24 BURNETT COUNTY SENTINEL
MILESTONES
JUNE 1, 2016
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OBITUARIES
Wilmer (Bill) Secord
Tracy Pastorius
Janna Cobb
Wilmer (Bill) James Secord, 885, of Oak Grove, MN, formerly of Columbia Heights, MN and o Webster, passed away Tuesday, W May 24, 2016. M A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 31, at St. w Patrick’s Catholic Church in P Oak Grove. O Bill was born Nov. 16, 1930 to Wilmer and Mary Secord in W A Austin, MN. He served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on November 11, 1951. He was president of Young Supply and Manufacturing Company, Goodson Machine and Pearlers, Inc. He was proud of his time spent as an extraordinary minister at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, and for receiving the St. George Emblem for his contribution to Boy Scouting in the field of Catholic relationships. He was a charismatic and vibrant father, brother and friend. He was passionate about his faith, his family and spending time with his friends. Although his journey here has ended, Bill touched the lives of so many throughout his years that his amazing spirit lives on in all who met him. Many thanks are extended to the staff of Park River Estates Care Center for the care and friendship extended to Bill. The family prefers memorials to the Anoka Food Shelf (ACBC Foodshelf), 2615 9th Avenue N, Anoka, MN 55303 www.acbcfoodshelf.org. He is survived by his children, Michael (Eileen) Secord, Collette (Kevin) Caskey, Michele (Steven) Kokosh, and Renee Alkire; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother, James (Teresa) Secord; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Darlene, his loving wife of 63 years; and sisters, Roberta Secord and LaVonne Bigelow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI.
Tracy Lynn Pastorius of Webb Lake, formerly of St. W Paul, MN, died May 13, 2016. A P celebration of Tracy’s life is bec iing planned for a later date. Tracy was born June 4, 1969 iin St. Paul, a daughter of Penny Lea (Sawchuck) and Claire DaL vid Pastorius. v She enjoyed making wonderfful craft items and gifting them tto her family and friends. Tracy is survived by her parents; brothers, Duane (Cheryl) Carey and Douglas (Nora) Carey; sister, Denise (Charles) Cadwell; aunts Sherri, JoAnn, Judi, and Cassandra; uncles Gary, Donald, and John. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
Janna Marie Cobb, age 15, of C Chippewa Falls, died Wednesd day, May 25, 2016 at her home. A celebration of Janna’s life w was held Tuesday, May 31 at J Jacob’s Well in Chippewa Falls, w with Rev. Paul Berthiaume officiating. She was born January 3, 2001 tto Spencer and Debbra (Hend drickson) Cobb in St. Croix F Falls. She attended Siren Elementary until moving to Chippewa Falls at age 9. She was currently a freshman at Chippewa Falls High School. It’s difficult to capture Janna in a few words, but she brought life to every room she entered. She was a free spirit who would always help others. She loved to sing and play guitar, ride her motorcycle, and go fishing. She enjoyed journaling, photography and writing. Her youthful, playful spirit was contagious. She loved SpongeBob; speaking French and anything that had to do with France; pandas (hence her nickname “Janna Panda”), the color purple; Matt the Gordy’s Guru; watching YouTube videos by Shane Dawson and the Dr. Phil Show. She would spend hours working on her eyebrows and it showed… they were beautiful! She cared deeply for animals, especially her many pets… no stray left behind! Janna loved to take selfies and send them to people just to make them smile. Janna and her best friend, Lizzy, enjoyed writing and playing music together. After the death of their friend, Riley, they wrote a song for him and performed it at the opening of the skate park in Eau Claire created in his honor. She will be dearly missed by her mother and stepfather, Debbra Cobb and Jason Judnic of Chippewa Falls; father and stepmother, Spencer and Tanya Cobb of Siren; brother, Brandon Cobb, USMC, Camp LeJune; maternal grandmother, Joyce Hendrickson of Vero Beach, Florida; paternal grandfather, Lowell Cobb of Duluth, MN.; uncles, Gary (Brenda) Hendrickson of Mercer, WI, Daniel (Dee) Hendrickson of Vero Beach, David (Tess) Hendrickson of Rhinelander, Darrin (Kim Brown Perondi) Cobb of Carson City, NV.; her best friend, Lizzy Patrow of Bloomer; her Jacob’s Well family; and many other dear friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Hendrickson and her paternal grandmother, Brenda Cobb. Janna’s family wishes to thank those involved in helping her throughout her journey: Sacred Heart Hospital, Northwest Journey, Chippewa County Human Services, Trinity Equestrian, the YMCA and Jacob’s Well. Also, a special thank you to the first responders from the Chippewa Fire District and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Dept. for their efforts and their compassion during a very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated and will go to the “Journey On Janna” Fund that will go to help others on their journey. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls is serving the family. Visit pedersonvolker.com to express online condolences.
Annabelle Pearson K. Annabelle (Brackin) Pearsson, 91, of Siren, passed away T Tuesday, May 24, 2016. A memorial service honoriing Annabelle’s life will be c conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, J June 2, at Siren United Methodiist Church, with Pastor Eddie C Crise officiating. A fellowship lluncheon will follow. Private ffamily interment will be at Lorrain Cemetery. Annabelle was born June 5, 1924 to Henry and Mary (Greiner) Brackin and grew up on a farm in LaFollette Township near Coomer. She attended the one-room Coomer School for eight years and Siren High School for four years, graduating in 1942 as valedictorian of her class. Annabelle worked in Minneapolis for fifteen years at Gamble-Skogmo Retail Stores and at JC Penney Department Store. On June 12, 1962 Annabelle married George L. Pearson in Robbinsdale, MN. On February 13, 1966, she was baptized at Faith United Church of Christ in Minneapolis by Pastor Robert Johnson. In 1976, Annabelle and George moved back to Siren and became members of the Siren United Methodist Church. Annabelle enjoyed painting and tending her flower gardens. She also loved to polka and go square dancing. She is survived by special niece Vickie (Duane) Murray; several other nieces and nephews; special friend Wanda Washkuhn and many other dear friends. Annabelle was preceded in death by George, her husband of 44 years, on December 7, 2006; baby brother, Christian Noel Brackin; brothers Alfred (Agnes) Brackin and Robert (Elizabeth) Brackin; sisters Ila Kelley, Irene (Willis) Williams and May Grushus. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.
Vivian Shutt Vivian M. Shutt, 86, of Webster, passed away May 25, 2016. Memorial service arrangements are pending. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
Leo Richards Leo C. Richards, 75, of Webster, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. Arrangements are pending. Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, is assisting the family. Condolences via www.swedberg-taylor.com.
George E. Johnson George Everett Johnson, 94, o of Oakland Township, Burnett C County, passed away Wednesd day, May 25, 2016. A memorial service honoriing the life of George Johnson w was held Wednesday, June 1, 22016, at Yellow Lake Lutheran C Church of rural Webster, with P Pastor Myron Carlson officiatiing. A committal service with ffull military honors followed the service at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Spooner. George was born November 3, 1921, in Oakland Township, a son of Ole and Emily (Lindell) Johnson. He attended Lone Pine Grade School and graduated from Webster High School. He also attended Stanford University in California. On April 24, 1942, George married Adelade Leonore Johnson in Winthrop Harbor, IL. At the time, George was working for an asbestos insulation company there. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was inducted on October 5, 1942, and entered active service at Ft. Sheridan, IL, on October 19, 1942. George was involved with battles and campaigns in central Europe — Rhineland, northern France and Ardennes — including the Battle of the Bulge, where he served as a forward observer. He was honorably discharged December 5, 1945, and received the following decorations: Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Battle Stars, two Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Star. Returning to Burnett County after the war, George was well known as an excellent finish carpenter. He applied his skills to building residential structures and cabinet manufacturing. George was an avid game hunter. He enjoyed taking trips to Alaska, where he hunted caribou and moose. In the local area, George hunted deer with rifle and with bow, and also enjoyed ice fishing. He and Adelade loved traveling. They visited Nashville, TN, and locations on the West Coast and Alaska. George enjoyed music and loved playing his harmonica with his son, Dick, in Dick’s band and with other family members. George is survived by four children: Terry (Diane) Johnson, Richard Johnson, Debbie (Chuck) Mahlen, and Cindy (Darrell) Connors; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by Adelade, his wife of almost 74 years. She passed away on March 26, 2016. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
Alannah Gillis Alannah M. Gillis, age 10, of W Webster, passed away May 26, 22016. Funeral arrangements a are pending. A full obituary w will follow. Online condollences can be made at www. sswedberg-taylor.com. Arrangem ments were entrusted to Swedb berg-Taylor Funeral Home of W Webster.
James Alden
James Alden, 63, passed away May 26, 2016. Arrangements are pending. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home of Webster.
Corrine Tyberg
Corrine E. Tyberg, 96, of Grantsburg, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. Service arrangements are pending with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grantsburg. Condolences at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
Diane Bistram Diane J. Bistram, 75, of Grantsburg, passed away Monday morning, May 30, 2016. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements are pending with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grantsburg. Online condolences at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
Marlys Karl
Marlys “Bernie” Karl, 94, formerly of Siren, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. Service arrangements are pending with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Siren. Condolences may be sent via www.swederg-taylor.com. MORE OBITUARIES, PAGE 25