All Obituaries

James Joseph Donnelly, 98, of Balsam Lake, passed away peacefully at his home in Balsam Lake with his family at his side.  James was born on November 20, 1924, in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Mr. Lawerence and Margaritte (Klein) Donnelly. A full obituary will be posted soon, please check back.

Barb Christensen, 90, of Centuria, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.  Barb was born on October 12, 1932, in Centuria, Wisconsin, the daughter of Norman and Myrtle Durow. Barb married Raymond Lee Christensen on April 10, 1954, in Centuria, Wisconsin at St. John’s Lutheran Church and to this union, 3 children were born.  Ray and Barb lived in Minnesota in their early years where Barb worked at Rosemount Engineering. ...

Phillip C. Harris, 83, of Cushing, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab Care Center.  Phillip was born on July 10, 1940, in Sterling Township, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the son of Ethel and Floyd Harris.  He attended school and graduated in Grantsburg.  He worked for many years at McNally Industries until he retired. Phillip enjoyed shooting trap at the Cushing Rifle Club, playing golf in St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg, and...

Richard “Dick” C. Coen was born on November 13, 1934, to Everett and Yrsa Coen in Frederic, WI. Dick lived in rural Luck, Laketown Township the majority of his life. He attended Northstar Grade School and Luck High School graduating in 1953. In 1958, he married Judy E. Frandsen and in this union, they raised their three children, Tom Coen of Milltown, WI, Dan Coen of Frederic, WI, and Becky Doll of Rice Lake, WI. His career spanned serving in the US Army from 1959 until 1962, with two...

Robert Ira Clark 07/17/27 -09/06/23  Bob is an example of a brave man.   The other half of “Bob and Weezie” has gone to join her. Bob’s wife of 72 years, Louise M Clark, (Weezie) passed away 5 years ago and darn near broke Bob’s heart.    It is a brave man who decides to live well for the only woman he ever loved, Louise. It is a brave man who decides in that moment to honor his beautiful Weezie, who absolutely loved living- the laughing,...

Harland C. Lofgren, 80, of Centuria, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Christian Community Home of Osceola.  Harland was born on September 27, 1942, in Rush City, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Doris (Daw) Lofgren. Harland was raised, attended, and graduated from school in Rush City, Minnesota.  He attended the University of Minnesota and then after his formal education he worked for Midwest Breeders.  He also owned and operated his own business in the Twin...

Willis A. Christenson, 92, passed away September 1, 2023, at Devine Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Willis was born the first of six children to Christian and Martha (nee) Brenizer Christenson, January 2, 1931. He was the first boy born in Grantsburg. Wisconsin Hospital. He attended Bass Lake and Orr elementary schools and graduated from Luck High School in 1950. He was hired out as a hired hand before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he spent a lot of his time...

Mary Hahn (Steen) Mary passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, at her home in Milltown, WI surrounded by her 3 children. Mary was the second child born to William and Ruth Prentice on 7-13-1929 in Amery, WI.  She grew up in Cornell, Wisconsin, and graduated from Cornell High School. She attended college in Eau Claire, WI for 2 years after graduation. She married Roger Steen in June of 1955 and moved to Luck, Wisconsin where Roger was a teacher, coach, and guidance counselor. Mary...

Erlene A. (Pierson) Johnson, born on November 12, 1931, in Amery, WI, passed away August 29, 2023, at Amery Hospital. She was 91 years young. She was the only child of Ernest and AnnaBelle (Martin) Pierson. Erlene was diagnosed with myloplastic syndrome in 2012 which suddenly advanced to acute myeloid leukemia. She graduated from Balsam Lake High School in May 1949. She started working at Kenwood Phone Company with her best friend Marie. She graduated from Polk County Teachers College in...

Lois Leone Ogilvie, 91, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.  Lois was born to Percy and Pearl (Beedle) Ogilvie on March 20, 1932, in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.   A graveside funeral service for Lois will take place on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Balsam Lake Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Casket Bearers will be family.   A Celebration of Life will be held at Fourth Baptist Church, 900 Forestview...