Joyce A. Peterson, age 94, passed away on Feb. 25, 2025, in Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joyce was born on Aug. 23, 1930, in Minneapolis to Ernest and Alvina Soderberg. She married Paul Gramer in Minneapolis. The couple had two children: Glenn and Gary Gramer. She worked as an office secretary at the Burnett County Housing Authority in Webster, Wisconsin. Joyce was active in the Homemaker’s Club, historical society, and Forts Folle Avoine. She had many wonderful friends and neighbors and looked forward to the weekly widows’ luncheon at Dairy Queen. Joyce remained active in the First Baptist [...]

Pastor Harry H. “Bucky” Buckwalter, Jr., a man of deep faith and boundless love, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, Linda, his cherished children, and his beloved pets. Born on July 24, 1947, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Velma Buckwalter, Bucky’s life was a testament to service, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Growing up in Christiana, Pennsylvania, alongside his five siblings—Wayne (Pat), Denny (Diane), Sandy (Bill), Donny (Carol), and Janet (Charlie)—Bucky enjoyed a spirited childhood filled with baseball, fishing, and a touch of youthful mischief. His passion for Christ blossomed during his teen years [...]

Lloyd David Kobs, age 83, of Dresser, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home in Dresser. Lloyd was born on Dec. 3, 1941, to Paul and Marjorie (Flatten) Kobs in Stanton, Wisconsin. Lloyd started his career in welding, and later worked for Andersen Windows, retiring after 21 years. Lloyd enjoyed tinkering on his Allis Chalmers tractor and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. He was a hard worker and will be missed by many. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Beverlee; children, Glen, Gary, Dale, Clarence and Dorinda; brothers, Jim, Dick and Roger; [...]

Rosella “Sally” May Johnson of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed peacefully on Feb. 26, 2025 at Dove Healthcare in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. 97 years and still no wrinkles. Sally was born Feb. 11, 1928 in Osceola Township, Wisconsin, to Arthur and Minnie Gross, Sr. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1946. She met Merlin W. Johnson of rural Amery, Wisconsin, at a Dresser Hall dance. They married on July 22, 1950 at Zion Lutheran Church, East Farmington Wisconsin, and continued dancing together throughout their 70 years of marriage. Sally and Merlin were often seen together having fun with family and [...]

  Linnea "Lindy" Demae Jensen, 93, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Lindy was born Nov. 10, 1931, at home on the family farm in Stark, Minnesota, the second child of Carl and Juno (Falk) Johnson. She attended Stark School until her sophomore year when they moved to Almelund, Minnesota, and she graduated from Chisago Lakes High School in 1949. On Oct. 25, 1952, Lindy married William Jensen in Almelund; to this union, one daughter was born. Lindy was one smart lady, diligent and [...]

  Teresa L. Chapman, age 80, of Crystal, Minnesota, passed away on Feb. 22, 2025. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Bernard and Bertha Ottenstroer; and her sister, Joann VanHeel. Teresa loved to travel. Some of her favorite trips included a trip to Hawaii, yearly family trips, and many trips to Florida. In addition to traveling around the USA, Teresa also took trips to Europe, Peru, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Teresa belonged to multiple social groups including Red Hats, Fab 5, and card clubs. One of the social groups Teresa enjoyed remained friends and regularly met for over 60 [...]

William “Bill” Edward Johnson, 86, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the St. Croix Medical Center. Bill was born on July 13, 1938, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Charles and Clara Johnson. Bill grew up on the Shiloh Farm and attended Shiloh school and then graduated from Amery High School in 1956. Bill bought his first milk truck at 17 years old and hauled milk cans until 1966 when he began working for Erwin Montgomery Construction until the mid-‘90s when he went to work for the Village of Centuria until he retired. Bill kept busy with many ventures [...]

Joyce A. Peterson, age 94, passed away on Feb. 25, 2025, in Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joyce was born on Aug. 23, 1930, in Minneapolis to Ernest and Alvina Soderberg. She married Paul Gramer in Minneapolis. The couple had two children: Glenn and Gary Gramer. She worked as an office secretary at the Burnett County Housing Authority in Webster, Wisconsin. Joyce was active in the Homemaker’s Club, historical society, and Forts Folle Avoine. She had many wonderful friends and neighbors and looked forward to the weekly widows’ luncheon at Dairy Queen. Joyce remained active in the First Baptist [...]

William R. “Bill” Hunter, age 83, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born on Dec. 15, 1941, in Saint 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 (Sue) Hunter and Michelle (Jeff) Johnson. Bill was a proud grandfather to Aaron (Natalie), 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 purchased The Pour House in Siren, [...]

  Verle Ethel Bergstrom, 97, passed away at the Lawson Manor in Luck, Wisconsin on Feb. 19, 2025. She was born on Oct. 12, 1927, to Harold & Margaret (Carlson) Brenizer at their home in Sterling Township. She attended Orr School and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1945. She married Myron Bergstrom on Oct. 4, 1947, and together they had two children, Judy and Dale. They dairy farmed and raised mink. They traveled to all fifty states and to Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia England, France, Mexico and Canada. They celebrated 76 years of marriage together before Myron’s death [...]