Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

May 31, 2025

Dorothy L. Rusk Larsen, 96, with her daughters at her side, passed away early Saturday morning May 31, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St Paul following a brief illness. She had been surrounded by all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren during the last few days of her life.

Dorothy was born in Joel, WI, on Sept 11, 1928, the daughter of...

May 17, 2025

Debbie (Yunker) Slayton was born in St. Paul, MN, to Rolland and Louise Yunker on July 11, 1956. She passed away with family at her home on May 17, 2025. Debbie loved to fish, horses, bonfires, and the Green Bay Packers. She will be missed by friends and family.

Debbie is survived by her husband Jerry, Mother Louise, Sister Kathy, Children...

May 17, 2025

Marlyce F. McKinney, 79, a resident of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Frederic Care Center.

Marlyce was born on March 4, 1946, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Wallace and Ruby Clouse. She attended Apple River School and Balsam Lake School and graduated from Unity High School in 1964. In November 1964, she married the love of...

May 10, 2025

Delores Elaine (Berg) Anderson, 90, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Delores was born on February 18, 1935, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. She graduated from Milltown High School and soon afterward married her husband of 68 years, Roger Anderson, on May 29, 1954. A few years after they were married, Roger and Delores purchased a small dairy...

May 4, 2025

Richard Dale Larson, age 77, passed away on May 4, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Richard was born to Philip and Evelyn Larson on April 29, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri.

A full obituary will be posted shortly, please check back.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake,...

May 2, 2025

Grace Alice (Strenke) Odberg, 90, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Luck, Wisconsin. Grace was born on December 29.1934, in Beaver Township in Polk County, Wisconsin, to Ernest & Pauline Strenke. She grew up on the family farm near Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, along with her 3 brothers, 2 sisters & 1 stepsister. She attended school at the Horseshoe...

Apr 9, 2025

Curtiss Duane Lunde II, age 53, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Milltown, Wisconsin.

Curtiss was born to Diane and Curtiss Lunde on March 2, 1972, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Curtiss, “Papa Took”, loved hitting the road on his motorcycle, even when it was snowing. Spending time at the lake, fishing and just being outdoors always brought him peace. He...

Mar 26, 2025

Gary T. Rich, 82, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.  Gary was born on April 30, 1942, in Algona, Iowa, the son of Walter Rich Sr. and his wife, Fay.  He was raised on a farm north of Algona, Iowa, and was one of 7 children. Gary was short of material...

Mar 23, 2025

Betty Lou Mary “Mrs. Shotgun” Ince, 89, Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Betty was born on February 9, 1936.

Betty is survived by her children, Debbie (Don) Peterson, Bryan Ince, Darryl (Shirley) Ince, Mike (Kelly) Ince, Marty (Tammy) Ince, Marc (Shelly) Ince; many grandchildren...

Mar 21, 2025

Mary L Rogers, age 56, passed away on March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born to Mabel (Merrill) and Walter Rogers on June 16, 1968, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us after a...

Mar 13, 2025

Rolland C. Yunker of Centuria, 91, passed away at his home on March 13. 2025. He was born on July 20, 1933.  His parents, Marie (Springer-Yunker) Tourville and William Tourville, raised him in Balsam Lake, WI.

He was an avid welder for his entire career.  He loved horses, hunting, fishing, camping, racing cars, and spending lots of...

Mar 13, 2025

Stuart Bibeau November 20, 1950 - March 13, 2025

Stuart Bibeau died on March 13, 2025, surrounded by his wife and 2 daughters, the people who loved him best.  And if you knew Stuart, you knew that’s just the way he would have wanted it.  No fuss, no spectacle – just family, just love.

Mar 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ann Lunsman, 88, of Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, who left this world peacefully on March 9, 2025. Born on October 11, 1936, in Webster, Wisconsin, Mary Ann was a devoted mother, talented caregiver, and passionate crocheter whose warmth and creativity touched the lives of many.

Mary Ann dedicated...

Mar 9, 2025

Linnea "Lindy" Demae Jensen, 93, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at St Croix Regional Medical Center in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Lindy was born November 10, 1931, at home on the family farm in Stark, Minnesota, the second child of Carl and Juno (Falk) Johnson.

She attended Stark School until her...

Mar 5, 2025

William “Bill” Edward Johnson, 86, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away at the St. Croix Medical Center on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  Bill was born to Charles and Clara Johnson on July 13, 1938, in Amery, Wisconsin.

Bill grew up on the Shiloh Farm, attended Shiloh school, and then graduated from Amery High School in 1956. Bill bought...

Mar 3, 2025

Janice Yvonne (Artcliff) Kolstad, 95, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 3, 2025, in Edmonds, Washington. She was surrounded by love, compassion, and kindness from those who loved and cared for her.

Janice was born on October 15, 1929, in Superior, Wisconsin, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She attended Saint Francis Elementary School and graduated from Superior East High School in...

Mar 3, 2025

Janice Yvonne (Artcliff) Kolstad, 95, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 3, 2025, in Edmonds, Washington. She was surrounded with love, compassion, and kindness by those who loved and cared for her.

Janice was born on October 15, 1929, in Superior, Wisconsin, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She attended Saint Francis Elementary School and graduated from Superior East High School in...

Feb 15, 2025

Steven Paul Williams, 63, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Steve was born on May 24, 1961, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to parents Paul and Patricia Williams. He moved to Balsam Lake when he was 17 years old and attended Unity High School. While in high school, he met...

Feb 15, 2025

Lance Stanley Whitman, 57, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Lance was born on February 28, 1966, in Chisago City, Minnesota the son of Joan and Carroll Whitman.

Lance is survived by his children, Casey Whitman, Taylors Falls, MN, and Glen Whitman, Forest Lake, MN; his...

Feb 14, 2025

Shirley Marie Kneath, 68, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Shirley was born on December 14, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Loretta and Ray Kneath.

Shirley is survived by her sisters, Sue Wellbrock, Centuria, WI; and Cind Vold, Milltown, WI, many nieces, nephews, great nieces...