Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

Betty Jane (Peterson)  Liesch

Betty Jane (Peterson) Liesch

Jun 27, 2021

Betty Jane Liesch, age 93 of Frederic, WI, passed away on June 27, 2021. She was born to Leonard R and Hulda S Peterson of Centuria, WI on December 8, 1927. She was the 4 th of 5 children.

Betty's infectious laugh revealed her optimistic outlook on life.  She experienced more than...

Jerry Lee Nutter

Jerry Lee Nutter

Jun 26, 2021

Jerry Lee Nutter, 76, of Laketown Township, Cushing, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Osceola Medical Center in Osceola, Wisconsin with his loving family at his side.  Jerry was born on September 25, 1944, in Frederic, Wisconsin the son of Albert and Darline (Johnson) Nutter.

Jerry was the youngest of...

Dorothea Mae (Losie)  Sherwood

Dorothea Mae (Losie) Sherwood

Jun 26, 2021

Dorothea Mae Sherwood, 93, of Frederic, WI and formerly of Arkansas passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  Dorothea was born on June 13, 1928, in Wichita, Kansas to Frederick A. and Marion E. (Whichcord) Losie.

Dorothea leaves to celebrate her memory: daughter, Kathy Hicks, Balsam Lake, WI; son, Jerry Sherwood, St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Reagan (Randy),...

Leona R. Merrill

Leona R. Merrill

Jun 21, 2021

Leona R. Merrill, 80, of Duluth, MN passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth on Monday, June 21 st 2021.

Leona was born in Hayward, WI on February 24 th , 1941 to Clara Beebe (Belisle) and William Coon.

She leaves to celebrate her memory: children, William, Wynn, Claretta, Ronald and Louann, grandchildren, Jackson,...

Alcuin John Harren

Alcuin John Harren

Jun 21, 2021

Alcuin John Harren (A.J.), 77, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Monday, June 21, 2021.  Alcuin was born on June 8, 1944, in Morrison County, Minnesota the son of Raymond and Dolores Harren. He attended and graduated high school in Upsala, Minnesota.

He worked for the Upsala Land-O-Lakes Creamery, was a semi-driver for...

Ann Marie (Hoehne)  Hraychuck

Ann Marie (Hoehne) Hraychuck

Jun 6, 2021

Ann Marie Hraychuck (Hoehne), 69, of Ashley, ND went to heaven Sunday, June 6 th , 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Ann was born in Amery, WI on July 24, 1951.  Ann graduated from Unity High School in 1969.  She was honored with the Hall of Fame from Unity High School as well.

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Daniel Michael Linehan

Daniel Michael Linehan

Jun 4, 2021

Daniel Michael Linehan, 75, of Luck, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on June 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born to parents Edward Lee Linehan Sr. and Hansine Kristine (Stone) Linehan, on April 1st, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota on his mother’s 29th birthday.

He graduated from North Branch High School in 1964. He went on...

Adeline M. (Behnke)  Wyss

Adeline M. (Behnke) Wyss

Jun 2, 2021

Adeline M. Wyss, 100, of Sterling Township, Polk County, Wisconsin passed away at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  Adeline was born on May 21, 1921, in Peshtigo, WI; the daughter of Leona and Herman Behnke.

Adeline leaves to celebrate her memory, children: Jean (Ken) Albright, Doris (Bruce) McLain, Pat (Chris) Edgerton,...

Carolyn Marie Christensen

Carolyn Marie Christensen

May 31, 2021

Carolyn Marie Christensen, 86, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Ramsey County Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was born on April 19, 1935, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Clarence and Mary (Petersen) Christensen.

She attended school in St. Croix Falls and graduated in 1953. She accepted Christ...

Dora Mae Merrill

Dora Mae Merrill

May 13, 2021

Dora Mae Merrill “Niiyogasbawiikwe”, 63, of Round Lake, Wisconsin passed away at her home with her loving family at her side on Thursday, May 13, 2021.  Dora was born on November 9, 1957 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Henry and Nora Merrill.

She leaves to celebrate her memory: children, Berta Jean Merrill (Darrell Weyaus), Round Lake,...

Jim L. Nelson

Jim L. Nelson

May 13, 2021

Jimmy (Jim) Nelson, 82, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer.  Jim was born on July 20, 1938 to Frank and Pearl Nelson in Rice Lake, WI.  Jim graduated from Luck High School in 1956.  After graduation Jim went into...

Madonna Margaret (Sheehan)  Ince

Madonna Margaret (Sheehan) Ince

May 10, 2021

Madonna Margaret Ince, 93 of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, Wisconsin.  Madonna was born on November 24, 1927, in Milltown Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the daughter of James and Bridget (Laughlin) Sheehan.

Madonna enjoyed cooking, gardening, and milking cows.  She liked spending time at the...

Delano Wenzel Johnson

Delano Wenzel Johnson

May 5, 2021

Delano Wenzel Johnson, 86 of Taylors Falls, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Devine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on May 5 th , 2021.

Del was born in Chisago City on March 30 th , 1935 to parents Wallace and Jeanette Johnson.

Del graduated from Chisago City High School...

Merlin L. Jensen

Merlin L. Jensen

Apr 27, 2021

Merlin L. Jensen, 85, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Amery Regional Medical Center.  Merlin was born on April 5, 1936 in Eureka Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of William and Esther (Hacken) Jensen.

Merlin graduated from the St. Croix Falls High School in 1955.  He married Della...

Daniel C. Driscoll

Daniel C. Driscoll

Apr 22, 2021

Daniel C. Driscoll, age 80, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away in his home on Thursday, April 22 2021. He was born October 24, 1940 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Ellen (Laclaire) and Daniel G. Driscoll. Daniel leaves many family and friends to celebrate his life and memory.

There are no public services scheduled at...

Russel S. Swiontek

Russel S. Swiontek

Apr 15, 2021

Russel S. Swiontek, 83, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center.  Russel was born on May 12, 1937 in Farmington Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of Mike and Pearl (Pruno) Swiontek.

Russell loved the outdoors, he loved fishing and hunting, gardening and riding in his golf...

Gerald M. Brust

Gerald M. Brust

Apr 10, 2021

Gerald M. Brust, 80, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Gerald was born on May 1, 1940 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin the son of Lawrence and Mary (Follerton) Brust.

He leaves to celebrate his memory: his wife, Judith Brust, St. Croix Falls, WI; his sons,...

Marlene Rita Merrill

Marlene Rita Merrill

Apr 5, 2021

Marlene Rita Merrill, “Ozaawaagiizhegookwe” 64, of Round Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Marlene was born on March 13, 1957, in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Wilbert and Lorraine Merrill.

Marlene leaves to celebrate her memory: children, Katrina Leoso, Amanda Merrill, and Merill Leoso,...

Jaqueline May Brettner

Jaqueline May Brettner

Apr 2, 2021

Jacqueline May Brettner 77 of Centuria, WI was born on May 1, 1943 and passed away on April 2, 2021 (Good Friday) with her family by her side. Jackie had a long history of chronic asthma from childhood; she battled many lung issues throughout her life, which ended with COPD.

Jackie was born to Gilbert and Beatrice...

Virginia (Andersen)  Nelson

Virginia (Andersen) Nelson

Mar 27, 2021

C. Virginia (Andersen) Nelson, 87 of Luck, WI passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Virginia was born on the Andersen farm in Luck on November 4, 1933 to Joseph E. and Minnie (Jensen) Andersen.  While in high school, Virginia worked behind the candy counter in the DeLux Movie Theater in Luck and...

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