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Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

Ronald Lee Carlson

Ronald Lee Carlson

Jan 8, 2016

Ronald Lee Carlson, 78, of Centuria, passed away on Friday, January 08, 2016 at his home with his loving family at his side.  Ron was born on April 16, 1937 in Chicago, Ill the son of Gunnard and Evelyn (Granso) Carlson.

Ron was retired from the Polk County Highway Department where he worked for 26 years.  He...

Roger Eugene Vink

Roger Eugene Vink

Dec 27, 2015

Roger Eugene Vink, 83, of Balsam Lake, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery with his loving family at his side.  Roger was born in Beaver Township in his parent’s farm house on May 5, 1932.  He attended school at Happy Hollow School in Range/Turtle Lake, WI.  He married Lucille...

Richard James Handrahan

Richard James Handrahan

Dec 13, 2015

Richard James Handrahan, 75 of Danbury, Wisconsin was born on February 21, 1940 and passed away on December 13, 2015 peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was a strong man with a gentle soul, loved deeply by all.  He will be greatly missed.

Rich was born in Amery, WI.  He...

Patricia L. Bender

Patricia L. Bender

Dec 11, 2015

Patricia Lou Bender, 72, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery with her loving family at her side.  Patricia was born on August 6, 1943 in Oakland, CA the daughter of Elizabeth and Peter Volk.

Patricia leaves to celebrate her memory: children, Mike...

Joseph H. Swager

Joseph H. Swager

Nov 25, 2015

Joseph Harry Swager, 55, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly at his home on November 25 th , 2015.

Joseph is preceded in death by...

Ralph A. Johansen

Ralph A. Johansen

Nov 23, 2015

Ralph Alan Johansen, “Gus” 69, of Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015, at the Veteran’s Administration Health Care System in Minneapolis, with his loving family at his side.

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Christopher Allen French

Christopher Allen French

Nov 15, 2015

Christopher Allen French “Toast” 34 of Frederic, Wisconsin passed away on November 15, 2015.

Chris was born on June 3, 1981 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  He was employed as a Supervisor in the woodworking industry in Luck, Wisconsin.

A Memorial Service for Chris will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at...

Warner E. Kachel

Warner E. Kachel

Nov 5, 2015

Warner E. Kachel, 84, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday, November 5, 2015.  Warner was born on December 22, 1930 in Fairmont, Minnesota the son of Gladys and Waldo Kachel.

Warner's family will greet visitors to celebrate his life at the American Legion in St. Croix Falls...

Raymond F. Smith

Raymond F. Smith

Nov 5, 2015

Raymond F. Smith, 81, of Balsam Lake, passed away on November 5, 2015 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin surrounded by his family.  Ray was born on April 10, 1934 in Polk County Wisconsin the son of John “Jack” and Bridgie (Sebens) Smith.

Ray was retired from the Balsam...

Carol (Johnson)  Johnson

Carol (Johnson) Johnson

Oct 20, 2015

Carol Johnson, 87, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls with her loving family at her side.  Carol was born on December 9, 1927 in Garfield Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the daughter of J. Arthur and Annie Jeanette Johnson.

Carol graduated...

Jeffrey T. Timmons

Jeffrey T. Timmons

Oct 15, 2015

Jeffrey T. Timmons, 65, of Amery, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Minneapolis V.A. Health Care System.

Services for Jeffrey will be privately held.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jerald "Jerry"  Wayne Lowe

Jerald "Jerry" Wayne Lowe

Sep 29, 2015

Jerald Wayne Lowe "Bedonakwud", 62, of Round Lake/Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota with his loving family at his side.

Jerald was born in Luck, WI on May 23rd, 1953, born...

Ronald John Lais

Ronald John Lais

Sep 28, 2015

Ronald John Lais, 60, a resident of Centuria/Long Lake, passed away at his home on Monday, September 28, 2015 with his loving family at his side. Ron was born on December 29, 1954 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Duane R. and Mildred (Nuemann) Lais.  Ronald married Natalie Bataglia on November 29, 1975.

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Billy Maurice Swanson

Billy Maurice Swanson

Sep 23, 2015

Billy M. Swanson, 50 of St. Croix Falls, went to be with Jesus September 23, 2015.  He was born September 15, 1965 in Osceola, Wisconsin the son of Vivian (Tengvall) and Maurice Swanson.

Billy is survived by his daughter; Ciara Swanson, mother; Viv Tengvall, siblings; Robert (Sharon) Swanson, Allen (Linda) Swanson, Jayne Young, Cindy (Tom) Chilson,...

Rachel (Gilson)  Costello

Rachel (Gilson) Costello

Sep 14, 2015

Rachel (Gilson) Costello of St. Croix Falls, WI, formerly of Luck, WI died September 14th, 2015 at Good Samaritan, St. Croix Falls, WI.  She was 88 years old.  Rachel was born November 13th, 1926 to Walter and Mini Gilson of Willow River, MN.  After finishing school, she went to work at Mickey's Diner in St. Paul, MN, where she...

Paul T. Williams

Paul T. Williams

Sep 8, 2015

Paul T. Williams, 80, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at the Willowridge Health Care Center in Amery.  Paul was born on December 30, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Paul V. and Elsie Williams.

Paul was a 4 th degree knight in the Knights of Columbus, he was the...

Isla I. (Fosha)  Lennartson

Isla I. (Fosha) Lennartson

Aug 22, 2015

Isla Irene Lennartson, 77, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at her home of cancer with her loving family and friends at her side.  Isla peacefully left this world for her home in heaven.

Isla was born on October 28, 1937 in Polk County, Wisconsin to Robert “Roy” and Irene...

Jordan Jimmy Kletschka

Jordan Jimmy Kletschka

Aug 19, 2015

Jordan J. Kletschka, 18, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.  Jordan was born on February 21, 1997 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Jordan was a 2015 high school graduate of Unity High School.  He was a regional snocross racer who...

Randall Raymond Olson

Randall Raymond Olson

Aug 2, 2015

Randall Raymond Olson, 75, of Cushing, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2015 with his loving family at his side.  Randall was born on November 3, 1939 in Wausau, Wisconsin the son of Raymond and Opal Olson.

Randy spent most of his younger years growing up in Beron, Minnesota.  His sophomore year...

Kathleen "Kay" (Carlson)  Mabry

Kathleen "Kay" (Carlson) Mabry

Jul 28, 2015

Kathleen “Kay” Mabry, 87, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Amery Regional Medical Center in Amery with her loving family at her side.  Kay was born on March 12, 1928 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Anderson) Carlson.

Kay leaves to celebrate her memory: husband, Elmer...

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