Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

Dora Mae Merrill

Dora Mae Merrill

May 13, 2021

Dora Mae Merrill “Niiyogasbawiikwe”, 63, of Round Lake, Wisconsin passed away at her home with her loving family at her side on Thursday, May 13, 2021.  Dora was born on November 9, 1957 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Henry and Nora Merrill.

She leaves to celebrate her memory: children, Berta Jean Merrill (Darrell Weyaus), Round Lake,...

Jim L. Nelson

Jim L. Nelson

May 13, 2021

Jimmy (Jim) Nelson, 82, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer.  Jim was born on July 20, 1938 to Frank and Pearl Nelson in Rice Lake, WI.  Jim graduated from Luck High School in 1956.  After graduation Jim went into...

Madonna Margaret (Sheehan)  Ince

Madonna Margaret (Sheehan) Ince

May 10, 2021

Madonna Margaret Ince, 93 of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, Wisconsin.  Madonna was born on November 24, 1927, in Milltown Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the daughter of James and Bridget (Laughlin) Sheehan.

Madonna enjoyed cooking, gardening, and milking cows.  She liked spending time at the...

Delano Wenzel Johnson

Delano Wenzel Johnson

May 5, 2021

Delano Wenzel Johnson, 86 of Taylors Falls, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Devine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on May 5 th , 2021.

Del was born in Chisago City on March 30 th , 1935 to parents Wallace and Jeanette Johnson.

Del graduated from Chisago City High School...

Merlin L. Jensen

Merlin L. Jensen

Apr 27, 2021

Merlin L. Jensen, 85, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Amery Regional Medical Center.  Merlin was born on April 5, 1936 in Eureka Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of William and Esther (Hacken) Jensen.

Merlin graduated from the St. Croix Falls High School in 1955.  He married Della...

Daniel C. Driscoll

Daniel C. Driscoll

Apr 22, 2021

Daniel C. Driscoll, age 80, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away in his home on Thursday, April 22 2021. He was born October 24, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Ellen (Laclaire) and Daniel G. Driscoll. Daniel leaves many family and friends to celebrate his life and memory.

There are no public services scheduled at...

Russel S. Swiontek

Russel S. Swiontek

Apr 15, 2021

Russel S. Swiontek, 83, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.  Russel was born on May 12, 1937 in Farmington Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of Mike and Pearl (Pruno) Swiontek.

Russell loved the outdoors, he loved fishing and hunting, gardening and riding in his golf...

Gerald M. Brust

Gerald M. Brust

Apr 10, 2021

Gerald M. Brust, 80, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Gerald was born on May 1, 1940 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin the son of Lawrence and Mary (Follerton) Brust.

He leaves to celebrate his memory: his wife, Judith Brust, St. Croix Falls, WI; his sons,...

Marlene Rita Merrill

Marlene Rita Merrill

Apr 5, 2021

Marlene Rita Merrill, “Ozaawaagiizhegookwe” 64, of Round Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Marlene was born on March 13, 1957, in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Wilbert and Lorraine Merrill.

Marlene leaves to celebrate her memory: children, Katrina Leoso, Amanda Merrill, and Merill Leoso,...

Jaqueline May Brettner

Jaqueline May Brettner

Apr 2, 2021

Jacqueline May Brettner 77 of Centuria, WI was born on May 1, 1943 and passed away on April 2, 2021 (Good Friday) with her family by her side. Jackie had a long history of chronic asthma from childhood; she battled many lung issues throughout her life, which ended with COPD.

Jackie was born to Gilbert and Beatrice...

Virginia (Andersen)  Nelson

Virginia (Andersen) Nelson

Mar 27, 2021

C. Virginia (Andersen) Nelson, 87 of Luck, WI passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Virginia was born on the Andersen farm in Luck on November 4, 1933 to Joseph E. and Minnie (Jensen) Andersen.  While in high school, Virginia worked behind the candy counter in the DeLux Movie Theater in Luck and...

Gordon Arthur Moore

Gordon Arthur Moore

Mar 26, 2021

Gordon Arthur Moore Passed away peacefully at United Pioneer Home in Luck on March 26th, 2021. Gordie was born July 13, 1931 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He married Mae Wulf on December 15, 1951. Gordie and Mae had 4 children.

Gordie served in the Army as a member of the Honor Guard Platoon in Germany. After...

Harvey Edward Brown

Harvey Edward Brown

Mar 24, 2021

Harvey Edward Brown, 73, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.  Harvey was born on June 2, 1947, in Stanley, Wisconsin the son of Ervin and Lucille (Lussenden) Brown.

Harvey leaves to celebrate his memory: his wife, Sara Brown, Balsam Lake, WI; children: Matt (Irene) Brown, Oklahoma City, OK, Laura (George) Olsen,...

Charlotte J. (Olesen)  Johnson

Charlotte J. (Olesen) Johnson

Mar 24, 2021

Charlotte J. Johnson, 88, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, WI. Charlotte Olesen was born on March 2, 1933, in Luck, Wisconsin the daughter of Gertrude (Coen) and Adolph Olesen.

In April 1953, she married Gerald (Jerry) Johnson. After their marriage, they...

Elmer Junior Mabry

Elmer Junior Mabry

Mar 20, 2021

Elmer Junior Mabry, 94, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wisconsin.  Elmer was born on January 19, 1927, in Jacobs, KY the son of Thelma and Elmer Mabry.

The family moved to Wisconsin when Elmer was 5 years old.  They lived in a few places in...

Marlene Grace (Hoffman)  Nielsen

Marlene Grace (Hoffman) Nielsen

Mar 13, 2021

Marlene Grace Nielsen, 85, of Luck, Wisconsin, and formerly of Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin. Marlene Hoffman was born on June 20, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Roy and Grace (Griffith) Hoffman.  She spent her childhood playing softball, kickball, and climbing trees with...

Amy Beth (Zellinger)  Aguado

Amy Beth (Zellinger) Aguado

Mar 11, 2021

Amy Beth Aguado, age 53, of Luck, WI passed away at the Osceola Medical Center on Thursday, March 11 th , 2021, after her second battle with cancer.

Amy was an energetic and caring person with a strong faith in God who worked tirelessly at her favorite pursuit of helping others. She was Director...

Ruby L. (Armstrong)  Swanson

Ruby L. (Armstrong) Swanson

Feb 17, 2021

Ruby Swanson, 103, of St. Croix Falls, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

She lived a full and rich life and touching the lives of all who knew her, and never had a bad word to say about anyone.

Ruby was born on October 27, 1917 at the...

Wesley Dean Merrill Sr.

Wesley Dean Merrill Sr.

Feb 11, 2021

Wesley Dean Merrill, Sr.  Biidaanakwad, 60 of McGregor, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence.  He was born February 20, 1960 in Amery, Wisconsin to Kenneth S. and Madeline (Moose) Merrill, Sr.  He attended high school in Minneapolis and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He went on to trade school, working in...

Donald Eugene Bengtson

Donald Eugene Bengtson

Feb 10, 2021

Donald Eugene Bengtson, 86, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.  Donald was born on July 12, 1934 in Laketown Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of Albert J. and Ida O. (Simes) Bengtson.

Donald married Carol Hoisington on December 12 1953 and the together...

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