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03/12/2026

Kenneth Alan Yoerg

Kenneth “Ken” Yoerg, 64, passed away on March 10, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. True to his spirit, Ken and his wife Lynett often said that if they couldn’t beat the disease, they would at least “beat it up a bunch.” Ken faced his illness with determination, humor, and resilience until the very end.

Ken was born on July 14, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bill and Ann Yoerg. He grew up surrounded by family and lifelong friends, including the “North Side Mafia” in high school and the “Black Sheep Squadron” during his college years.

Ken was part of the team that won the 1983 Amateur Baseball Championship, a highlight in a lifetime love of sports. Baseball held a special place in his heart, but Ken enjoyed nearly any sport. A devoted Minnesota sports fan, he faithfully cheered for his teams through the highs and the many losing streaks. His love of sports was so strong that while living in Amsterdam, he would sometimes run out of games to watch on television and end up watching poker or billiards—much to Lynett’s amusement.

Ken married Janette Davis in 1987, and together they built a family that became the center of his life. They welcomed three children: Keith in 1990, Kyle in 1991, and Nikki in 1994. Ken was incredibly proud of his children and the lives they built. All three have gone on to establish successful careers in their chosen fields.

In 2017, Ken married Lynett Juleen, the love of his later years and a steadfast partner throughout his illness. Together they shared laughter, adventure, and unwavering support.

Ken dedicated 34 years to Cargill, a company he truly loved. His career took him to Dallas, Iowa, and Minnesota, and he spent five memorable years living as an expatriate in Amsterdam. His colleagues often spoke about his leadership, his willingness to mentor others, and how much they learned from him over the years. Ken took great pride in helping others succeed and valued the friendships he built throughout his career.

Ken never met a stranger—only friends he hadn’t met yet. An extrovert through and through, he told the best stories, always wore a smile on his face, and had a laugh ready on his lips. Over the years, he built friendships from every stage of life and every walk of life, and he treasured them all.

Outside of work and sports, Ken loved fishing. Some of his earliest memories were fishing trips with his dad, Bill, and he carried on that tradition by sharing the joy of fishing with his own sons.

Ken also shared a special bond with Bandit, the cat he and Lynett adopted six years ago. In the last two years of Ken’s life, Lynett would bring Bandit to visit “Daddy Day Care” at least once a week so Ken could still spend the day with his beloved companion.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Bill Yoerg, as well as many other loved ones who went before him.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Lynett Yoerg; his children, Keith (Ashley) Yoerg, Kyle (Romina) Yoerg, and Nikki Yoerg; his mother, Ann Yoerg; his mother-in-law, June Nelson; his siblings, Bob (Colleen) Yoerg, Greg (Lisa) Yoerg, Sandy (Dave) Sewall, and Denny (Deb) Yoerg; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

A memorial gathering will be held in Ken’s honor on Friday, March 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cure PSP, your local food shelf, or a humane society.

Ken will be remembered for his kindness, his humor, his stories, and the genuine way he connected with people. He lived with warmth, generosity, and an enthusiasm for life that touched everyone who knew him.

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03/09/2026

Barbara L Jackson

Barbara Lee Jackson, also known as “BJ” or “Barb,” aged 89, transitioned from this life on February 11, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy, in Katy, Texas.

Barbara was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 10, 1936, to William Edward and Edna Lee Jackson. When Barbara was 9 years old, the entire family moved to northern Wisconsin, where she attended primary and secondary school and college. The entire family faced many hardships in northern Wisconsin, compounded by the fact that they were the only African-American family to inhabit that area for over 50 years. Yet they overcame them all, forging a path for uncomfortable acceptance and familial success. Barbara, herself, became an accountant.

She ultimately moved to Lake County, Illinois, with her three children and gained employment with Ozite Corporation in Skokie, Illinois, and then Abbot Laboratories in North Chicago, Illinois, as an accountant. Later, she became a property manager for the DeBuler Real Estate Family, managing the Rolling Green Apartment complex in North Chicago, Illinois, containing more than 160 units. She continued working there until all of her children graduated from high school and moved on to their own life pursuits. She moved to a property in Saginaw, Michigan, and managed another large apartment complex there.

Finally, becoming homesick for Wisconsin, Barbara moved back to the family homestead in northern Wisconsin. Here, she first worked for another family-owned business as an accountant, then as the town clerk for the town of Webster. After retirement, she took on a part-time job as a customer service representative for the Hole-in-the-Wall Casino. One of the most dynamic events in Barbara’s life was building her cabin on the family homestead. Upon moving back to Wisconsin, Barbara found herself renting a house for a home. However, she wanted a home of her own on the portion of the family homestead that was portioned for her. But, how would she get it? She prayed, and God answered, “Cut down a tree!” Hence, with rudimentary tools from the pioneer days initially, she selected appropriate trees, marked them, and began to cut a tree.

Her children and grandchildren would travel to the homestead every summer and help. They cut down trees with the old-style, two-man pull saw (a couple of years later, they finally obtained a chainsaw). They cut down the trees and peeled off the bark in the summer, moved them to the proposed cabin location, and let them season over the winter. Eventually, her brother and some of his friends joined the project and erected the cabin. She named this cabin, “The House That God Built.” Barbara has always been a social butterfly.

She had a genuinely warm smile for everyone she met. She loved people and nature. She loved going to the movies, especially Disney and religious films. She enjoyed attending live plays as well as ones later recorded for television or movie theaters. Barbara was a steadfast yarnsmith. She was constantly knitting or crocheting something. She made hats, booties, scarves, sweaters, dresses, coats, grocery bags, and huge, elaborate afghans. She could make anything out of yarn with her knitting needles or crochet hooks. She planted a raised-bed vegetable garden. She grew flowers around her cabin and plants inside the cabin. Some other favorite pastimes of Barbara were Sudoku and working huge, impossible puzzles. The more pieces, the better - 1000 pieces or more.

Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends, playing games such as Mexican Train (with dominoes), Pinochle, Canasta, and Mille Bornes, among others. Barbara had strong faith and valued her relationship with God. She was never ashamed to speak about her faith with anyone. In her senior living community, she shared her faith in weekly Bible studies. Barbara had been a teacher of all age groups in the church at one time or another, ordained as a Pastor of Thy Word Reformation Institutional Church, Inc., and accepted as the Honorary Mother of her current church family - Greater Love Outreach Ministry. She was the founder and hostess of the Gospelfest held annually in Danbury, Wisconsin, for several years after she returned to the family homestead. A significant saying of hers to believers, young and old, was always, “Rehearse your Faith!”

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward and Edna Lee Jackson, her brothers, Alfred Wilson III, and William Edward Jackson II, and her sister, Edna Louise Coston.

She is survived by her children, Candy Lorraine Moses, Roxanne Torrence and husband Tyrone Camel, and Bruce Edward Jackson, her grandchildren, Aquantina and husband Jefferson Smith, Eldridge Jr. and wife Stephanie Moses, Danielle and wife Ashley Moses, Monet Camel, Brandford Camel, August Jackson, Jack Jackson, and Qichu Jackson, her great-grandchildren, Kylin Moses, Naomi Lee, Thairone Moses, Jefferson (J2) Smith, Austin Lee, Langston Smith, Chase Moses, Savannah Smith, William Smith, Mariah Moses, Marlie Moses, Raelle Moses, Tristan Daniel Camel, and Chloe Wren, her nephew Craig Coston, her nieces Langley and husband Sherman (Derek, Noah, Asia, Lyric), Angelica Jackson-Vogel (Anasatasia, and Nadia) and countless other cousins, and friends.

An Inurnment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Danbury, WI, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11 A.M.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at swedberg-taylor.com.

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03/09/2026

Sandra Jane Churchill

Sandra Jane Churchill “Bemweweshing”, age 76, of Webster, Wisconsin, began her journey to the Spirit World on March 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Sandra was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished the time she spent with her family. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Daphne Churchill, Samantha “Churchill” Belisle, and Jacquelyn Churchill. She also leaves behind her treasured grandchildren: Dayzhan Churchill, Michael Belisle Jr., Keenan Belisle, Riley Churchill (Sydney), Coltan “Ben” Churchill, and Nolan Churchill; and her beloved great-grandchildren: Ella Churchill, Brayton Churchill, RaeLynn Churchill, and Avanni Churchill.

Sandy was a proud member of the Sand Lake ceremonial drum and a third-degree member of the Midewiwin. Her cultural traditions were deeply important to her, and she carried them with pride throughout her life. She especially loved traveling to powwows with her daughters, grandsons, and great-grandchildren, where she found joy watching them dance and celebrating their traditions.

Those who knew Sandy will remember her playful spirit and love of friendly competition. She enjoyed playing Word with Friends, she would say, " I have to go whip Austin" on her way to bed, and spent many fun evenings playing Scrabble and Yahtzee with her Mindy's: LaVern, Angie, Wanda, and Red. She also enjoyed quiet adventures like getting “lost” in Dog Town while looking for blueberries.

In her free time, Sandy loved watching the Olympics, game shows, NBA basketball, especially "Stephen Curry", horse racing with Phil, "PGA", and many other favorite television programs. Above all, she treasured laughter, storytelling, joking, and the many moments spent with the people she loved most.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the family residence, 24915 Angeline Avenue, Webster, Wisconsin. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., also at the family residence. Burial will follow the service at Big Sand Lake Cemetery in Hertel, Wisconsin.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at swedberg-taylor.com.

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03/09/2026

03/03/2026

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03/03/2026

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03/03/2026

Neil E Olson

Dr. Neil E. Olson, age 91, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Grantsburg, WI. Dr. Olson was born on January 13, 1935, in Bricelyn, Minnesota, to Gustave and Mildred (Ingalls) Olson. He attended and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1953, at Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

Dr. Olson went on to attend Logan Chiropractic University in St. Louis for 6 years. He obtained the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic. He practiced in Amery, Rice Lake, and Siren for 41 years.

Dr. Olson was united in marriage to Jeanette Sweitzer on April 12, 1958. Together. They raised three sons in Siren. He was very active in the community and involved with the Red Cross, First Aid instructor, Fishbowl Sportsmen's Club, Siren Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Orange Cemetery Association, Church Council, Snowmobile Club, and several chiropractic associations, career teacher, county coroner, Cub Scout leader, intern teacher, Salvation Army, and singing in 3 choirs and in the U.S. Army. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and motorcyclist. He and his wife traveled halfway around the world.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette, of 51 years; son, Larye; and parents, Gustave and Mildred Olson.

He is survived by his two sons, Jamie (Gayle) and Gary Olson, and a special friend, Gwen. Four grandchildren, Jason and Nicholas Olson, Danielle Eckstrom, and Cassie Hulleman, and 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Celebration of Life Gathering will be on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11:00 am -1:00 pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, Wisconsin. Burial to follow at Orange Cemetery, with Pastor Emily officiating.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, Wisconsin.

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03/02/2026

Marianne T Schauer

Marrianne T. Schauer, age 90, of Siren, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. Marrianne was born July 16, 1935, in Berlin, Germany, to the late Hans and Margarete Palczynski Lenz.

She is survived by her son, Thomas, and his wife, Teresa Schauer of Temple, TX.; grandchildren, Thomas Wayne, Brian Paul and wife, Tiffany, Christopher LaVerne and wife Samantha; great grandchildren, Brian, Jr., Ariana, Allyson, Cody, Erin, Kamryn, Paislie, Nicholas, Jalin, Masin, Alexandria, and Pip.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at 1 pm at Lakeview Cemetery in Siren, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Wayne Schauer.

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02/25/2026

Curt William Kuenzi

Curt William Kuenzi December 11, 1956 – February 24, 2026 Frederic, Wisconsin

Curt William Kuenzi, a devoted father, gifted engineer, coach, motorcyclist, and self-proclaimed “master plumber," passed away, after a brief battle with cancer, on February 24, 2026, in Siren, Wisconsin. In classic fashion, Curt was late for most things in life, but this time he arrived far too early.

Born in Milwaukee WI on December 11, 1956, to Barbara and William Kuenzi. Curt’s journey took him from a 1975 high school graduation at Wauwatosa East to the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, and finally to Iowa State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1981. In 1980.

Curt married Kim Blanch, and together they raised four children in Inver Grove Heights, MN: Katie, Christopher, Alice, and Daniel. Curt’s commitment to his children was unwavering. He spent years on the sidelines and rinks coaching them in ringette, hockey, football, and baseball.

Throughout his coaching career he was involved in MN Selects Hockey, IGH Hockey Boosters, Simley High School girls hockey and boys football coach, and Academy of Holy Angels girls hockey coach. In retirement, Curt became a fixture of the Burnett County youth sports community, spending countless hours coaching the next generation of baseball, hockey, and football players.

Curt had a way of setting a precedent for people, even when they couldn’t yet see their own ability, and making sure they lived up to it, whether on the ice, on the field, or in life.

An enthusiastic sportsman, Curt was never happier than when he was hunting or fishing across the woods and waters of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Curt also loved to ride motorcycles and always had 1 or 3 in stock (not that they all ran). When he wasn’t outdoors or at the rink, he could be found "tinkering" with cars, trucks, and motorcycles, or tackling DIY projects around the house, though they never seemed to get finished.

While he jokingly claimed the title of "Master Plumber," his family knew his real skill was his ability to fix just about anything (after over-engineering the hell out of the issue) or having the random but needed tool for the job (and surprisingly knowing exactly where it was), and his willingness to show up for the people he loved.

Curt’s intellect and work ethic fueled an extensive 30-plus-year career in process engineering. He was a respected figure in the field, and lent his expertise to major firms including 3M, Advanced Engineering Concepts (AEC), and Richard EPC.

Curt was preceded in death by his father, William A. Kuenzi; his grandparents: Ruth and Louis Kuenzi, Gertrude and Harry Struening; several aunts and uncles, a niece, Andrea and a cousin, Susan.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara R. Kuenzi; children Katie (Chris) Tewalt; Christopher Blanch; Alice (Mike) Schmidt, and Daniel (Sammie) Kuenzi; grandchildren Gavin, Louis, Calvin, Emmett, Reece, Miranda, and “Baby Boy” who will make his debut in June. He is also survived by four sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. And a community of athletes and neighbors who are better for having known him.

Curt leaves behind a legacy of hard work, stubborn determination, and the quiet habit of always showing up for the people who mattered. And wherever he is, he is probably fixing something that wasn’t broken and explaining why it needed to be over-engineered.

Celebration of Life: Family and friends are invited to gather for lunch and Miller Light on tap until gone and share stories of Curt on March 15th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Sundown Saloon (3508 WI-35, Frederic, WI 54837). Please note that the Sundown Saloon is a cash-only establishment; please plan accordingly as we raise a final toast to a life well lived.

In lieu of flowers or cards, please take care of at least one 5-gallon bucket worth of debris from your house, barn, or yard (if you know, you know), put out a hummingbird feeder or “hatch” a monarch butterfly.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at swedberg-taylor.com.

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02/24/2026

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02/23/2026

William Joseph Arends

William "Bill" Arends, age 82, of Danbury, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at Frederic Nursing & Rehab Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Bill was born on October 22, 1943, to Nick and Elizabeth Arends and was raised on the family farm near Borup. Growing up as one of ten children, Bill learned early the values of hard work, loyalty, and the importance of family-values that shaped the man he would become. The farm was filled with chores, spirited sibling adventures, and plenty of laughter, laying the foundation for a life rooted in love and resilience.

After graduating from high school, Bill proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country from 1962 to 1965. His time in the Marines instilled in him a deep sense of discipline and patriotism that remained with him throughout his life.

Following his military service, Bill moved to Fargo, where fate introduced him to the love of his life, Ellyn "Sue" Ellingson. They were married on June 8th, 1968 in Ada and soon made their home in St. Paul. Together they built a life grounded in love, laughter, and devotion, welcoming three children-Nikki, Lisa, and Bill-who were the pride and joy of their lives.

Bill dedicated more than 30 years of service to UPS, where his strong work ethic and friendly nature earned him the respect of colleagues and the gift of many lifelong friendships. He was known for his reliability, his easy smile, and dry humor.

Bill and Sue cherished time with their family at their cabin in Danbury. What began as a weekend retreat eventually became their dream retirement destination in 2000. Danbury was truly Bill's happy place. There, he found not only peace in the Northwoods but also a close-knit community of friends who became like family. Weekends were often spent rotating between homes for dinners, card games, and spirited rounds of pool. Sundays meant gathering to cheer on the Minnesota Vikings-or, on occasion and with good-natured reluctance, watching the Green Bay Packers.

Bill had a love for simple pleasures. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing with friends, competing in bowling and pool leagues, and faithfully watching Minnesota Twins games.

Family was always at the center of Bill's world. Despite busy lives and miles between them, he remained close to his many siblings, sharing stories, laughter, and unwavering love whenever they gathered. After the heartbreaking loss of Sue in 2004, Bill found renewed joy and purpose in becoming a grandfather. His three grandchildren-Elly, Logan, and Brady-brought light back into his life. He treasured every event, celebration, and simple moment spent with them, and he was never shy about expressing how proud he was of each of them.

Bill is survived by his children, Nicole Arends; Lisa (Mike) Wolf; and Bill Arends; his beloved grandchildren, Elly Johnson, Logan Arends, and Brady Arends; his siblings, Catherine Olson; Betty (Bob) Halverson; John Arends; Dick (Gail) Arends; Francis (Darlena) Arends; and Mary (David) Mehl; brother in law Jerry Swenson, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sue Arends; sisters Dorothy Swensen, Margaret Campbell, and Marie Arends; and his longtime partner, JoAnn Eliason.

A burial service with military honors will be held at Danbury Cemetery on Tuesday, April 7, at 1pm, where Bill will be laid to rest beside his beloved Sue. Reception to follow at Zia's in Webster, WI.

Bill will be remembered for his steady presence, his deep devotion to family, his quick wit, and signature chuckle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful people at St Croix Hospice and Frederic Nursing and Rehab for the care and support provided.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at swedberg-taylor.com.

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02/20/2026

Polly Ann Siers

Polly Ann Siers, age 64, of Danbury, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away at home on February 18, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Shannon, and her significant other, Tom Harris. Polly will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all who knew her.

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