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 [...]

  It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patty) Kay Knechtel (Tschumperlin), age 67. Patty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, who passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, June 23, 2025. Patty was born on March 17, 1958 in Frederic, Wisconsin, to Grace and John Tschumperlin. She spent her younger years growing up in a farmhouse in Frederic, making many memories with her parents and several siblings. She attended school at Frederic School District, where she met the love of her life, [...]

  Julie Kay Karsky (Bluhm), passed away at age 74 from ovarian cancer on June 18, 2025, at her St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin homestead, with her husband, Don and sister, Deb by her side. A beloved yoga teacher in the St. Croix Valley, she lived life fully and intentionally with gratitude, joy, curiosity, courage, generosity, and a smile. Always attuned to others, she donated her body to Mayo Clinic for education. Julie was born on Oct. 21, 1950, to Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Bluhm in Austin, Minnesota. She moved to Cambridge, Minnesota, when she was eight and graduated from Cambridge [...]

  Donald Eugene Carlson was born on Feb. 27, 1938 to Len and Meta Carlson in Superior, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025 in Galveston, Texas, at the home of his daughter, Kristen Carlson, surrounded by his loving family. Don grew up in Burnett County, Wisconsin, and graduated with honors from Webster High School in 1956. He lettered in varsity football, track and field, and played the cornet in the high school band. Don attended Marion College in Marion, Indiana, and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he received a bachelor's and a [...]

  Michael Paul Lunzer Sr., of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his sons, Michael Lunzer Jr. (Betsey) and Edward Lunzer (Shelby); his cherished grandson, Carson Lunzer; and his brother, Dennis Lunzer (Jeannie). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorraine; his son, Christopher; his parents, Frank and Helen Lunzer; and his sister, Jacque; and brothers, Bernard and Richard. Michael had a remarkable gift for listening. He offered sound advice, [...]

  Sue Anderson, beloved and extraordinarily talented, passed away on May 1, 2025, following a long battle with cancer. She was 70. Born and raised in Frederic, Wisconsin, to parents Alice and Maynard, Sue was a piano and organ virtuoso, a Miss Frederic Pageant winner, and a proud member of FFA. She majored in music and business at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. After graduating college, Sue moved to New York City and began working as a medical secretary until she landed her first musical role: musical director of The First All Children's Theatre. Her Broadway career soon took [...]

  Joyce M. Mellgren-Kyle, age 86, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. She was born on Sept. 5, 1938, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Robert L. and Bertha M. (Wagenbach) Hughes. She attended Hillsdale School in 1952, when her family moved to California where she finished the eighth grade. She graduated from Leuzinger High School in 1956. During her years in California she lived in Gardena and was employed for various electronic companies as an assembler. She had three kids while in California and eventually returned to the Wisconsin/Minnesota area. She worked for Shafer Electronics and Assemblers automated [...]