Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

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...

Oct 27, 2023

Erving Glen Doty, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 27th at Eagle Ridge Senior Living in Osceola, Wisconsin.  He has joined his Wife Betty, his parents, and family that have gone before him.

Erving was born on November 17, 1935, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  Erving married his loving wife, Betty, on September 4, 1954, in Dresser,...

Oct 17, 2023

Stephen (Steve) McKinney, 58, passed away October 17, 2023, in his West Sweden home. Steve was born to Stephen and Marlyce (Clouse) McKinney on July 10, 1965. He graduated from Fredric High School.

After high school, Steve went on to work in the labor industry where he served for many years until his motorcycle accident in the...

Oct 15, 2023

Beverly Jean Edgell, age 85, of Centuria, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at St. Croix Health in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Bev was born to Arnold and Rose Chinander on March 17, 1938, in Frederic, Wisconsin.

Bev was interested in many things, watching the Green Bay Packers, reading, coloring, going to dinner shows,...

Oct 13, 2023

Joseph Reilto Florez, 58, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on October 13, 2023 at his residence.  Joseph was born on December 7, 1964, in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Elmer and Carol (Mosay) Florez.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Carol Florez, and Christina Florez, and his grandson Macoy.  Joseph was the grandson of former Chief...

Oct 13, 2023

James “Jim” Richard Wonka, 75, of Georgetown Township, passed away at his home on Friday, October 13, 2023, with his wife Susan at his side.  Jim was born on June 26, 1948, in Frederic, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Ruth (Sandberg) Wonka.

In 1968, Jim was united in marriage to Susan Chartrand at Fristad Lutheran Church...

Oct 3, 2023

Gene David Schultz, 58, of Balsam Lake passed away on October 3, 2023. Gene was born on November 12, 1964, in St. Paul, Minnesota to LaVonne and Spencer Schultz.

Gene is survived by his parents, LaVonne and Spencer Schultz; his children, Davi (Scott) Carlson, Charlz Schultz, and Samual Schultz; three grandchildren; siblings, Dale Schultz, Kathy (Dan) Tuttle,...

Sep 23, 2023

DONNELLY James J., age 98, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sept 23, 2023.  Survived by his loving bride Marilyn, of 71 years. He will be deeply missed by his children Mark, Micky (Frank) Palewicz, Kathleen, Maureen, Jimmy (Deb), 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandchild. Jim was...

Sep 20, 2023

Barb Christensen, 90, of Centuria, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.  Barb was born on October 12, 1932, in Centuria, Wisconsin, the daughter of Norman and Myrtle Durow.

Barb married Raymond Lee Christensen on April 10, 1954, in Centuria, Wisconsin at St. John’s Lutheran Church and to this union,...

Sep 19, 2023

Phillip C. Harris, 83, of Cushing, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab Care Center.  Phillip was born on July 10, 1940, in Sterling Township, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the son of Ethel and Floyd Harris.  He attended school and graduated in Grantsburg.  He worked for many years at McNally Industries until he...

Sep 9, 2023

Richard “Dick” C. Coen was born on November 13, 1934, to Everett and Yrsa Coen in Frederic, WI. Dick lived in rural Luck, Laketown Township the majority of his life. He attended Northstar Grade School and Luck High School graduating in 1953. In 1958, he married Judy E. Frandsen and in this union, they raised their three children, Tom...

Sep 6, 2023

Robert Ira Clark 07/17/27 -09/06/23

Bob is an example of a brave man.

The other half of “Bob and Weezie” has gone to join her. Bob’s wife of 72 years, Louise M Clark, (Weezie) passed away 5 years ago and darn near broke Bob’s heart.

It is a brave man who decides to...

Sep 3, 2023

Harland C. Lofgren, 80, of Centuria, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Christian Community Home of Osceola.  Harland was born on September 27, 1942, in Rush City, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Doris (Daw) Lofgren.

Harland was raised, attended, and graduated from school in Rush City, Minnesota.  He attended the University of Minnesota...

Sep 1, 2023

Willis A. Christenson, 92, passed away September 1, 2023, at Devine Home in

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Willis was born the first of six children to Christian and Martha (nee) Brenizer

Christenson, January 2, 1931. He was the first boy born in Grantsburg. Wisconsin

Hospital.

He attended Bass Lake...

Aug 29, 2023

Erlene A. (Pierson) Johnson, born on November 12, 1931, in Amery, WI, passed away August 29, 2023, at Amery Hospital. She was 91 years young. She was the only child of Ernest and AnnaBelle (Martin) Pierson.

Erlene was diagnosed with myloplastic syndrome in 2012 which suddenly advanced to acute myeloid leukemia.

She graduated from Balsam...

Aug 29, 2023

Mary Hahn (Steen)

Mary passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, at her home in Milltown, WI surrounded by her 3 children. Mary was the second child born to William and Ruth Prentice on 7-13-1929 in Amery, WI.  She grew up in Cornell, Wisconsin, and graduated from Cornell High School. She attended college in Eau Claire, WI...

Aug 18, 2023

Lois Leone Ogilvie, 91, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.  Lois was born to Percy and Pearl (Beedle) Ogilvie on March 20, 1932, in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

A graveside funeral service for Lois will take place on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at...

Aug 13, 2023

Lorena Avery Whitebird, "Misko-bineshiinh" 22, of New Richmond, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, August 13, 2023.  She was born on May 17, 2001, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Lorena is survived by her father, Dalton Whitebird Jr., mother, Amanda Deming, grandmother, Brenda Merrill, daughter, Lavender Whitebird, siblings Killian Deming, Crystal Whitebird, Liberty Merrill,...