett Medical Center as a maintenance manager for 33 years. John loved anything music. He was a drummer with Fairchild and Hwy 61 and...

Michael Mckercher

Michael Mckercher

May 20, 2020

Private family service.

Charlotte Hillman

Charlotte Hillman

May 18, 2020

Charlotte J. Hillman, age 70, a resident of Luck was greeted by Jesus with open arms on May 18, 2020. Charlotte was born at home on May 3, 1950 in Siren to Clyde and Alma Hillman. Charlotte was a graduate of Siren High School. She married Rodger Sommerfeld on April 29, 1972. She worked for Whirlpool from 1969-1971, then became...

Caroline Barton

Caroline Barton

May 18, 2020

Caroline “Bambi” Barton, age 74, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. Bambi was born on April 11, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Richard and Caroline Barton. Bambi was a 1964 graduate of Northrup Collegiate School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota majoring in history, graduating in 1968. Bambi retired in 2010 and...

Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson

May 16, 2020

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Susan Matrious

Susan Matrious

May 13, 2020

Susan May Matrious, age 57, a resident of Danbury passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Susan was born on February 21, 1963 in Grantsburg to parents, Clyde and Nancy Matrious. Susan was known to be a jack of all trades and master at whatever she could be. She was never one to say no, always helping anyone in need...

Barbara Hoffman

Barbara Hoffman

May 13, 2020

Barbara Jean (Darmody) Hoffman went to meet the Lord on May 13th, 2020. Barb was born to Elmer and Anastasia (Lanigan) Darmody on January 20, 1928 in Rochester, Minnesota. Barb as a child moved many times as her father sought work opportunities throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. After graduating from Milltown High School and then Polk county teacher’s college (Normal) Miss...

Christopher Fickbohm

Christopher Fickbohm

May 13, 2020

Christopher E. Fickbohm, age 47, a longtime resident of Grantsburg passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Christopher was in on May 22, 1972 in Sioux City, Iowa to parents, Michael and Delores. Christopher was a 1990 graduate of Frederic High School. He worked for Pete’s water & sewer as a foreman. In his free time, he enjoyed coaching his...

Melford Trone

Melford Trone

May 12, 2020

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Monday, August 24, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. A committal will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with military honors.

Grace Miller

Grace Miller

May 8, 2020

Grace M. Miller, age 84, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. Grace was born in Grantsburg on October 12, 1935 to parents, Axel and Mary Lindberg. She married the love of her life, Neil on November 23, 1957. Grace was preceded in death by her parents; brother Arnold, Merlyn, Walter, Wilber, Reynold, and Robert; her...

Kelly Staples

Kelly Staples

May 7, 2020

Kelvin “Kelly” F. Staples, age 55, a resident of Danbury passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. Kelly was born on May 7, 1965 in Grantsburg to parents, Richard and Mary Staples. Kelly graduated from Webster High School in 1983, then attended WITC for HVAC training. His previous employment included being a meat cutter at River Front Meats, landscaper for Jordan’s...

David Kelby

David Kelby

May 6, 2020

David E. Kelby—loving husband, father and grandfather, strong example and mentor to many others, wise businessman, generous giver of time and talents, and, most of all, faithful child of God—went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 6, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. Dave was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 13, 1937. His parents,...

Michael Java

Michael Java

May 1, 2020

Michael Java, age 62, of Grantsburg, WI passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He passed away from Pancreatic cancer that had spread to many parts of his body. Mike was born in Frederic to Kenneth and Dorothy Java on August 21st,1957. Mike's first job was a paper route at the age of...

Julia Burkett Wagner

Julia Burkett Wagner

May 1, 2020

Julia Burkett Wagner, age 80, a resident of Spooner passed Friday, May 1, 2020 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Julia was born on November 27, 1939 to Herman and Dessie Denton. Julia along with her twin brother, Jack and her 7 other brothers and sisters grew up in Rochester, Indiana. In 1958, Julia met Tommy J. Burkett...

Terrance Bowar

Terrance Bowar

Apr 28, 2020

Terrance Leo Bowar (Terry), age 68, a resident of Danbury, Wisconsin passed away on April 28, 2020 following a courageous 20 year battle with cancer. Terry’s unwavering faith in God and always optimistic attitude throughout his battle was a source of inspiration to many. Terry was born in Faulkton, South Dakota on November 7, 1951 to Benjamin and Geraldine (Gebhart)...

Lorraine Fagnan

Lorraine Fagnan

Apr 24, 2020

Lorraine Fagnan, age 79 of Siren, Wisconsin passed away at her home on Friday, April 24, 2020 surrounded by Family at the age of 79. Lorraine G. Fagnan was born April 11, 1941, to Harris and Myrtle Knoepke in Knapp, Wisconsin. Lorraine married Lawrence M. Fagnan on July 23, 1960 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Somerset, Wisconsin. Lorraine enjoyed...

Ronald Nelson

Ronald Nelson

Apr 19, 2020

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Floyd Lysdahl

Floyd Lysdahl

Apr 19, 2020

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