Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI
Geoffrey "Duffy" Fletcher
Jan 13, 2026
It’s difficult to memorialize an imperfect man. While you should never speak ill of the dead, writing a sappy dedication for a troubled soul seems disingenuous at best. Yet, I find myself here, wanting to find a truthful way to capture the essence of who the man was, or who he tried to be.
He was born (12/10/1964) on the day...
Bradley James Nielsen
Jan 11, 2026
Bradley James Nielsen, 69, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, surrounded by family.
Brad was born on August 1, 1956, in Minnesota to Axel and Elizabeth Nielsen. He was a fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who never failed to bring laughter to those around him with his playful sense of humor.
He spent his early years in...
Kathleen A. Gruber
Dec 29, 2025
Kathleen “Katy” Annette Gruber, 85, of Balsam Lake Township, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Golden Age Manor in Amery, with her loving children by her side. Katy was born on August 11, 1940, in Amery, Wisconsin, the daughter of Evelyn (Erickson) and Alvin Swanson.
Katy was raised on a farm in Balsam Lake Township, where she learned about...
Vivian Elaine Tengvall
Dec 24, 2025
Vivian Elaine Tengvall, 89, of Polk County, Wisconsin, passed away with her family at her side on December 24, 2025, in Frederic, Wisconsin. Vivian was born on September 29, 1936, in Minnesota the daughter of Clarence and Sylivia Tengvall.
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Rita Rae Bibeau
Dec 24, 2025
Rita Bibeau (Rower), age 72, of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1953.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Rosetta Rower.
She is survived by her children and their spouses: Julie (Craig) Johnson, Amy (Hal) Stewart, Ricky Kloeppel Jr., and Tyler (Lexi) Bibeau; by Richard Kloeppel...
Russell Merrill
Dec 11, 2025
Russell "Sugar" Merrill was born on July 1, 1948, in Pine Lake, Wisconsin, to Mary Nickaboine and Robert Merrill Sr. He passed away on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.
Russell spent his early years in Centuria and Milltown, Wisconsin, attending elementary and middle school there before graduating from Unity...
Toni Ann Populorum
Dec 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, Toni Populorum, who left us peacefully on December 10th at the age of 87.
Born on April 28, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois, to Allen and Emma Troyer, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and grace. A devoted wife to Kent Populorum for over 64 years, she was the...
Marjorie Boettcher
Dec 1, 2025
Marjorie Emily Boettcher, age 95, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. She had most recently been a resident of Sophie’s Manor in Centuria for over four years.
Marjorie was born to Emil and Elsie (Redlich) Adam at their farm home in Nye, Wisconsin, on January 15, 1930. She was baptised and confirmed at Grace Evangelical...
Anorine "Ann" F. Anderson
Nov 24, 2025
Anorine (Ann) Faye Anderson
07/26/1956 - 11/24/2025
69 Years Old
Anorine (Ann) Anderson, at age 69, of Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, November 24th, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born July 26th, 1956, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Otto and Leona (Schmidt) Kobs. She met the love of her life, Victor Lloyd Anderson & married on September 20th, 1975. They...
Ronald B. Hansen
Nov 20, 2025
Ronald B. Hansen, 78, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 20, 2025. Born on October 16, 1947, in Amery, WI, to Marge and Merle Hansen, Ron was one of six children. Upon graduating from Unity High School, Ron joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was proud of his country and...
Robert E. Anderson
Nov 18, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Anderson
January 25, 1948-November 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that Bob has left his earthly home. Bob was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Arthur C. and Corinne Anderson. He bravely and fervently persevered to conquer a series of health issues. There was no stopping him. His will was like no other.
Bob was proud to have served in...
Laura Sue Michaelson
Nov 1, 2025
Laura Sue Michaelson (Leckliter) October 10, 1946 – November 1, 2025
Laura Sue Michaelson, lovingly known as both Laura and Sue, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 79 years old.
Born on October 10, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Goldie and Larry Leckliter, Sue spent her early...
Carol A. Bengtson
Oct 31, 2025
Carol A. Bengtson, 90, of Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, with her family at her side. Carol was born on May 19, 1935, in Joel, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Myrtle (Lein) Hoisington.
Carol attended school at Centuria High School and was the student council president her senior year. She married Donald Bengtson on December...
Harold M Rakness Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Harold M. Rakness, Jr., affectionately known as Punk, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Frederic Nursing Home.
Born on February 5, 1958, in St. Paul, MN to Barbara and Harold Rakness. The family moved to Half Moon Lake in 1964. He graduated from Unity High School in 1976.
Before suffering a stroke in 2005, Punk worked at...
Susan Edythe Kastens
Oct 20, 2025
Susan Edythe Kastens
Susan Edythe Kastens, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with our Lord, Monday, October 20, 2025, in Osceola, Wisconsin, at the age of 81.
Born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, on June 23, 1944, Suzie was the daughter of Harold and Adeline Ylinen. Her life was marked by her fierce love for her family and her...
Margie Ester Johnson
Oct 18, 2025
Margie (Kjeseth) Johnson of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Golden Age Manor at the age of 83. Born in Amery on March 26, 1942, to Kenneth and Myrna Kjeseth, Margie grew up on the family farm “barefoot and fancy free” and attended high school in Amery with the class of 1960.
Margie married William “Big Bill”...
Gerald Wallace Thompson
Oct 13, 2025
Gerald “Buck” Thompson, 85, of Grantsburg, WI., passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, October 13, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his loving sisters; Norma Thompson, Kathy (Willie) Loberg, and Carolyn (Randy) Olson.
Buck leaves to celebrate his memory, Connie (Roger) Johnson, his loving wife; Jan Thompson, with whom he shared 58 loving years of marriage. His daughter; Leah (Craig)...
Dr. Barbara Ann Taylor PhD
Oct 8, 2025
Dr. Barbara Ann Taylor, Ph.D.
August 29, 1944 – October 8, 2025
Dr. Barbara Ann Taylor, Ph.D., of Half Moon Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at 3:58 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by love and family.
She was born in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on August 29, 1944. Barbara was the beloved daughter of George and Helen Taylor. A woman of exceptional...
Samantha J. Skinaway
Oct 8, 2025
Samantha J. Skinaway, “Shing gway way gaa baa wee kwe”, 37, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Samantha was born on March 29, 1988, in Amery, Wisconsin, the daughter of Mavis Rogers and Benny Skinaway.
Samantha is survived by her children, Jorian Freiseis, Vincent Luse and Sierra Irvin, her mother,...
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...
