Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI
Phoebe Ann Merrill
Jul 16, 2019
Phoebe Ann Merrill, 79, from the Round Lake Community, rural Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin. Phoebe Merrill was born March 11, 1940 in Hayward, Wisconsin the daughter of Susan (Scottie) and John Merrill.
Phoebe possessed an appealing smile that made you feel...
Robert "Bobby" A. Jensen
Jul 14, 2019
Robert “Bobby” A. Jensen, 67, of Luck, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Bobby was born on November 18, 1951 in Frederic, WI the son of Arvid H. and Doris M. (Jepsen) Jensen. He attended and graduated from Luck High School then went to work at Durex Industries in Luck, Wisconsin until he...
Leon Henry Thaemert
Jul 14, 2019
Leon Henry Thaemert, 80, of Centuria passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota. Leon was born on July 30, 1938 in Waconia, MN the son of Henry William and Josephine Theresa (Roufs) Thaemert.
Leon was a devoted and loving family man. He married JoAnn Marie Chesborough on June 24, 1961. He...
James Robert Baker
Jul 5, 2019
James Robert Baker, 59, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2019 at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI. James was born Sunday September 6th, 1959 at St. Croix Valley Memorial hospital to Dorothy Lucille Clark Baker and Louis William Baker Jr.
James was baptized at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cushing, WI. James attended Kindergarten through...
Catherine "Kay" Belle (Jackson) Gunderson
Jun 21, 2019
Catherine “Kay” Gunderson, 74, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN with her loving family at her side. She fought a brave battle but turned out to be one she could not win.
Kay was born on May 10, 1945 to Tom and Margie Jackson from New...
Clyde Oliver Christensen
May 30, 2019
Clyde Oliver Christensen, 90 of Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Luck United Pioneer Home. Clyde was born on July 11, 1928 in Luck, Wisconsin the son of Alfred and Ella (Tromburg) Christensen.
Clyde moved to Osceola, Wisconsin in 1955 then to Hudson where he lived until 1991. He lived a short...
Walter "Jeff" Creuzer
May 29, 2019
Walter Jeff Creuzer, 68 of Centuria passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the Divine Rehabilitation Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Jeff was born on February 14, 1951 in Siren, Wisconsin the son of Walter J. and Lillian (Eliason) Creuzer.
Jeff graduated from Luck High School in 1969 and Rice Lake Vocational School in 1971...
James M. Einberger
May 28, 2019
James M. Einberger, 64 of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away at his home on the morning of May 28, 2019. James was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 30, 1954. James graduated from Tartan High School in 1973. He worked for Fisher Nut Factory, S&T Products, Polaris Industries and SMC throughout his working career. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Thomas E. Hinck
May 24, 2019
Hinck, Thomas E. MD, born April 4th 1956, died May 24th 2019 at 63 years old. Preceded in death by parents Walter Franz Hinck and Verna Stelzer Hinck, brother Lawrence, and first wife Rev. Nanette Hagen Hinck. Survived by children Ian and Enya (Trevor), second wife Cindy Polski Hinck and her children Megan (Shane), Matt, Eric, siblings Dave (Bev),...
Roger M Mckibben
May 20, 2019
Roger Marvin McKibben of St Croix Falls, WI left this Mortal life on the 20th day of May 2019 at Sophie's Manor in Centuria,WI. He was a resident there most recent.
Roger was the second born child of Lyle Marvin and Orda Lucille McKibben, born on the 8th day of February 1951 in Crosby, ND. The family...

Darrin A. Carlson
May 14, 2019
Darrin A. Carlson, 50, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Darrin is survived by his uncles, David, Dennis, Bruce and Calvin Carlson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Roger Carlson.
There are no services arranged at this time.
Julie Ann Bibeau
May 1, 2019
Julie Ann Bibeau, 60, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away in the early hours on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at her home with her loved ones at her side. Julie was born on June 9, 1958 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Roy and Betsy (Brunberg) Bibeau.
Julie graduated from Unity High School in 1976. She began...
Lorraine C (Claude) Mckenzie
Apr 28, 2019
Lorraine C. McKenzie passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, April 28 at the age of 94. A longtime resident of Centuria and Balsam Lake, Lorraine always enjoyed being near water, whether on Loveless Lake or the Texas Gulf Coast. She was an avid collector of sea shells, a devoted reader, enjoyed classical music and was a...
Carol Colleran
Apr 24, 2019
Carol Colleran, former Vice President of Older Adult Services for Hazelden Foundation, pioneered the concept of age-specific treatment for chemically dependent older adults and went on to develop the trailblazing older adult treatment program at Hanley Hazelden (now known as the Hanely Center) in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was passionate about older adult recovery, motivated by...
Lucille Ann Merrill
Apr 22, 2019
Lucille Ann Merrill “Gaa Ge biikwe”, 65 of Aitkin, MN passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center on Monday, April 22, 2019 with her family at her side. Lucille was born on July 6, 1953 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Kenneth Sr. and Madeline Merrill.
Lucille grew up at the Round Lake Community until...

Shirley Bloom
Apr 14, 2019
Shirley Bloom, 81, of Balsam Lake, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home with her loving family at her side.
At this time no public services are being planned.
James "Jim" Monson
Apr 5, 2019
James “Jim” B. Monson, 71, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home with his family at his side. Jim was born on August 5, 1947 in Exeland, Wisconsin to Viola and Percy Monson.
Jim leaves to celebrate his memory: his wife, Carmen of Centuria, son, Jeff (Gaylene) Monson, Ridgeland, WI; daughter,...
Anna Rose (Hazel) Mortenson
Mar 24, 2019
Anna Rose Mortenson, 97, of Dresser, WI, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on March 24, 2019. Rose was born in and attended school in Dresser, WI. Rose was born on January 30, 1922 to Albert and Minnie Bell Hazel. Rose married Carl Mortenson on December 28, 1938. The couple made their home in rural Dresser, where they...
Louise M (Bailey) Clark
Mar 11, 2019
Louise Marie Clark of Centuria, a great lady who’s enthusiasm and joy for living life will be missed by all who knew her passed away in her loving husbands arms on March 11, 2019 at her home. Married for 72 years, she will be missed most by her husband, Bob, her 8 children and their spouses, her 24 grand...
Clifford J Martin
Mar 11, 2019
Clifford J. Martin, 68, of Luck, Wisconsin, Round Lake Community, passed away at his home on Monday, March 11, 2019. Clifford was born on May 28, 1950 on the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation near Hayward, Wisconsin the son of John and Nora (Wakemeup) Martin.
Clifford moved with his family to the Round Lake Community as a child. ...