Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

Feb 13, 2018

Victoria M. Nichols, 65 of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 12, 1952 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Skinaway) Mosay.

Victoria is survived by her children, Tia Nichols and Tanya Nichols both of St. Paul, Minnesota, 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, four sisters,...

Feb 13, 2018

Ethel M. Hunter, 90 of St. Croix Falls passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  She was born October 29, 1927 in Dresser, Wisconsin the daughter of Charles and Martha Olson.

No services will be held at this time.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Feb 11, 2018

The Service for Gladys has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with a visitation one hour prior at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake.

Gladys Opal Frokjer, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Gladys was born March 15, 1921, in Dresser, Wisconsin to Valborg E. (Hanson)...

Jan 22, 2018

Lauren Deanna Merrill, “Bedahsanookwe”, 26, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Lauren was born on July 11, 1991 in Spooner, Wisconsin.

Lauren leaves to celebrate her memory: her parents, Lorne Pewaush and Louann Merrill, children, Avery Jason Merrill, Jaedyn Nation Merrill, Amiia Mae Rose Merrill, grandparents, Leona Merrill and Ralph...

Jan 20, 2018

Victoria L. Nelson, 67, of Eureka Township, Polk County, WI and formerly of Almelund, MN, passed away at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center on Saturday, January 20, 2018.  Victoria was born on July 25, 1950 in Stillwater, MN to Vernon and Lois (Janilla) Dahl.

Vicky had been sick with several problems, virtually for years. She is...

Jan 19, 2018

Dennis Earl Walton, 70, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the V.A. Health Care Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dennis was born on October 21, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Warren and Marie (Weiss) Walton.  He graduated from Johnson High School in South St. Paul, Minnesota.  Dennis served his country...

Dec 15, 2017

Vernon “Nii Gann Ji We” Lowe Sr. (Getaway), 69, of the Round Lake Community, Luck, Wisconsin passed away on December 15, 2017.

Vernon was born on March 6, 1948 in Johnstown Township, Wisconsin the son of Charles J. and Susan (Wakemeup) Lowe.  Vern and his wife Susie (Susan Caroline (Burke) Lowe) of 30 years together raised a...

Dec 10, 2017

Leo John Chartrand, age 95, of Centuria, WI passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Leo was born on July 8, 1922 in Mont Laurier, Quebec, Canada to Paul Emile Chartrand and Marie Laure (L’Allier) Chartrand.  His family moved to the United States in 1925 settling on a farm in...

Dec 10, 2017

Fred B. Jorgenson, 83 of Luck, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Cumberland Memorial Hospital.  Fred was born in Laketown Township on August 23, 1934 the son of Martha and Fred W. Jorgenson.

Fred worked on oar boats for four years, Whirlpool Corporation in St. Paul and Telelect in Bloomington.  He was...

Nov 30, 2017

Loretta Jean Aileen Kallevig (nee Hautala) went home to be with Jesus in the glory on November 30, 2017, at age 78.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Laurie and Aileen Hautala, and her sisters Arlette and Sharon. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 60 years, John; her children: Faun...

Nov 30, 2017

Beverly F. Balcom, 87, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria.  Beverly VanCleave was born on July 29, 1930 in Montana the daughter of Esther R. (Silsand) and Robert VanCleave.

She is survived by her children: Claudia Balcom, Walter Balcom Jr. and his wife Peggy, John Balcom and his wife Susan, Peter...

Nov 26, 2017

Roy Emil Peckman, 71, of Centuria and formerly of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his home in Centuria.  Roy was born on May 7, 1946 in Mankato, Minnesota the son of Herbert and Donna (Fortney) Peckman.

Roy graduated from Johnson High School in St. Paul, Minnesota.  He served his country in...

Nov 18, 2017

Duane S. Roufs, 85, of Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  Duane was born on September 22, 1932 in Carver County, Minnesota the son of Wilbert L. and Florence E. (Zehnder) Roufs.

Duane was raised on a farm in Minnesota and then moved with...

Nov 6, 2017

Steven J. Benjamin, 47, of Luck, Wisconsin – Round Lake Community passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home.  Steven was born on May 19, 1970 to Ronnie and Marion Benjamin in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Steven lived most of his life in the Round Lake Community where he raised his family.  He worked for the St....

Nov 1, 2017

Scott M. Lunsmann, 67, of Milltown, Wisconsin passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from cancer with his loving family at his side.  Scott was born on March 17, 1950 in River Falls, Wisconsin the son of Morris and Jeanette (Olson) Lunsmann.

Scott attended and graduated from Unity High School and also attended school...

Oct 22, 2017

Duane “Buttons” W. Gustafson, 68, of Frederic, Wisconsin passed away on October 22, 2017.

Duane was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on October 29th, 1948.  He graduated from Frederic High School and continued on to receive an Associate Degree in Accounting at Rice Lake Technical College.

Duane served in the Army during the Vietnam War as...

Oct 18, 2017

John Peter Wilson, 78 of the St. Croix Falls/Centuria, Wisconsin area passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home with his family at his side.

John Peter Wilson was born July 10th, 1939 in Lincoln Township, Polk County Wisconsin, son of Lawrence and Muriel (Nelson) Wilson.  He went to Goose Lake Elementary School. ...

Oct 16, 2017

Walmar Axel Quist was born Nov. 30th, 1917 to John and Albertina Quist.  He was raised on a farm south of Centuria, WI. Wally attended Lamar Public School. He worked at the Linseed Mill in Shaffer MN and the Twin City arsenal during World War II. In 1962 he bought a farm outside of Milltown, and while he worked...

Oct 16, 2017

Carol Arlene Park-Coen went into the eternal resting arms of her Savior on Monday, October 16, 2017.  Carol was born August 23, 1939 to Arthur and Elma Asper. She was raised in Laketown township on the family farm, and graduated from Luck High School in 1957.  On June 13, 1959 she married James Willis Park Sr.,...