Obituaries

Barbara Braynard

Barbara Braynard

Mar 22, 2015

Barbara Jean “BJ” Braynard, age 67, of Grantsburg, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015. Barbara was born in Grantsburg on May 8, 1947, daughter of Arthur P. and Betty Charlotte (Carlson) Nelson. She attended local public schools and was a 1965 graduate of Grantsburg High School. BJ’s early adult years were spent raising her children in St. Louis Park, Minnesota,...

Judy Kistler

Judy Kistler

Mar 22, 2015

Judy Esther Kistler, born February 9, 1939 in Frederic, WI, to Paul and Ruby (Remley) Frandsen, passed away March 22, 2015 in Rice Lake. She spent most of her childhood in Bone Lake Township, graduated from high school in Luck, WI in 1957, and attended UW River Falls. She then taught school for seven years (2 of those years were...

George Sears

George Sears

Mar 12, 2015

George "Mick" Sears, age 78, a longtime resident of Webster died March 12, 2015. Mick was born September 25, 1936 in DePere, Wisconsin to George, Sr. and Evelyn Scoville. While growing up he attended schools in the St. Paul area including St. Matthew, Sibley Jr. High, and Murray High School. He also attended Highline High School in Burien, Washington before...

Betty Davis

Betty Davis

Mar 10, 2015

Betty L. Davis, age 70, a resident of Grantsburg went home to be with Jesus on March 10, 2015. Betty was born January 28, 1945. She is preceded in death by her parents Gideon and Alice Carlson and her brother Daniel Carlson. On August 24, 1974 Betty married Steve Davis. They called Alaska their home for over 35 years. During...

Keith Kilmer

Keith Kilmer

Mar 7, 2015

Keith Frederick Kilmer, age 47, of Siren and Centuria passed away Saturday morning, March 7, 2015. Keith was born in New Richmond, WI, on July 26, 1967, a son of Gerald Laverne and Murilyn Louise "Mickey" Kilmer. His primary public education was in New Richmond. After his family moved to the Siren, WI, area in 1976, he attended public school,...

Berenice Quernemoen

Berenice Quernemoen

Mar 7, 2015

Berenice Myrtle Quernemoen, age 91, of Webster, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Berenice was born in Lincoln Twp., Burnett County, WI, on January 7, 1924, daughter of the late Peter and Myrtle (Ahlstrom) Larson. In 1942, Berenice moved to Minneapolis, MN, where she served as a USO hostess during World War II. On July 31, 1948, Berenice married Oscar...

Gordon Wellman

Gordon Wellman

Mar 4, 2015

Gordon G. Wellman, beloved father, grandpa and brother, age 65 of Webster, Wisconsin, died peacefully on March 4, 2015, at the VA hospital in Minneapolis Minnesota. Gordy was born on January 21, 1950 in St. Paul, MN, a son of the late Milton and Linda (Nielsen) Wellman. He graduated from South Saint Paul High School, and later joined the U.S....

James Bartosh

James Bartosh

Mar 4, 2015

James Stewart Bartosh, age 72 of Minong, Wisconsin, passed away March 4, 2015. He was born July 23, 1942 in River Falls, Wisconsin and the son of Earl L. and Edith R.(Stewart) Bartosh. Jim Married Cheryle Ann Bakke December, 20 1969. Jim's unquenched thirst and curiosity for life powered his wise yet youthful spirit. He inspired those around him to...

Guy Baker

Guy Baker

Mar 2, 2015

Guy R. “Toby” Baker, age 86 of Cushing, Grantsburg and Webster, Wisconsin passed away March 2, 2015. Toby was the son of the late Louis and Rose (Carston) Baker. He worked as a cattle and horse jockey for his family business, L.W. Baker Trucking out of Cushing, and Baker's Service Station in Cushing. He also worked at the U.S. Post...

Karen Anderson

Karen Anderson

Mar 2, 2015

Karen Anderson, age 76 passed away on March 2, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She courageously fought a year-long battle with heart cancer. Karen the daughter of Earl and Isabelle Berglund was born July 24, 1938 in Frederic, Wisconsin. She leaves to mourn her husband Orlin Anderson of Webster, WI; sisters, Donna (Dale) Erickson of Frederic,...

Jonathan Fagerberg

Jonathan Fagerberg

Mar 1, 2015

Jonathon D. Fagerberg. We lost our beloved Jonny March 1, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family and the two dogs he adored Tanner and Peyo. We loved him dearly and he will be forever missed. He was born March 22, 1973 in Stratford, New Jersey. Our Jonathon was such a loving, easy going man whose favorite pass time...

Catherine Savo

Catherine Savo

Feb 28, 2015

Pending Arrangements.

Wanda Meier

Wanda Meier

Feb 28, 2015

Wanda Lou Meier, age 74, of Danbury passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on February 28, 2015. Wanda was born on August 9, 1940 in Constantine, Michigan to Paul and Marie Swinehart. Wanda was a caring and warm person who loved spending time with her family. She loved playing pool, bowling, horse shoes and loved cookouts and...

Eugene Whitcomb

Eugene Whitcomb

Feb 24, 2015

Eugene Joseph Whitcomb, age 83, of Siren, Wisconsin passed away on Feb. 24 at the Benedictine Living Center in Spooner, Wisconsin after a long battle with cancer. Eugene was born on May 24, 1931, to Clinton and Rosine (Kopischke) Whitcomb. He grew up in Princeton, MN and graduated from Princeton High School. He served his country in the National Guards...

Dorothy Lahners

Dorothy Lahners

Feb 22, 2015

Dorothy G. Lahners, 84, of Siren Township passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, surrounded by her children. Born in Elmhurst, Illinois on March 13, 1930, to Walter and Maria Dorothea Mothes, Dorothy grew up in Glen Elyn, Illinois. After her graduation from Glenbard High School in 1948, the family moved to the Mud Hen Lake area. Dorothy worked as a...

Leroy Nelson

Leroy Nelson

Feb 21, 2015

LeRoy Arthur Nelson, age 86, of Meenon Twp, Burnett Co, WI, passed away Saturday evening, February 21, 2015. LeRoy or Roy, as he was fondly known, was born in Spooner, WI, on April 7, 1928, the son of the late Carl W. and Vera Maxine (Stier) Nelson. He was an only child, spending his formative years in Siren and later...

Frank Peach

Frank Peach

Feb 21, 2015

Frank Joseph Peach, Sr., age 77, of Oakland Twp., Burnett County, WI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, February 21, 2015. Frank was born in Milaca, Minnesota, on September 18, 1937, a son of the late Frank and Signe (Bergsto) Peach. He was a 1955 graduate of Milaca High School, and then attended Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis. Frank married...

Margaret Connor

Margaret Connor

Feb 17, 2015

Margaret L. Connor, age 98, passed away February 17, 2015 at Countryside Acres, Webster, WI. Memorial Service honoring Margaret's life will be conducted at 1:00 PM (friends may call after 12:30 PM) on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Doug Olson officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow at The Lodge in Siren. In lieu of...

Tom Jewell

Tom Jewell

Feb 17, 2015

Tom Patrick Jewell , age 86, of Lincoln Twp, Burnett County, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born at home on May 7, 1928, a son of the late Lucian Patrick and Ethel Irene (Olson) Jewell. He was raised on the family farm in Lincoln Twp., attended Black...

Agnes Peterson

Agnes Peterson

Feb 11, 2015

Agnes Louise (nee: Olin) Peterson, formerly of Grantsburg, WI, passed away at her home in Saint Peter, MN, on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by her family. Eldest daughter of John Cheney Olin and Karen "Carrie" (Munson) Olin, Agnes was born October 11, 1923, in West Marshland Township, Burnett County, WI. She graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1941, and...