Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 10, 2021

Thomas “Tom” James Frey, 59, passed away February 10, 2021 after a valiant battle with colon cancer. Affectionately known as “Scuzz”, Tom grew up in Prescott, WI, born to Paul and Joanne (Schommer) Frey on August 20, 1961.

Tom graduated from Prescott Senior High in 1979. After which, he had a variety of jobs and moved around...

Feb 9, 2021

Gerald A. “Gramma” Bjornson, age 75 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away February 9, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Gerald was born July 16, 1945 in El Paso Township, WI to Howard and Ruth (O’Connell) Bjornson.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School. Gerald’s life was blessed with two sons, Jody and Jason.  Gerald worked for the Ford...

Feb 8, 2021

Raphael Robert “Bob” Kahler, age 95, passed away at his home from Congestive Heart Failure on Monday, February 8, 2021. Robert was born one of nine children to parents Andrew J. Kahler & Abigail (Hines) Kahler on March 10, 1925. He was born in Castle Rock, MN. The family farmed in the Spring Valley & Roberts areas. Then, in...

Feb 8, 2021

On February 8, 2021 after a long bout of cancer, Phyllis Joan Huber, age 72 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully.  Phyllis was born December 11, 1948 to Clarence and Helen (Kover) White of Emerald, WI.  On March 11, 1978, Phyllis married Irwin Huber of Ellsworth.  They resided in rural Ellsworth until Irwin’s death in 1987.  After living alone...

Feb 4, 2021

Diane G Perez, 67 of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Thursday night, February 4, 2021, after a tough battle with cancer. Diane was born November 28, 1953 to Levi and Francis (Spears) Leith, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married her high school sweetheart, Ken Knutson, and was blessed with four children; Elizabeth, Monica, Jackie, and Kenneth, before their marriage ended....

Feb 4, 2021

Doris Marie Nelson, age 92 of Prescott, WI, died on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Doris was born on December 18, 1928 in Red Wing, MN to parents Frank and Emma (Timmerberg) Johnson. She attended school in Red Wing. On January 17, 1948, Doris was united in marriage to Orville...

Feb 3, 2021

Carl Bruch PhD, age 91, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 3, 2021. Carl was born on May 25, 1929 in Kenosha, WI to parents Carl and Bessie (Jacobson) Bruch. He graduated from Kenosha High School and continued his education at Michigan State University, where he obtained his masters in Soil Microbiology; he then earned his...

Feb 3, 2021

Thomas B. Springett, age 75 of Ellsworth, WI, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his residence. Tom was born January 5, 1946, in Hornell, New York, to parents William and Ida (Bissell) Springett. He attended school in Arkport, NY, graduating from Arkport Central with the Class of 1965. Tom furthered his education at Corning University with an emphasis...

Feb 2, 2021

Peter James Deusterman, age 58 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away surrounded by family February 2, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Peter was born February 14, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Bernadette (Gondreau) Deusterman.  He grew up on a dairy farm, and graduated from Ellsworth High School, with the Class of 1980.  Pete proudly served...

Jan 30, 2021

Kathryn Lillian Hoseid Wasmund (Stark), age 91 passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at the Beehive Home in Elk River, Minnesota.

Kathryn Lillian Stark was born August 15, 1929 to Ralph and Marcelline (Schmotter) Stark in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  The family relocated to Hudson, Wisconsin where she graduated from Hudson High School, class of ’47.  While...

Jan 29, 2021

Marvin Walter Bendlin, age 82 of Hudson, formerly of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson. Marv was born on August 3, 1938 in Spencer, Iowa, one of twelve children born to Wilhelm and Anna (Pohl) Bendlin. He grew up on the family farm near Spencer and graduated from...

Jan 28, 2021

Marlys Viola Torkelson (Roen), age 95, of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, January 28, 2021 surrounded by her family in her home at the Birch Haven Apartments. Marlys was born on October 2, 1925 to parents Melvin & Helga (Borgerson) Roen. She grew up in the township of Pleasant Valley, WI; & attended the Pleasant...

Jan 27, 2021

Larry L. Behrens, age 70, of Roberts, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Kinnic Health & Rehab. Larry is survived by his wife, Marsha (nee Ihrke), and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vic. A private gathering will be planned for this...

Jan 27, 2021

Frank Conrad Linn, beloved dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, age 44 of River Falls, WI, passed away January 27, 2021.  Frank was born February 20, 1976 in Fargo, ND to Peter and Marlene (Swenson) Linn.  He graduated from River Falls High School, with the Class of 1994.  Frank’s life was blessed with two beautiful children, Daniel...

Jan 27, 2021

River Falls local historian, Ursula Peterson, dies at 93

Ursula Peterson died January 27, 2021, in Madison, WI, from Covid-19. Born in Germany, she moved to the United States in 1947 and lived in River Falls from 1954 to 2018. Her husband, Edward, was a history professor at UW-RF. While her husband, who taught history at UW-RF...

Jan 26, 2021

James Howard Weiss, Jr., age 55, of Menomonie, WI, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Oakwood Health in Altoona, WI. Jimmy was born the eldest child to parents James Sr. & Kay Weiss on September 15, 1965 in Baldwin, WI. He grew up in Baldwin, & graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1984....

Jan 26, 2021

James Chancy Hunter was born on April 8, 1950 to Harold and Vivian (Braem) Hunter. Named after his grandfathers, Jim was a 1968 graduate of St. Croix Central High School. Growing up on the family farm in Kinnickinnic township near Roberts, WI, he participated in 4-H, with dairy heifers and photography his main projects, one year winning a calf...

Jan 25, 2021

Leroy “Bing” Hines, age 84 of Ellsworth, died on Monday, January 25, 2021 at United Hospital in Saint Paul MN, from complications of the Covid-19 virus. Bing was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1936 in Ellsworth WI to parents Bernard F. and Geraldine (Dorwin) Hines. He grew up on the family farm near Ellsworth, and graduated from Ellsworth...

Jan 25, 2021

Michael Joseph Regnier, age 61 of Hager City WI, died on Monday, January 25, 2021 following a short bout with cancer. Mike was born January 28, 1959 in Redwood Falls MN to parents Donald and Ida (Rohlik) Regnier. Mike attended school there, graduating from Redwood Falls High School. He furthered his education at Canby Area Vo-Tech Institute where he...

Jan 24, 2021

Herbert Morris Till, age 88 of Hudson, Wisconsin and Nokomis, Florida, passed away surrounded by family on January 24, 2021 at his home in Hudson. Herb was born on February 19, 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Herbert D. and Mary (Aspinall) Till.  He graduated from high school at Norwood Collegiate in Winnipeg, and earned a Bachelors of Science...