Robert Joseph Doriott, age 90, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Burlington, Washington. He was born on May 2, 1934, in Webster, Wisconsin, to Frank and Georgia Connor Doriott. Robert grew up in Webster, where he attended Orange Elementary School and graduated from Webster High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was inducted on Nov. 8, 1954, serving honorably during his deployment to Korea. On March 1, 1957, Bob married Darlean Lind. He and his young family moved to California where they raised their four children. Robert worked for the State of California's Department of Employment [...]

  Marlys Armstrong, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the age of 87. A lifelong resident of the Cushing, Wisconsin area, Marlys left a lasting impression on all who met her—with a spirit that was as strong and memorable as the farm she helped build. Together with her husband Kenneth, Marlys worked side by side on the Armstrong Century Farm in Cushing, where they raised crops, children, and generations of memories. She took deep pride in the land and the life they cultivated together. Marlys also had a heart [...]

  Eugene E. Wellman, age 95, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, died on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Frederic Nursing and Rehab. Eugene was born on November 24, 1929, in Grantsburg to the late Carl and Ellen (Johnson) Wellman. Eugene loved gardening and always had a big garden with lots of vegetables, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and being around his family. He liked to travel to the mountains for vacations but was always happy to be back home where he was most comfortable. Many nights were spent hosting friends or going to friends for visits and snacks. A strict family man, he [...]

  Alice Whitaker Palmer, age 98, of Osceola Wisconsin, passed away on July 4, 2025. Alice was born to John and Bertha Whitaker, 1927, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. She graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1945 and worked in the WWII food industry “tying” hams for troops overseas. After the war, she then attended Polk County Teachers College and received her degree and teaching credentials. On June 8, 1948, Alice married H. Jerome Palmer of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, and was blessed with three children, Sandra, Cynthia and Steven. Early on, Alice enjoyed swimming in the St. Croix [...]

  James Harry Anderson was born on Oct. 1, 1930, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Agnes Anderson. He grew up in the Frederic, Wisconsin area and graduated from Frederic High school in 1948. Upon graduating he worked until joining the U.S. Army in 1951. He married Patricia Stower on March 24,1952 before deploying to Korea. He rose to the rank of sergeant and commanded a radio communication truck during the war. After completing his military service, he graduated from Dunwoody Institute and attended the University of Minnesota until he was hired at Honeywell, where he worked for 35 years [...]

Muriel Alma Anderson, age 88, of Frederic, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. She was born on Dec. 8, 1936, in Frederic to the late Marvin and Virgie (Ordway) Vangsgard. She attended grade school and high school in Frederic. She married Dale Anderson in 1954. She played alto sax in the high school band and did babysitting and worked as a secretary for an electric company while she was in high school. Muriel was an Avon representative for two years and was promoted to district manager in 1968, and she and [...]

  Peggy Ann Schilling passed away June 26, 2025 at her home following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Peggy was born on Aug. 28, 1957 to Bill and Mary Schilling in Amery, Wisconsin. The family moved around a little bit, out to California for a time, and then back to Wisconsin. They continued to travel the United States visiting family and friends. Peggy always got a window seat in the car so she could see where they were going (and to keep her and her older sister from fighting). On the way cross-country to visit family and friends, Peggy and [...]

Vicki Lynne (Gaddis) Engel, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away June 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gordon Engel; parents, Gene and Doris Gaddis; and granddaughter, Lydia Fiesel. She is survived by her sister, Sheryl Lindholm; her daughters, Kacia Engel (Troy Fiesel) and Keeli Edwards (Andrew); beloved grandchildren, Liam, Franklin, and Emmeline; and nieces and nephews. Having taught kindergarten in Edina, St. Croix Falls, Cushing, and Dresser for over 40 years and establishing the Blanding Woods Preschool, Vicki was well-known as a pillar of the community by multiple generations. Her [...]

  Betty Ruth Everson of Cushing, Wisconsin, passed away on April 27, 2025, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin. She was born on Dec. 10, 1932, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Mabel Skinner, joining sisters, Esther and Clara and later welcoming a brother, Herbert. As a child she spent most of her time outdoors, working in the garden and swimming or ice skating at Tenney Park. Her life was set on its course when a neighbor invited her to Sunday School and she placed her faith in Jesus Christ while attending Bible camp. She continued her lifelong [...]

  Vernon C. Bistram, 82, of Falun, passed away June 22, 2025, at Traditions of Frederic. He was born July 27, 1942, in his grandparents’ (Charles and Jessie Nordstrom) home north of Grantsburg, Wisconsin. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1960 and worked various jobs until he was drafted into the military. He served two years in the Army and returned home to work at the hospital in Grantsburg, where he met Myrna McKinley. They were married on Nov. 25, 1967. They lived in Racine, Wisconsin, for three years, then moved to a farm in Falun, Wisconsin, where they [...]