Obituaries

Darlene Butler

Darlene Butler

May 23, 2017

Darlene H. Butler, age 73, a resident of Webster died Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Darlene was born August 18, 1943 in Siren to parents, Reuben and Nellie (Thompson) Cairns. Darlene loved to cook and worked and numerous places.  She also did Home Care. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore W. Nelson; infant brother; and grandson,...

Donald Phernetton

Donald Phernetton

May 22, 2017

Donald “Duke” “Pomme” Phernetton, Sr., age 75, a resident of Frederic, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Donald was born on March 3, 1942 in Madison to parents, Clark and Alice (Sanford) Phernetton. Donald retired from Parker Hannifin in Grantsburg where he worked as a machinist for over 25 years.  In his free time...

Gary Easland

Gary Easland

May 22, 2017

Gary Wayne Easland , age 52, formerly of Webster, WI, passed away Monday evening, May 22, 2017. Gary was born December 30, 1964 in Gary, Indiana, a son of Orville and Sharon (Salwey) Easland.  He attended public schools Menomonie, WI, and lived in Northwest Wisconsin most of his life.  Gary loved being outdoors. His passions were hunting, trapping, and fishing....

Dolores Mihnevich

Dolores Mihnevich

May 22, 2017

Dolores Mihnevich , age 89, of Grantsburg, WI., passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, MN. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun, WI., with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held following the...

Norma Maurer

Norma Maurer

May 22, 2017

Norma Alice Maurer , 93, went home to the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2017. She died peacefully at Tradition of Frederic, her home for the past three years. Norma Alice Carlson was born on December 5, 1923 in Webster, WI., the last child of Axel and Nellie Carlson. While in high school, and as the youngest and last child...

Darcy Stark

Darcy Stark

May 21, 2017

Darcy B. Stark , age 87, of Grantsburg WI., passed away peacefully with family members by his side on May 21, 2017. Darcy was born September 5, 1929 to George and Susie Stark in Pellston, Michigan. As a young man, Darcy enjoyed playing baseball, football and taking care of the family farm. Darcy served in the United States Army from...

Tracy Gomulak

Tracy Gomulak

May 18, 2017

Tracy Gomulak, age 93, a resident of Superior, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017.  Tracy was born on August 10, 1923 in Cloverton, Minnesota to parents, John and Maria (Vallero) Fornengo.  On October 11, 1941, Tracy married Michael C. Gomulak at the St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Markville, Minnesota.  The couple lived in Superior for the first five years...

Ivan Cadotte

Ivan Cadotte

May 17, 2017

Ivan Robert Cadotte , age 94, of Danbury, WI., passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his residence. Ivan was born on June 18, 1922 in Apple River, WI., to parents, Hattie (Cloud) and Charles Cadotte. He attended Catholic School in Hayward, WI. In 1948, Ivan married Dolores Waller and together they had four children. Ivan worked as a...

Elaine Olson

Elaine Olson

May 15, 2017

Elaine Kathleen Olson , age 82, of Webster, WI., passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on May 15, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI., after a brief illness. Elaine was born on April 26, 1935 in Grantsburg, WI., to Elwood and Evangeline Olson. She attended Freya Grade School and then Grantsburg High School,...

Ione Schwartz

Ione Schwartz

May 15, 2017

Ione Helen Schwartz , age 80, of Webb Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at her residence, with family by her side. Ione was born on July 1, 1936 in Melrose, Minnesota to parents, Bernadette (Schneider) and John Dirkhissing and she was their only child.   On August 20, 1955, Ione was united in marriage to Valerian “Val”...

Harold Dubois

Harold Dubois

May 15, 2017

Harold “Butch” A. DuBois , age 81, of Voyager Village, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Shell Lake Nursing Center. Butch was born on August 15, 1935 in Winona, MN., to parents, Dorothy (Wahl) and Harlow DuBois. Butch enlisted in the United States Army on November 2, 1954 and was honorably discharged on October 18, 1957. On...

Elayne Johnson

Elayne Johnson

May 15, 2017

Elayne Nina Johnson, age 91, of Mounds View, MN., previously of Grantsburg, WI., passed away at her home on Monday, May 15, 2017. Elayne was born on July 18, 1925 in Grantsburg, WI., to parents, Ida (Amundson) and Stanley Clementson. Elayne was preceded in death by her husband, Walfrid/Bud; her parents; sisters: Velva Bauer, Betty Skinner, Ruby Cook and Deborah/Pepper...

Vera Krueger

Vera Krueger

May 14, 2017

Vera L. Krueger, age 87, a resident of Danbury passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017.  Vera was born February 16, 1930 to the late Sigfrid and Viola (Johnson) Anderson in Denzel, Saskatchewan. Vera was united in marriage to Howard Krueger on June 9, 1951 at the German Lutheran Church in Glenwood City, Wisconsin.  Vera was an active member of the...

Bonnie Thomas

Bonnie Thomas

May 6, 2017

Bonnie (Glaze) Thomas , age 83, of Siren, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Frederic Nursing Home in the company of her family who loved her. Bonnie was born on May 1, 1934 at the Frederic Hospital to parents, Millie (Andersen) and George Glaze. The youngest of 17 children, she grew up in Burnett County and graduated from...

Wayne Lundeen

Wayne Lundeen

May 1, 2017

Wayne Francis Lundeen, age 77, of West Sweden Twp, Polk Co., WI passed away on May 1, 2017.  A Memorial Gathering in honor of Wayne's life will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017, beginning at 1:00 pm, at the Lundeen home, 1748 350th Ave., Frederic (West Sweden), WI 54837.  Full military honors will be conducted at the commencement of...

Emma Kolander

Emma Kolander

Apr 29, 2017

Emma Emily Kolander, age 84 of Siren, WI, passed away Saturday morning, April 29, 2017. Emma was the daughter of Elmo and Bessie (Wolanek) Peterson. She was born on Madeline Island of Lake Superior on August 15, 1932. When Emma was very young, the Peterson family moved from Eau Claire, WI to Trade Lake, WI. She attended public schools and...

Arlan Pope

Arlan Pope

Apr 29, 2017

Arlan Jerome Pope, 74, of Webster. WI, passed away at home on April 29, 2017. Arlan was born Dec. 2, 1942 in Sioux City. IA, son of George and Gladys Pope. Arlan married his best friend, Pat Hughes. They were blessed with three children. He graduated from Webster HS and Northwestern Electronics. Arlan worked at Minneapolis Honeywell on the guidance...

Kathryn Gajewski

Kathryn Gajewski

Apr 25, 2017

Kathryn "Kathi" Helen Gajewski, age 71, of Grantsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her residence. Kathi was born on September 19, 1945 in Sparta, WI to parents, Eleanor (Schroeder) and Gerald Brooks. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1963. On May 21, 1966, Kathi married Ronald "Ron" Gajewski at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta. Kathi...

Aaron Thompson

Aaron Thompson

Apr 24, 2017

Aaron Joshua Thompson, age 27, of Frederic, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 24, 2017. Aaron was born on September 19, 1989 in Robbinsdale, MN. He attended and graduated from Frederic High School in 2009. After graduation, he attended college courses in Hertel, WI working towards a degree as a Renewable Energy Technician. Aaron was an aspiring tattoo artist....

Bernard Meyer

Bernard Meyer

Apr 24, 2017

Bernard “Bernie” Meyer, age 80, of Webster, WI, passed away on April 24th, 2017. He was born on May 23rd, 1936, to Bernard and Eileen Meyer in Swanville, MN. He grew up in the Swanville area along with his 3 siblings: Jeanette, Kenneth and Robert. Bernie graduated from Swanville HS in 1955, and went on to work for Ettel &...