Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 31, 2020

David Bruce Kollitz, 83, of Hudson, Wisconsin, died on December 31, 2020 of complications from diabetes and lymphoma. The eldest child of Karl Wilhelm Kollitz and Clarisse Jeanette (Travillion) Kollitz, David was proud to have grown up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, where he ran track and played hockey and the trumpet (among other activities), graduating from high school...

Dec 31, 2020

Mary Ann Dolan, age 91, passed away December 31, 2020 at Kinnic Health and Rehab Home, River Falls, Wisconsin.  A longtime resident of River Falls, she was born in Chippewa County in western Minnesota near Murdock to William Joseph Foley and Agnes Lucy (Gilronan) Foley on January 31, 1929. She attended Murdock area schools and was class Valedictorian.

Dec 30, 2020

Updated, please note Celebration of Life

Marilyn E. Coltrain, age 75 of Mission, TX passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at McAllen Hospital in McAllen, TX.

Marilyn was born on March 23, 1945 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of the late Glenn and Icle (Cudworth) Roush. After graduating from Ottumwa High School she married...

Dec 30, 2020

“Tonii Maureen Swanson, age 95 of Oceanside, CA, formerly of Maiden Rock, WI, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020.  Tonii was born January 31, 1925 in Red Wing, MN to Thomas and Carrie (Burridge) Skane.  She graduated from Maiden Rock High School in the Class of 1943.  Tonii was married twice to the love of her life, Lawrence...

Dec 27, 2020

Dale Alan Vrieze, age 70, of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep December 27, 2020. Dale was born November 1, 1950 in Wauwatosa, WI. In November of 1951, he came to live with Lawrence, Magdalene, & Jack Vrieze. Dale was also welcomed home by his second family, Wes, Jean, Kristin, Julie, Trudy, John, & Peter Vrieze. He...

Dec 27, 2020

William L. Roy, age 84 of Hudson, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away December 27, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota from complications of a head injury sustained from a recent fall. Bill was born on February 28, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan to William and Norah (Carnegie) Roy. In 1954, he graduated from East Lansing High School, where...

Dec 27, 2020

Jessica Carol Albright of Eagan, MN passed away suddenly on December 27, 2020 following a lifelong struggle with cystic fibrosis. She was 34 years of age. Jessica was the youngest daughter of David and Kristine Albright. She grew up in Apple Valley, MN and was often found on a soccer field. Jessica graduated from Apple Valley High School in...

Dec 26, 2020

Sally Jane Blair, age 84, of Hudson, WI, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.

Although Sally was born May 28, 1936 to parents Larry and Lorna Harback in St. Paul, MN, she was a lifelong resident of Hudson, WI. After her graduation from Hudson High...

Dec 26, 2020

Lynda Hanvelt Harder, age 65, of Farmington, MN formerly of Ellsworth, WI passed away unexpectedly, at her residence, on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1955 in Red Wing, MN to Donald and Nina (Clark) Hanvelt. She was an Ellsworth High School graduate.

On August 12, 1978 Lynda was united in marriage to...

Dec 26, 2020

Ray Francis Magnuson, age 78 of Roberts, WI passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020 at the River Falls Area Hospital. Ray was born on September 26, 1942 in St. Paul, MN to Ray and Agnus Magnuson. Ray graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1962.  After high school Ray met the love of his life, Virginia Bargy,...

Dec 25, 2020

Ricky Alan Burkett, age 63, of River Falls WI, died on December 25, 2020 of pancreatic cancer at the River Falls Area Hospital, while also under the care of Allina Hospice.

Born September 20, 1957 to Gene and Roberta aka ‘Bert’ (Crisp) Burkett. United in marriage to Denise Ann Paul on July 15, 1978 by a justice...

Dec 24, 2020

Esther C. Schmidt, of Ellsworth, WI, passed on December 24, 2020 at the age of 91.  She had been a 6 year resident at the Ellsworth Care Center as she had Alzheimer’s and contracted Covid 19 recently.  The family is very appreciative of the exceptional care Esther received while there.  Born on January 18, 1929 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. ...

Dec 23, 2020

George Jerome Schlosser, age 65, of Glenwood City, WI passed away suddenly on December 23, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN due to complications of pneumonia.

George was born the son of Lawrence and Anna (Klapperich) Schlosser on July 27, 1955 in Durand, WI. He grew up and attended school in Durand, and was later...

Dec 23, 2020

Duane O. Peterson, age 93, of Hudson, WI, died on December 23, 2020 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. He was a longtime glass worker at District Council 82/Local Union 1324.

Survived by his children, Kathy TeWinkel and Scott (Doreen) Peterson; grandchildren: Brett and Kurt TeWinkel, Aiden Peterson, Amber Yaros, Nicholas Peterson, and Andrea Finnegan; along with...

Dec 22, 2020

Donald Everal Krause of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Donald was born to Everal and Ruth (McCrae) Krause on November 3, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from Ellsworth High School, Donald attended the University of Wisconsin – River Falls obtaining an associate’s degree. In 1952, he joined the...

Dec 22, 2020

Nicholas Edward Whitney Jr. flew away December 22, 2020, surrounded and cared for by loving family, helpers, and Moments Hospice. He was born in Joliet, Illinois on November 9, 1930 to Nicholas Sr. and Mary Speckman Whitney. His childhood in Joliet was followed by a family move to Indiana, where he attended Purdue University to become a Civil Engineer...

Dec 21, 2020

Erva Cornelia Lundgaard, age 96 of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at Kinnic Health & Rehab in River Falls WI on December 21, 2020.  Erva was born December 19, 1924 in Spring Valley, WI to Nim and Dena (Danielson) Anderson.  She graduated from Spring Valley High School with the Class of 1943.  On September 30, 1944, Erva was...

Dec 21, 2020

Erle James Richardson, age 72 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away unexpectedly December 21, 2020 at his home.  Erle was born October 7, 1948 in Plum City, WI to Everrett and Phyllis (Plankey) Richardson.  He graduated from Arkansas High School, with the Class of 1966 and furthered his education in Heavy Equipment Operations.  Erle was united in marriage to Gloria...

Dec 21, 2020

Marcella Emma Fiedler, age 104, previously of Prescott, WI, joined her heavenly father on December 21, 2020, in Grantsburg, WI. She was born March 15, 1916, in Oak Grove, WI, the daughter of John and Frieda (Belter) Meier. On June 18, 1936, she was united in marriage to Melvin Fiedler to which this union two sons were born, Gerald...

Dec 20, 2020

Stanley George Prochnow, age 90 of River Falls, WI, passed away on December 20, 2020 at Kinnic Health & Rehab.  Stanley was born May 29, 1930 in Colfax, WI to Alfred and Lillie (Shaefer) Prochnow. He graduated from Colfax High School, with the Class of 1948. On May 20, 1953, Stanley was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Fedderly...