Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

Barbara Claire Pelle

Barbara Claire Pelle

Feb 8, 2025

Barbara Claire Pelle, 83, of Frederic, Wisconsin, was called home by Jesus on February 8, 2025, to spend eternity with Him.

Barbara was born September 28, 1941, to Vern and Sylvia (Hendricks) Larson and was raised in Superior, Wisconsin. While growing up, she enjoyed spending time at the cabin and at the family homestead farm on Pine...

Larry Anthony Smetak

Larry Anthony Smetak

Feb 4, 2025

Larry Anthony Smetak was born on October 20, 1945, to Andrew and Garnet (Briske) Smetak in Phillips, WI. He was the 6th of 7 children born to second-generation Czech immigrants. He was born into a non-religious home, yet by the age of 7, he was presented with a clear salvation message and encouraged to attend church by his two...

Michael George Hoen

Michael George Hoen

Jan 28, 2025

Michael “Mike” George Hoen, Dresser, WI, 73, passed away on January 28, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1951, to Bernard and Helen Hoen in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mike is survived by his wife, Linda Hoen, Dresser, WI; brother, Mark (Kathy) Hoen, Milltown, WI; stepsister, Denise (Brad) Williamson, Milltown, WI; best friend, Gene (Mary) Tourville, Centuria, WI;...

Michael Anthony Havron

Michael Anthony Havron

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Michael Anthony Havron, 64, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home with his family at his side.  Michael was born on February 27, 1960, in Duluth, Minnesota the son of Thomas and Donna Lee Havron.  He leaves behind to celebrate his memory, daughter, Charlynn Chenal, and her fiance' Beau Carey, granddaughters, Arielle...

Joyce L. (Johnson)  Skog

Joyce L. (Johnson) Skog

Jan 5, 2025

The Good Lord called home a beautiful angel.  Our dear mother, Joyce Lita Skog, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the age of 96.  She was preceded by her husband Herman J. Skog, sons, Paul A. and Douglas A., parents Hannah and Godfrey Johnson, and her brother, Lloyd Johnson.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Michael William Moos

Michael William Moos

Dec 27, 2024

Michael William Moos, age 86, passed away on December 27, 2024, in Luck, Wisconsin.

Michael was born to Leo and Margaret Moos on October 16, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Michael was a true outdoorsman, with a deep love for nature and all the adventures it had to offer. Whether it was hunting in the woods,...

John R. Greenlee

John R. Greenlee

Dec 21, 2024

We are deeply saddened to share the loss of John Richard Greenlee aged 60 of Oakdale, MN. He passed away peacefully at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN surrounded by family on December 21, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his Mother Ramona Greenlee (nee Rogers) and his Father Wayne Greenlee. He is survived by his...

Douglas J. Zappa

Douglas J. Zappa

Dec 14, 2024

Douglas J. Zappa, 63, of Centuria, Wisconsin, was peacefully called home with his loving wife and children by his side on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, due to complications from an infection.

Doug was born on March 1, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clarence and Mary Ann Zappa.  Doug was...

Tara Alyssa Haase

Tara Alyssa Haase

Dec 9, 2024

Tara Alyssa Haase

March 12, 1989 – December 9, 2024

Tara was a lifelong lover of Jesus, who loved to praise and worship at Church, and who, on December 9th, ascended to eternally sing the name of Jesus.

She was born March 12, 1989, in Edina Minnesota as baby...

Peggy Ann (Trott)  Mccune

Peggy Ann (Trott) Mccune

Dec 5, 2024

Peggy Ann (Trott) McCune May 22, 1951 ~ December 05, 2024 Peggy Ann (Trott) McCune, 73, of Grantsburg, WI passed away at her home on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with her loving husband Ken and son Jeremy at her side.

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Peggy’s infectious laughter filled the room everywhere she went. She was a tender gardener, a...

Marilyn Jean (Latelle)  Donnelly

Marilyn Jean (Latelle) Donnelly

Dec 5, 2024

Marilyn Jean Donnelly, 90, of Balsam Lake, died in Chisago City, Minnesota on Thursday, December 5, 2024.  Marilyn was born on October 20, 1934, in Geddes, South Dakota, the daughter of Jean and Mary LaTelle.

She will be deeply missed by her children: Mark, Micky (Frank) Palewicz, Kathleen, Maureen, Jimmy (Deb), 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one...

Kenneth Wayne Johnson

Kenneth Wayne Johnson

Dec 5, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Johnson, 91, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Willow Ridge in Amery, Wisconsin.  Ken was born on August 29, 1933, in Uniontown, PA, the son of Glenn and Mary Johnson.

Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Glen Johnson and Mary Elizabeth Johnson (Sumey) on August 29th, 1933,  and passed...

Brice "Mooski Ne Gaa Bow" Albert Merrill

Brice "Mooski Ne Gaa Bow" Albert Merrill

Nov 29, 2024

Brice "Mooski Ne Gaa Bow" Albert Merrill, age 27, passed away on November 29, 2024, in Amery, Wisconsin.

Brice was born to Milo Merrill Sr. and Kelly Schake on September 5, 1997, in Amery, Wisconsin.

Brice had a passion for fishing and was looking forward to the ice fishing season this year. When he wasn't...

Carol Ellen (Bollman)  Mcquillan

Carol Ellen (Bollman) Mcquillan

Nov 26, 2024

Carol McQuillan, 69 of Comstock WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, with her loving family at her side, after a brave battle with cancer. Carol was born on July 30, 1955, to Robert and Marian Bollman in Winona, MN.

After high school, Carol went on to cosmetology school at SE Tech School in Winona and...

Thomas Michael Frendt

Thomas Michael Frendt

Nov 6, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Frendt, 81, of Milltown, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home with his loving family at his side.

Thomas was born on April 15, 1943, in the Northern Pacific Beneficial Association (NPBA) Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Louis and Alice Frendt.

Thomas graduated from Park Senior High...

Stephen "Red Dog" A Florer

Stephen "Red Dog" A Florer

Nov 5, 2024

Stephen “Red Dog” Florer, 68, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away on November 5, 2024, with family by his side after a brave battle with lung cancer.

Steve was born to Melvin and Lois Florer on April 25, 1956, in Cumberland, WI.  He attended Palmer Country School until March 1966, when his family moved to River Falls....

Biaba Lyn (Coon)  Fowler

Biaba Lyn (Coon) Fowler

Oct 28, 2024

Biaba Lyn Fowler, "Biidway gaa baa wii kwe" 62 of Round Lake, passed away unexpectedly at the Vitacare Living Facility in Spooner, Wisconsin on Monday, October 28, 2024.  Biaba was born on November 30, 1961, in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Ronald and Mary Jane Coon.

She is survived by her family, sons, Dustin (Justine) Coon, and...

Glen C. Holecek

Glen C. Holecek

Oct 26, 2024

Glen C. Holecek, 93, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 26, 2024.  He was born on March 23, 1931, in Garner, Iowa, the son of Charles and Mae Holecek.  He attended school in Hayfield, Iowa.  He had to quit school and take over the farm as his father was seriously hurt in a tractor...

Elizabeth "Bette" D. ("Nowigumigookwe")  Nichols

Elizabeth "Bette" D. ("Nowigumigookwe") Nichols

Oct 25, 2024

Elizabeth “Bette” Diane (“Nowigumigookwe”) Mosay Nichols, 80, of Milltown, WI passed away at the Amery Memory Care Center in Amery, WI on October 25, 2024. Bette was born on January 30, 1944, in Amery, WI. The daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Skinaway) Mosay.

Bette and her husband, Eugene Nichols, were lifelong residents of Milltown. Bette was very...

Willmar H. Thaemert

Willmar H. Thaemert

Oct 15, 2024

Willmar Harvey Thaemert, at the age of 84, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Willmar was born on January 8th, 1940, in Green Isle, Minnesota to Henry and Josephine Thaemert. In 1944 the family moved to Centuria, Wisconsin where Willmar was a lifelong resident, graduating high school in 1958 from...

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