Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI

James  Donald Martinsen

James Donald Martinsen

May 31, 2013

James Donald Martinsen

7/24/35 – 5/31/13

James Donald Martinsen, age 77, passed away at his home in Luck May 31, 2013.

James was born July 24, 1935 in Milltown, WI to Hans Louie and Nellie Martinsen. He attended the Milltown High School. He was married to...

Howard Weston  Palmer

Howard Weston Palmer

May 30, 2013

Howard Weston Palmer, 93, of Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Lawson Manor Assisted Living Home in Luck, Wisconsin.

Howard was born on October 22, 1919 in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin the son of Ralph and Elizabeth (Stubbs) Palmer.

Howard worked as a milk tester, then as a salesman...

Esther Edith (Kamholz)  Prokop

Esther Edith (Kamholz) Prokop

May 13, 2013

Esther Edith Prokop, 87,  of St. Croix Falls passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2013 at The Good Samaritan Center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Esther was born August 15, 1925, in Luck, Wisconsin to Gertie (Crandall) and Ervin A. Kamholz. She was baptized, confirmed, and an active member of Luck Lutheran Church.

During...

Carol Annette Anderson

Carol Annette Anderson

Apr 30, 2013

Carol Annette Anderson, 80, of Balsam Lake, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria, Wisconsin.  Carol was born on June 13, 1932 in Polk County, WI the daughter of Winfred and Cecile (Carol) Anderson.

Carol was raised in Clayton, WI and graduated from Clayton High School and then the Wisconsin State Teachers...

Maxine Mary  (Gardner)  Jensen

Maxine Mary (Gardner) Jensen

Apr 10, 2013

Maxine Mary Jensen, 74, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, with her loving family at her side.  Maxine was born on February 26, 1939 in Stillwater, MN the daughter of Charles Edwin and Hazel Jennie (Brown) Gardner.

Maxine attended school in Stillwater, MN; Green Bay, WI...

Fay  Ann (Peterson)  Sandgren

Fay Ann (Peterson) Sandgren

Apr 8, 2013

Fay Ann Sandgren, 73 of Luck, Wisconsin passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 unexpectedly at her home with her loving family near her side.  Fay was born on September 17, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Ted and Marjorie (Marty) Peterson.

Fay was raised in Luck, WI; where she loved to ride horses.  She also...

Raymond Edward Tilton

Raymond Edward Tilton

Mar 26, 2013

Ray Tilton, 62, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at his home after a courageous seven year battle with metastatic colon cancer.

Ray was born on April 5, 1950 in Amery, WI to Gail and Melba (Hallberg) Tilton.  He grew up in Balsam Lake and attended Unity High School where he excelled...

John L. Springer

John L. Springer

Mar 19, 2013

John L. Springer, 82 of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his home in Apple River Township.  John was born at home on June 24 th 1930 the son of John and Mary Springer.  He was the fifth of eight children.  John attended Balsam Lake School until the 9 th grade at which time...

Joseph Lee  Colton

Joseph Lee Colton

Mar 9, 2013

Joseph Lee Colton, 36, of Balsam Lake, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with his beloved family at his side after a short illness.

Joe was born on July 19, 1976 in Frederic, WI. On August 1, 1997, Joseph and Jessica (Kelly) Colton were married in Balsam Lake.

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Kenneth C.  Long

Kenneth C. Long

Feb 19, 2013

Kenneth C. Long, 62, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on February 19, 2013 at the Willow Ridge Health Care Center in Amery, Wisconsin with his beloved family at his side. Kenneth was born on June 7, 1950 in St. Cloud, Minnesota the son of Robert and Valeria Long

Ken and Linda Long were married on October...

Arlene Delores (Johnson)  Young

Arlene Delores (Johnson) Young

Feb 14, 2013

Arlene Delores (Johnson) Young, 85, of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at St. Croix Falls Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.  Arlene was born on January 21, 1928 to J. Harris & Myrtle Johnson at home in Amery, Wisconsin.

She graduated from Balsam Lake High School in 1946, and...

Gerald Thomas Hilleshiem

Gerald Thomas Hilleshiem

Jan 25, 2013

Gerald Thomas Hilleshiem, 75, of New Richmond, Wisconsin ~ Star Prairie Township, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Deerfield Gables Nursing Home in New Richmond.

Gerald was born on June 2, 1937 in Richland Center, Wisconsin the son of Thomas H. and Madeline (Berry) Hilleshiem.  Jerry graduated from La Crosse Central High...

Cheryl Florence Baglien

Cheryl Florence Baglien

Jan 15, 2013

Cheryl Florence Baglien, 52, of Turtle Lake, passed away unexpectantly on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Barron, Wisconsin. She was born on February 28, 1960 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.  Cheryl was currently working at the St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake as a Supervisor.

Cheryl leaves to celebrate her memory: her children; Adrain Andrews, Brit Baglien, Chloe...

Jean Ruth (Towers)  Anderson

Jean Ruth (Towers) Anderson

Jan 2, 2013

Jean Anderson, 93, of Balsam Lake, WI passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Rice Lake Convalescent Center.  Jean was born on January 30, 1919 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin the daughter of John and Edith Towers.

Jean leaves to celebrate her memory: her children: Neil (Tonia) Anderson, Denver, CO; Scott (Candi) Anderson, Chippewa Falls,...

Curtiss Duane Lunde

Curtiss Duane Lunde

Dec 28, 2012

Curtiss Duane Lunde, 83, a resident of Milltown, WI passed away on December 28, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Curtis was born on October 21, 1929 in North Valley of Eureka Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of Loyal and Christine (Ericksen) Lunde.  He attended grade school at the North Valley School and 2 years of...

Tyson Louis Lowe

Tyson Louis Lowe

Dec 26, 2012

Tyson Louis Lowe “Minogiishik”, 27, of Round Lake, Wisconsin, rural Luck, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Cumberland Memorial Hospital.  Tyson was born on July 25, 1985 in Amery, Wisconsin the son of Steven Fowler and Teri Lowe.

Tyson attended and graduated from Unity High School and then attended WITC in Rice Lake...

Avis June (Thronson)  Baldwin

Avis June (Thronson) Baldwin

Nov 28, 2012

Avis J. Baldwin, age 85, of Luck, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Avis was born on Dec. 20, 1926 in Osseo, WI, the youngest child of Oscar and Magnild (Nygard) Thronson. Her father died when she was still a baby. Her mother moved with her three daughters to...

Victor Ray Trombley

Victor Ray Trombley

Nov 8, 2012

Victor Ray Trombley, 61, of Wolf Creek/St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Victor was born on February 23, 1951 in Forest Lake, Minnesota the son of Russell and Evelyn (Rasmussen) Trombley.

Victor attended school in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  He then worked at Allied Plating...

Rev. Nanette Laila Hagen Hinck

Rev. Nanette Laila Hagen Hinck

Oct 19, 2012

Rev. Nanette Laila Hagen Hinck, age 55 of St. Croix Falls, WI died on Friday October 19, 2012 after a prolonged hospitalization at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Virginia.  She leaves to celebrate her memory: her husband of 28 years, Tom; son Ian; daughter Enya; sisters...

Robert J. Wanser

Robert J. Wanser

Oct 11, 2012

Robert J. Wanser, of Little Blake Lake, Georgetown Township, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at his home.

Services for Robert will be held at a later date.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

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