All Obituaries

Alyce (Durushia) Erickson, 79, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 surrounded by family after a long battle with dementia.   Alyce was born on June 9, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to John and Dorothy Durushia.  Don and Alyce were married on October 6, 1962.  Don lovingly took care of Alyce during her battle with dementia.  Alyce enjoyed traveling, tending to her flowers, spending time with her friends, family and...

Jamie Rebecca Hallberg, 32, born in Palmer, Alaska on October 1, 1987, died September 17, 2020 in Washington County, Minnesota. Jamie was an only-child raised in Fairbanks, Alaska.  Born in October, Jamie first snowmachined up to the Salcha River to the family cabin when she was 6 months old, riding insider her father’s jacket.  Jamie continued traveling to the family cabin by snowmachine or river boat throughout her life in Alaska.  She learned to build one-match...

James William Kvale, 86,of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Estates at Greeley in Stillwater, Minnesota.  Jim was born on August 27, 1934 in Wahkon, Minnesota the son of Christopher and Kaja Kvale. Jim served his country in the United States Air Force from January of 1957 – June of 1960.  After his honorable discharge from the Air Force; Jim worked at the Schmidt Brewery in St. Paul for 36 years where he held different positions and...

Iola Louise Bording, 95, of Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.  Iola Jensen was born on April 1, 1925 in Milltown, Wisconsin the daughter of Lewis and Stella (Larson) Jensen. The Funeral Service for Iola will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake.  Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M.  Please join the family for lunch...

George Alfred Bibeau age 35, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home. George was born on September 25, 1984 in Osceola, Wisconsin to Gordon “Gordy” and Joanell (Peper) Bibeau. George grew up in Balsam Lake and graduated from Unity High School in 2003. He was a long time employee at Don Johnson Motors where was the Sales Director. In his free time he loved to go fishing, boating, hunting, cooking, grilling and always enjoyed...

  Gina Ann Buck, 46, of Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica, California.  Gina was born on December 15, 1973 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Charlene M. Lewis and Joseph Richard Buck II. Gina leaves to celebrate her memory: her mother, Charlene M. Lewis, Tower, MN; father, Joseph Richard Buck II, Luck, WI; brother, Joseph R.A. (Amelia) Buck III, Hoyt Lakes, MN; nieces, Danika and Marika Buck, nephews, Joseph Buck IV...

Terry J. Perron, 63, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home in Milltown under hospice care.  Terry was born on October 12, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Gerald and Madeline Perron. Terry is survived by two brothers, Danielle Perron and Barry Nicleomarus as well as many other relatives and friends. There are no public services planned at this time.   The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with...

Cora Lee (McKinstry) Harr Kuhnly, 87, of the Village of Milltown, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery.  Cora Lee was born on January 4, 1933 in Beaver Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Tom and Helen (Nelson) McKinstry. On November 26, 1949, in Stillwater, MN, Cora Lee McKinstry was married to Edward Harr of Turtle Lake, WI. In 1951, Ed and Cora built a home where she resided until June of last year when she...

Terry Lee Jensen, 54, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his home.  Terry was born on January 31, 1966 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin the son of Marlene and Ronnie Jensen. Terry grew up on the family farm in rural Milltown.  He attended Unity School and graduated from High School in 1984.  Upon graduation, Terry entered the workforce and worked for several employers throughout the years, beginning with Palmer Landscaping.  He also worked as...

Lavonne Marie Annette Knutson Lumsden, 78, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was born June 26, 1941 to Louella and Melvin Knutson in St. Paul, Minnesota. The family of five lived in Montana for six months until her father was killed in a car accident. The family then moved to Wisconsin and lived with Louella’s parents on their farm. Louella remarried and the family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota and then settled on their farm in Frederic. After...