Area Obituaries

Rebecca Bryngelson, age 56, of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1969. Rebecca was a deeply caring mother who always put her children first, before anything else in her life. Her love, dedication, and unwavering support shaped her family and will continue to be felt through…

Valerie Louise Atkinson, born February 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas Harry McGuine and Freda (Ostermann) McGuine, passed away peacefully on February 21st at home after a two-year struggle with ALS. She was surrounded by her husband and children. Valerie married David Joseph Atkinson on October 21, 1972, and together they built a home…

Raymond “Bud” Steglich, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Eleanor Steglich of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin; and in-laws, Arthur and Lillian Bielenberg of St. Paul, Minnesota. Bud is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bette; and children, Dayna (Jeff), Heather (Rolando), and Brian (Michele).…

Richard David “Jud”, “Goodwrench”, “Rick”, or “Dick”, Johnson, 71, of Turtle Lake passed away unexpectedly while riding on the ATV trail East of Turtle Lake on February 14, 2026. He was born July 28, 1954, in Amery, WI to Alfred Andrew and Olive Louise (Hansen) Johnson. He was raised on the farm and attended Clear…

George Ervin Williams, age 82, of Turtle Lake passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at his home. He was born March 9, 1943 in Boone, Iowa to Robert and Edith (Stumbo) Williams. He was married in Robbinsdale, MN on September 21, 1961 to Janet Lambrechet, who preceded him in death on April 26, 2024.…

Clifford John Harland, age 75, of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of January 31, 2026. Clifford was born on August 25, 1950, and was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Violet (Shaw) Harland. He attended Turtle Lake High School before proudly serving in the…

Robert LeRoy Fredrick, age 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born January 13,1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Leo Fredrick and Elsie (Wilhelm) Fredrick. Robert attended school at Horseshoe Lake Country School and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in May of 1952. A couple years after graduation, Robert entered…

Joseph R. Soltau, 79, of Amery died peacefully at the Golden Age Manor on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born November 3, 1946 to Arden and Marie (Klingelhoets) Soltau. Joe was raised in the Turtle Lake area and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1964. Shortly after he graduated, he enlisted in the…

John Henry Fischer, 70, of Clayton passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home. He was born November 12, 1954, in Cumberland, WI to Ted and Fern (Pichelman) Fischer. He entered the Army in 1972, where he was honorably discharged in 1980. John was a carpenter working at LandoLakes and later retired from Bishop…

Alena was born on February 23, 1929 in Northome, Minnesota to William and Anna Olson and moved to Wisconsin around the age of 5. She had 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Alena graduated from Barron High School in 1948 and married Lawrence Stauner of Almena on September 28, 1953. Alena and Lawrence raised their 10…