Obituaries

Marcella Della Trott

Marcella Della Trott

Jan 13, 2019

Marcella D. Trott passed away peacefully January 13, 2019 at 96 years and 3 days. Marcella Posler was born January 10th 1923 in Slinger, WI to Adam and Christine Posler. The family moved to Milwaukee, WI when she was quite young and she attended school there, the family consisted of five brothers and three sisters. In 1941 she met Clair...

Joann Peterson

Joann Peterson

Jan 11, 2019

Joann B. Peterson, 91 of Webster Wisconsin passed away peacefully Friday January 11th at Grantsburg Hospital.   Joann was born March 30, 1927 in Webster Wisconsin to Frank & Mae Panek.   She was united in marriage October 9, 1947 to Anton Peterson, Jr. After Anton's discharge from the Navy, they made their home in Webster for the rest of their lives.  ...

Marvel Merriam

Marvel Merriam

Jan 11, 2019

Marvel L. Merriam, age 93, a lifelong resident of Webster, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Spooner Health. Marvel was born on February 26, 1925 to parents, Frank and Margaret (Janssen) Stone.  She attended Orange School and graduated from Webster High School in 1943. Marvel was bookkeeper for the Burnett County Highway Department from 1964-1987.  Marvel enjoyed traveling,...

Esten Morseth

Esten Morseth

Jan 10, 2019

Esten O. Morseth , age 66, of Frederic, passed away on January 10, 2019, with his family by his side. Esten was born on September 29, 1952, in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Anne (Hecky) and Oscar Morseth. He graduated from Webster High School in 1971. On June 10, 1972, Esten married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Engebretson, at the...

Raymond Hammerschmidt

Raymond Hammerschmidt

Jan 9, 2019

Raymond M. Hammerschmidt , age 81, of Danbury, passed away on January 9, 2019 at Countryside Acres in Webster, WI. Ray was born on March 4, 1937 to parents, Eva (Weitzel) and Max Hammerschmidt. He graduated from Cretin High School in St. Paul, MN, in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1960 – 1962 and enjoyed reminiscing...

Robert Krueger

Robert Krueger

Jan 9, 2019

Lt. Col. Robert (Bud) R. Krueger of Danbury, WI, passed away on January 9, 2019 at the age of 90. Robert was born January 6, 1929 in St. Paul, MN. He joined the MN Air National Guard in 1947 and retired as a Lt. Col. In the Airforce Reserves in January of 1989. Robert enjoyed playing golf, pool league, curling,...

Linda Bartz

Linda Bartz

Jan 9, 2019

Linda Mae Bartz, age 72, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM (visitation from 1-2:00 PM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI with Pastor Larry Behnken officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may...

Gladys Robinson

Gladys Robinson

Jan 7, 2019

Gladys M. “Glady” Robinson , age 85, of Webster, passed away on January 7, 2018 at Dove Health Care West. Gladys was born on January 27, 1933 in Tobique, MN. She was the youngest of four children born to Emma (Holt) and Alexander Polosky. Gladys was united in marriage to Patrick Robinson on July 31, 1954 and together they raised...

Audrey Brand

Audrey Brand

Jan 3, 2019

Audrey “Abby” Marylynn Brand, age 84, of Siren, WI, gained her wings in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home with her son, Robert, by her side, after a brief battle with cancer. While working as a hired hand on the old Davis farm in Red Wing, MN, Audrey met her future husband Don, whom...

Donald Busch

Donald Busch

Jan 3, 2019

Donald “Don” Busch , age 85, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 with his wife and daughter by his side in Siren, WI. He was born at home on February 23, 1933 to the late Andrew and Ruth (Peterson) Busch in Superior, WI. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to his honorable discharge in...

Kenneth Cook

Kenneth Cook

Jan 2, 2019

Kenneth R. Cook , age 78, of Webster, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, with his family by his side, on January 2, 2019 Ken was born on December 25, 1940 in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Jenny (Batchelor) and Clyde Cook. He married Marlys Olson on October 8, 1960 in Cresco, Iowa. Ken was a building inspector...

Shelia Rank

Shelia Rank

Jan 2, 2019

Shelia D. Rank , of Danbury, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on January 2, 2019. Shelia was born on November 16, 1938. She married Dennis Rank in 1984. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, being on the lake and fishing. Shelia is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Dennis; children, Ed (Rene) and Lou (Alana); grandchildren, Paige, Derrick and...

Timothy Mcknight

Timothy Mcknight

Jan 1, 2019

Timothy L. McKnight, age 65, of Grantsburg, passed away on January 1, 2019, at his home. Tim was born on April 7, 1953, in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Elizabeth (Anderson) and James McKnight. He attended Frederic schools before transferring and graduating from Siren High School in 1971. Tim was employed by Asplundh Tree Co. and was also the caretaker...

Donna Pardun

Donna Pardun

Dec 31, 2018

Donna Jean Pardun “Bimosekwe”, age 66, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. Donna was born January 12, 1952 in Cloquet, MN to parents Franklin and Elsie (Reynolds) Benjamin. Donna loved to play bingo and solve puzzles. She loved to listen to Elvis every chance she got. Most of all, Donna loved to spend time with her...

Jacqueline Duke

Jacqueline Duke

Dec 26, 2018

Jacqueline "Jakcie" Duke, age 33, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2018. A full obituary to follow. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM (visitation from 12-1:00 PM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at...

Una King

Una King

Dec 25, 2018

Una M. King, age 65, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. Services are currently pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com

Valerian Schwartz

Valerian Schwartz

Dec 24, 2018

Valerian Bernard Schwartz, age 84, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab. A full obituary to follow. At this time, no services are being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com

James Gatten

James Gatten

Dec 23, 2018

James Frances Gatten, 89, passed away Sunday December 23, 2018 surrounded by family. James was born October 15, 1929 in St. Paul Minnesota to Harry and Katherine Gatten. Jim had three brothers Harry, Louis (Louie), Lawrence (Red) and one sister Myrtle. Jim’s parents moved the family to Danbury Wisconsin in 1937 and built their home on Long Lake in 1942....

Jack Swedberg

Jack Swedberg

Dec 13, 2018

John Raymond Swedberg Jr. (Jack), of Webster, WI, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 13, 2018 with family by his side. Jack was born on March 4, 1941 at the Frederic, WI, hospital to John Raymond Swedberg Sr. (Ray) and Lucille (Doetsch) Swedberg. His home was in Webster his entire life. He is preceded in death by his...

Donna Bentley

Donna Bentley

Dec 11, 2018

Donna Darlene Bentley, age 54, of Siren, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. At this time, there are no services being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com