All Obituaries

Russell Eckstrom, 57 of Siren, Wisconsin passed away on November 7, 2109 at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI.       

William (Bill) G. Rovney, 87, Luck, Wisconsin passed away at his home with his loving family at his side on October 28, 2019. He was born on June 6, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to Nellie (Kuiken) and William Rovney.   He and his family moved a lot living in Cumberland, St. Croix Falls and Centuria, WI and Mora, MN. He attended schools in all those areas, graduating from Centuria and then on to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, graduating in 1955 with a degree in accounting. He...

  Phyllis E. (Neville McDonald) Hoen, 94, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on October 17th, 2019. Phyllis was born February 20, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN to Henry and Hulda Neville. Phyllis grew up in Minneapolis, where she spent most of her time with her sister, Mary, playing tennis, golfing, bowling, and taking trips with her parents in her dad’s Model A car. Phyllis loved bowling and was, for a time, participating in 3 leagues every week and even went to many out of state...

Gordon E. Palmer, 89, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his home on October 16, 2019 with his family at his side.   Gordon was born on February 12, 1930 in Balsam Lake at the family home the son of Bessie (Stubbs) and Ralph Palmer.  Gordon received a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern.  He proudly served in the United States Army from August 1951 – July 1953.  He loved the outdoors, building projects, music, he enjoyed singing, playing a...

Judy Marie Tourville, 72 of Centuria, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  Judy Marie Patterson was born on April 16th, 1947 to Edwin and Leona Patterson in Stanton Township, St Croix County, WI. Judy attended Unity School in Balsam Lake, WI. She graduated in 1965.  She met Robert Tourville, and they were married on October 2nd, 1965. Robert and Judy had 2 children, Sara born in 1972 and Ben born in 1976. Judy worked at a few places throughout her lifetime. She...

Harold LeRoy Johnson was born April 27, 1927 in Amery, Wisconsin. His parents Roy and Thora Johnson made their home in Lemington, WI until his father passed away when he was just 6 years old. The family then moved to St. Croix Falls to be closer to extended family.  Harold attended school in St. Croix Falls and graduated in 1944, at age 17.  He was drafted into the United States Navy where he served as a mechanic during WWII.   He was honorably discharged in 1946 at the...

Julie Anne Otto, 53, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on October 11, 2019 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin. Julie was born on November 1, 1965 at St. Croix Falls Hospital to Gustave and Joan Otto.   Julie participated in International Special Olympics and was able to travel to many exciting places to compete. One memorable experience which changed her life forever was a trip to Notre Dame in Indiana. Julie had the privilege of marching on the field where her favorite...

Gary Keith Lumsden began his new life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 10, 2019 at Regions Hosp., St. Paul, MN at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 25 days,             Gary was born on April 15, 1937 at Amery, WI to James and Minnie Victoria (Norden) Lumsden of rural St. Croix Falls, WI.  He attended school at St. Croix Falls and graduated from high school in 1956.  He played football and enjoyed the...

Nathan Young Buck "Tater", 38, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Nathan was born on December 14, 1981 in St. Paul, Minnesota to LaVerne Buck and James Martin Wallace. Nathan leaves to celebrate his memory: father, James Martin Wallace; siblings, Frank Buck, Rebecca Buck (Keith Reynolds) and Michael Buck; nephews, Jordan Buck, Nisway Madigan and Gregory “Tubby” Madigan; aunts, Jen (Pete) Lowe and Deloris...

Marsha Lynn Clover, 71, of Wolf Creek, rural St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on October 1, 2019.  Marsha Nelson was born on May 6, 1948 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin the daughter of Theodore and Mae Nelson. Marsha leaves to celebrate her memory: brother, Jeff Kuettel, Wolf Creek, Wisconsin, aunt and uncle, Karen and Raymond Wiemer, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mae and Theodore, husband, Eugene Clover and...