Ruby Delores Lindquist, age 91, a resident of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025 at Burnett Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. Ruby was born on Feb. 6, 1933, to Thorvald and Myrtle Sorensen in Luck, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, north of Luck. Ruby grew up in Luck, attended North Star Grade School and Luck High School and graduated in 1950. After high school, she attended Polk County Normal in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Upon graduation, she got a job teaching first through eighth grades at Rocky [...]

  Rose Adeline Nelson, age 98, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Rose was born April 1, 1926, to parents, Clarence and Hulda (Dahlberg) Lund, and lived in Siren, Wisconsin, until her marriage to Wallace (Wally) Nelson on July 20, 1946. They lived in Oregon, Kentucky, South Dakota, and Minnesota, retiring back at home in Siren. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rose and Wally recently celebrated 77 years of marriage. They enjoyed travelling together and spending time with family and friends. Rose enjoyed cooking and baking for family. When you arrived at her house, she remembered your [...]

Debra (Deb) Kostelnik (born Rockwell, previously Fritz) passed away Jan. 1, 2025. She was 61 years old. Debra died of natural causes. She will be greatly missed. Debra Kostelnik was survived by her husband, Jeffery Kostelnik; and her two sons, Dustin Rockwell and Jeramie Dutcher. Debra was also survived by her step-daughter, Melanie Kostelnik; two grandsons, Brett and Roger Kostelnik; sister, Donna (Steve) Guimont; and three nieces. Debra Kostelnik's Celebration of Life will be held in Cushing, Wisconsin, at Suzy Q's Snowshoe Tavern on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

  Curt William Eliason, the only one left of the 13 children of Ole Eliason and Augustine Blix, was born Sept. 6, 1928 and died Jan. 21, 2025. He was 96 years old. On Aug. 30, 1958 he married Elaine Van Pelt. They had four children: daughters, Kathy (Fred) Johnson and Sharon (Dave) D'Jock; and sons, Kevin (Kristina) and Shawn (Mika). He is also survived by his wife of 67 years, Elaine; children; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was very proud of his family. He loved the outdoors, hunting and just being outside. He raced cars and motorcycles in [...]

  Vivian (Vi) Vera Braby, age 85 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Vivian was born on Sept. 26, 1939 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to Winnie and Donald Blaisdell. Vivian was the third born of eight children. She graduated from school in St Paul Park, Minnesota. She was married twice, and from these marriages four children were born. She worked various jobs throughout her life to support her family. She waitressed, worked as a CNA in a hospital and a nursing home, and held several factory jobs. The job she enjoyed [...]

  Robert W. Erickson, 75, of Cumberland, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Jan. 20, 2025. Bob was well loved by all that knew him, and he returned the favor with everything he had. He could be considered a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none. After a stint in the Air Force during the Vietnam War where he was an aircraft mechanic, he held many jobs. From being a farm hand, a bartender, a cook, a newspaper publisher, to his final career of driving truck, he enjoyed life to the fullest. When not diving into his work, he enjoyed spending time [...]

  Betty Mae (Ryan) Hinrichs died peacefully at home on Jan. 17, 2025, having reached the age of 93. She was born on Feb. 10, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the third of eight children born to Leonard and Opal (Johnson) Ryan. The family moved to Little Wood Lake, Wisconsin, when Betty was 12 where she attended Wood Lake School - the only girl in her eighth-grade class. After graduating from Grantsburg High School in 1948, she immediately headed back to Minneapolis and started work in the Administration Office at the University of Minnesota, where she stayed until she met her [...]

  Lily P. Orvold, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, surrounded by family in Chetek, Wisconsin. Lily was born in Carigara, Leyte, Philippines on June 7, 1932, to Dioncie and Benita de (Guzman) Pascual. She attended school in the Philippines and went to nursing school for one year. She met her future husband, Richard, while working in the Navy Exchange at Sangley Point. He was stationed there serving in the Navy. The two were married on July 3, 1957 while living in the Philippines and welcomed a son. They later moved to Seattle, Washington, in Nov. [...]

  Fred Pfannes, age 69, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Jan. 16, 2025. He was born on Aug. 12, 1955, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to parents, Peter and Velma Pfannes. Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Debra, in 2011; father, Peter Pfannes Sr.; and brother, Peter Pfannes Jr. He is survived by his significant other, Cindy Anderson; and her children, Randy, Greg and Tracy; his special grandchildren; his mother, Velma Lynch; siblings, Larry (Diane) Pfannes, Jeff (Joli) Pfannes, Jenny (John) Leonard, Barb (Herman) Bohn, Daniel Pfannes and Chris (Debra) Pfannes; along with many nieces, nephews, other [...]

  Beverly Jean Casey (Proulx), 84, of Danbury, Wisconsin, previously of South Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Jan. 15, 2025, with her loved ones by her side. Mom loved bling, cute things on sale, perfect hair, and Miller 64. She was a GREAT Mom. She was preceded in death by her mom, Rose; step-father, Henry Balster; husband, Jim; and grandson, Bryan. She is survived by her significant other, Fritz Marten; daughters, Shelly Paskewitz, Julie (John) Welch, Kathy (Dean) Kilau and Barb Casey; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy (Rick) Rydmark; and brother, Gary (Kathy) Balster; nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers/sisters-in-law, and many [...]