Nancy A. Merle, loving wife, mother, grandma and friend, age 87, a resident of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2024. Nancy was born Nov. 11, 1937, to Vladimir and Anna Brioschi. She married Marvin Merle on Aug. 2, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Nancy worked for the Sears Outlet as a retail sales associate and loved meeting and talking with customers. She was an active volunteer in various organizations. Nancy was the lady everyone knew with the big, kind, compassionate heart. She enjoyed going bumming with family and friends, reading, baking (specifically loved by all were [...]

Jo Alan DeGeer, born July 10, 1943, passed away on Dec. 19, 2024, at his home in Frederic, Wisconsin, in the loving care of his wife and stepdaughter. Jo’s heroic journey with prostate cancer included many wonderful caregivers throughout the years. He was born in Indiana, spent his early years in the hills of Kentucky, but moved back to St. Paul, Minnesota (his family’s hometown) for most of his life. He attended Wilson High and later the University of Minnesota. Jo's life was a testament to loving patience, kindness, and warmth for fellow man. He is survived by his wife, [...]

  David Lee Pederson of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Frederic, Wisconsin, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, surrounded by family in Mesa. Dave was born Feb. 20, 1967, to Lawrence and Darlene (Moulton) Pederson. Dave spent his childhood in Frederic, where his father Lawrence was the veterinarian. He later graduated from Frederic High School, and was a volunteer firefighter. Dave briefly lived in Burnsville, Minnesota where he married his first wife, Jane Breckner. He soon returned to Frederic with Jane and their triplets, MaryJane, Grant and Karl. Dave remained active in Frederic through much of his adult life. He served on [...]

Irma Juneal Wood, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Irma was born to Clarence and Agnes Johnson on June 19, 1925, near Luck, Wisconsin. She graduated from Milltown High School and met Robert while working as a waitress at a restaurant in Milltown, Wisconsin. Irma and Robert married on March 2, 1947 and farmed on her father’s farm until they purchased their own south of Falun, Wisconsin. Irma worked right alongside Robert for many years. It took incredibly hard work, sweat, tears and sleepless nights to make their farm a success and to raise their family. In addition to [...]

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  Margaret (Peg/Peggy) M. Stary (Gockowski), age 88, of Milltown, Wisconsin, (formerly of St. Anthony Park, St. Paul, Minnesota and The Villages of Lady Lakes, Florida) died unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don, of 68 years, and is survived by children, Kathy (Jeff) Weeks, Linda (Mark) Ficcadenti, Mike, Bob, Ron (Dawn), and Laura Mussehl; grandchildren, Melissa, Angela, Kristi, Michelle, Dan, Kim, Brian, Ben, Andy, Allysia, Eric, Jim and Adam; and 16 great-grandchildren. Peg was an extroverted, happy “people person” all the way, who very much enjoyed telling corny (and sometimes inappropriate) [...]

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Lucille J. Nielsen was born and raised in Crystal Lake, Iowa. She married Gunnar A. Nielsen of Luck, Wisconsin in August, 1963. A lifelong caregiver and friend to all. She will be remembered for her hospitality, her generosity and her outgoing fun spirit. She is preceded in death by husband, Gunnar Nielsen; son, Kim Nielsen; parents, Lawrence and Gladys Siekmeier; and siblings, Violet, Geraldine and Norman. She is survived by siblings, Gretchen Peck and Lawrence Siekmeier; children, Kara, Mary and Steven (Joie); and grandchildren, Tanner (Ali Metcalf), Olivia Strang (Logan), George and Ruby. Lucy, 90, passed away in the early [...]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Loren Aldrich on Nov. 15, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1992, to Rae and John Aldrich in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Chris was a graduate of Luck High School in 2010 and was employed by Steffl Drilling and Pump in Wilmar, Minnesota. Chris was a kind soul with an infectious sense of humor that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. His laughter and playful spirit made him a joy to be around. A lover of the outdoors, Chris found peace in nature. He cherished [...]

John Couvert Ayers, age 89, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at his residence in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. John was born in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 19, 1935, to parents Louis and Mary (Buchanan) Ayers. Following graduation, John went into the Navy where he served for nine years. During this time, he was an aircraft engine mechanic, stationed in Japan and Hawaii. He was proud of his military time and enjoyed volunteering at the American Legion and being a member in St. Croix Falls. Shortly after getting out of the military, John met Sharon (Judkins) [...]