Lloyd Lester Larson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born Feb. 13, 1941 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, to Lester and Myrtle (Ramsdell) Larson. The family moved to Superior, Wisconsin, where Lloyd graduated from Central High School, class of 1959. He went on to earn a machinist certification from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute. He practiced his craft at Grayco in Minneapolis, Minnesota, then went to FMC in Fridley, Minnesota, as a manufacturing engineer. Lloyd married Patricia Cieslicki on Aug. 1, 1964, in Superior, at St Anthony Catholic Church. They celebrated [...]

  Joyce “Snookie” LaVonne Schrock, age 90, of Dresser, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at Eagle Ridge Senior Living in Osceola, Wisconsin. Joyce was born on Oct. 9, 1935 to Guy and Iona (Leaf) Longnecker in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. On April 8, 1955 she was united in marriage to Roger Schrock. This marriage was blessed with four children, Brenda, Becky, Brian and Lori. In her free time, Snookie enjoyed snowmobiling, camping and trips to the casino. She especially enjoyed the time spent with her children and grandchildren. Snookie is survived by her children, Becky (Don) Emerson [...]

  Thomas Michael Magnafici, of Dresser, Wisconsin, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Dixon, Illinois, Tom was one of ten children in a large Italian-Irish family. From the age of eight to 14, he lived at St. Vincent’s Orphanage, an experience that shaped his strength, independence, and resilience. Tom once dreamed of becoming a college history professor, but life—and the Vietnam War—led him down a different path. In 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army, where his leadership and determination quickly stood out. Selected for Officer Candidate School, Tom [...]

  Margie (Kjeseth) Johnson of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Golden Age Manor, at the age of 83. Born in Amery, Wisconsin, on March 26, 1942, to Kenneth and Myrna Kjeseth, Margie grew up on the family farm “barefoot and fancy free” and attended high school in Amery with the class of 1960. Margie married William “Big Bill” Johnson on July 26, 1959. Three children were born to this union, Donny, Cheryl and Jodi Johnson. Margie worked various jobs over the years, her favorite being at Ricci’s Market. She worked for many years at Kroy [...]

  Thomas "Swamp" Francis Merth, age 86, of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at Barron Care & Rehab surrounded by his girls. He was born May 16, 1939, in Clayton, Wisconsin to Frank and Frances (Carr) Merth. Tom was born in a farmhouse east of Clayton on County Road D and was the second of nine children. The family relocated and he was raised on the home farm south of Turtle Lake. He attended White Clover School through eighth grade and graduated from Turtle Lake High School. He was drafted into the US Army in [...]

  Darrald Doriott, a beloved figure in his community, passed away while surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 16, 2025, at the United Pioneer Nursing Home in Luck, Wisconsin. Darrald was born on Oct. 28, 1939. He was the youngest of ten children born to Albert and Clara, and dedicated his life to the logging industry, a vocation he pursued with passion and commitment. Darrald owned and operated several logging businesses throughout his career, beginning with Doriott Brothers Logging with his brother, Albert (Junie), which later transformed into Doriott Logging and subsequently D & K Logging. Darrald completed his early [...]

  Timothy John Sheehan, departed this world peacefully on June 1, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, following a defiant stand against chronic infection. He embarked on his journey on Oct. 15, 1954 in the heart of Ohio. He was a son to the late Wilma and Marshall Sheehan; and a brother to Roy Carston, Patrick Sheehan, and sister Marsha Jensen. He leaves behind an enduring legacy, his daughter, Emily Sheehan; grandson, Blake Tomandl; a brother-in-law, Mark Jensen; nieces and nephews, Jake and Sonja Jensen and Craig and Jackie Gordon and their delightful offspring, who will all miss his legendary New [...]

  Lawrence Floyd French passed away on Oct. 14, 2025. He was born on Nov. 29, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lorraine French; and son, Christopher. He is survived by three sisters, Kathleen Scheuneman (Gary), Suzanne Starcevich and Diane French; son, Robert French (Molly); granddaughter, Melissa Shoquist; nephews, Cory French (Ruth) and Aaron French (Renea); nieces, Lisa Johnson (Keith) and Lori Scheuneman; and many great-nieces and -nephews. A military graveside service at New Haven Cemetery in Connorsville, Wisconsin, is pending.

  Gerald “Buck” Thompson, 85, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving sisters, Norma Thompson, Kathy (Willie) Loberg and Carolyn (Randy) Olson. Buck leaves to celebrate his memory, Connie (Roger) Johnson, his loving wife; Jan Thompson, with whom he shared 58 loving years of marriage; his daughter, Leah (Craig) Salmon; grandsons, Travis Salmon and Jason Salmon; and sister, Deb Thompson. We thank Buck for his years of service in the U.S. Air Force. No services are being planned at this time. A burial will take place [...]