Aleica May Springer died unexpectedly on Aug. 6, 2025 in Trego, Wisconsin. She was born on Aug. 17, 1988 to James “Hawk” Springer and Jennifer Ulness and was raised by bonus parents, Alan and Melody Springer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clifford and Sandra Springer, Raymond and Marie Ulness, and Duke Moyer. She is survived in death by her fiance, Alex Avery; siblings, Heather Baker (Shane), Amber Springer, Lisa Petersen (Shaun), Michelle Stordahl (Denny) and Michael Springer (Jes); children, Arianna Springer, Juan Rivera, Devon, Damien and Dakota Avery. Services will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery [...]

  Jerry William Marek, age 90, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2025. Born on Jan. 27, 1935, in Minnesota, he lived a fulfilling life dedicated to family and his work as a dairy farmer. Known for his exceptional care of his Holstein cows, Jerry embodied the spirit of hard work and dedication that defined his rural roots. He was a loving father to his four children, Linda, Sue, Scott and Collene, and cherished the memories shared with them throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon; his son, Scott; his daughter, [...]

  Joanne Zillmer, age 87, a long-time resident of Danbury, Wisconsin, died on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, Minnesota, after a brief illness. Joanne was born on Sept. 22, 1937, at home on the family farm just outside of Clam Falls, Wisconsin, to parents Earl and Oline (Hill) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church where generations of her family had attended. She grew up on the family farm and walked just up and over the hill to attend Rocky Ridge Grade School. She then attended and graduated from Frederic [...]

  Donald William Essen, age 88, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at his residence at Eagle Ridge Senior Living in Osceola, Wisconsin. Donald was born on March 25, 1937, in Amery, Wisconsin, the youngest of parents Carl and Evelyn (Yourston). He attended Deronda Elementary and Amery High School. He married Vinita H. Hawkins on March 28, 1959, and they lived on a farm in Deronda, Wisconsin, for 10 years. After leaving the farm, he managed the O.K. Hardware store in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and then went into home construction and renovation. He was [...]

Bruce Joseph Hahn was born Aug. 1, 1951 in Waite Park, Minnesota, and died Oct. 15, 2024, at his little piece of paradise in Danbury, Wisconsin. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Vera Hahn; brothers, Michael and Gregory; and sister, Rachel. He is survived by brothers, Robert (Marcia), Gerald (Barbara), Edward, Matthew (Cecilia) and Martin (Judit); and sisters, Mary Field, Rebecca Revier and Marguerite McGowan, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Bruce was a kind, gentle person who learned to live life his way. He greeted everyone with a smile. He loved holidays. He was always the [...]

  Wayne Allan Minnick, age 72, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Westfield Hospital, New Richmond, Wisconsin. Wayne was born on Sept. 18, 1952 in Amery, Wisconsin to Elroy and Mary Lou (Calhoun) Minnick. Everyone knew Wayne for his love of hunting, fishing, golf, riding his Harley and his truck driving skills. Also, for all his customers at the St. Croix Tavern. He will be missed dearly by many. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Elroy Minnick and Mary Lou Calhoun-Minnick- Lund; wife, Kathleen; brother, Dale; step-grandchildren, Scot Auburt and Jamie Auburt; [...]

  Terri was born in Frederic, Wisconsin, on April 22, 1964, to Danny and Shirley Schaar. She married Randy Thomas on Dec. 6, 1980, and they had two children: Sarah Thomas and Samantha Chenal. Later, she met the love of her life, Russ Erickson, who had three children: Erica Doriott, Melissa Reynolds and Becky Nerby. On Dec. 22, 1990, they were married and blended their families. In 1996, they welcomed a daughter together, Sydney Gilbertson. Terri was known for her long career in retail, as well as her hard work, smile, and dedication to anything and everyone she met. She [...]

  Barbara Ann Walker, nee Volkmar, was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Aug. 6, 1947, to Robert Volkmar and Patricia Scott Volkmar. She grew up in St. Louis Park. She passed away after a long battle with multiple myeloma and COPD at Traditions of Frederic on Aug. 30, 2025. Barb’s love for animals, and especially for birds, inspired her and her brother, Richard, to adopt and care for more than a few baby birds while growing up. As an adult, she was one of the first employees of the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. She worked [...]

  Patricia Marie Mattson, age 74, of Luck, Wisconsin, entered eternal rest on Aug. 18, 2025. Patricia (Pat) was born on March 12, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Donna Mae and Lawrence Arthur Furchner. She graduated from Saint Agnes High School in 1969. While working at West Publishing in St. Paul, she met the love of her life, John Mattson. Just three months after their first date on his farm in Luck, they were engaged, and on March 31, 1973, Pat married John, trading her city life to embrace country living by his side. Pat was a wife, mother, [...]

  Joyce Elaine Frazier Curtis, age 69, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully the morning of Aug. 24, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at Regions Hospital. Joyce was born Sept. 15, 1955, to Clair & Lucille (Stanley) Frazier. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1973 and went on to study cosmetology in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Joyce was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, partner and friend whose warmth, kindness and steady grace touched everyone who knew her. Joyce lived with a quiet strength and a generous spirit, always putting love at the center [...]