Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 9, 2021

Emory “Butch” Jenkins passed away on January 9, 2021 from a medical complication while doing one of the things he loved most, hunting. Butch was born on March 1, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to parents Emory and Dona (Brady) Jenkins. He graduated from Mt. Airy High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served...

Jan 8, 2021

Robert Leon Coplan, age 91, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Phillips, WI, passed away the morning of Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home in the Wintergreen Apartments in Hudson, WI. Robert was born one of six children to parents James & Hazel Coplan on August 22, 1929. Robert grew up in the Oglivie, MN area before joining the...

Jan 8, 2021

Marlene Ethel Gipson, age 83 of River Falls WI, died on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Kinnic Health and Rehab. Marlene, and her twin sister Darlene, were born on September 27, 1937 to parents Otto and Viola (Moritz) Schultz. She attended schools in River Falls, and graduated from River Falls High School. She was united in marriage to Corwin...

Jan 8, 2021

Mary Jane Glaubitz, age 90, of Prescott, WI, died January 8, 2021 at Regina Senior Living, in Hastings, MN.   Memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment will be at VA National Cemetery, Fort Snelling, MN.

Mary was born October 18, 1930, to Oscar and Victoria (Clemens) Peterson in Beaver Township, Polk County, WI.  She...

Jan 8, 2021

Max Merriman, age 92 of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 8, 2021. Max was born May 26, 1928 in Pierce County to Arvia and Inez (Roatch) Merriman. He went to school in Ellsworth with the Class of 1945. At the age of 16, he began working at the...

Jan 7, 2021

Wayne Herman Chilson, age 73 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away January 7, 2021 at his home.  Wayne was born August 7, 1947 in Mantorville, MN to Virgil and Lorraine (Jackson) Chilson.  On June 18, 1969, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Kay Gillespie.  Their marriage was blessed with three sons, Dean, Gene and Brian, along with 52 years...

Jan 7, 2021

Carol Ann Johnson, an accountant with Thomas Reuters and life-long resident of Prescott, WI, died unexpectedly on January 7th, 2021 at the age of 57 years.  She graduated from Prescott High School and continued her education at Dakota County Technical College earning an Accounting Degree.

Carol is survived by her life partner, Mike Larson; daughter, Marie Josephine...

Jan 7, 2021

Dr. Harold Franklin Wilkins passed away from COVID-19 in Baldwin, WI on 1/7/2021. Survived by his devoted partner Bryan Gjevre, extended family and many colleagues and friends. Born in Cobden, Illinois, Harold loved books, bookstores/libraries, newspapers, poetry, letters and flowers. He enjoyed good coffee, new restaurants, Classical MPR, and a good story. Harold received his horticulture doctorate from the...

Jan 7, 2021

Ronald Clark Johnson, age 78 of Ellsworth WI, died on Thursday evening, January 7, 2021. Ron was born January 17, 1942 in Hawthorne CA to parents Clark and Dorothy (Stull) Johnson. Ron moved with family to the Ellsworth area, where he attended school, graduating from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1960. Ron enlisted and served his country...

Jan 6, 2021

David R. Montaño, age 49 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away January 6, 2021 in Ellsworth, WI.  Born November 7, 1971 in Marana, AZ.  A Memorial Service will take place 1:00 PM Saturday, January 30, 2021 at C3 Church, W7562 US-10, Ellsworth.

Arrangements are with the O’Connell-Benedict Funeral Home (715) 273-4421. www.oconnellfuneralservices.com

Jan 5, 2021

Harland Fredrick Gilbertson, age 92 of River Falls, died peacefully January 5, 2021 at his home with his wife and family biding him farewell. Harland was born on May 15, 1928 in Martell Township, the son of Frederick and Clara (Haberstitch) Gilbertson. He was raised in Beldenville, attending Morton Corner Grade School, before graduating from Ellsworth High School. He...

Jan 5, 2021

John Affolter, age 92 of Wilson, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his daughters on January 5, 2021 at the Park View Home in Woodville. John was born on April 3, 1928 in Stillwater, Minnesota, the youngest of eight children born to Emil and Elsie Affolter. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. John was united...

Jan 4, 2021

Peter Allen Schommer, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2021, at the age of 69. Peter was born to Jim and Delores (Kinneman) Schommer on April 1, 1951 in River Falls, Wisconsin.  After graduating from High School, Peter joined the United States Navy and served 2 years on the USS Long Beach as...

Jan 4, 2021

Janice ‘Jan’ Most, age 78 of Ellsworth was born to Eternal Life on January 4, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Jan was born January 26, 1942 in Red Wing, MN to Melvin and Margaret Steiner. She graduated from Ellsworth High School and pursued a career as a hairstylist. For over 40 years, Jan cut,...

Jan 3, 2021

Marian Lorraine (Marek) Pechacek, 93, passed away on January 3rd, 2021. Marian was born on September 16, 1927 in River Falls, Wisconsin, one of five children born to Frank and Agnes (Dusek) Marek.  Marian was raised in Big River on her parents’ dairy farm.  She attended St. Mary’s Big River Catholic School and graduated from River Falls High School...

Jan 3, 2021

Marian Lorraine (Marek) Pechacek, 93, passed away on January 3, 2021.

Marian was born on September 16, 1927 in River Falls, Wisconsin, one of five children born to Frank and Agnes (Dusek) Marek.  Marian was raised in Big River on her parents’ dairy farm.  She attended St. Mary’s Big River Catholic School and graduated from River Falls...

Jan 2, 2021

Rose Mary (McCabe) Skramstad, age 84 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on January 2, 2021. Rose was born August 12, 1936 in St. Peter, MN to Gerald and Rose McCabe. She graduated from St. Peter High School and worked at her parent’s bakery “McCabe Bakery.”  She then moved to Claremore,...

Jan 1, 2021

Alan Henry Van Den Broeke

12/07/1955 – 01/01/2021

Al Van Den Broeke of Hudson, Wisconsin died Friday, January 1, 2021 due to complications of COVID at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Al was born on December 7, 1955 to Henry and Christine (Lesewski) Van Den Broeke in Marshall, MN.  He grew up...

Jan 1, 2021

Lorraine Anna Minder, age 95 and one day short of 96, died January 1, 2021 at the Ellsworth Care Center. Lorraine was born on January 2, 1925 in River Falls, the daughter of Adolph and Mina (Belling) Kohl. She was raised in River Falls where she attended school. On March 30, 1946, she was united in marriage to Wayne...

Dec 31, 2020

Marie V. Haglund, Beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma, age 83 of Little Canada, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020.  Longtime owner of A&W on Rice Street. Survived by son, Chad; former daughter-in-law, Mary; grandchildren, Brendan, Bailey and Mercedes; brother, Richard Anderson; and numerous other family. Private interment will take place at Sabylund Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stockholm, WI....