Obituaries

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...

Frances Decorah

Frances Decorah

Jun 10, 2017

Frances “Frenchie” Ann Decorah (Nakamigookwe) , age 74, of Hertel, WI, passed away Saturday morning, June 10, 2017. Frances was born in Hayward, WI, on January 26, 1943, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Taylor) Oiyotte.  She attended public schools in Siren, WI, and was a 1961 graduate of Siren High School.  She furthered her education at University...

Tyson Wiegman

Tyson Wiegman

Jun 9, 2017

Tyson W. Wiegman , age 35, of Grantsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 9, 2017. Tyson was born on April 6, 1982 in Laredo, Texas to parents, Sandra Carlson and Michael Wiegman. Preceding Tyson in death are his grandparents: Gideon and Alice Carlson, Kenneth and Nellie Love and Peggy Renick; aunties, Betty Davis and Jan Love; uncles, Daniel Carlson...

Roger Fontaine

Roger Fontaine

Jun 7, 2017

Roger F. Fontaine , age 84, of Webb Lake, WI., passed away on June 7, 2017 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born in St. Paul, MN., on February 6, 1933, a son of the late Joseph and Emma (Lloyd) Anderson. He received his Veterans High School certificate in 1963.   On August 7, 1950, Roger enlisted in...

Grant Harmon

Grant Harmon

Jun 6, 2017

Grant “Butch” N. Harmon , age 73, of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Butch was born on September 11, 1943 in Greenwood, MI., to parents, Dora (Nordstrom) and Nelson Harmon. He attended Grantsburg Public Schools until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1961. He graduated with his...

Thomas Joseph

Thomas Joseph

Jun 5, 2017

Thomas E. “TJ” “Butch” Joseph, age 72, a resident of Fridley, Minnesota passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017. TJ was born on April 11, 1945 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Elaine (Anderson) Joseph. On April 26, 1969, he and Sandy were married in Melrose, Minnesota. He was a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He was preceded in...

Della Smythe

Della Smythe

Jun 4, 2017

Della Marie Smythe , age 84, of Webster, WI., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Frederic Nursing & Rehab. Della was born on June 13, 1932 in Ellsworth, WI., to parents, Della (Smith) and Senate Hills. She attended and graduated as Valedictorian from Webster High School in 1950. On September 2, 1955, Della married her sweetheart, Edward...

Jack Winslow

Jack Winslow

Jun 1, 2017

Jack L. Winslow , age 61, of Siren, WI., passed away on June 1, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Preceding Jack in death are his parents; loving wife, Joyce; sister, Eileen (Vic) Malone; brothers: Ernie Winslow, Russell Winslow, Dennis “Butch” Winslow, Eddie Winslow and Jon Winslow. Jack is survived by his daughter, Madeline “Maggie” Winslow; brother,...

Scott Woods

Scott Woods

May 31, 2017

Scott R. Woods, age 69, a resident of Siren died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.  Scott was born on June 27, 1947 in Siren to Wilbur, Sr. and Clarice (Biggs) Woods.  Scott served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era.  Once out of the service, Scott worked in construction and as a machinist.  He was always building something and...

Don Daniels

Don Daniels

May 29, 2017

Donald Bernard Daniels , 88, of Winter Haven, FL., passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Spring Lake Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Don was born on August 9, 1928 to Bernard and Alma (Johnson) Daniels in Siren, WI. He was the fourth of four children.  After graduating from Siren High in 1947, Don worked in construction until he was...

Beatrice Talmadge

Beatrice Talmadge

May 27, 2017

Beatrice (Bea) Ruth Talmadge , age 79, of Siren, WI passed away on Saturday evening, May 27, 2017 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. Born on June 23, 1937 in Frederic WI, Bea was the only daughter of Theodore and Ruth Schultz. She was an active member in the local Missouri-Synod Lutheran Church being baptized, confirmed, and teaching Sunday school...

Robert Brewster

Robert Brewster

May 27, 2017

Robert “Bob” Brewster Son… Husband… Father… Grandpa Robert “Bob Olen Brewster, of Siren, WI, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Bob was born December 2, 1946, in Norris, Tennessee.  James and Florence Brewster welcomed him into their home and family.  Bob joined the army at age 17.  After leaving the army, Bob spent the rest...

Phyllis Sopicki

Phyllis Sopicki

May 27, 2017

Phyllis Mae Sopicki, age 84 of Webster, WI, passed away Saturday morning, May 27, 2017. Phyllis was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 1932, a daughter of the late Philip H. and Dorothy (Wicker) Smith. She attended public schools in Chicago, and was a 1950 graduate of Schurz High School. Phyllis initially worked as a cashier at Keystone Chevrolet...