Remembering Your Loved Ones

Oct 14, 2020

Delores “Mick” I. Dodge, age 93, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away October 14th, 2020. Mick was born December 1, 1926 in Red Wing, MN to Peter and Violet (Molander) Mickelson.  She attended Utah and Poole Grade Schools, and graduated from Ellsworth High School, with the Class of 1944. On July 1, 1944, she married Nello O. Dodge.  They farmed...

Oct 12, 2020

Eric Allan Petersen, age 43, of Richfield MN, passed away on October 12, 2020 in River Falls, WI. Eric was born on October 11th, 1977 to parents Allan and Peggy. He graduated from Richfield High School and went on to earn his bachelors degree from Metropolitan State University.

After graduation Eric was able to use his degree...

Oct 11, 2020

James “Jim” W. Cooksey, age 67, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning of Sunday, October 11, 2020 with his beloved wife by his side. Jim was born February 12, 1953 to parents, Dr. Norton & Amy Cooksey in Detroit, MI. He grew up in Bloomfield Hills, just north of Detroit, where he graduated...

Oct 11, 2020

Rod Charles Wilcoxson, 54 of Amery, WI, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, on October 11, 2020. Rod was born on June 10, 1966 in Hudson, WI to Neil & Mary Jo Wilcoxson. He attended school at Hudson high & graduated with the class of 1984. After graduation, Rod went to WITC...

Oct 11, 2020

Patricia Ann “Patti” Berning, age 70 of Ellsworth, died on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Patti was born October 9, 1950 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to parents Clarence and Goldie (Schostag) Bibeau. Patti attended school in White Bear Lake, and graduated from White Bear Lake High School with the Class of 1968. Patti worked at MSI Insurance Company, and also...

Oct 10, 2020

Donna Claire Anding, age 89, of River Falls, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Donna was born on October 10, 1931, in Tomah, WI to Ernest and Grace (Walker) Gilson. She grew up in Cornell, WI and graduated from Cornell High School in Cornell, WI. In December of 1951, Donna...

Oct 10, 2020

Loren James Mullikin~ 9/26/1965-10/10/2020

On a beautiful October day, during Autumn, his favorite season, Loren James Mullikin passed in the home he made, with his family by his side, surrounded by the great love and respect he so greatly deserved. This world was truly a better place with him in it, and his loss will be felt...

Oct 8, 2020

Margaret Ellen (Scholz) Ruby of Hastings MN and formerly of Prescott WI, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a year and a half battle with cancer. She was 78.

Margaret was born on January 27, 1942 near Rib Lake WI to parents Emmanuel and Viola (Scheithauer) Scholz. Margaret attended schools in...

Oct 8, 2020

Floyd Earl Quimby Jr., of Blaine, MN, formerly of Roseville, MN, died peacefully on October 8, 2020 at the age of 94.  Preceded in death by wife, Mary; parents, Floyd and Olga Quimby; and sister, Beverly Williams. Survived by children, Kathleen (David) Pitzen, Mary Lou Pitzen, Michael (Colleen) Quimby, Joan (Tracey) Lohman,  John (Mary Ward) Quimby, sister Joan Luedke;...

Oct 6, 2020

Elizabeth A. Brathall, age 87, of Hudson died unexpectedly in her home, Tuesday October 6, 2020. Elizabeth was born to Ole and Mary (Wold) Slotevig, January 14, 1933. She and her three sisters, and three brothers grew up in Glenwood City, where she graduated high school in 1951. On October 24, 1953, at a small church in Glenwood City,...

Oct 4, 2020

Nona Jean Stockwell, age 85 of Ellsworth and formerly of Maiden Rock, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her home. Nona was born April 26, 1935 in Eau Galle WI to parents Maynard and Vera (DeLong) Bowen. Nona graduated from River Falls High School with the Class of 1953. On June 20, 1959, she was united in marriage...

Oct 4, 2020

Delores Mae McGillis, age 93 of River Falls and formerly of Ellsworth, died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Kinnic Health and Rehab Center in River Falls. Delores was born August 16, 1927 in Saint Paul MN to parents John and Elvera (Rock) Deiss. She attended school in Ellsworth, graduating from Ellsworth High School with the Class...

Oct 4, 2020

Donald J. Croes, age 85 of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away on October 4, 2020 at Hammond Health Services. Don was born the son of Joseph and Emily Croes. He grew up in the area and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1954. Don was united in marriage to Arlene Johnson on June 2, 1956 at St. Patrick...

Oct 3, 2020

Gary G. Mead, age 78 of River Falls, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020.  Gary was born on August 7, 1942 in Madelia, MN to Gordon and Dorothy (McCarthy) Mead.  Gary grew up in Madelia, later moved to St. Peter, MN, where he graduated from High School in 1960. After High School, Gary enlisted in the US...

Oct 3, 2020

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) O’Brien, age 96, of Hudson, WI, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Hudson Hospital. Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1924, in River Falls, WI to Everett and Anne (Baumgartner) Dodge. Elizabeth grew up in River Falls and graduated from River Falls High School. She attended four years at Wisconsin State College, now...

Oct 1, 2020

Barbara Holt (née Nelson) lost her courageous battle with terminal cancer on October 1, 2020, at the age of 75. She was born in Florida, while her father was stationed at Camp Blanding during WWII. Barb was the second of four siblings and spent her childhood in South Minneapolis, graduating from Washburn High School in 1962. She attended St....

Sep 30, 2020

Ruth Elizabeth Hurtgen, age 74 of Glenwood City, WI, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, WI. Ruth was born on November 18, 1945 to Homer & Ethel (Booth) Sedgwick in Platteville, Wisconsin. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1964, & went on to pursue an education in...

Sep 30, 2020

Gary H. Kowalczik, age 69, of Glenwood City, WI, passed away at his home on September 30, 2020. A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 from 5-7 P.M. at the Rush River Trailriders Clubhouse, N4775 450th St., Ellsworth, WI 54011. Cremation services provided by O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, WI.

Sep 29, 2020

Joan Eileen Rodel, age 83, of Hudson, WI, passed away on September 29, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN

Eileen was born February 18, 1937 in New England, ND to Paul Edward and Kathryn (Fitterer) Gardner. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in New England, ND, went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in...

Sep 28, 2020

Patricia Lynn Pinkston, age 78, of Cady township in Spring Valley, WI, passed away the afternoon of Monday, September 28, 2020 at home in the comfort & care of her family. Patty was born one of four children to parents Grant & Jodie Strickland on June 24, 1942 in Mountain Home, Idaho; & was known by all who loved...