Obituaries

Tracy Pastorius

Tracy Pastorius

May 13, 2016

Tracy Lynn Pastorius, age 46, formerly of Saint Paul, MN, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 in Webb Lake, WI. Tracy was born in Saint Paul on June 4, 1969, a daughter of Penny Lea (Sawchuck) and Claire David Pastorius. She enjoyed making her wonderful craft items and gifting them to her family and friends. Tracy is survived by her...

Wallace Bignell

Wallace Bignell

May 7, 2016

Wallace James Bignell, 70, passed away May 7, 2016 in Siren, WI. Wallace was born February 21, 1946 to Sherman and Annabelle (Kralewski) Bignell in Durand, WI. In 1967 he joined the Army, and served in the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1969. Wallace was united in marriage to Mary on May 24, 1969 in Elmwood, Wisconsin.  Wallace...

Robert Munson

Robert Munson

May 1, 2016

Robert Dale “Bob” Munson, age 78, of Webster, WI, and Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, May 1, 2016. Robert was born in South Sioux City, Nebraska, on September 10, 1937. Following graduation from high school, he served a tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force. Bob was employed over 33 years as a Radiology (X-Ray) Technician...

Shelby Benjamin

Shelby Benjamin

Apr 26, 2016

Shelby Jean Benjaman, age 24, of Hertel, WI passed away April 26, 2016. Shelby was born on April 5, 1992 to Lonnie Benjamin and Stephanie Mosay in Spooner, WI. Shelby enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, listening to music and shopping, but above all else, Shelby loved being a mom to her daughter, Brooklyn. Shelby is preceded in...

Jake Holmes

Jake Holmes

Apr 25, 2016

Jake William Holmes, age 25, of Danbury, was taken from this life on his journey back to the creator on April 25, 2016. Jake was born on November 15, 1990 in St. Croix Falls, WI to parents, Kay Kettula and William Holmes. Jake was a 2009 graduate from the Webster School District. Jake was an avid outdoorsman, gatherer and hunter....

Edna Bremer

Edna Bremer

Apr 22, 2016

Edna Mae Bremer, age 94, formerly of Webster, WI, passed away Friday morning, April 22, 2016 in Bloomer, WI. Born January 19, 1922, in Minneapolis, MN, Edna was a daughter of the late Adolph and Lovina (Murphy) Olson. Her early years were spent in the Cities where she attended public elementary school. At age 9, her family moved to Webster....

Wayne Johnson

Wayne Johnson

Apr 22, 2016

Wayne K. Johnson, of Siren, WI, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, at the age of 78. Wayne was born March 28, 1938, in Wauwatosa, WI, to Martha (Savall) Brickl and was adopted at 3 months of age by Roy and Violet Johnson of Frederic. Wayne graduated from Frederic High School in 1956....

Alvin Greener

Alvin Greener

Apr 20, 2016

Alvin “Al” Lloyd Greener, age 70, of Clam Falls, passed away on April 20, 2016. Al was born on May 16, 1945 in Clam Falls, Wisconsin to parents, Robert and Corinne (Ebner) Greener. Al spent his life growing up in Clam Falls. He attended and graduated from Frederic public schools in 1963. After graduation, Al farmed for his mother on...

Esther Martin

Esther Martin

Apr 16, 2016

Esther Martin “Chi-wugg-iid”, age 79, of Webster, passed away on April 16, 2016. Ether was born December 26, 1936 to Harry and Maggie (Sutton) Taylor in Hertel, WI. Esther enjoyed playing bingo, going for rides, shopping and fishing. Ether is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Maggie; sisters, Gladys and Ruby; first husband, John Oiyotte; second husband, Robert...

Roger Hess

Roger Hess

Apr 15, 2016

Roger Valentine Hess, 66, of Siren, WI passed away April 15, 2016. Roger was born May 14, 1949 to Leroy and Ellen (Hess) Hess in Tomahawk, WI, the 12th of 20 children. He attended schools in several districts starting in Tomahawk, WI and ending in Grantsburg, WI. Roger enlisted in the Navy on October 23, 1967, stationed in Great Lakes,...

Lester Peoples

Lester Peoples

Apr 13, 2016

Lester Carl Peoples, age 69, of Webb Lake, passed away on April 13, 2016 at the Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, WI. Lester was born on March 24, 1947 in Anderson, Indiana to parents, Clifford and Ethel (Stout) Peoples. Lester enlisted in the United States Navy on May 23, 1966 at the young age of 19. He proudly served...

Margaret Simon

Margaret Simon

Apr 13, 2016

Margaret Louise Simon, age 79, of Grantsburg/Webster, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Margaret was born on February 8, 1937 in Superior, WI to parents Vernon and Ann (Merrit) Spaulding. Margaret was the fourth child born to Vernon and Ann out of six. She spent her life growing up in...

James Dake

James Dake

Apr 12, 2016

James Harrison “Jim” Dake , age 51, of Siren, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2016, at Burnett Medical Center, Grantsburg, WI, following a brief battle with cancer.   James was born in Hudson, WI, on December 20, 1964, to Norma Jean (Richison) and Walter Oscar Dake. He attended public schools in Baldwin and was a 1984 graduate of Baldwin–Woodville Area...

Robert Dale

Robert Dale

Apr 3, 2016

Robert “Bob” Alan Dale, 61, of Grantsburg, WI passed away April 3, 2016. Bob was born November 20, 1954 in Grantsburg, WI to Vincent and Matilda (Johnson) Dale. Bob went to grade school and graduated from Grantsburg High School. Bob was employed by CBS Construction and was given a service award for his 20+ years of service. Bob enjoyed his...

Angela Chelmo

Angela Chelmo

Mar 31, 2016

Angela Jean “Angie” Chelmo, age 50, of Frederic, WI, passed away at her home on Thursday morning, March 31, 2016. Angela was born in Red Wing, MN, on September 7, 1965, a daughter of the late Ralph and Norma (Marrow) Kirchner. She attended public schools in Ellsworth, WI and was a 1984 graduate of Ellsworth High School. Angie also attended...

Collene Nelson

Collene Nelson

Mar 31, 2016

Collene Nelson, age 74, of Grantsburg, passed away on Thursday March 31, 2016 at the Grace Edgewood Assisted Living in Altoona, WI. Collene was born on October 26, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to parents Roland and Uva (Blake) Amey. Collene served as a caregiver for most of her life, both in her own home and at the Burnett Medical...

Paul Saugestad

Paul Saugestad

Mar 27, 2016

Paul E. Saugestad, 84, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Spooner, WI. Paul was born December 8, 1931, to Paul O. and Hattie A. (Zillmer) Saugestad. He was born and raised north of Woodville WI, and graduated from Woodville High School in 1950. He then went to Dunwoody College of Technology. Paul became a machinist working at Remmele Engineering,...

Adelade Johnson

Adelade Johnson

Mar 26, 2016

Adelade Leanore Johnson, age 93, of Danbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. Adelade was born on June 20, 1922 to parents, Arthur and Lily (Israel) Kringle in Webster, WI. On April 24, 1942 Adelade was united in marriage to George Johnson in Winthrop Harbor, IL. In life,...

Maxine Ross

Maxine Ross

Mar 22, 2016

Maxine Harriet “Dode” Ross, age 90, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 22, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Maxine was born in Grantsburg on January 12, 1926, to the late George and Alice (Nelson) Williamson. She attended the Orr School through the eighth grade, and then attended Grantsburg High School, graduating in 1945. Soon...

Anton Peterson

Anton Peterson

Mar 20, 2016

Anton Marius (Pete) Peterson, Jr. age 89 of Webster, Wisconsin passed away, peacefully, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Frederic Nursing Home. Anton was born November 27, 1926 in Deerfield, Illinois, the first born son of Anton Sr. and Selma (Schmechel) Petersen. He attended Bluff Lake School until eighth grade. He helped on the family farm until joining the Navy...