Obituaries

Theodore Phernetton

Theodore Phernetton

Jul 24, 2017

Theodore “Ted” L. Phernetton, Sr ., age 81, formerly of Webster, WI, passed away July 24, 2017, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ted was born on October 19, 1935 in Breckinridge, Minnesota, to Irvine and Ruby (Burlingame) Phernetton.  He was the 3 rd youngest of 4 sons in the family.  Growing up was tough for the four boys as...

Joyce Linkenheil

Joyce Linkenheil

Jul 23, 2017

Joyce Lee Linkenheil , 80, of Swiss Township, Wisconsin, died on July 23, 2017 after a long battle with Ovarian cancer. She was a strong woman and greatly loved by her family and friends. Born to William and Pearl Rupp on Sep. 20, 1936 in Adrian, MN. In her early years the family owned a farm near Adrian. Later her...

Cleonne Smith

Cleonne Smith

Jul 19, 2017

Cleonne Joyce Smith , age 83, formerly of Danbury, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehab Center, Rock Island, IL.  Cleonne was born on December 28, 1933, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to William and Ethel (Leighton) Frederick.  She moved with her family when she was a young lady to Rhinelander, WI, and graduated from Rhinelander...

Laverda Payson

Laverda Payson

Jul 19, 2017

LaVerda Mildred Payson , age 92, formerly of Danbury and Frederic, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. LaVerda was born in Mason City, Iowa, on November 30, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Mildred (Larson) Hutton.  She was educated in the public schools of northern Polk County, WI.  On October 14, 1967, LaVerda was united in marriage...

Patricia Trone

Patricia Trone

Jul 18, 2017

Patricia J. Trone , age 75, of Danbury, WI., passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. Patricia was born on September 29, 1941 in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Mary Maxwell and Raymond Schuster. She graduated from Harding High School in 1959 in St. Paul, MN. On June 11, 1960, Patricia was...

Robert Unger

Robert Unger

Jul 14, 2017

Robert “Rob” M. Unger , age 73, of Frederic, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab. Rob was born on January 9, 1944 in St. Paul, MN., to parents, Margaret (Simon) and John Unger. Rob attended Princeton High School. Rob worked in construction for 30 years. When construction slowed down, he also drove semi...

William Thomey

William Thomey

Jul 13, 2017

William “Bill” Thomas Thomey , age 85, of Webster, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Bill was born on July 31, 1931 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Mary (Miller) and Noel Thomey. Bill married Arlyne Valley on October 15, 1955. From this union, one child was born, a son, Steven. Bill served in the United...

Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson

Jul 10, 2017

Robert "Bob" Peterson , age 88, of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg.  Bob was born on November 4, 1928 in St. Paul, MN., to parents, Rose (Coon) and Joel Peterson.  Bob enlisted in the United States Navy on February 26, 1946 and was stationed in Guam. He...

Dolores Johnson

Dolores Johnson

Jul 4, 2017

Dolores Esther “D” Johnson , age 96, of Grantsburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center.   Dolores was born on December 1, 1920 in rural Grantsburg. She was the third daughter born to Stanley and Ida (Amundson) Clementson. She attended Branstad State Graded School through 8 th grade, and graduated from Grantsburg High...

Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson

Jul 2, 2017

Jeffrey R. Johnson , 67, of Webster, WI, formerly of Duluth and Hermantown, died at home surrounded by love and the music of Tosca, on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Jeff had lived with metastatic prostate cancer for more than 10 years, and was an inspiration to many for the strength and grace with which he faced every day.    Jeff was...

Dalen Mott

Dalen Mott

Jun 30, 2017

Dalen David Mott , age 44 of Trade Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 29 th , 2017 at his home on Bass Lake. Dalen was born on March 28 th , 1973 in Grantsburg, WI to David and Linda Mott.  As a kid, he enjoyed building things out of Legos, watching TV in the chicken coop with his...

Agnes Anderson

Agnes Anderson

Jun 28, 2017

Agnes “Aggie” M. Anderson , age 76, of Barronett, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, WI. Aggie was born on May 30, 1941 in Ashland, WI, to parents, Anne (Stepan) and Frank Zalabsky Sr. She graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1959. Aggie was united in marriage to Neil H....

Harold Wagenius

Harold Wagenius

Jun 25, 2017

Harold J. Wagenius , age 79, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Harold was born on March 14, 1938, to Ernest and Edith (Larson) Wagenius at their home in Frazer, Montana.  He was brought into this world by Midwife, Mrs. Bird, from the nearby Reservation.  He attended schools there until...

Mary Yambrick

Mary Yambrick

Jun 25, 2017

Mary K. Yambrick, passed away peacefully, at the age of 65, on Sunday, June 25, 2017. She was surrounded by friends and family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born on May 18, 1952 in Saint Paul, MN. She graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1970 and went on to earn a degree in child development from...

Curtis Clay

Curtis Clay

Jun 22, 2017

Curtis Lynn Clay , age 65, of Webster, WI., passed away on June 22, 2017 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital after a short stay. Curtis was born on December 20, 1951 at Shell Lake Hospital, the only son of Melvin Clay and Juanita Bentley Clay Olson. When he was about a year old, he moved with his family to South...

Maurice Johnson

Maurice Johnson

Jun 22, 2017

Maurice L. Johnson , age 60, of Trade Lake Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his residence with his wife by his side. Maurice was born on November 13, 1956 in Grantsburg to parents, Ruth (Peterson) and Lester Johnson. Maurice attended the Bass Lake School and later graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1974. He then went...

Shirley Barenz

Shirley Barenz

Jun 18, 2017

Shirley Lee Barenz , age 49, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Riverhead, New York, on August 24, 1967, a daughter of the late Leland and Isabella (Blair) Barenz.  The family moved to Minnesota when she was an infant.  Shirley attended public schools and was a 1985 graduate...

Renee Hackett

Renee Hackett

Jun 13, 2017

Renee Jean Hackett, age 67, of Frederic, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Renee was born in Siren, WI, on May 1, 1950, a daughter of the late Roy and Geraldine (Bierbrauer) Hiller. She attended Luck Public Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Luck High School. Renee married Gerald Roy Hackett in June of 1978 in Clam Falls,...

Judy Engebretson

Judy Engebretson

Jun 13, 2017

Judy Ann Engebretson , age 59, of Circle Pines, MN., passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Judy was born on September 30, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN., to parents, Shirley (Augustine) and Arthur Engebretson. Judy attended Centennial High School and graduated in 1976. Judy, fondly known to many as “Nana,” was a gentle,...

James Hokanson

James Hokanson

Jun 12, 2017

James “Jim” Curtis Hokanson , age 78, of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side on Monday, June 12, 2017. Jim was born on July 21, 1938 in Grantsburg, to parents, Mary (Everson) and Albert Hokanson. Jim attended Webster High School and graduated in 1956. He went on to attend Dunwoody College and earned his...