Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

Cobayne James Carrillo

Cobayne James Carrillo

Apr 16, 2018

Cobayne James Carrillo, 7 months, loving child of Bea Mosay and Chaska James Carrillo sadly passed away at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota in his mother’s arms.  Cobyane was born on September 15, 2017 in Minneapolis and passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Cobayne leaves his mother, Bea Mosay, father, Chaska James Carrillo, sisters, Leilanii Richardson...

Bruce George Biedler

Bruce George Biedler

Apr 16, 2018

Bruce G. Biedler, 75, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin and formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home in Balsam Lake with his loving family at his side.  Bruce was born on August 10, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Eileen (Vail) and Melvin Biedler.  As a young man Bruce served...

Shirley Mcclain Duffert

Shirley Mcclain Duffert

Apr 9, 2018

Shirley McClain Duffert, 89, of St. Croix Falls and formerly of the Balsam Lake area, died on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI after a short and dignified fight with leukemia.

Shirley was born in Chicago, IL to Charles and Helga McClain on July 28, 1928.

She graduated from...

Barbara H. (Gardner)  Olsen

Barbara H. (Gardner) Olsen

Mar 30, 2018

Interment services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 3:30 P.M. at the Radisson Cemetery in Radisson, Wisconsin.

Barbara H. Olsen, 92, of Frederic and formerly of Balsam Lake, passed away on March 30, 2018 in the early hours at the Frederic Care and Rehab Nursing Home.  Barbara Gardner was born...

Gloria Jean (Schwartz)  Larsen

Gloria Jean (Schwartz) Larsen

Mar 19, 2018

Gloria Jean Larsen, 83 of Centuria passed away in the early morning on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul with loving family at her side.  Gloria Schwartz was born on September 9, 1934 the daughter of Marie and John Schwartz.

Gloria attended grade school at the South Milltown School before going to Milltown...

Bennett Oliver Bystrom

Bennett Oliver Bystrom

Mar 18, 2018

Bennett Oliver Bystrom, 75 of rural Luck, Fox Creek, Polk County, WI passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the American Heritage Nursing Home in Hammond, Wisconsin.  Bennett was born on September 27, 1942 in Amery, Wisconsin the son of Oliver and Irma Bystrom.

After Bennett completed his school education he had various jobs in the...

James Wesley Hallgren

James Wesley Hallgren

Mar 17, 2018

James Wesley Hallgren “Jimmy” known to most as either Haircut, Boomer, Sidedump or Handlebar passed away comfortably at home while taking an afternoon nap on March 17th at the age of 59.  He had put a tremendous effort for 18 months fighting his cancer.  Jimmy leaves behind many friends and neighbors to grieve the family’s loss.

Jimmy...

Roger S. Sapp

Roger S. Sapp

Mar 16, 2018

Roger S. Sapp, 88, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Friday evening, March 16, 2018 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin.  Roger was born on January 9, 1930 in Cleveland, OH the son of Franz and Anna Sapp.

As a young man Roger began his Military career in the Ohio State Militia and then later...

Laverne John Johnson

Laverne John Johnson

Mar 13, 2018

LaVerne John Johnson, 86, of Cushing, WI passed away on March 13, 2018 at Good Samaritan’s Nursing Home in St. Croix Falls, WI.

LaVerne was born on September 7, 1931 in Grantsburg, WI to Eli and Edna (Nelson) Johnson. He grew up in rural Sterling Township working on his parents’ farm and also farms of other local...

Reena C. Webber

Reena C. Webber

Feb 26, 2018

Reena C. Webber, 63, of Balsam Lake, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at her home.

In respect to Reena’s wishes there will not be any public services held.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has assisted Reena’s family.

Curtis Orville Larson

Curtis Orville Larson

Feb 24, 2018

Curtis Orville Larson, 97, longtime resident of Milltown, WI, The Iron Range in Minnesota, Bemidji, MN, Cambridge, MN and Park Rapids, MN went to heaven peacefully February 24, 2018 surrounded by loved ones, in Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Curtis was born on May 30, 1920 in Milltown, WI to Oscar and Hilma Larson, the youngest of 7 children. ...

Ray Dumire

Ray Dumire

Feb 23, 2018

Ray Dumire, age 93 of St. Croix Falls and formerly of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Ray was born in Taylors Falls, Minnesota on June 15, 1924, the son of William & Ruth (Hosier) Dumire.  The family lived in Lykens, Wisconsin.  They moved to...

Victoria Marie (Mosay)  Nichols

Victoria Marie (Mosay) Nichols

Feb 13, 2018

Victoria M. Nichols, 65 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 12, 1952 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Skinaway) Mosay.

Victoria is survived by her children, Tia Nichols and Tanya Nichols both of St. Paul, Minnesota, 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, four sisters,...

Ethel May (Olson)  Hunter

Ethel May (Olson) Hunter

Feb 13, 2018

Ethel M. Hunter, 90 of St. Croix Falls passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  She was born October 29, 1927 in Dresser, Wisconsin the daughter of Charles and Martha Olson.

No services will be held at this time.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Gladys Opal (Lindahl)  Frokjer

Gladys Opal (Lindahl) Frokjer

Feb 11, 2018

The Service for Gladys has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with a visitation one hour prior at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake.

Gladys Opal Frokjer, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Gladys was born March 15, 1921, in Dresser, Wisconsin to Valborg E. (Hanson)...

Lauren Deanna Merrill

Lauren Deanna Merrill

Jan 22, 2018

Lauren Deanna Merrill, “Bedahsanookwe”, 26, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Lauren was born on July 11, 1991 in Spooner, Wisconsin.

Lauren leaves to celebrate her memory: her parents, Lorne Pewaush and Louann Merrill, children, Avery Jason Merrill, Jaedyn Nation Merrill, Amiia Mae Rose Merrill, grandparents, Leona Merrill and Ralph...

Victoria L. (Dahl)  Nelson

Victoria L. (Dahl) Nelson

Jan 20, 2018

Victoria L. Nelson, 67, of Eureka Township, Polk County, WI and formerly of Almelund, MN, passed away at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center on Saturday, January 20, 2018.  Victoria was born on July 25, 1950 in Stillwater, MN to Vernon and Lois (Janilla) Dahl.

Vicky had been sick with several problems, virtually for years. She is...

Dennis Earl Walton

Dennis Earl Walton

Jan 19, 2018

Dennis Earl Walton, 70, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the V.A. Health Care Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dennis was born on October 21, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Warren and Marie (Weiss) Walton.  He graduated from Johnson High School in South St. Paul, Minnesota.  Dennis served his country...

Vernon Lowe

Vernon Lowe

Dec 15, 2017

Vernon “Nii Gann Ji We” Lowe Sr. (Getaway), 69, of the Round Lake Community, Luck, Wisconsin passed away on December 15, 2017.

Vernon was born on March 6, 1948 in Johnstown Township, Wisconsin the son of Charles J. and Susan (Wakemeup) Lowe.  Vern and his wife Susie (Susan Caroline (Burke) Lowe) of 30 years together raised a...

Leo John Chartrand

Leo John Chartrand

Dec 10, 2017

Leo John Chartrand, age 95, of Centuria, WI passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Leo was born on July 8, 1922 in Mont Laurier, Quebec, Canada to Paul Emile Chartrand and Marie Laure (L’Allier) Chartrand.  His family moved to the United States in 1925 settling on a farm in...

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