Obituaries

Billie Ward

Billie Ward

Oct 22, 2024

Billie Kaye Ward, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2024. She was surrounded by her husband and four sons as she left this world to join Jesus in Heaven. Billie was, above all, a faithful servant of God. She spent her career as an educator, working with Faribault Public Schools, the Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and...

Joseph Durand

Joseph Durand

Oct 21, 2024

Joseph A Durand Sr., age 80, passed away on October 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born on December 16, 1943, to Edward and Lucille (Meyer) Durand. Growing up, Joe attended Siren and Coomer schools. Shortly after, Joe joined the army where he became a part of the 101st Airborne Division and made 34 successful...

Delroy Doriott

Delroy Doriott

Oct 20, 2024

DelRoy L. "Baldy" Doriott, age 83, a resident of Webster, WI., passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on October 20, 2024. Baldy was born and raised in Webster, WI, Baldy was a proud veteran of United States Air Force. After the Air Force Baldy spent time logging, traveling the country building racquetball courts and as...

Arlene Lenz

Arlene Lenz

Oct 19, 2024

Arlene “Mickey” Lenz, age 95, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Mickey was born on Feb. 2, 1929 in Lewis, Wisconsin to Ralph and Inga Hunter, she was the youngest sibling to Vernon and Avis. She grew up in Lewis and Graduated from Frederic High School in 1948. She married Charles Lenz...

Bruce Hahn

Bruce Hahn

Oct 15, 2024

Bruce Joseph Hahn, age 73, was born August 1, 1951 in Waite Park, Minnesota and passed October 15, 2024 at his little place of paradise in Danbury, WI. He is predeceased by his parents Vernon and Vera Hahn, brothers Michael, Gregory, and sister Rachel. He is survived by brothers Robert (Marcia), Gerald (Barbara), Edward, Matthew (Cecilia), Martin (Judit), and sisters Mary Field,...

Brent Miller

Brent Miller

Oct 11, 2024

Brent William Miller, age 63 of Grantsburg, passed away at home on October 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Neil; and brother, Don. He will be missed by his sister, Rhonda (Gary) Polen; nephews and niece, Chris (Alexis) Polen, Bethany (Jordan Cassavant) Polen, and Steven Polen; grandnephews Garrison and Rigel Polen; and many other...

Evone Finch

Evone Finch

Oct 9, 2024

Evone Finch, age 90, a resident of Grantsburg, WI passed away on October 9, 2024 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, WI. Evone was born on July 31, 1934 in Grantsburg, WI to parents Milton and Olive (Hakseth) Jensen. Evone married the love of her life, Lyle Finch on April 2, 1955 in Grantsburg, WI. They raised...

Richard Krenzke

Richard Krenzke

Oct 7, 2024

Richard Charles Krenzke age 61, of Webster, WI passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in Webster, WI. Richard was born October 1, 1963, in Racine, WI to Carol J. (Mau) and Robert M. Krenzke. A celebration of life will take place on November 9, 2024 from 1:00 -5:00 PM at the Crooked Lake Lodge in Siren, WI in the...

Lloyd Talmadge

Lloyd Talmadge

Oct 6, 2024

Lloyd William Talmadge, age 93 of Siren, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Frederic Nursing & Rehabilitation. Lloyd was born on February 6, 1931 in New Haven, Dunn County, Wisconsin to Ernest and Viola Talmage. Lloyd left school and began working for various farmers in the area and then onto numerous factory positions, ending with North States in...

Ruth Rieber

Ruth Rieber

Oct 6, 2024

Ruth Ann Rieber age 78 of Danbury Wisconsin, passed away on October 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born to Hazel (Rayment) and Orville Eliason on May 30, 1946, in Ridgeland, Wisconsin. She married Harold G. Rieber Jr. on October 15, 1966. Together they raised three children. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....

Kathyrn Phelps

Kathyrn Phelps

Oct 5, 2024

Kathyrn A Phelps, age 66 of Danbury, WI passed away on October 5, 2024, at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Kathyrn was born in Manteno, IL on March 8,1958, to Frances (Abramowicz) and Thomas Drazy Sr. She married John E. Phelps in Kankakee, IL in 1978, together they raised two children. Kathyrn retired from nursing after a 24...

Stanley Bromley

Stanley Bromley

Oct 5, 2024

Stanley "Stan" J. Bromley, age 71, a resident of Siren, WI passed away on October 5, 2024 at the Frederic Nursing Home. Stan was born on May 20, 1953 to parents Kenneth and Carol (Robidau) Bromley. No Services will be held.

Jerald Kloc

Jerald Kloc

Oct 2, 2024

Jerald G. Kloc, age 78, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Marshfield, WI to Stanley and Eva (Verkilen) Kloc on November 11, 1945. He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1962. While in high school he was active on the swim team. After high...

Ardena Harle

Ardena Harle

Sep 28, 2024

Ardena Harle, age 92, passed away on September 28, 2024 at Orchard View Assisted Living with her loved ones by her side. The funeral service for Ardena will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM (visitation from 1:30-2:00 PM) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI with Pastor Emily Stelling officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak...

Lewis Taylor

Lewis Taylor

Sep 28, 2024

Lewis “Zhinawise” Taylor was born to Agnes and George Taylor on March 23, 1944 in the Bashaw Township. Lewis transitioned into the Spirit World on September 28, 2024 at the age of 80 years old in Duluth, MN surrounded with his loving family. Lewis dedicated his life to the service of his people and was a respected St. Croix Tribal...

Gene Stauffacher

Gene Stauffacher

Sep 24, 2024

Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Gayle; children, Kari (Jim) Nohava, Dale (Bonnie) Stauffacher, Joel (Mara) Stauffacher, Heather Stauffacher,; grandchildren, Sarah Roth, Meghan (Doug) Hamilton, Jemma Stauffacher; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Duane (Kathy) Stauffacher, Nancy Galland, Sandy (Brad) Weeks; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gene graduated in 1960 from Patrick Heny High School in Minneapolis, MN. He enlisted in the...

Rayola Sparish

Rayola Sparish

Sep 22, 2024

Rayola E. Sparish, age 87, of Frederic, WI passed away on September 22, 2024. Rayola was born on September 16, 1937, in Clam Falls, WI, to Corrine (Ebner) and Robert Greener. She was one of eleven children. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1956. On October 4, 1958, she was united in marriage to Michael F. Sparish and together...

Vera Holmes

Vera Holmes

Sep 21, 2024

Vera Mae Holmes, 81 years young and a longtime resident of Danbury, passed away September 21st at the Nursing and Rehab home in Frederic, Wisconsin. She was born on November 28th, 1942, the first child of Ruth and Joe Holmes. She attended school in Danbury and graduated from Webster High. She has resided in Chicago and St Paul eventually returning...

Kimberly Johnson

Kimberly Johnson

Sep 17, 2024

Kimberly Ann Johnson, age 65, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. Kimberly, of Shell Lake, WI, was a daughter, mother, and sister. She was a cherished member of her family and community. Kimberly is survived by her parents; Kenneth and Shirley Johnson, her three sons; Daniel Wallace, Shane Laske, and Cody Laske, and her brother and sister-in-law; Craig and...

Janice Budge

Janice Budge

Sep 16, 2024

Janice Katherine Budge (Carlson) - 84 - a Morgan Park H.S. alum and resident of Webster, WI, passed away on Sept. 16, 2024 at her cabin in Port Wing with family by her side. Jan enjoyed camping, ice skating, crocheting and penny machines, and was a voracious reader. In the early 2000’s, she built and co-owned the Shop Bar &...