Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI
Cheryl Lynn Schultz
Feb 5, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Schultz, 61, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Cheryl was born on September 17, 1964, in Amery, Wisconsin, to William and Margie (Kjeseth) Johnson.
Cheryl leaves to celebrate her memory, her husband Bill, her sons, Jason and his wife Krista Schultz, Jesse and his wife Amanda Schultz, grandchildren, Soren, Cora, Ellyana, and...
Marvin R. Sloper
Jan 29, 2026
Marvin R. Sloper, 68, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Gordon Township, Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Marvin was born in Silverton, Oregon, and his family moved to Wisconsin when he was 6 weeks old. He graduated from Unity High School in 1975, and he married Lori Weichelt on January 13th, 1979. He worked for his father’s...
LaVonne K Schultz
Jan 26, 2026
LaVonne Katherine Schultz, of Balsam Lake, WI. passed away with family by her side, on January 26, 2026.
LaVonne was born on April 28, 1941, to Martha and George Faltersack in Plainview, MN.
She has spent 68 cherished years married to Spencer Schultz. Together they raised their children,
sons, Dale Schultz, Gene Schultz, Brian Schultz, Dean (Gina) Schultz; daughters, Kathy(Dan)Tuttle, and Tamie Schultz.
Along...
Franklin "Red" G. McCurdy
Jan 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Franklin (Red) G. McCurdy, aged 86, passed away on January 24th, 2026, surrounded by beloved family. Red was born on November 13th, 1939, in Frederic, WI, to George and Margaret McCurdy. Red graduated from Unity High School in May of 1959. In his high school years, he played on the football team and also helped his...
Cory Allen Tisdale
Jan 24, 2026
Cory Allen Tisdale, 43, of Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Amery, Wisconsin. Cory was born on August 11, 1982, in Prince George's County, Maryland, the son of Betty Ann (Odberg) and Robert Steven Tisdale.
Cory is preceded in death by his father, Robert Steven Tisdale; his brother, Kristopher Steven Tisdale; his grandparents, Jessie and Margaret Tisdale; and...
Frank "Boxx" Buck
Jan 20, 2026
Frank “Boxx” Buck, “Aabitoose”, 58, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, with family at his side.
Frank was born on November 15, 1967, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
He is survived by his siblings, Becky Buck and Mike Buck, nephews, Jordan Buck, Gregory Madigan, and Nisway Madigan, niece, Molly Reynolds, stepfather, Jim Wallace, aunts,...
Randy P. Dagestad
Jan 17, 2026
Randy P. Dagestad, 69, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Luck, after a two-year courageous battle with cancer.
Randy was born on October 30, 1956, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Palmer and Helen (Hoverson) Dagestad. Randy attended St. Croix Falls High School. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, camping, UTV riding, gardening,...
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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Currently, no services are planned. Services will be posted when available.
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...



