All Obituaries

Clifford J. Martin, 68, of Luck, Wisconsin, Round Lake Community, passed away at his home on Monday, March 11, 2019.  Clifford was born on May 28, 1950 on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation near Hayward, Wisconsin the son of John and Nora (Wakemeup) Martin. Clifford moved with his family to the Round Lake Community as a child.  He attended Unity School in Balsam Lake where he graduated.   His best high school sport was track, where his specialties were cross country and...

Louise Marie Clark of Centuria, a great lady who’s enthusiasm and joy for living life will be missed by all who knew her passed away in her loving husbands arms on March 11, 2019 at her home.  Married for 72 years, she will be missed most by her husband, Bob, her 8 children and their spouses, her 24 grand children, 32 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was an active competitor; she truly enjoyed her bowling teams-their travels and adventures made many great...

David L. Gustafson, 79, of Frederic, Wisconsin passed away in the early morning on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.  David was born on January 9, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of John and Adeline Gustafson. David attended Frederic High School and graduated in 1958.  After high school, David worked for Western Union installing and repairing their systems.  He married Judith Jenson on August 17, 1963.  They lived in Princeton, MN and...

Wendy C. Johnson 69 of Centuria passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Sophie's Manor in Centuria.  She was born June 5, 1949 the daughter of Tuesdi (Paouris) and George Holmberg. No services will be held at this time. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.  

Frank Thomas (Tom) Katzele, 59, passed away February 18, 2019 in his home in Centuria, Wisconsin.  Tom was born December 27, 1959 to Frank and Bernadine Katzele in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 1978. He then attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth graduating with a degree in electronics. Following asst. manager positions with Taco John's in Duluth and Little Caesar's in Roseville, MN he began work with Weigh-Rite Scale Co. in Somerset,...

Marion Agnes (Frey) Swanson Centuria – Marion Swanson, a long-time resident of Centuria area, died Thursday the 14th of February at Christian Community Home in Osceola, Wisconsin. Born in 1932 to Aggie and Charlie Frey. A graduate of Roberts High School, she went on to work in the corporate office of Northwest Airlines before marrying Robert William (Bizz) Swanson in 1955.  Marion worked many years on the family dairy farm, raising four children and was an avid school...

Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Johnston, 93, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota.  Dorothy “Dottie” Ruck was born on October 12, 1925 in Balsam Lake, on the Ruck family farm the daughter of Ernest “Jack” and Grace (Rogers) Ruck.  Dottie lived her early life in the community attending Balsam Lake High School graduating as salutatorian.  She worked at a local grocery...

Tyrone “Ty” L. Spencer, 75, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls due to congestive heart failure. Ty was born on October 27, 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan to Clinton and Louise (Matuz) Spencer. Ty proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961 -1965 during the Vietnam War.  He married Judy Karafa on January 25, 1969 in Muskegon, MI and they would have celebrated 50...

Dominic Albert John Bryngelson, 72 of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away at his home in Sterling Township on Monday, January 21, 2019.  Dominic was born on December 21, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Albert Carl and Laura Frances (Marxen) Bryngelson. Dominic graduated from the St. Croix Falls High School in 1964.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965 – 1968 and served in Vietnam in 1966-1967.  He was a career railroad man...

Lloyd Kenneth Woltz, 88, of Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away on January 8, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side.  Lloyd was born on April 8, 1930 in Janesville, Minnesota, the son of Lawrence and Hattie (Goodrich) Woltz. He married Jean McGregor on November 18, 1950 in Easton, Minnesota. The couple farmed there until moving to Luck in 1957 where they started a new dairy farm and raised their family. They lived there until moving to Milltown where they lived during their...