Kathleen "Kathy" Johanna Aho Bruss passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2025, in Waunakee, Wisconsin, with her children by her side. Kathy was born in Biwabik, Minnesota, to Edwin and Minerva (Koskela) Aho. She was raised in Embarrass, Minnesota, where she graduated from high school. She went on to earn a degree in business education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. After accepting a teaching position, Kathy moved to Webster, Wisconsin, where she met her future husband, Michael "Mick" Bruss. They were married in September 1969 and soon relocated to San Francisco, California, where Mick was stationed at the Presidio. [...]

  Mark Robert Nelson, DVM, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away quietly on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, after a two-year battle with amyloidosis. He was 77 years old. Mark was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Dorothy and Harold Nelson. He grew up in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Thanks to his high school biology teacher, Mark was introduced to veterinary medicine as a potential career, and he never looked back.  He attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1972. He married Jolayne (Joey) Sontag in 1969. He had a passion for animals, even though growing up [...]

  Orval Johnson, age 93, a resident of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Traditions of Frederic. Orval Allan Johnson was born on Oct. 2, 1931, to Earl and Oline (Hill) Johnson at the Frederic Hospital, the oldest of five children. They grew up on a dairy farm in Clam Falls Township and had many great stories of growing up on the farm. The Johnson family attended and were very active members at Clam Falls Lutheran Church. Orval and his siblings were baptized and confirmed there. He attended grade school at Rocky Ridge, which was a [...]

  Robert James "Bob" Richison, born on April 8, 1931, in Flandreau, South Dakota, was a man whose life was a testament to the enduring strength of faith, family and the human spirit. He was called to his heavenly home on July 28, 2025, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, leaving behind a legacy of love, courage and melody that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him. Bob's journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to his beloved wife, Hazel, and their cherished sons, Terry Richison (Barb) and Brian Richison (Jona). His love story with [...]

  LaVera Erickson, age 87, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota. LaVera was born Sept. 30, 1937, in Luck, Wisconsin. She was the youngest child of Vera (Marsh) and Edward Remley of Luck, Wisconsin. She graduated from Cumberland High School, Cumberland, Wisconsin, in 1955. She married David Erickson on Jan. 30, 1959, and they remained married until his untimely and unexpected death on Jan. 14, 2001. They had four children, Valorie, Craig, Peter and Paul. LaVera was a homemaker for many years, with her and Dave operating a [...]

  Ronald Norman Pagenkopf, 76, of Danbury, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1949, the son of Norman and Edna (Kirchhoff) Pagenkopf, in Caryville, Wisconsin, and when young moved to Cadott, Wisconsin. He attended Eau Claire Technical College for a machinist degree. Ronald N. Pagenkopf married Mary Leis on Nov. 1, 1975, and lived in Cadott. In January 1982, he moved to Burnett County, Wisconsin, where he raised his children and worked at Horton/Nexen until his retirement in 2014. Ron was a gentle and loving husband and devoted father. An avid outdoorsman, Ron [...]

  On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Richard (Butch) Donald Hunter, age 84, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior. He was born in Grantsburg, Wisconsin on May 16, 1941, to Richard (Dick) and Opal Hunter. He grew up in the Grantsburg area, attended Grantsburg schools and graduated in 1959. After graduation, he worked at Northern Manufacturing in the furniture department until an early retirement in 1989 due to health issues. In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Olson), on New Year’s Eve, and they were blessed with four children: Lonnie, Desiree, Shawn and Danielle. Butch also [...]

  Dale Larson, age 89, of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorentz and Bernice Larson; and brother, Roger Larson. Dale is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rosemarie "Rosie" Larson; his adored daughters, Julie (Mike) Harvey and Jeanne (Karl) Guernsey; and his cherished grandchildren, Wyatt, Lucas, Tessarose and Dayle. He is also survived by his brother, Keith (Karen) Larson, of Fairbault, Minnesota; his sister, Marcia Schmehl, of Arizona; many loving nieces and nephews; and his deer hunting partner, Billy (Vickie) Felstow, of Huntersville, North Carolina. Born [...]

  Crystal Lee (Donahue) Marschel was born in Maplewood Minnesota, June 26, 1993, to Heather and Scott Donahue. She was torn from this life tragically on July 18, 2025. Crystal spent most of her youth growing up in Milltown, Wisconsin. After graduating from Unity High School in Balsam Lake Wisconsin, she enrolled in St. Cloud State University graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education. Crystal naturally had a calling, given her own sports background, to coach where she took root in Pierz, Minnesota. Crystal’s children were the center of her universe and she loved them to the moon and back. [...]

  Suzanne Jean Pribula passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025. She was born on Jan. 14, 1957. She was 68 years old. Sue was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spent her childhood and early adult years on the city’s North Side. She attended St. Austin’s Catholic School for elementary and junior high and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1975. At the young age of five, Sue experienced the profound loss of her father. Raised by her devoted single mother, Sue developed a deep sense of compassion, resilience, and generosity that would define her throughout her life. Her [...]