Barbara Claire Pelle, 83, of Frederic, Wisconsin, was called home by Jesus on Feb. 8, 2025, to spend eternity with Him. Barbara was born Sept. 28, 1941, to Vern and Sylvia (Hendricks) Larson and was raised in Superior, Wisconsin. While growing up, she enjoyed spending time at the cabin and at the family homestead farm on Pine Lake near Luck. After graduating from Superior Central High School, Barbara moved with her parents and sisters to California where she met the love of her life and was married a year later. After 16 years in California, Barbara was drawn back to her [...]

  Jeffrey Phillip Butler, passed away on Jan. 31, 2025. After a brief illness, Jeff passed peacefully comforted by family and friends. Jeff was born on Aug. 20, 1952 in Frederic, Wisconsin to Phillip and Mary Jane Butler. Jeff Butler, a proud Army veteran and an avid outdoorsman, dedicated his life to helping fellow veterans heal through nature-based experiences. His passion for canoeing, hunting, fishing, and gathering around a campfire provided countless veterans an opportunity for peace, camaraderie, renewal, and sobriety. He is survived by siblings and many friends. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Minneapolis VA Medical Center - [...]

  It was a muddy spring in 1936 when Dr. Diamond and his helpers traveled the distance from Frederic to rural Clam Falls with a man laying across the fender of the car holding a lantern to guide the way. After getting stuck and being pushed and pulled out of mud holes, they finally arrived at the Russell (Ding) and Virginia Nelson home in the early morning of April 26. As it was not yet time for the child to be born, Dr. Diamond lay down beside Virginia and took a nap. At the right time, a girl child was [...]

  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 [...]