Obituaries

Julie Olson

Julie Olson

Jun 16, 2020

Julie A. Olson, age 54, a resident of Shell Lake passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Julie was born on January 7, 1966 in Spooner to parents; Leroy and Janet Nelson. She was a 1984 graduate of Shell Lake High School and the Wisconsin Indian Technical Institute in 1986. She was employed at the tribal center for 20 years....

Alice Burton

Alice Burton

Jun 12, 2020

Alice C. Burton, age 82, of Grantsburg passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Brook Park, MN. Alice was born in Wood River Township, Burnett County, WI to Albert and Clara Christensen on July 17, 1937. As a child, she lived in Burnett County and graduated from Grantsburg High School. On July 23, 1955, she married Willis L. Burton...

Robert Dumke

Robert Dumke

Jun 11, 2020

Robert “Bob” T. Dumke, age 76, a resident of Webb Lake passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Bob was born on June 17, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to parents; Willard and Carol Dumke. Bob was a 1961 graduate of West High in Minneapolis. He went on to the University of MN where he received his Bachelor of Science degree...

Carol Peterson

Carol Peterson

Jun 10, 2020

Carol B. Peterson, age 94, of Grantsburg passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Carol was born in Grantsburg on May 19, 1926 to Carl and Clara Hanson (nee Biederman). She lived on the farm in Wood River township near Alpha by Big Wood Lake in the early years. Her father passed away when she was age 11 which was...

Katrina "Katie" Budge

Katrina "Katie" Budge

Jun 9, 2020

Katrina Grace Budge, 58, of Frederic, passed away unexpectedly June 9, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Katie was born on May 19, 1962 to parents Janice (Carlson) and Michael Budge. Katie had what our family refers to as the “Budge Ticker” and her heart decided it had just enough of this world. Katie’s form of heaven will...

Joseph E. Rogers "Nay-Wah-Dah-Zha-Bik"

Joseph E. Rogers "Nay-Wah-Dah-Zha-Bik"

Jun 2, 2020

Joseph E. Rogers “Nay-Wah-Dah-Zha-Bik”, age 33, a resident of Webster passed away on June 2, 2020. Joseph was born on February 18, 1987 to parents, Terrance Rogers and JaNeen Mosay in Spooner, WI. Joseph enjoyed watching football and basketball. He was a diehard Vikings fan. He also enjoyed drawing and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in...

Bernice "Hon" Tourtillotte

Bernice "Hon" Tourtillotte

May 27, 2020

Bernice (“Hon”) Tourtillotte (Cadotte), 87, formerly of Grantsburg, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Jackson, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Bernice was born on August 23, 1932 in Danbury, WI as the youngest daughter to Hattie (Cloud) and Charles Cadotte. Bernice retired as a legal secretary. As a natural musician, she enjoyed singing, playing the guitar...

Don K. Carlson

Don K. Carlson

May 27, 2020

Donald “Don” K. Carlson, age 75, a resident of Siren, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 after a short illness. Don was born on July 17, 1944 at the Grantsburg Hospital, the oldest son of three siblings to Phillip and Anna Carlson. He was a 1962 graduate of Grantsburg High School. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for over...

Irene Fornengo

Irene Fornengo

May 26, 2020

Irene L. Fornengo, a resident of Grantsburg passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Irene was born on September 6, 1931 in Danbury to parents; Ernest and Louise Pardun. On March 12, 1951, Irene married Joe in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In her earlier years she was involved with the PTA and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

David Tatro

David Tatro

May 26, 2020

David Eric Tatro, 70, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center on Tuesday May 26, 2020. David, better known as Dave to friends and family, was born on June 3rd, 1949 in northern Minnesota. He was adopted as a young child by Elenor (Erickson) and namesake David Carlson and later by John Tatro. Dave was...

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

Please share your favorite memory of Glen to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

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...