Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

Jan 29, 2024

“Jim” Dave A. Young, 61, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on January 29, 2024, at Meadowbrook of Chetek.  Jim was born on January 12, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of David R. and Marlene F. (Peterson) Young.

He attended school at South High School in Minneapolis.  He was confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church in 1978.  He...

Jan 29, 2024

Bonnie J. Miles’ Obituary

Bonnie Miles went to meet her Heavenly Father on 1-29-24 at 3:30 a.m. at Lakeview Hospital Stillwater, MN

Bonnie was born to Bob and Delores Hyatt Carter on October 23, 1925, and was raised in River Falls, WI where she attended high school and college. Leaving college with a degree in...

Jan 28, 2024

Carolyn N. Nelson (Martinsen) passed away January 28, 2024 at her home in Balsam Lake, WI after a five year battle with cancer.

Carolyn was born June 13, 1941 at the family home in rural Luck, WI to Hans Louie and Nellie Martinsen. She grew up in Luck on the family farm.  She graduated from Unity High...

Jan 25, 2024

Richard Charles Schmalz, 92, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota. Richard was born on March 4, 1931, in St. Paul, Minnesota to his loving parents Walter and Theresa Schmalz.  He was baptized and confirmed at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  His faith in his Lord and Savior was...

Jan 20, 2024

Wynn Luchel Merill "Ginebigoon", 59, of Cumberland, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Wynn was born in Wisconsin on January 19, 1965, the son of Leona Coon and Eugene Merrill.

Wynn is survived by his children, Annie (Devin Begay) Merrill, Susie Merrill, James Merrill, and Brian (Fawn Bellanger) Hauer,...

Jan 9, 2024

Karen Elynor (Hansen) Eckert, age 85 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 9, 2024 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin.

Karen was born on May 19, 1938 in Frederic, Wisconsin to Harley and Doris Hansen.  She had one younger brother, Douglas.  Karen spent her childhood in Milltown, WI...

Jan 9, 2024

Steve Tonnar, 77, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.  Steve was born on June 30, 1946, in Flint, Michigan to Everett and Dorothy (Johnson) Tonnar.

Steve married the love of his life, Edna Gudmunsen at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nye, WI on September 3, 1966.

Jan 6, 2024

Richard "Dick" Hoffman, 79, of Centuria, WI passed away on January 6, 2024, at St. Croix Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born on July 9, 1944, to Fred and Margaret Hoffman at Amery Hospital.

Dick was the only boy with 5 sisters. He graduated from Unity High School in 1962. On...

Jan 5, 2024

Marie Evelyn (Vicklun) Ulbricht , 3 days shy of 93 years old and a resident of Centuria, Wisconsin the past 34 years passed away peacefully in her own home as she wished with her oldest grandson Tony Jensen, by her side on January 5, 2024, at 11:11 am.

Marie was born to Harry and Evelyn Vicklun on...

Dec 23, 2023

Jeanne Marie “Toots” Tovsen, age 68, passed away at the Willow Ridge Healthcare Center in Amery, Wisconsin, on December 23, 2023.

Jeanne was born to Eugene and Cecilia Scheel on November 12, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Toots loved to craft and make things. She was a profound knitter and crocheter. She enjoyed painting ceramics as...

Dec 20, 2023

Jerry Gordon Larsen, 63, Centuria, WI, the son of Gordon and Gloria Schwartz-Larsen, passed away on December 20, 2023, at home from complications of brain cancer with his wife, Stephanie, son Joshua, and his faithful dog Molly Rose to watch over him. Jerry was born October 21, 1960, in Amery, WI. A confirmed member of the Milltown...

Dec 16, 2023

Galen Schwartz, 73, of Centuria passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul with his loving family at his side.  Galen was born on March 6, 1950, in Osceola, Wisconsin, the son of John Schwartz and Marie Christianson Schwartz.  He lived on the home farm for all his 73 years.

Galen was...

Dec 11, 2023

Joan Carol Stanze, age 88, left her earthly body on December 11, 2023.

Joan was the daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy Kuny, born on September 13, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri. She had one sibling, Jerome A. Kuny.

Joan grew up in St. Louis, MO. She started college at William Woods University and then transferred...

Dec 11, 2023

Theodore (Ted) Jon Hoehne, 63 of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Monday, December 11, 2023, at Regions Hospital surrounded by family.   Ted was born on February 29, 1960, in Amery, Wisconsin, the son of Ed and Anita Hoehne.

Ted graduated from Unity High School.

Ted was a loving and caring man. He enjoyed fishing,...

Dec 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Bonnie Jean Hallberg (Peterson). Bonnie passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2nd in Luck, Wisconsin at the age of 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born on November 10, 1941, on the family farm in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, to Herbert and...

Nov 14, 2023

Tyler L. Buck Sr. “Medweyosh”, 68, of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home in Meenon Township, Burnett County, Wisconsin with his family at his side.  Tyler was born in Amery, Wisconsin on July 19, 1955, the son of Thomas L. Buck and Melvina Buck.

There will be a visitation at the...

Nov 12, 2023

Patricia L. Wall, age 94, of Milltown, WI passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023.

Patricia was born on October 23, 1929, in Austin MN, the daughter of Frank and Vera Partlow.

She grew up and graduated from Austin, MN Class of 1942. She took 1st place in the Minnesota State Soprano Competition.

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Nov 8, 2023

Ardis Carol (May) Miller, age 80, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Amery Memory Care in Amery, Wisconsin. Ardis May was born on December 5, 1942, in Woodstock, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Connie (Jackson) May.

Ardis grew up in Johnsburg, Illinois, and attended college at Northwestern University in...

Nov 2, 2023

Dorothey Jane Bentley, age 80 of Minnetonka, MN; passed away peacefully at home.  Dorothey was born on May 23, 1943, to Carl and Caroline Bentley.  She grew up on the family farm in Balsam Lake and graduated from Balsam Lake High School.  After graduating she moved to Minnesota where she spent 25 years working in Hopkins Nursing Home.  Then...

Oct 29, 2023

Avis Mae (Olson) Mabry passed into the arms of our Lord on October 29, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born October 2, 1933, to John and Alice Olson of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. Avis graduated from Balsam Lake High School. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she worked in the Muunsingwear office. Avis married Ted...