Wayne Allan Minnick, age 72, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Westfield Hospital, New Richmond, Wisconsin. Wayne was born on Sept. 18, 1952 in Amery, Wisconsin to Elroy and Mary Lou (Calhoun) Minnick. Everyone knew Wayne for his love of hunting, fishing, golf, riding his Harley and his truck driving skills. Also, for all his customers at the St. Croix Tavern. He will be missed dearly by many. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Elroy Minnick and Mary Lou Calhoun-Minnick- Lund; wife, Kathleen; brother, Dale; step-grandchildren, Scot Auburt and Jamie Auburt; [...]

  Terri was born in Frederic, Wisconsin, on April 22, 1964, to Danny and Shirley Schaar. She married Randy Thomas on Dec. 6, 1980, and they had two children: Sarah Thomas and Samantha Chenal. Later, she met the love of her life, Russ Erickson, who had three children: Erica Doriott, Melissa Reynolds and Becky Nerby. On Dec. 22, 1990, they were married and blended their families. In 1996, they welcomed a daughter together, Sydney Gilbertson. Terri was known for her long career in retail, as well as her hard work, smile, and dedication to anything and everyone she met. She [...]

  Barbara Ann Walker, nee Volkmar, was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Aug. 6, 1947, to Robert Volkmar and Patricia Scott Volkmar. She grew up in St. Louis Park. She passed away after a long battle with multiple myeloma and COPD at Traditions of Frederic on Aug. 30, 2025. Barb’s love for animals, and especially for birds, inspired her and her brother, Richard, to adopt and care for more than a few baby birds while growing up. As an adult, she was one of the first employees of the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. She worked [...]

  Patricia Marie Mattson, age 74, of Luck, Wisconsin, entered eternal rest on Aug. 18, 2025. Patricia (Pat) was born on March 12, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Donna Mae and Lawrence Arthur Furchner. She graduated from Saint Agnes High School in 1969. While working at West Publishing in St. Paul, she met the love of her life, John Mattson. Just three months after their first date on his farm in Luck, they were engaged, and on March 31, 1973, Pat married John, trading her city life to embrace country living by his side. Pat was a wife, mother, [...]

  Joyce Elaine Frazier Curtis, age 69, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully the morning of Aug. 24, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at Regions Hospital. Joyce was born Sept. 15, 1955, to Clair & Lucille (Stanley) Frazier. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1973 and went on to study cosmetology in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Joyce was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, partner and friend whose warmth, kindness and steady grace touched everyone who knew her. Joyce lived with a quiet strength and a generous spirit, always putting love at the center [...]

  Donald R. Anderson (Don), age 80, died on Aug. 27, 2025 at his home in Osceola, Wisconsin. Don was born on July 29,1945 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to parents Victor and Thelma (Kolden) Anderson. He graduated from Middle River High School. After high school, Don attended business college in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Don accepted a job in Seattle, Washington. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 -1968. After the Army he worked as a controller for a manufacturing company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, controller for a printing company, and was CEO of CU Companies. Don and Darlene [...]

  Carole Margaret (Mueller) Martens, 69, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Aug. 27, 2025, at Eagle Ridge Memory Care in Osceola, Wisconsin. Carole was born on Sept. 27, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, to John and Gloria (Clausen) Mueller. She grew up in Maryland and Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in education. Soon after, she moved to Wisconsin, where she spent her entire career teaching in the Amery School District as both a classroom and reading teacher. In 1983, Carole married Randall Martens in Amery, Wisconsin. Together they raised [...]

  Corrine Mae Thoe, age 94, was welcomed into heaven on Aug. 30, 2025. Corrine was born on Aug. 9, 1931, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Mabel (Erickson) Maxcy. She enjoyed a happy childhood, growing up with her older sister, Grace, in Cumberland. She attended Cumberland schools and she and her family were members of First Lutheran Church. When Corrine was 15 years old, she fell in love with Hubert Thoe and her love for him never wavered. Hubert and Corrine were married in 1952 and they built a wonderful life together, leaving a legacy of a happy, healthy, [...]

  John D. Holst, 78, of Cumberland, Wisconsin, passed away on Aug. 29, 2025, at Regions Hospital due to advanced ALS. John was born Aug. 28, 1947, in Cumberland, to Alfred and Deloris Holst. John resided most of his life in the Township of McKinley, Wisconsin. He was a hardworking, dependable, thoughtful, fun-loving, and caring man. He was meticulous at any job he tackled. His work history included time at 3M, Rice Lake Glass & Door, commercial fishing in Alaska, and nearly 20 years as the McKinley Township Patrolman. Sometimes, putting in 15-hour days if severe weather demanded his attention. John was [...]

  Debra Ann Hutton was born on Nov. 20, 1966, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to Steven and Bonita Hutton. She grew up near Osceola, Wisconsin, and attended Osceola Public School through sixth grade before transferring to Valley Christian School, where she graduated in 1986. Debra worked in a variety of jobs in the area before pursuing her passion for caring for others by studying at New Richmond Technical College to become a CNA. She served faithfully as a compassionate and dedicated CNA throughout her life. On Nov. 2, 1991, during the memorable Halloween blizzard, Debra married Larry Johnson of [...]