Obituaries

Janice Marek

Janice Marek

Jun 22, 2018

Janice Marek , 72, of Grantsburg, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2018. Janice was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 18, 1945 to Edward and Bernice Melquist.  When Janice was 11, she and her family moved back to her parents’ hometown of Grantsburg, WI.  She married her high school sweetheart, Myron Marek, in 1964 and had two children,...

Carol Olsen

Carol Olsen

Jun 21, 2018

Carol Lorain Olsen, 87, of Frederic, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Carol was born on September 29, 1930 to parents, Lowell and Ruby (Rife) Stewart in Danville, Illinois. In 1949, Carol married Hartvick Olsen in Center City, Minnesota. Carol worked at the Frederic Bakery in her younger years as a waitress, but her lifelong passion and career...

Gerald Polnau

Gerald Polnau

Jun 21, 2018

Gerald R. Polnau, 72, of Webster, WI, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 21, 2018. No services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com

Gregory Miller

Gregory Miller

Jun 20, 2018

Gregory L. Miller , age 70, of Lewis, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2018 at his home. Greg was born on August 15, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Nancy Ellen (Sutliff) and Donald Carl Miller. He graduated from Frederic High School in 1965. On December 16, 1966, Greg enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served during...

Savanna Bearhart

Savanna Bearhart

Jun 16, 2018

Savanna Rose Bearhart, age 16, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2018. Savanna was born on February 5, 2002 to parents, Rachael (Brewster) and Gary Bearhart Jr. She previously attended Webster school and later transferred to Siren High School. She was involved in basketball, volleyball, and choir. Savanna enjoyed taking pictures and loved to dance at PowWows. Savanna was preceded...

Judy Johnson

Judy Johnson

Jun 12, 2018

Judy Ann Johnson , age 71, of Siren, WI, passed away on June 12, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Judy was born on November 24, 1946 in Frederic, WI, to parents, Beverly (Woodington) and Lester Leef. She grew up in and graduated from Webster High School in 1964. Judy liked flowers and gardening. She enjoyed playing horseshoes,...

Patricia Chenoweth

Patricia Chenoweth

Jun 7, 2018

Patricia “Pat” C. Chenoweth, age 84, of Webster, WI, previously of Scandia, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Pat was born on May 17, 1934 to parents, Evelyn (Yonker) and Victor Kielty. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1952. Pat married Francis H. Chenoweth on June 2, 1956. Pat was employed by Northwest Airlines for four years....

David Lunsman

David Lunsman

Jun 4, 2018

David C. Lunsman , age 52, of Danbury, WI, passed away on June 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer at his residence. David was born on January 30, 1966 in St Paul, MN, too parents, Marlene (Dwyer) and Carole Lunsman. He graduated from Webster High School in 1984. On July 11, 2009, David married Denise Doriott. David was...

Kenneth Cairns

Kenneth Cairns

Jun 3, 2018

Kenneth Glen Cairns, 57, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his residence. Ken was born on September 16, 1960 to parents Kenneth Cairns and Carol (Louden) Peterson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ken enjoyed ricing, hunting, fishing, hockey, motorcycles, and was a skilled carpenter who was very passionate about his work. Preceding Ken in death are his...

Bernice Kelash

Bernice Kelash

Jun 2, 2018

Bernice Elenore Kelash , 82, of Barron, WI, previously of Webster, WI, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Monroe Manor in Barron, WI. Bernice was born on June 20, 1935 to parents, Frank and Alvina (Mallak) Graczyk in Foley, Minnesota. On July 15, 1953 Bernice was united in marriage to Donald Joseph Kelash in Gilman, Minnesota. They made...

Kenneth Breeden

Kenneth Breeden

Jun 1, 2018

Kenneth G. Breeden, 62, of Siren, WI, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Kapes Lakeside Assisted Living in Siren, WI. A full obituary to follow. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com

Jo Workman

Jo Workman

May 30, 2018

Jo Charlene Workman , age 58, of Hertel, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Jo was born on January 10, 1960 in Moscow, Idaho to parents, Sally (Murgaw) and Louis Workman Sr. Jo was employed by St. Croix Hertel Express for 18+ years as a chef. She loved cooking, gardening and canning, being outdoors and fishing. Jo was...

Connie Martinson

Connie Martinson

May 27, 2018

Connie "Max" Martinson, age 89, passed away on May 27, 2018 at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. The Memorial Service for Max will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00PM (visitation from 1:00PM - 2:00PM) at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg.  A full obituary will follow.

Pearl Hedlund

Pearl Hedlund

May 26, 2018

Pearl A. Hedlund , age 90, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on May 26, 2018 at Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Pearl was born on October 1, 1927 in Siren, WI to parents, Goldie (Mckenzie) and Christian Rasmussen. She attended Siren Schools and went on to attend and graduate from Superior. Pearl taught in Haines, AK from 1948-1949....

Arthur Bothman

Arthur Bothman

May 26, 2018

Arthur W. Bothman, age 81, passed away on May 26, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending.

Richard Tornowske

Richard Tornowske

May 23, 2018

Richard C. Tornowske , 78, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his Green Lake Home, which he called his "Happy Place", with his loving wife of 50+ years by his side. Dick was born on April 9, 1940 in Gilman, WI, to parents, Jeanette (VanGordon) and Russell Tornowske. His parents moved to Elmwood where his Dad was the...

Leota Lawler

Leota Lawler

May 20, 2018

Leota Louise Lawler, age 88, passed away peacefully in her beloved home on Ham Lake on Sunday, May 20th. Leota was born in Alliance, Nebraska on March 1, 1930 to Raily and Mary Koozer. She and husband Jack moved to Minnesota in 1967 and immediately took up weekend life at the cabin in Wisconsin. She retired from Deluxe Check, Shoreview,...

Richard Fickett

Richard Fickett

May 18, 2018

Richard Louis Fickett, age 81, a resident of Danbury passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. Richard was born on January 27, 1937 to parents, George and Angela (Bohlman) Fickett in Chicago, Illinois. Richard served in the United States Army during Vietnam.  He was honorably discharged in 1962 in Fort Bliss, Texas. He was united in marriage to Mary Louise Grieco...

Aaron Strang

Aaron Strang

May 17, 2018

Aaron Isaak Strang , age 44, of Webster, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Aaron was born on September 1, 1973 to parents, Thomas and Patricia (Doyle) Strang in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Aaron graduated from Foley High School in 1991. After graduation, Aaron attended the University of Minnesota of Duluth and in 1996 Aaron graduated with a bachelor’s...

Wilfred Jensen

Wilfred Jensen

May 16, 2018

Wilfred “Bill” L. Jensen , age 86, of Hayward, WI, passed away on May 16, 2018. Bill was born on March 5, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Irma (Vorpahl) and Wilfred Jensen Sr. He graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1949. He then went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota – Duluth. On February 3, 1962,...