Pat was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and attended St. Charles Borromeo School and Edison High School. Pat retired as a personnel specialist with the US Department of Agriculture. She is preceded in death by husbands, Leo Burns and Wally Davis; parents, Andrew and Rose Anderson; brothers/in-laws, Donald, Jim, Hoyce, Nellie, and Roger. She is survived by sister, Joan; brothers, Jack (Phyllis) and Bill (LaRae); and many, many, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; as well as many good friends. Pat spent most of her life "at the lake". First, at Lake Independence, then Eagle Lake, Lake Winnebago, and finally, [...]

  Dwight Swanson was born September 28, 1942, in Polk County, Wisconsin, to Carl and Bernice Swanson. He grew up with five brothers on the family farm. On August 2, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Berg. Together, they purchased Donna’s family farm. They enjoyed traveling and snowmobiling locally and riding the trails at Yellowstone National Park. Dwight loved restoring old tractors. After retirement from the farm, Dwight worked for the fertilizer plant in Milltown, Wisconsin. Dwight is survived by his wife of 63 years, Donna Swanson; daughter, Karen and her husband, Brad Emerson; granddaughters, Tanya (Jason) Stokes, [...]

  Audrey J. Nelson passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at Christian Community Homes of Osceola, Wisconsin. She was 90 years old. Audrey was born April 4, 1935, to Maynard and Alma (Peterson) Ekstrand in Dresser, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed at the Osceola Methodist Church. Audrey was raised on her parents’ farm five miles east of Osceola. It was here she learned to respect and love nature and animals, especially her quarter horse Daisy. She attended school in Osceola and graduated in 1953. She moved to Minneapolis where she was employed at the Minneapolis Star & Tribune. [...]

  Debbie (Yunker) Slayton was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Rolland and Louise Yunker on July 11, 1956. She passed away with family, at her home on May 17, 2025. Debbie loved to fish, horses, bonfires and the Green Bay Packers. She will be missed by friends and family. Debbie is survived by her husband, Jerry; mother, Louise; sister, Kathy; children, Bobbie Jo (Austin), Billy (Bobbi Jo) and Harry (Danica); stepdaughters, Brenda and Amber; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Rolland; son, Neil; uncle, Larry; and mother-in-law, Pearl. A Celebration of Life [...]

  Robert (Bob) Charles Peper passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at Eagle Ridge Memory Care in Osceola, Wisconsin, after a courageous battle with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was 81 years old. Born on Jan. 30, 1944, in Napoleon, Ohio, Bob was the cherished son of Robert B. Peper and Ann Wilscam Peper. Bob graduated from Holgate High School in Ohio and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana. His profound calling led him to the Hamma School of Theology in Ohio, where he received his Master of Divinity degree and became [...]

  Christopher Ernst Nelson, age 60, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Chris was born on February 9, 1965, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Phillip and Mary Nelson. He was baptized and confirmed at Milltown Lutheran Church and raised on the family farm in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. His childhood was filled with the joy of farm life, time spent with his siblings, and cherished summers alongside his cousin, Erik. A proud graduate of Unity High School in 1983, Chris was an accomplished athlete, participating in football, baseball, basketball, and FFA. He went on to [...]

  Eunice Jean Early, a woman of remarkable talent, unwavering dedication, and vibrant spirit, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, just a few days before her 94th birthday. Born on May 31, 1931, in West Salem, Oregon, Eunice lived a life rich in purpose and passion. Eunice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, deeply cherished by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Gene Early; her parents, Lloyd and Florence Miller; and her brother, Wesley Miller. Her legacy lives on through her four children, [...]

  Joan Karen Route (Bengtson), age 79, of Pine City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully May 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Joan was born April 2, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Eldo and Helen (Danielson) Bengtson. She grew up in Frederic, Wisconsin, where she cherished time spent getting into mischief with her cousins during family gatherings. In school, Joan was active in 4-H and loved caring for and riding her horse, Tony. She was a majorette and deeply involved in music—participating in band, choir, madrigal, all-star band, triple trio, and pep band. In 1956, she was honored [...]

  William R. “Bill” Hunter, age 83, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1941, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Roland and Viola Hunter. In 1964, Bill married Janet (née Soderberg) after meeting her at his cousin’s wedding. Together, they built a life in Siren, Wisconsin, raising their two children, Greg and Shelly. Bill was a proud grandfather to Aaron, Jessica, Asa, Garret, and Lukas, and great-grandfather to Malik and Miles. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Bill served aboard the USS Lexington. In 1979, he and Jan purchased The Pour House in Siren, which became [...]

  Eugene Leon Perry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully after his hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on May 28, 1952, Eugene lived a life marked by strength and a deep connection to both people and animals, especially horses, which were never far from his stories or his heart. Eugene was the devoted husband of Bonnie Perry, the love of his life, with whom he shared the past 24 cherished years. Together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and unwavering support. He was a proud father to Doug (Jackie), Dean (Allison), Andrew (Tasha), Keith [...]