All Obituaries

Elmer Eugene Eliason July 19, 1927 - September 13, 2019 Elmer Eugene Eliason went to be with his Lord and Savior, comfortably in his home surrounded by his loving wife, Susan, and three daughters: Amy (Luck, WI), Beth (Wanamingo, MN) and Leah (Nathan Ericksen, Somerset, WI) at the age of 92. Elmer was the second child of Olaf and Annie (Schlemmer) Eliason. Lillian was born the year before him, and the two were later joined by Julie, Paul, Leola, Beverly, Phyllis, and Annette.  Elmer...

MaryLou Mathews, 80, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away at her home on Monday, September 02, 2019.  MaryLou Schmidt was born on July 20, 1939 in Benedict, Minnesota the daughter of Kenneth and Lucille (Stephen) Schmidt. MaryLou leaves to celebrate her memory, children: Cynthia Mathews, Walker, MN; Robert (Ariah) Mathews, Wayzata, MN; Catherine (Paul) Hanson, Benedict, MN; Christine Mathews (Pete Geis), Centuria, WI; grandchildren: Steven Mathews, Centuria, WI; Tyra Hanson, Walker, MN;...

Rose Marie Katzmark, 88 of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and formerly of Superior, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Rose Marie was born on September 28, 1930 in Superior, Wisconsin the daughter of Irvin and Elsie (Carlson) Burgraff.   Rose Marie was a nurse at some of the local Superior, Wisconsin hospitals for many years.  She was married to Raymond (Bud) Katzmark who passed away in 1975. ...

Michael “Mike” Helmen, 78, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Amery Regional Medical Center.  Mike was born on April 5, 1941 in Bode, Iowa the son of Miles and Barbara Helmen. Mike attended school in Iowa and graduated from high school in Bode, Iowa in 1959.   He then attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and graduated in 1963.  He made a career in merchandising for mass retail stores and...

James Robert Briese, 71, of Cumberland, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Divine Rehab and Nursing Complex in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He was an amazing person always willing to help anybody. He enjoyed spending time with his family. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the casino. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.  He is survived his wife, Kathy Briese; 3 daughters, Gayle, Tammy Hartung (Greg), and Stephanie Selzler...

Christopher Michael Aberle, 44, of Barron, WI and formerly of Minot, ND passed peacefully on July 30, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health Services in Eau Claire, WI. Christopher known as “Abe” to all his close friends and family, was born on February 19, 1975 in Minot, ND to the late Kathryn Aberle.  He grew up in Minot, moved away during middle school, but returned to Minot after his mother passed away and graduated from Minot High School. Chris found work in the restaurant...

Robert Allen Montpetit, 81 of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin.  Robert was born on March 14, 1938 in East Farmington, Wisconsin the son of Ed and Goldie (Leske) Montpetit. Robert was retired from Andersen Windows where he worked for 25 years.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Many people knew him as “Walleye Bob” throughout the area.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and...

    Rachel Engebretson, 83 of Balsam Lake, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria.  Rachel Warrick was born on June 4, 1936 in Hartselle, Alabama the daughter of Edward and Mary Grace (McDaniel) Warrick. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Andrew, children: Mary Rachel Sherrill, Cheryl Carmel Adams, Rebecca Rachel Richardson and Mark Edward Richardson and her brother Billy Warrick. She leaves to celebrate her memory:...

Harvey E. Lund, 85, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on July 18, 2019 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery.  Harvey was born on August 2, 1933 in Luck, Wisconsin and was the son of John and Lena Lund. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty and his siblings: Harley, Bernard, Howard and Harriett.  He leaves several nieces and nephews to celebrate his memory. Harvey will be laid to rest at the Milltown Cemetery alongside his wife Betty, with full...

Phoebe Ann Merrill, 79, from the Round Lake Community, rural Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin.  Phoebe Merrill was born March 11, 1940 in Hayward, Wisconsin the daughter of Susan (Scottie) and John Merrill. Phoebe possessed an appealing smile that made you feel her happiness. She enjoyed singing with her family and she loved to play bones as a younger child. Bingo was her favorite saying to yell. She looked forward to...