Scott Lee Leveen passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 71, in Luck, Wisconsin, after battling prostate cancer for over three years. Born on July 6, 1954, Scott's vibrant personality left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Known as the life of the party, he was outgoing and cherished his family profoundly. Scott was devoted to his role as a papa, always ensuring his family came together to create joyful memories. He is survived by his sister, Fern (Hente) Braam; stepsister, Kay (Don) Kiekhofer; and his children, Carrie Moritz, Patricia Leveen and Charles [...]

  Larry Duane Ellingworth, (AKA Chuck,) 85, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Larry was born to Harry and Sigrid Ellingworth in the town of Garfield Polk County, Wisconsin, on May 17, 1940. Larry came from a large family with nine siblings and eventually had five boys of his own. Larry loved horses, fishing, traveling and, later in life, he loved going to the casinos. He was a happy, charismatic fellow and loved to play his guitar and sing for family and friends. Larry is survived by his fiancée, Sharon McQuillen; three of his Sons, Rick [...]

  Karen Marie (Lindberg) Jorgensen, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in her home in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Karen was born December 1, 1941 to Sylvia (Mattson) and Wilbur Lindberg of Trade Lake, Wisconsin. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Zion Lutheran Church in Trade Lake and will rest forever in its sacred ground with her beloved husband, Clayton. After graduating from Grantsburg High School in 1960, she attended Polk County Teachers’ College, where she met the love of her life, Clayton Jorgensen. They married in 1962 and started their teaching careers. After teaching for two years in Black [...]

  Beverly “Bev” was born on Aug. 3, 1933, to Werner and Bonita (Knorr) Lindstrom in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bev attended Johnson High School and graduated with the class of 1951. Bev married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Rawlings, on June 7, 1952 and transferred with Bob to Washington State as Bob was serving with the Army in the Korean War. After Bob’s discharge from the Army, they moved back to White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and Bev became a secretary for the Great Northern Railroad. When Todd and Sue were adopted, Bev became a stay-at-home mom, and in 1971, [...]

  With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Rebecca A. Schwegman, who bravely battled cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, Rebecca passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria, Wisconsin, at the age of 71. Rebecca was born on January 15, 1954, to Henry and Leona Schwegman, of Taylors Falls, Minnesota. In a memorable start to life, she made her arrival en route to the hospital - born in the car on a cold winter night before reaching the delivery room. She was raised in Taylors Falls and graduated from Taylors Falls Public School in [...]

  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 [...]