Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 13, 2021

It’s with deepest sorrow and sadness we announce that Tyler J. Keiper, age 28 of Prescott, WI, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 13, 2021.

Tyler was a 2011 graduate of Prescott High School.  He was a very loving, giving, honest and passionate son, brother, uncle and friend.  His caring-loving heart, his silly/goofy sense of humor,...

Jan 12, 2021

Betty Jane Peabody, age 89, of Baldwin, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Baldwin Care Center. Betty was born to Bernard and Cora (Klevenberg) Erickson on January 28, 1931 in Cyrus, Minnesota. She graduated from Cyrus High School in 1949.  Following high school, Betty began working for Honeywell in Minneapolis when she met Darold Peabody. The...

Jan 11, 2021

Melody Ann Kanten, age 73, of Baldwin, WI, formerly of Augusta, WI, passed away in the early hours of January 11, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. Melody was born March 22, 1947 to parents Dr. Oscar & Pearl Moland in Eau Claire, WI. Though born in Eau Claire, she grew up in Augusta, WI alongside her...

Jan 10, 2021

Edward L. Barber, age 81, of North Hudson, WI, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2021 at his home in North Hudson.

Ed was born on August 28, 1939 in Minong, WI to Amos and Mary Ann (Holmes) Barber. He attended grade school in Minong, and later his family moved to Hudson, WI, where he graduated from Hudson...

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...