Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI
Shirley Ann Mariette
Sep 30, 2025
Shirley Ann Mariette of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on September 30, 2025, in North Branch, MN, at the age of 94.
Shirley Ann Mariette (born Shirley Ann Johnson) was born on October 13th, 1930, in Decorah, Iowa, and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shirley was baptized December 7th, 1930; confirmed May 20th, 1945. On October 20th, 1949, she married Douglas Mariette, continuing...
Aanzhenii Lawrence Potack
Sep 27, 2025
Aanzhenii Lawrence Potack, entered this world and departed this world on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
He will be remembered by his family, mother, Shyler Mosay, father, Ryan Potack, sisters, Reya, Justice, and Jeviah, brothers, Rylan, Kylan, and Nataanii, grandparents, Karrie Mosay, Conrad Rainey, Lorelei Potack, and Anthony Butler. great grandparents, Deloris Mosay and Monica Butler, aunts, uncles, family, and friends.
A visitation...
Kenneth Dean Ekelund
Sep 17, 2025
Ken Ekelund of Luck, WI passed away on September, 17th.
He was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1945 to the parents of Lester and Lillian Ekelund. He grew up in the Twin Cities graduating from Central High School. He met his future wife Maureen McCormick (Ekelund) while living on Summit Ave in St. Paul. After high school he spent a stint...
Kathleen Yvonne Drew
Sep 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Yvonne Drew of St. Croix Falls, WI. She passed away peacefully with her children by her side on September 15th, 2025, at the age of 79.
Kathy was a wonderful mother, she had a servant’s heart, filling the man roles of a homemaker, then going into daycare for a...
Debra Ann Johnson-Mayer
Aug 30, 2025
Debra Ann Hutton was born on November 20, 1966, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to Steven and Bonita Hutton. She grew up near Osceola and attended Osceola Public School through 6th grade before transferring to Valley Christian School, where she graduated in 1986.
Debra worked in a variety of jobs in the area before pursuing her passion for caring for others...
Mary Elizabeth Palmer
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Palmer passed to Glory in the early hours of Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at her home on Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. Libby was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, on March 3rd, 1928, to Henry Porter Black and Bettie Lee Black (nee Moore).
Libby was the youngest of 9 children and grew up during the depression on a farm on...
Doris A. Jones
Aug 19, 2025
Doris A. Jones, 81, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with her loving family at her side.
Doris was brought into this world by her Biological Mother, Louise Edquist. Louise named her “Mary Eileen.” Louise needed to put this beautiful baby up for adoption. That is when Helge and Mildred Lindberg became...
Darlene Faye Brown
Aug 13, 2025
Darlene Faye Brown, age 87, a longtime resident of over 50 years of Edina, MN, passed away on August 13th, 2025.
Darlene was born on March 20, 1938, in Manitowoc, WI, the 2nd daughter of Milton and Elaine Kornely. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1956. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis where she worked for Dayton's Department Store...
Michael J. Costello
Aug 13, 2025
Michael Jerome Costello of Milltown passed away peacefully on the morning of August 13th, 2025. We were blessed with 64 years of his loving and caring presence.
Michael was born in Frederic and grew up in Milltown. He attended Unity School, where so many of his friendships started. His passion for animals and farm life ran deep. You would have seen...
Mark Nelson DVM
Aug 3, 2025
Mark Robert Nelson, DVM, of Centuria passed away quietly on Sunday, August 3, 2025, after a 2-year battle with amyloidosis. He was 77 years old.
Mark was born in Minneapolis to Dorothy and Harold Nelson. He grew up in St. Louis Park, MN. Thanks to his high school biology teacher, Mark was introduced to veterinary medicine as a potential career and...
Joshua Michael Dahlberg
Jul 22, 2025
Joshua Michael Dahlberg, 27, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on July 22, 2025. Josh was born on July 3, 1998, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his children, Harley Dahlberg and Kamden Warren, his significant other, Kassidy Daley, mother and stepfather, Erin and Patrick Fowler Sr., his grandmother, Marie Dahlberg, siblings, Emma Dahlberg (Gabriel) and Jacob Dahlberg, nephew Caleb Bye,...
John Joseph Wallner
Jul 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Joseph Wallner age 74, of Centuria, WI.
John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and cherished friend. John passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 21, 2025.
John was born on March 23, 1951, in Saint Paul, MN. The son of...
Troy Daniel Hochstetler
Jul 17, 2025
Troy Daniel Hochstetler, age 58, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home in Milltown Township. Troy was born on November 17, 1966, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Donna Lehman and Roger Dove.
Troy leaves behind his wife, Kimberly, his children, grandchildren, and his mother.
A full obituary will be posted at a later date. Private...
Carolyn H. Olson
Jul 1, 2025
Carolyn H. Olson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on December 6, 1941, to Wallace and Ruth Thompson, Carolyn lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose.
In 1959, she married Randy Olson, and together they raised their son, Shane. Carolyn was the heart of the home—supportive, encouraging,...
Julie Kay Karsky (Bluhm)
Jun 18, 2025
Julie Kay Karsky (Bluhm), passed away at age 74 from ovarian cancer on June 18, 2025, at her St. Croix Falls, WI. homestead with her husband Don and sister Deb by her side. A beloved yoga teacher in the St. Croix Valley, she lived life fully and intentionally with gratitude, joy, curiosity, courage, generosity, and a smile. Always attuned to...
Milo Arthur Gray
Jun 12, 2025
Milo Arthur Gray, 89, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Milo was born on June 30, 1935, in Brainerd, MN, to Gordon and Gladys Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Arlue Gray, children, Robert (Cindy), David (Sarah), and Steve (Kristen), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, step children, step great...
Gene Richard Anderson
Jun 11, 2025
Gene Richard Anderson, 84, of Stoughton, Wisconsin, and formerly of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Gene was born on March 9, 1941, in Luck, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Hazel (Eggers) Anderson.
There will be a graveside ceremony for Gene on Friday, June 27th, at 12:30 pm at...
Ross Anthony Stevens
Jun 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Ross Anthony Stevens. He passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2025, at the age of 58, from complications after suffering a stroke.
Ross is survived by his wife Lori, daughter Stephanie, step-daughters Megan (Kyle), Amanda, and grandchildren, Jorell, Kinley, Lucas, Keirreon, Lane, Gage, and Kashton. Also, parents Maynard and Judy, siblings...
Patricia A. Davis
Jun 6, 2025
Pat was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, and attended St. Charles Borromeo School and Edison High School. Pat retired as a personnel specialist with the US Department of Agriculture.
She is preceded in death by husbands Leo Burns and Wally Davis; parents Andrew and Rose Anderson; brothers/in-laws: Donald, Jim, Joyce, Nellie, and Roger.
Survived by sister Joan, brothers Jack (Phyllis), and...
Christopher E. Nelson
Jun 1, 2025
Christopher Ernst Nelson, age 60, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Chris was born on February 9, 1965, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Phillip and Mary Nelson. He was baptized and confirmed at Milltown Lutheran Church and raised on the family farm in Balsam Lake. His childhood was filled with the joy of farm life,...
