Obituaries

Sandra Lindberg

Sandra Lindberg

Nov 19, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Marie Lindberg , age 73, of Grantsburg, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Center. Sandy was born on March 9, 1944 in St. Paul, MN to parents, Rose Marie (Robbins) and Robert Dyer. She attended and was a member of the 1963 Grantsburg High School Class. Sandy earned her Certified Nursing Assistant Certification...

Thomas Scheltens

Thomas Scheltens

Nov 19, 2017

Thomas Charles "Tom" Scheltens, age 63, of Webb Lake, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home in Webb Lake Township, Burnett County on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Tom was born on July 7, 1954 in Hinsdale, IL to John George and Lorraine Sophia (Nord) Scheltens. He grew up in Clarendon Hills, Illinois in the western suburbs of Chicago.  He attended...

Thomas Locke

Thomas Locke

Nov 18, 2017

Thomas Joseph “Tom” Locke, age 64, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his home. Tom was born on May 6, 1953 in Saint Paul, MN to Samuel and Lucille (Beaupre) Locke. He was a 1971 graduate of Forest Lake, MN High School, where he performed in many school plays and was a member of the...

Larye Olson

Larye Olson

Nov 9, 2017

Larye E. Olson , age 58, of Siren, WI, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2017 at his residence. Larye was born on November 23, 1958 in Rice Lake, WI, to parents, Jeanette (Sweitzer) and Neil Olson. He graduated from Siren High School in 1976. Larye was employed by Cashco from 1984 – 2006 as a Lumber Sales Representative. In...

Bruce Roe

Bruce Roe

Nov 9, 2017

Bruce Allan Roe, age 75, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 in Saint Paul, MN. Bruce was born on January 1, 1942 in New York, NY, to Sanford and Ann (La Marca) Roe.  An Eagle Scout who never lost a love of the outdoors, Bruce was a 1960 graduate of New Hyde Park High School (New...

Otmer Anderson

Otmer Anderson

Nov 7, 2017

Otmer “Andy” Gordon Anderson , age 91, of Grantsburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Andy was born on April 3, 1926 in Wood River Twp., to parents, Minnie (Brown) and Ernest Anderson. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy on December...

Delight Nordstrom

Delight Nordstrom

Nov 7, 2017

Delight R. Nordstrom , age 85, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Delight was born on November 25, 1931 in Duluth, MN. She was raised by her loving parents, Rosalie (Goodge) and Albin Johnson. She attended and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1949. After graduation, she went to...

Glenn Staples

Glenn Staples

Nov 2, 2017

Glenn Arthur Staples , “Niiganibines”, age 57, of Danbury, WI, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2017 at his residence. Glenn was born on July 7, 1960 in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Mary Elsie (Jiron) and Ward Staples Sr. He graduated from Webster High School in 1978. He was employed by Mille Lacs Band as a housing Inspector. Glenn...

Joseph Schilla

Joseph Schilla

Oct 31, 2017

Joseph Roy Schilla , age 63, of Siren, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his residence with family by his side. Joe was born on April 5, 1954 in St. Paul, MN to parents, Donalie Luella (Maher) and Roy Virgil Schilla. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on October 25, 1974....

Christopher Daggy

Christopher Daggy

Oct 27, 2017

Christopher James Daggy , age 57, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Lexington MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 27, 2017 in KY, while driving to his home in FL. Christopher was born on August 9, 1960 to Frederick and Grace (Schons) Daggy. He was a 1978 graduate of Centennial High School in Circle Pines, MN. He then went...

Dennis Glienke

Dennis Glienke

Oct 26, 2017

Dennis Robert Glienke, 62, of Danbury, WI was born in Minnesota on Tuesday, May 31, 1955 to Albert and Barbara (Ripka) Glienke. Dennis passed away in Duluth, Minnesota on Thursday, October 26, 2017.   Dennis graduated from high school in Sandstone, Minnesota. He worked in masonry and finishing for Vancon, Inc. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed being outside, burning in...

Bonnie Morehouse

Bonnie Morehouse

Oct 26, 2017

Bonnie Marie Morehouse, 66, of Webster, Wisconsin passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on Thursday, October 26,2017. Bonnie was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on Friday, July 27, 1951, the daughter of Steven Thomas and Mabel Marie (Tainter) Fitzpatrick. Bonnie graduated from Flambeau High School in 1969. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide in her younger...

Donald Durand

Donald Durand

Oct 25, 2017

Donald Joseph Durand, age 77, of Webster (town of Scott), passed away Wednesday evening at his home surrounded by his family on October 25, 2017.  He was born on March 29, 1940, a son of Peter and Marina (Meyer) Durand.  He attended the Town of Scott school house until the 8 th grade when he went to help with the...

Raymond Granquist

Raymond Granquist

Oct 23, 2017

Raymond R. Granquist, age 69, of Grantsburg, passed away accidentally while pulling a tree down with his tractor on the home farm where he lived, late Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2017. Raymond was born on July 13, 1948 to Oscar and Elvina (Carlson) Granquist. He attended Branstad Grade School and High school in Grantsburg, but he did not graduate. He...

Eugene Schadow

Eugene Schadow

Oct 22, 2017

Eugene “Gene” D. Schadow, age 83, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Ecumen Hospice Facility in North Branch, MN. Gene was born on August 5, 1934 in Jefferson, Iowa to parents, Etta (Ricklefs) and John Schadow. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1953. After graduation, Gene drove a milk truck route for the...

William Ferguson

William Ferguson

Oct 22, 2017

William “Bill” Winton Ferguson , age 84, of Springbrook, passed away on October 22, 2017 at his granddaughter’s home in Princeton, MN. Bill was born on January 25, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN to parents, Evelyn (Racette) and William Ferguson. On October 20, 1951, Bill married Shirley Brickman at the catholic church in Springbrook. Bill greatly enjoyed spending time bowling and...

Robert Wood

Robert Wood

Oct 21, 2017

Robert Loton Wood , age 92, of Daniels Twp, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Luck, United Pioneer Home. Robert was born on November 3, 1924 in Grantsburg to parents, Robert and Hitty Wood north of Grantsburg, what is now Crex Meadows. He went to Grantsburg School until the 8 th grade. He worked for a time in...

Evelyn Kennedy

Evelyn Kennedy

Oct 18, 2017

Evelyn “Evie” Frances Kennedy , age 89, of Grantsburg, passed away October 18, 2017, at Burnett Medical Center’s Continuing Care Center (BMC-CCC). Evie was born on October 6, 1928 in Bronx, NY to parents, Mary (Schaal) and James Vizard. She was the youngest of four children. Evie had a deep appreciation for the written word, and would read “anything and...

Ruth Banitt

Ruth Banitt

Oct 16, 2017

Ruth Ann Banitt, age 33, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at her home in Brooklyn Center on October 16, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was born on March 7, 1984 in St. Croix Falls, WI, to Leonard and Marsha (Desm) Olsen. Ruth Graduated from Frederic High School in 2002. She attended college at WITC-Rice Lake, WI,...

Nathan Stuart

Nathan Stuart

Oct 12, 2017

Nathan Stuart, 43, of Osceola, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 12, 2017. Nathan graduated from Webster High School and WITC with a welding degree.  He worked at Polaris for many years and at Kapco Metal Stamping in Osceola. Nathan loved to fish, hunt, golf and spend time with his family. Nathan was a dedicated and loving...