Obituaries

Gail Hess

Gail Hess

Jul 13, 2018

Gail Frances Hess, 72, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018.  Per Gail's wishes there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com

Candace Johnson

Candace Johnson

Jul 12, 2018

Candace Jean (Kopp) Johnson , 63, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018 at her home in Grantsburg, Wisconsin surrounded by family after a long struggle with heart disease. On December 10, 1954 Candace was born to parents Byron and Shirley Kopp in Mankato, MN. She had three siblings Randy (Kim) Kopp, Janis (John) Blackford, and...

Susanne Swenson

Susanne Swenson

Jul 12, 2018

Susanne M. (Lindquist) Swenson, 72 , of Grantsburg, WI, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018 at the Burnett Medical Center, Continuing Care Center. Funeral services were held at the Grace Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 17 th , 2018. Susanne was born on July 21, 1945 to Roy and Delores Lindquist. She was raised in the Trade Lake area...

Carol Roper

Carol Roper

Jul 11, 2018

Carol Ann Roper , "Mnitowin" age 77, of Webster, passed away on July 11, 2018 at her home. Carol was born on September 8, 1940 to parents, Elsie (Campbell) and Ernest Peters Sr. She attended grade school in Morton, MN, and later in Redwood Falls, MN. Carol married Jack Edward Roper Sr. in 1958 and together the couple raised three...

Cynthia Kollars

Cynthia Kollars

Jul 6, 2018

Cynthia A. Kollars, 65, of Siren, WI, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. At this time there will be no obituary. No services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

Wayne Erickson

Wayne Erickson

Jul 5, 2018

Wayne O. Erickson, 76, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his farm. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. All family and friends are welcome. Wayne was born September 2, 1941 in Grantsburg to Floyd and Annetta Erickson. He graduated from Grantsburg High School...

Roger Dahl

Roger Dahl

Jul 2, 2018

Roger Merle Dahl , age 73, of Webster, WI, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab. Roger was born on December 20, 1944 and was raised by his parents, Julia (Dean) and Barney Dahl. Preceding Roger in death are his parents; and close friend, Mick Sears. Roger is survived by a brother, Barney (Beverly) Dahl...

Philip Adamietz

Philip Adamietz

Jun 29, 2018

Philip James Adamietz , 71, died on June 29, 2018 at his home in Spooner. Philip was born on June 28, 1947 in Siren to A. Philip and Lucille Adamietz and graduated from Siren High School in 1965. On October 4, 1966, Philip enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. On August 6, 1968, Philip...

Carol Mcmahon-Koenig

Carol Mcmahon-Koenig

Jun 29, 2018

Carol Irene McMahon Koenig, age 95, of Webb Lake, WI, passed away on June 29, 2018 at Comforts of Home in River Falls, WI. Carol was born on December 19, 1922 to parents, Selma Strack and Henry Merkle. She attended Webb Lake grade school. On December 6, 1941 Carol was united in marriage to Harold E. McMahon (born February 25,...

Thomas Seger

Thomas Seger

Jun 23, 2018

SFC Thomas R. Seger passed away on June 23, 2018 at the age of 67. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on December 21, 1950, and lived in Iowa until he began his military career on February 12, 1968. Tom was a career Army man who served three tours in Vietnam. A combat veteran, he earned the National Defense...

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...