Obituaries

Thomas England

Thomas England

Apr 20, 2025

Thomas Raymond England, lovingly known as Tom, Dad, and Papa, passed away on April 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness. Born on July 17, 1942, in St. Paul, MN. Tom was raised in Siren, WI, where he graduated with the class of 1960.

Tom was the son of Raymond "Moe" and Frances “Fanny” England. Also preceded...

Anita Mae Jacobson

Anita Mae Jacobson

Apr 17, 2025

– She is free and in the arms of our loving God -

Our mother was born on February 18, 1933 to William and Marybell Thompson in Rochester, MN. She was proceeded in death by Son Bill Jacobson (Chubby), parents William Thompson and Marybell Thompson. She married our Dad, Albin (Jake) Jacobson on June 24,1950 and they moved to Hastings, MN...

Margaret Shives

Margaret Shives

Jan 9, 2025

Margaret "Lovingly GiGi" Jane Shives, age 92, a resident of Webster, WI., passed away on January 9, 2025, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.She was born on July 6, 1932, in Fall River, MA to parents John and Mertis Gaskell.Marge married the love of her life, William “Bill” Shives on June 6, 1953, in Fall River, MA. As a...

Constance Reinhardt

Constance Reinhardt

Mar 23, 2025

Constance J. "Connie" Reinhardt Age 84 | March 23, 2025 Constance J. “Connie” Reinhardt, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025.She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Francis “Fran” Reinhardt, with whom she shared over 40 years together; her sister, Bonnie (Bob) Bacholls; her children: Robert (Jean) Luepke, Patricia (John) Busch, William (Connie) Luepke, Debbie (Joe)...

Beverley Kay Finch

Beverley Kay Finch

Jan 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Beverley Kay Finch

Beverley Kay Finch, age 85, passed away suddenly in her home on January 25, 2025. Born on June 19, 1939, to Guil Horner and Lorraine Lee Horner, she was a lifelong resident of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, where she built a life rooted in love, service, and community.

Bev was a devoted wife to Darrell Finch, whom...

Mary Huot-Schwietz

Mary Huot-Schwietz

Feb 25, 2025

Mary Huot-Schwietz, 98, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Siren, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on March 26, 1926, in Hibbing, MN, to Joseph Mehle and Julia Arlich. Mary wed Martin Huot in 1949 and they were married for 49 years. Together the couple raised seven children in their Bloomington, Minnesota home. Mary worked at...

Daniel Sullivan

Daniel Sullivan

May 3, 2025

Daniel James Sullivan died peacefully at home in Danbury (Voyager Village), WI on May 3, 2025.

Dan was born in Afton, MN on November 26, 1939 and raised in St. Paul.

He graduated from Johnson High School in 1958 and served 3 years in the US Marine Core.

He married Judith Schussler in 1958 and they had three children. He married Patricia Fish...

James George Dittmar Jr.

James George Dittmar Jr.

May 1, 2025

**In Loving Memory of James George Dittmar Jr.**

James George Dittmar Jr., affectionately known as "Jimmy," departed from this world on May 1, 2025, at the age of 52, after a courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Surrounded by love, he took his final breaths at home in Danbury, with his beloved son, “Woody” Forest, by his side.

Born on...

Sharon Kay Peterson

Sharon Kay Peterson

Apr 22, 2025

Sharon Kay Peterson, April 22, 2025

Sharon Kay Peterson, 82, passed away on April 22, 2025 at Cerenity Marian nursing home in St. Paul, Minn., with her husband of 60 years at her side.

Sharon was born July 26, 1942 in Santa Barbara, California, the only child of Olga and Karl Peterson. She lived with her parents in Carpinteria, a small town...

Sandra Moy

Sandra Moy

Apr 21, 2025

Sandra Lee Moy, age 68, resident of Siren, WI, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Sandra was born on May 12, 1956, to parents Marcel and Martha (Patzer) Bellcour.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Mike and Jeff Bellacour.

She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Bernard Moy.

Alice Louise Lindberg

Alice Louise Lindberg

Apr 20, 2025

Alice Louise (Zuech) Lindberg, born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on December 12, 1963, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Frederic, Wisconsin on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Alice lived most of her younger years in Plymouth, Minnesota, where she made many great childhood memories with her siblings and friends. She moved to Wisconsin and met her husband Andy Lindberg...

IsaBelle Vierlyn Anderson

IsaBelle Vierlyn Anderson

Apr 6, 2025

IsaBelle Vierlyn "Isy" Anderson, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI, on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Isy was born on August 23, 1930, in the house on Riddler's Mill Dam, north of Amery, WI. She was the fourth of five children of (Ira) Wayne Smith and Mable (Ellis) Smith. Her grandfather Leroy Smith lived with...

Armand A Rafferty

Armand A Rafferty

Apr 5, 2025

Armand Rafferty, age 87, of Frederic, WI formerly of Mt.Iron, MN died Saturday April 5, 2025, at Traditions of Frederic.

Armand was born on December 29,1937 to Evelyn Jenkauski in Bemidji,MN. He was later adopted by Boyce Rafferty and raised in Wilton, MN. He proudly served the United States Navy from 1956 - 1960. He was united in marriage to Janice...

Ramona Anderson

Ramona Anderson

Mar 29, 2025

Ramona Marie Anderson passed away at Saint Croix Health on March 29, 2025, at the age of 93 -- just 11 days before her 94th birthday. She was born April 9, 1931, to John and Marie Schwartz. The oldest of seven children, Ramona grew up fishing, picking blueberries, raising chickens, milking cows by hand, and helping her dad in the fields....

Gilbert Bosak

Gilbert Bosak

Mar 28, 2025

Gilbert Lyle Bosak, age 96, resident of Grantsburg, WI, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1928, in Frederic, WI, to Fred & Florence Bosak, and graduated from Siren High School. He married the love of his life, Nancy Schadow, on April 21, 1956. Together, they were blessed with three children:...

Timothy Gorman

Timothy Gorman

Mar 26, 2025

Timothy Michael Gorman, age 81, passed away on March 26, 2025, in Blane, MN. Timothy was born in St Paul, MN, to Thomas Patrick Gorman and June Dorthea Colburn. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Gorman and June Colburn. Timothy is succeeded in death by his son, Michael Gorman; daughters, Chris Gorman and Sofia Gorman; brother, Thomas...

Gene Larson

Gene Larson

Mar 17, 2025

Gene M. Larson Age 88 | March 17, 2025 Gene M. Larson, 88, of Frederic, WI, passed away quietly in his home on March 17, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta R. Larson; his son, Curtis Larson and significant other Theresie; his stepsons, Matt Waidzulis and Jason (Erin) Waidzulis; his mother-in-law, Regina Andrijauskas; his grandson Samuel; and...

Orren Granquist

Orren Granquist

Mar 16, 2025

Orren Charles Granquist was born on April 14, 1938, at the Grantsburg Hospital in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to Oscar T. and Elvina E. (Carlson) Granquist. He passed away on March 16, 2025 at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Orren grew up in the Trade River area. He attended the one-room rural Trade River elementary school and graduated from Grantsburg High...

Mark Larson

Mark Larson

Mar 14, 2025

Mark Allen Larson, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 14, 2025, in Webster,  WI. He leaves behind his parents, Mitchell & Judy Larson, fiancé, Vicki VanElsberg, two daughters, Abby Good, Jenny (Joe) Ortiz, and two grandchildren. Also survived by his sister, Paula Spafford (Matt), and his nephews, Derek & Cody, niece, Shelbi and six great nieces...

Wayne Fish

Wayne Fish

Mar 14, 2025

Wayne A. Fish, age 90, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Helen (née Palmquist) and son Dan Fish of Minneapolis. He is survived by his children: Dave Fish of Webster, WI, Bill (Renee) Fish of Webster, WI, TJ (Amy) Golan of Luck, WI, Tim (Ginney) Golan...