Obituaries

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

Jane Wilcox

Jane Wilcox

Dec 11, 2018

Jane was born on a cold winter night in January of 1932 on the family farm in La Follette Township in Burnett County. Her parents were Howard Wilcox and Elsie Mundt Wilcox, and she joined a brother, Delbert, in completing the family. Jane attended Coomer Grade School while helping out on the farm. In 1947 the family moved to Siren,...

Marjorie Lawson

Marjorie Lawson

Dec 10, 2018

Marjorie Ann “Mama John” (Peterson) Lawson, age 85, of Hertel, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Shell Lake Health Care Center in Shell Lake, WI. Marjorie was born on August 10, 1933 in Hawthorne, WI to Marcelia Rasmussen. She was baptised at Trinity Lutheran Church and graduated from Spooner High in 1951.  She married John Lawson...

William Roettger

William Roettger

Dec 9, 2018

William “Bill” Roettger , age 61, of Webster, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2018 at his home. Bill was born on May 2, 1957 in Hudson, WI, to parents Joyce (Linehan) and Earl Roettger Jr. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1975. On April 8, 1983, Bill married Linda Taylor and together they raised one daughter, Jennifer. Bill...

Arlen Waldron

Arlen Waldron

Dec 8, 2018

Arlen “Arnie” “Shorty” Waldron , age 70, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on December 8, 2018. Arnie was born on October 28, 1948 in Deer River, MN, to parents, Ruth (Jensen) and George Waldron. He graduated from Big Fork High School in 1966. On August 14, 1968, Arnie enlisted in the United State Navy Seabees. During his service, he spent...

Kelly Finch

Kelly Finch

Dec 6, 2018

Kelly J. Finch, 56, of Grantsburg passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 6, 2018. Kelly was the daughter of Darrell and Bev (Horner) Finch, born April 18, 1962 at Grantsburg. She graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1980 and attended the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Kelly was a devoted partner, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and best friend to many...

Sadie Jones

Sadie Jones

Dec 5, 2018

Sadie B. Jones, age 88, a resident of Frederic passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. She was born on December 25, 1929 in Garrison, South Dakota to parents, Albert and Esther Moberly. Sadie was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lorraine Rogers and Betty Hellerman. She will be missed by her brother, Marvin Moberly and sister, Bonnie Johnson;...

George Doriott

George Doriott

Dec 4, 2018

George Monroe Doriott "Tiny" lived in Siren Wisconsin until autumn of 2018 when he moved to the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in St. Croix Falls.  He died surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the age of 94, twelve days short of his 95 th birthday. He was born at his family farm on Devils Lake in Webster...

John Kowalski

John Kowalski

Dec 3, 2018

John W. Kowalski,76, from Siren, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at SCRMC in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He was born October 28, 1942 in Elgin, IL to Joseph and Lillian Kowalski. He was one of 4 boys. His family moved to Minong Wi, where they had a resort for a while, and later to Danbury.  John lived with...

Pat Soderbeck

Pat Soderbeck

Dec 2, 2018

Pat McKeown (Svendsen) Soderbeck passed away suddenly on December 2, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dale; their children: Sue (Tony), Rick, Teri, Sandi, Joie, Marshall, Teresa (Matt), Jaime, and Jenni (Jeromy); and her siblings: Jim (Joanie) McKeown, Bill (Kathy) McKeown, Peg (Mike) Sullivan, John (Anita) McKeown, Joan Lakedon, Mary McKeown,...

Barbara Ketter

Barbara Ketter

Dec 2, 2018

Barbara Jean Ketter, age 79, of Menomonee Falls, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. A full obituary to follow. Services are currently pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.