Obituaries

Lanny Hinze

Lanny Hinze

Feb 26, 2020

Lanny Roy Hinze , age 60, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Lanny was born on May 28, 1959, in Minneapolis, MN, to Larry and Barbara Hinze. Lanny loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Lanny was a biker, he enjoyed riding his Harley. His smile, friendliness and fun personality...

John Lewis

John Lewis

Feb 25, 2020

John D. Lewis , age 82, of Danbury, WI, passed away suddenly at his home on February 25, 2020. John was born on March 23, 1937, in Plum City, WI, to parents, Rhene (Poquette) and Loren Lewis. He graduated from Elmwood High School in 1956. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force serving for four years until his...

Evelyn Rufsholm

Evelyn Rufsholm

Feb 24, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Evelyn S. Rufsholm. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Stanley Rea

Stanley Rea

Feb 22, 2020

Stanley “Stan” D. Rea, III, age 59, a resident of Blaine Township passed away on February 22, 2020. Stan was born on December 4, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Stanley, Jr and Gloria Rea.  He followed his dad’s footsteps in the career of ironworking with Local 512.  Later he was able to use those skills to work around the world....

Thomas Gundersen

Thomas Gundersen

Feb 22, 2020

Rev. Thomas K. Gundersen, 88, of Rockford, IL and formerly of Grantsburg, WI passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, February 22, 2020 at Mercy hospital, Rockford, IL surrounded by his loving family.  Tom was born January 3, 1932 in Negaunee, MI, the son of Carl and Signe (Fond) Gundersen.  Tom graduated from Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Mn and was ordained in...

Lavonne Brethorst

Lavonne Brethorst

Feb 21, 2020

Lavonne Lucille Brethorst, age 87, of Siren died February 21, 2020 at Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Lavonne was born on March 22, 1932 in Grantsburg to Claude and Marie (Hoge) Ramsdell.  She worked in the Grantsburg and Siren hospitals as a surgical nurse for Dr. Grindell and later at Capeside Cove in Siren until retirement. On October 30, 1954...

Juanita Froshaug

Juanita Froshaug

Feb 21, 2020

Cherishing the memory of Juanita Mae Froshaug.  Juanita was born August 4, 1930 in Nevis, Wisconsin to the late Emmanuel and Anna Broeffle.  She was the oldest of nine children.  She attended school in Webster, Wisconsin.  She was united in marriage to Robert Froshaug on April 15, 1952.  They lived in Crystal, Minnesota and they had two children, Charlotte Dawn...

Ruth Mothes

Ruth Mothes

Feb 21, 2020

Ruth A. Mothes, age 79, a longtime resident of Siren passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Kapes Lake Assisted Living.  Ruth was born on October 25, 1940 in Polk County to parents; Roland and Alice Curtis.  On August 29, 1959, Ruth married Rudy at the First Baptist Church in Falun where she had also been baptized.  Ruth worked...

Paul Pederson

Paul Pederson

Feb 18, 2020

Paul Leland Pederson, age 76, a resident of Daniels Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Paul was born on May 5, 1943 in Hibbing, MN to parents, Kenneth and Sophia Pederson. He was always pround of his Iron Range roots.  After graduating from Hibbing High School in...

Ricky Garbow

Ricky Garbow

Feb 15, 2020

Ricky Joe Garbow Sr. “Giiwitaagaabaw”, age 60, of Hinckley, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Ricky was born on September 13, 1959, in Frederic, to parents, Leona (Staples) and George Garbow Sr. Ricky was a sincerely genuine and good-hearted person known for always putting others before himself. He had a great sense of humor...

Irene Mcivor

Irene Mcivor

Feb 14, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Irene May McIvor (McIvor). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jim Evrard

Jim Evrard

Feb 10, 2020

James “Jim” Orvin Evrard , age 77, of Grantsburg, passed away at home with family at his side on February 10, 2020 from a short battle with cancer. Jim was born on July 19, 1942, to parents, Ileen (Castonia) and Orvin Evrard. Jim graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1960.  He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees...

Barbara Fritz

Barbara Fritz

Feb 10, 2020

Barbara Jean Fritz , age 88, of Webster, WI, passed away at her home on February 10, 2020. Barb was born on October 15, 1931, in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Mary (Aldrich) and Guy Clapper. In 1965, Barb married Gerald “Jerry” Fritz. They raised two children, Brenda and Jeff. Barb cared for her family and worked at various places...

Linda Anderson

Linda Anderson

Feb 8, 2020

Linda Anderson , age 72, of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2020. Linda was born on April 10, 1947, in Siren. She graduated from Siren High School in 1965. She then went on to attend the Polk County Teacher’s College. Over the years, Linda was a substitute teacher for various local schools. She also worked...

Char

Char

Feb 3, 2020

Charlene Anne Moser , age 61, of Webster, Wis., passed away on February 3, 2020, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn., surrounded by her family. Char was born on January 20, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, to parents, Monica (Keller) and Lloyd Simle. In 1987, she married Kenneth Moser. Char was employed at Bar None Inc., Capeside Cove Good Samaritan...

Marie Sykes

Marie Sykes

Feb 1, 2020

Marie Ellen Sykes,  age 69, of Siren, passed away suddenly on February 1, 2020, at her home.    Marie was born on June 7, 1950, to parents, Beatrice (Smother) and Frank Coon.    On August 26, 1968, Marie married Paul Armstrong. From this union, two sons were born, Paul Edwin and Kurt Kenneth. And in 1976, the couple separated.     On August 27,...

David Biardo

David Biardo

Jan 22, 2020

David C. Biardo, of Oakland Twp., passed away suddenly on January 22, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are currently pending.

Reed Bogardus

Reed Bogardus

Jan 18, 2020

Reed William Bogardus , age 63, of Grantsburg, passed away on January 18, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Reed was born on December 28, 1956, to parents, Betty (Mulville) and William Bogardus. He graduated from North Collins Central High in 1974. In 1975, Reed enlisted and served in...

Rose Defilippo

Rose Defilippo

Jan 16, 2020

Rose Mary DeFilippo , age 60, of Webster, WI, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2020, at the Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Rose was born on March 20, 1959, to parents, Jacqueline Hofflander and Anthony DeFilippo Sr. She graduated from Warren High School in 1977. Rose worked as a waitress, factory worker, and a list of other places...

Helen Gravesen

Helen Gravesen

Jan 15, 2020

Helen Gravesen , of rural Webster, died January 15, 2020 at the age of 99 years, 8 months, and 13 days. Helen Caroline Christine Olson was born to Arthur and Ella (Thompson) Olson on May 2, 1920, at the home of her grandmother in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. She graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1938. Early jobs included waitress, housekeeper, the...