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11/25/2025

Garda L (Weir) Gorman

Garda L (Weir) Gorman, 81, born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Christine and George Weir, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Genive Flannigan, Gerinda Boyd, and Marlow (Gwen) Shultz.

Garda is survived by her loving children, Micheal Gorman, Christine Gorman, and Lawrance Behr. She was a proud grandmother to Krystal Gorman, Micheal Gorman (Doreen), Macario Gorman, Alexis Behr, Leo Berglund, and Deyhani Gorman, as well as many cherished great-grandchildren. She is also remembered fondly by her siblings, Gwen (Marlow) Shultz, George and Evie Weir, Gerry and Mary Weir, and Gretchen and Fred Frascone.

Garda dedicated 10 years to Kmart and 20 years of her career to Ramsey County before retiring. Her passions included playing bingo, visiting casinos, and thrift store shopping. Halloween was a particularly special time for her, as she enjoyed watching scary movies during the season.

A celebration of Garda's life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from noon to 4 PM at Zia's Italian, located at 26708 Lakeview Road in Webster, Wisconsin. All are invited to join her family in honoring her memory.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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11/25/2025

Sharon Kay Rhodes

Sharon Kay Rhodes, 76, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on November 22, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Further details regarding services will be provided later.

Arrangements are with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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11/21/2025

Raymond George Gonsior

Raymond G. Gonsior

November 18, 2025

Raymond George Gonsior, age 93 of Grantsburg Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in his home on Wood Lake. He was born on January 5, 1932, in Browerville, Minnesota to George and Agnes (Berczyk) Gonsior.

Ray was raised on the family farm in rural Browerville and graduated from Browerville High School in 1950. Ray joined the National Guard when he was a junior in high school and deployed to Camp Rucker in Alabama in January of 1951. He trained as a tank driver during the Korean War. When he returned to Minnesota he worked as a carpenter, estimator and later opened his own drywall company, retiring in 1994.

Ray was united in marriage to Arlene Jean Iten on June 21 of 1954 and to this union 4 children were blessed, David, Donald, Douglas and Susan. Ray and Arlene divided their time between winters in Florida and summers at the cabin; that he tore down and rebuilt into a year-round home on Wood Lake in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Ray enjoyed time spent in the outdoors, countless hours pulling water-skiers, fishing and hunting, especially golfing with friends and family. He could always find time for a friendly game of cards and loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

Ray was preceded by his parents George and Agnes Gonsior, brother Anthony Gonsior, sisters Marie Klang, Jeanette Meyman, great grandson Gannon Brach, nephew Pat Meyman, Dan Skinner, nieces Karla Klang and Barbara Klang, and Kristin Walm; brothers-in-law Greg Meyman, James Klang, Ronald Skinner, Harold “Butch” Iten, Karl Iten; sisters-in-law Midge Gonsior, and Charlotte Iten; parents-in-law Edmund and Faye (Dann) Iten.

Ray is survived by his wife of 71 years Arlene, children David Raymond Gonsior, Donald George (Tina) Gonsior, Douglas Edmund Gonsior, Susan Jean (Michael) Brach; grandchildren George (Erin) Gonsior , Christopher (Ashley) Brach, Elizabeth (Chris) Evans, Benjamin (Danielle) Brach, Jacob (Meagan) Gonsior, Andrew Brach, Michaela (Peter) Money, Raymond Gonsior; great grandchildren Kailey Fossum, Taylor Strum, Arlene Gonsior, Malia Brach, Lorraine Gonsior, Riley Brach, Alana Brach, Hailey Brach, Zachary Brach; sister Alice Klang, sisters-in-law Rita Skinner, Catherine (Ronald) Wavra, Joan Iten; and brothers-in-law James Iten and David Klang.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 411 WI-70, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840, with a reception to follow the Mass. A later Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the spring of 2026 in Browerville, Minnesota.

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11/21/2025

Kenneth Darwin

Kenneth James (Paul) Darwin, (aka: Lippy) age 75, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. Kenny was born December 4, 1949, to Walter and Beatice (St. Martin) Darwin in St. Paul, MN.

He graduated from Mechanic Arts, class of 1967. After high school, Kenny was called to serve his country and was deployed to Vietnam from 06/24/1969 to 03/23/1971. He went on to work for UPS as a proud member of Teamsters 638 for 34 years.

Throughout his life, Kenny wore many hats. He was a husband to Debbie (Hinton) Darwin, married of 27 years, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Danielle (David) Weyandt and Nicolle Darwin (Dan Rudeen), and three grandsons, Caleb, Asher, and Bennett.

In 2010, Kenny remarried Valerie (Guerin) Darwin, and together they made their home in Webster, WI, where Kenny could golf to his heart's content. He made many lifelong friends and generously shared his talents with those around him. He kept busy at the cabin in McGregor, where fishing was always top priority, along with hunting.

Family and friends were deeply important to Kenny-not only his daughters Danielle and Nicolle, but also his new daughters, Sarah (Eric) Poff and Jennifer (Louis) Vea Vea, and his many grandchildren: Hope Elizabeth, Tavion Jordan(Sarah), Stephon Alexander (Savannah), Cindle Rae, Liam Richard, Louis James, and Kai Louis. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. One of his dearest lifelong friends was his brother-in-law, Denny Hinton.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Albert Darwin and Beatrice Darwin; his sisters, Midge and Sharon; his brothers, Walter, Thomas, and Ronald; his brothers-in-law, Terry Albert, Michael Faulkner, and Michael Guerin; and his nephew Brian Hubbard.

He is survived by his siblings Joseph (Cheryl), Everett (Cynitha), Duane (Phyllis), Carol Faulkner, Arthur (Roxanne), Robin Albert, and sister-in-law Carol Darwin, Louise (Wayne) Giampaolo; and by his great-grandchildren Hazel Grace, Jordyn Taylor, Dreydon James, Deon Alexander, and DeAngelo Jordan.

A Memorial Gathering and Inurnment will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel (Highway 5/Highway 55) in Minneapolis. Luncheon at Sargent Peppers in Oakdale, MN, following service.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

John Lindberg

John Louis Lindberg, age 73, passed away November 13, 2025 at his home in West Marshland Township of Grantsburg, WI.

John was born July 28, 1952 to Andrew Arnold and Elsa Lou Ann (Lund) Lindberg in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. John attended Grantsburg schools and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1970.

John was a bashful guy, but excelled in school. Known for his mathematical abilities in high school Mr. Dick Peper would give him long complicated oral math problems and he rarely got one wrong. John had fond memories of playing tuba in the band and going on the Faith Lutheran Church yearly trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

John attended UW-River Falls for a short time, but realized he wouldn’t be able to make it financially, and he acknowledged that he really missed his hometown and family. John would later attend a machine shop class and start his career at Parker-Hannifan in Grantsburg. John medically retired from Parker in 2009 after 35+ years with the company.

In 1977 John met Sandra Davidsavor (Dyer). Sandy was the love of John’s life and the two married May 27, 1978. Sandy had two children, Alyce and Mitchell, which would become his bonus children.

In April of 1979 John and Sandy’s daughter Jessica was born, and in June of 1981 their daughter Rose was born.

John became ill with kidney failure in the early 1980s and was on dialysis for his kidneys until he received his first transplant. John’s transplant kidney was failing so in October of 2000 he received another kidney transplant by his daughter Jessica. Despite the chronic illnesses and being immunocompromised, John and Sandy traveled. Their favorite place to visit was the North Shore of Lake Superior with one of the trips being 11 days long on the big lake. A recent trip in August to visit his daughter Rose would be his last trip – John got to see a favorite band at Red Rocks which was “incredible” to him. John also enjoyed traveling to Milwaukee area to visit his cousin, Sid.

On November 19, 2017, Sandy passed away from a short battle with cancer. This was devastating to John and he never really recovered from that loss.

John had a great faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Grantsburg serving on church council and singing in the choir. He loved making new friends in church and reconnecting with old ones.

John was a proud grandpa to Alyce’s son Nicholas, Mitch’s daughter Michelle, Jessica’s son Robert, and Rose’s sons Silas and Gage.

John loved music and loved playing his guitar – some friends he would play with were Ed, Mike, Louie, and Nick; and jamming with his cousin Bill. He also was a golfer playing on many leagues in Grantsburg and whenever he could. Baseball was his passion though – he loved watching the sport and traveled to quite a few baseball parks over his life. John also enjoyed working with the trees – something he learned from his father-in-law, Bob.

John is survived by daughters Jessica Mott (John) and Rose Olson (Karl); bonus children Alyce Davidsavor and Mitchell Davidsavor (Okyo); grandchildren Nick Davidsavor (Mary), Michelle Davidsavor (Dalton), Robert Mott, and Silas and Gage Olson; and great-grandchildren Isaac, Anders, William, and Emelia. He is also survived by sister Mary Jane Jensen (Arlen) and brother Paul Lindberg (Janet); and sisters-in-law Alice Swenson (Steve) and Bonnie Perry; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

John is preceded in death by his parents Arnie and Lou Ann, loving wife Sandy, brothers Duane Lindberg and Marion Lindberg, sister Andrea Holm, father and mother-in-law Bob and Rose Dyer; brothers-in-law Terry Dyer, Bob Dyer, and Gene Perry; and sisters-in-law Roberta Dyer and Jane Lindberg.

Services for John will be Friday, November 21, 2025, at New Hope Lutheran in Grantsburg. 10:00-11:00am visitation, 11:00am funeral service with luncheon to follow at the church. Burial will be at Ekdall Cemetery at 2:00pm.

Arrangement entrusted to Swedberg Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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11/13/2025

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11/12/2025

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11/11/2025

Beverly Christine Konobeck

Beverly Christine Konobeck (nee Johnson), age 86, a resident of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Bev was born on February 15, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to parents Carl and Harriette (Tunell) Johnson. Bev grew up in North St. Paul, Minnesota, and also resided in St. Paul and Taylors Falls before moving to Webster, Wisconsin.

Bev was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed fishing, golf, the Vikings, Sudoku, puzzles, games, reading books, and spending time with her family.

Bev is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Gerald. They were two peas in a pod, still inseparable, and holding hands until his passing three years ago. She is also preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Michael.

She is survived by her children, Christine Stedman, Gerald (Mary), and Ted (Janet); grandchildren Cortney, Holly, and Derek Stedman, and Melissa Konobeck; siblings Richard (Artis) Johnson, Julie (Dennis) Errington, and David (Anne) Johnson; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 12:00-3:00 pm at the American Legion, 2678 East 7th Avenue, North St. Paul, Minnesota 55109.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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11/06/2025

Linda Lou Peterson

Linda Lou Peterson (nee Volkmann), 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Greg; daughters, Faith (Scott) Eilertson and Kim (Rob) Gernandt; stepdaughters, Christine and Brenda Peterson; daughter-in-law, Kim Schmidt; sister, Janice Kolodji; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Isabel Volkmann, 3 brothers, and her son Brian Schmidt.

With her life focused on Christ, Linda enjoyed gardening, becoming an official clown in The Powder Puff Clown Club, golfing, embroidering towels, and playing cards with many friends, along with the many lake life activities in Webster, WI.

A funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Yellow Lake Lutheran Church. The visitation will be from 10-12, with the service at 12 and luncheon to follow.

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