LaVera Erickson, age 87, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota. LaVera was born Sept. 30, 1937, in Luck, Wisconsin. She was the youngest child of Vera (Marsh) and Edward Remley of Luck, Wisconsin. She graduated from Cumberland High School, Cumberland, Wisconsin, in 1955. She married David Erickson on Jan. 30, 1959, and they remained married until his untimely and unexpected death on Jan. 14, 2001. They had four children, Valorie, Craig, Peter and Paul. LaVera was a homemaker for many years, with her and Dave operating a [...]

  Ronald Norman Pagenkopf, 76, of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1949, the son of Norman and Edna (Kirchhoff) Pagenkopf, in Caryville, Wisconsin, and when young moved to Cadott, Wisconsin. He attended Eau Claire Technical College for a machinist degree. Ronald N. Pagenkopf married Mary Leis on Nov. 1, 1975, and lived in Cadott. In January 1982, he moved to Burnett County, Wisconsin, where he raised his children and worked at Horton/Nexen until his retirement in 2014. Ron was a gentle and loving husband and devoted father. An avid outdoorsman, Ron [...]

  On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Richard (Butch) Donald Hunter, age 84, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was born in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on May 16, 1941, to Richard (Dick) and Opal Hunter. He grew up in the Grantsburg area, attended Grantsburg schools and graduated in 1959. After graduation, he worked at Northern Manufacturing in the furniture department until an early retirement in 1989 due to health issues. In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Olson), on New Year’s Eve, and they were blessed with four children: Lonnie, Desiree, Shawn and Danielle. Butch also [...]

  Dale Larson, age 89, of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorentz and Bernice Larson; and brother, Roger Larson. Dale is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rosemarie "Rosie" Larson; his adored daughters, Julie (Mike) Harvey and Jeanne (Karl) Guernsey; and his cherished grandchildren, Wyatt, Lucas, Tessarose and Dayle. He is also survived by his brother, Keith (Karen) Larson, of Fairbault, Minnesota; his sister, Marcia Schmehl, of Arizona; many loving nieces and nephews; and his deer hunting partner, Billy (Vickie) Felstow, of Huntersville, North Carolina. Born [...]

  Crystal Lee (Donahue) Marschel was born in Maplewood Minnesota, June 26, 1993, to Heather and Scott Donahue. She was torn from this life tragically on July 18, 2025. Crystal spent most of her youth growing up in Milltown, Wisconsin. After graduating from Unity High School in Balsam Lake Wisconsin, she enrolled in St. Cloud State University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education. Crystal naturally had a calling, given her own sports background, to coach where she took root in Pierz, Minnesota. Crystal’s children were the center of her universe and she loved them to the moon and back. [...]

  Suzanne Jean Pribula passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025. She was born on Jan. 14, 1957. She was 68 years old. Sue was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spent her childhood and early adult years on the city’s North Side. She attended St. Austin’s Catholic School for elementary and junior high and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1975. At the young age of five, Sue experienced the profound loss of her father. Raised by her devoted single mother, Sue developed a deep sense of compassion, resilience, and generosity that would define her throughout her life. Her [...]

  It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Joseph Wallner, age 74, of Centuria, Wisconsin. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and cherished friend. John passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 21, 2025. John was born on March 23, 1951, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of John P. Wallner and Helen M. Wallner, who have both preceded him in death. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; children, John P. (Amanda) Wallner, Joseph D. (Jennifer) Wallner and Jeffrey A. Wallner; grandchildren, Breeanna [...]

Anita I. West, age 79, of Cumberland, Wisconsin, passed suddenly on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She was born Feb. 27, 1946, to Henry Axel and Hilja Sophia (Mylly) Johnson in Ironwood, Michigan. The outdoors was truly Anita’s happy place––from fishing to flower gardening and mowing grass, she enjoyed the privacy and peace that came with living out in the country. Anita will be forever missed by her life partner, Joe Strenke; sons, John D. Sain and Kelly D. Sain; grandchildren, Steven (Jen) Sain and Harley (Megan) Sain; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, [...]

  Michelle (Shelly) was born Oct. 24, 1959, and passed away on July 9, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She graduated in 1978 from South St. Paul High School in Minnesota and worked at Xcel Energy as a service coordinator for 20 plus years. She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Roy; parents, Jim and Bev Casey; grandparents; uncle, Tom Casey; and aunt, MaryAnn Casey. She is survived by longtime friend, Sam Nelson; sisters, Julie Welch (John), Kathy Kilau (Dean) and Barb Casey; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Life is [...]

  Roberta "Bobbi" Violet Okerlund, age 77, resident of Webster, Wisconsin, departed this world on July 13, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Roberta, a cherished soul, was born on March 29, 1948, in Elk River, Minnesota, to Robert and Grace (Borst) Heath. With an unwavering spirit and a heart full of love, she navigated her life with optimism, becoming an integral part of many lives she touched throughout her journey. Roberta graduated from high school in Elk River, and after served as a dedicated secretary at the University of Minnesota. It was here that she met her [...]