Carlotta Ann (Tichy) Romsos, 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. 5, 2025, at home on Long Lake with her family at her side. She was born on Oct. 3, 1939, in Black River Falls Wisconsin, daughter of Steve and Margaret (Newton) Tichy. Carlotta was raised on a farm, attended a one-room country grade school, Loyal High School and University of Wisconsin Stout in Menomonie, where she earned a BS degree in home economics education. She married Eugene Romsos on June 23, 1962. They celebrated 63 years of wonderful marriage last June. After graduating from Stout in 1961 Carlotta became the [...]

  Sandra Joy Callin (Raska) passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Sandra was born on July 28, 1945, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Melvin (Pete) and Norma (McConnell) Raska. She had nine siblings and attended Osceola High School. On Oct. 19, 1963, she was united in marriage to Duane Callin. This marriage was blessed with four children, Randy, Rhonda, Rochelle and Rebecca. Together, Duane and Sandra bought a farm around Osceola, Wisconsin, in 1968 where they raised Holstein steers and had horses, sheep, chickens, cats and dogs, all while farming crops. While raising her children, she [...]

Richard Dean Kelley passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 26 at the age of 86. Richard (Dick) was born in Aurora, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Janet Eleanor (Holstein), and had three beautiful daughters, Cheryl (Paul) Kinsella, Carol (Eric) Polson, and Lori Kelley (Scott). Dick proudly served in the Marines, and as you would expect, was as tough as they come. He returned to the States, married Janet, and purchased Kelley’s Cove Resort in Siren, Wisconsin. He and Janet ran the resort on Clam Lake for 10 years, and entertained so many, before buying a [...]

Frank Gilbert Holter Jr., age 86, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 25, 2025, at UW Health University Hospital in Madison. Frank was born on July 12, 1939, in Frederic, Wisconsin, to Frank Sr. and Hattie (Pierson) Holter. He grew up in rural Danbury, Wisconsin, and graduated with the Class of 1957 from Webster High School. One of his first jobs was in plumbing and heating, which added to his skills in other crafts. He continued to refine and add to these skills that he would use throughout a long and productive career. His strong character, problem-solving ability, [...]

Shirley Ann Mariette of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 30, 2025, in North Branch, Minnesota, at the age of 94. Shirley Ann Mariette (born Shirley Ann Johnson) was born on Oct. 13, 1930, in Decorah, Iowa, and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shirley was baptized Dec. 7, 1930; confirmed May 20, 1945. On Oct. 20, 1949, she married Douglas Mariette, continuing to live in Minneapolis for a number of years, later moving to a house in Crystal, Minnesota. They decided to move their young family out of the city to the Little Wood Lake farm, Falun, Wisconsin. Most of their [...]

Hans Michael Giller was born on March 27, 1977, to Jack and Judy Giller in Frederic, Wisconsin. He graduated from Luck High School in 1995. He spent one year at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He also attended Dakota County Technical Institute in Rosemount, Minnesota. Hans spent two years in Alaska working hazmat on the oil spills, then came back to Luck and joined his brother and dad in the logging business. He started hazard tree removal and turned it into a successful tree service business. On June 17, 2018, he married his best friend, Rachel Erickson. One of his greatest [...]

Tamara Delany (Griffin), age 61, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed into an eternal life with the Lord on Sept. 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Griffin; and her husband, James Delany. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her daughter, McKenna; and her son, Michael (Alethea). She will also be missed by her father, Jim Griffin (Roxanne); and her siblings, sister, Constance Ohlsen (Chris); and brother, Dave Griffin (Lisa). Her grandson, Rupert Delany, was her greatest joy. Tamara lived out her life and faith in Christ through her heart for others. Whether it [...]

  James (Jim) Keith Bengtson, age 80, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away Sept. 25, 2025. He was born June 10, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Norain (Steve) and Garnet (Fassett) Bengtson. Jim served in the army for two years during the Vietnam War. After his return from service, he was a drummer in a rock-and-roll band that performed at Dibbos in Hudson, Wisconsin, for a few years. Jim became a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the IUOE Local 49 for over 50 years. In 1983-1984, he moved his family to Frederic and took over ownership of [...]

  Jerome "Jerry" C. Wagner passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2025, following a stroke. Jerry was raised in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a bachelor's degree in science. He later made his home in Amery, Wisconsin, where he built his life filled with close friends and his career. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for seven years, before dedicating the next 46 years of his life to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as a game warden in the Polk County area. His work reflected not [...]

  Lester Charles Harder, age 79, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home with his daughter, Kris, by his side. On Sept. 19, 2025, he went to be with Jesus, his Lord. Les was born on July 11, 1946, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Harold and Louise Harder. He graduated from Unity in 1964. In 1965, he married Sharry Fosha. They had four daughters: Amber, Kris, Nichole and Leslie. Les worked for Stokers and learned the sheet metal trade. In 1973, they moved from Balsam Lake, Wisconsin to Georgetown, Wisconsin, and bought his parents’ farm. 1978 came with a [...]