Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 20, 2020

The Reverend Richard Harry McGinnis, age 91 of Hudson, passed away November 20, 2020.  Fr Dick was born March 5, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of Robert and Frances (Donaldson) McGinnis. He served his country at the end of World War II and was stationed in Japan after its surrender.   After his service, he attended Seattle Pacific...

Nov 20, 2020

Janell Marie Klatt, age 54, passed away November 20, 2020 at her home in North Hudson peacefully surrounded by loving family. She was born in St. Paul, MN on November 27, 1965 to parents Robert and Marlene (Parker) Peterson. Janell graduated from Hudson High School in 1984 and spent most of her career as the area manager for Holiday...

Nov 19, 2020

Kenneth Paul Dopkins, age 73 of Osceola WI and formerly of River Falls WI, died on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Ken was born September 28, 1947 in River Falls WI to parents Marvin and Delores (Weschcke) Dopkins. Ken graduated from River Falls High School, where he played basketball, and was a member of the golf team. He went on...

Nov 19, 2020

Cecil Richison, age 84 of Hudson passed away peacefully Thursday November 19th, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side. Cecil was born July 26, 1936 in Siren, Wisconsin; the son of James and Martha (Schnock) Richison. He spent his childhood growing up in Siren. After he graduated from Siren High school, he enlisted in the Armed...

Nov 19, 2020

Richard Leroy Harp, age 82 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin was called home to his Lord and Savior November 19th, 2020. Born on April 21, 1938 in Knapp, Wisconsin to Roy and Dorothy (Fister) Harp.  Richard graduated from Knapp High School, then enlisted into the United States Military, where he received medals for marksmanship, and was honorably discharged after serving his...

Nov 18, 2020

Larry Dean Wakefield, age 85 of Ellsworth WI, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Larry was born at home on December 23, 1934 in Arkansaw WI to parents Florence and Alice (Rein) Wakefield. Larry graduated from Arkansaw High School, after which he attended Vo-Tech school in Saint Paul, where...

Nov 18, 2020

George A. Kuzma, age 86 of Fort Salonga Hamlet, NY, passed away November 18, 2020.  Loving husband to Judith (Jilk) Kuzma.  A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Ellsworth, with Rev. Fr. Gerald Harris officiating.  Interment will take place at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Ellsworth.

Nov 18, 2020

Jerald “Jerry” Reichert, age 93, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on November 18, 2020.

Jerry was born on June 26, 1927 in Prescott, Wisconsin to John and Blanche (Northup) Reichert.  He was a lifelong resident of Prescott.

Jerry was a graduate of Prescott High School.  He furthered his education at the University...

Nov 18, 2020

Kathryn Maria (Birkel) Schommer died peacefully at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth, WI on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  Alzheimer’s disease descended upon Kathryn in her later years and she was ultimately stricken with Covid-19. Kathryn was blessed with exemplary care, services, love and attention by the compassionate staff at Preferred Senior Living.

Kathryn was born to Ernest...

Nov 18, 2020

Sheldon R. Schneider “Skip”, age 87, of Bayport, MN, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Croixdale Assisted Living in Bayport. Sheldon was born on June 28, 1933 in Vance Creek, WI and was raised in Boyceville by his mother Frances (Gartland) Cormican and step dad Jesse Cormican. After graduating high school, he enlisted...

Nov 17, 2020

Shirley P. Kraus, residing at Preferred Senior Living, Ellsworth, formerly of River Falls, WI died at the River Falls Area Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was 85. Shirley was born May 10, 1935 in Saint Paul MN to parents Joseph and Elizabeth “Betty” (Tschida) Yaritz. Shirley graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in Saint Paul. On November...

Nov 17, 2020

Joyce Ella White, age 82 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota passed away November 17, 2020 at the Park View Care Center in Woodville, Wisconsin. Joyce was born on March 19, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa to La Vern and Elfrieda (Meier) Johnson. Above all, Joyce loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. In close second was her...

Nov 16, 2020

Timothy C. Reynolds, age 73, of Hudson, WI, passed away on November 16, 2020 at Comforts of Home in Menomonie, WI.

Tim was born on August 5th, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Charles and LaVerne (Edstrom) Reynolds.  He attended grade school at Presentation of Mary Catholic School in Maplewood, MN and graduated from North High School...

Nov 16, 2020

Duane Charles Austrum, age 79 of River Falls, WI, passed away November 16, 2020 at the Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth.  Duane was born September 18, 1941 in River Falls, WI to Clarence and Emma (Overbye) Austrum.  He graduated from River Falls High School, with the Class of 1959.  In 1960, Duane was united in marriage to Sharon Bye. ...

Nov 14, 2020

Carolyn went to live with God on November 14, 2020, peacefully surrounded by family and friends by her side at home in River Falls, WI. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she grew up in Wayzata, MN, and later moved to Minneapolis and graduated from North High School in 1956. She was whisked off her feet by the love of her...

Nov 14, 2020

Wanda Jane Holle, age 83 of Baldwin, passed away November 14, 2020, at Amery Memory Care Center.  Wanda was born February 8, 1937, in Spring Valley to Elmer and Bertha (Anderson) Lynum.  She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Spring Valley High School. Wanda was united in marriage to Frederick “Bud” Holle on November 22, 1958,...

Nov 14, 2020

James Thomas Pollitt, age 74 of Baldwin, formerly Indiana died November 14th, 2020 at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, WI. James was born on March 6, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana; the son of James and Vera (Cox) Pollitt. He attended Maryland Grade School, Youngstown Junior High School, and then graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1964....

Nov 13, 2020

Burton F. “Burt” Brickner, age 86 of Ellsworth WI, died on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Ellsworth Health Services, surrounded by the love of his family. Burt was born on the family farm in Hartland Township on October 5, 1934 to parents Bernard and Anna (Pirkl) Brickner. Burt attended school in Ellsworth, and then Prescott, graduating from Prescott High...

Nov 13, 2020

Age 88 of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away November 13, 2020.  Roy P. Zeman was born on April 26, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Elizabeth and John Zeman. He grew up in the Highwood area of St. Paul and graduated from Harding High School in 1950. He attended the University of Minnesota, paying for school by working...

Nov 12, 2020

Ken Arneson, age 64, passed away at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth, WI on November 12th, 2020.

Kenneth Brian Arneson was born in June of 1956 to Lee and Teena Arneson in Chicago, IL.  He graduated from Craig High School in Janesville, WI, early so that he could join the few, the proud, the Marines and was...