Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI
Jeffrey Alan Backes
Jul 1, 2023
Jeffrey A. Backes, 54, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 1, 2023, surrounded by family.
Jeff was born August 8, 1968, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to the late Everett and Marylin (Eveland) Backes. He was the oldest son of their 6 boys and was welcomed by...
Lisa M. (Rivard) Stevens
Jul 1, 2023
Lisa M. Stevens, 51, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with her family at her side. Lisa was born on January 15, 1972, to Daniel Beaman and Wanda Rivard.
A Celebration of Life is being planned at this time and the information will be released when available.
Lisa...
Ardis Lavonne (Hosmer) Bergstrand
Jun 26, 2023
Ardis LaVonne Bergstrand, 96, of Centuria, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Divine Nursing and Care Center in St. Croix Falls.
Bonnie Lee (Winegarden) Zbleski
Jun 22, 2023
Bonnie Lee Zbleski, 79, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Bonnie was born on July 23, 1943, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Bud and Sally (Singer) Winegarden.
Bonnie graduated from Lincoln High, Wisconsin Rapids in 1961. In addition, she went back to school later...
Carol D. (Matz) Nelson
Jun 21, 2023
Carol D. Nelson, 86, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, Wisconsin. Carol Matz was born on December 31, 1936, in Frederic, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Irene Matz.
Carol leaves to celebrate her memory: her husband, Kenneth Nelson of...
Iris Joan (Mcclain) Nelson
Jun 17, 2023
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Iris J. Nelson passed away at the age of 94.
Iris was born August 29, 1928, to Richard and Jessie (Thorpe) McClain from Milltown, WI. On September 19, 1947, she married the love of her life Donald Nelson. For the majority of Iris’ life, she lived and worked on a dairy farm...
Leroy George Sierakowski
Jun 16, 2023
LeRoy George Sierakowski, 76, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota on Friday, June 16, 2023. LeRoy was born on July 29, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Carl and Josephine (Hook) Sierakowski.
LeRoy was born and raised in Minnesota. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy....
Franklin "Frank" Wilbert Merrill
Jun 11, 2023
Franklin “Frank” Wilbert Merrill, 68, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 11, 2023, with his family at his side. Frank was born on January 29, 1955, in Amery, Wisconsin, the son of Lorraine and Wilbert Merrill.
Frank is survived by his children, Brandon Merrill, Tina Merrill (Donald Anderson), and John Merrill,...
Judith Ann (Postlewaite) Markert
May 24, 2023
Judith Ann (Postlewaite) Markert, 89, was born on August 8th, 1933, in St Paul, MN to Russell and Helen (Karpen) Postlewaite. Judith died on May 24th, 2023, after a lengthy hospice journey, at her home at The Waters of White Bear Lake. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 64 years, Dave; sister Joan; brother...
Loren R. Johnson
Apr 22, 2023
Loren R. Johnson, 87, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Divine of St. Croix Falls. He was born on October 4, 1935, in Cumberland, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Lillie Johnson.
Loren met the love of his life Peggy Handlos while attending college at UW Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin. They were...
Erling B. Jensen
Apr 22, 2023
Erling B. Jensen, 86, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, Wisconsin. Erling was born on August 30, 1936, in Eureka Township, Polk County, Wisconsin, the son of Stanley and Hazel (Phelps) Jensen.
Erling attended grade school and high school in Centuria, Wisconsin. He met...
Terrell T. Merrill
Apr 16, 2023
Terrell T. Merrill, 23, of Rice Lake and Luck, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Terrell was born on November 19, 1999, the son of Mitchell Fowler and Amanda Merrill. Terrell graduated from the LCO Community High School in Hayward, Wisconsin. He worked for the Round Lake Community Center and was previously a...
Mitchell D. Vezina
Apr 13, 2023
Mitchell D. Vezina, 71, of Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mitchell was born on October 24, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Irene and George Vezina.
Mitch enjoyed fishing, driving, working on vehicles, doing projects around the home, visiting with his friends, and spending...
April Renee (Drury) Ott
Apr 5, 2023
April Renee Ott, 46, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. April was born on March 12, 1977, in Chisago, Minnesota the daughter of Rita and Robert Drury.
April leaves to celebrate her memory: her parents, Rita and Robert, her sons, Austin, and Seth Ott, Centuria; her brothers, David (Heidi)...
Richard B. Berger
Apr 4, 2023
Richard B. Berger, 76, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Bone Lake Township. Richard was born on January 10, 1947, in Durand, Wisconsin, the son of Phillip and Catherine (Schlosser) Berger.
Richard was raised in the Arkansaw, Wisconsin area. He dairy farmed most of his life in the Arkansaw and Plum City area. He was...
Mary Alice (Bystrom) Pollock
Apr 2, 2023
Mary Alice Pollock (Bystrom), 51, passed away in her home after a long-fought battle with cancer on Sunday, April 2nd, with her loving husband at her side, holding her hand.
Mary was born on March 1st, 1972, in St. Croix Falls, to Alan and Evelyn Bystrom. She grew up on the family farm with her three sisters...
Sharron (Snyder) Lofgren
Mar 30, 2023
Sharron Lofgren, 80, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away at Region’s Hospital in St. Paul on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Sharron was born on July 29, 1942, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the daughter of Irma (Howard) and Thomas Snyder.
As a young lady Sharron attended and graduated from Bethesda School of Nursing in the Twin Cities. She...
Evelyn D. (Johnson) Johnson
Mar 26, 2023
Evelyn D. Johnson, 93, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Evelyn Johnson was born on October 5, 1929, in Dunnell, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Esther (Olson) Johnson.
Evelyn is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. She was preceded...
Rita A. Schwalk
Mar 23, 2023
Rita A. Schwalk, 76, of New Richmond, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Rita was laid to rest at St. John’s Cemetery, Centuria, Wisconsin alongside her husband Don.
George (Bucky) Oscar Herbst
Mar 21, 2023
George (Bucky) Oscar Herbst passed away unexpectedly at the West Palm Beach VA on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 90. George O. was born on February 11, 1933, to George L. and Clara E. Herbst in Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Ann Herbst; his parents, George and Clara Herbst; and...
