Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Jan 24, 2021

Keith Allen Fern, age 64, of Almena, Wisconsin, passed away January 24, 2021 Barron Care and Rehab. Keith was born on March 23, 1956 in Baldwin; the son of Donald and May Fern. He was raised in Hammond where he attended St. Croix Central. On February 7, 1981, he was married to the former Denise Warren at Trinity Lutheran...

Jan 23, 2021

Lois E. Baldauf, age 95, of Menasha, WI, passed away on January 23, 2021.

Lois was born September 20, 1925 to N. Arnold and Carolyn (Gutzman) Sorensen in Neenah, WI.  She graduated from Neenah High School in 1943.  In 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, John Baldauf, and they continued to enjoy 61 years of marriage...

Jan 23, 2021

Bobbie Ihrke, age 101, of Roberts, WI, passed away at River Falls Area Hospital on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Bobbie was born on July 7, 1919 to parents Clyde and Anna (Nyght) Sandburg. Bobbie graduated from Lake City High School in Iowa, where she met her husband Russell Ihrke. On October 21, 1939 the two were married and together...

Jan 23, 2021

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“When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” – Harley Davidson

Kelly Michael Derr (64 years) passed away in the comfort of his home on January 23. Kelly lived his life full of heart and deep love for his family and friends and the peace of...

Jan 23, 2021

Stephen R. Paulick, age 70, River Falls, Wisconsin went home to the Father following a lengthy illness Saturday evening, January 23, 2021. Stephen was born in September, 1950 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Ralph and Kathryn “Dolly” (Zellner) Paulick. Stephen was the eldest of six children. After spending his earliest years in Green Bay, his parents moved to Fond...

Jan 22, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Burton, age 45, of Hammond, WI, unexpectedly passed away at home the afternoon of Friday, January 22, 2021. Jen was born the eldest child & only daughter to parents Greg & Cherie Burton on May 30, 1975. She grew up alongside her brothers, Paul & Andy, in Hudson, WI. Jenny graduated from Hudson High School in 1993,...

Jan 21, 2021

Marijean A. Colbeth, age 78, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 21, 2021 at Regions Hospital.

Marijean was born on December 2, 1942 in Roberts, WI to Roy and Margaret (Neiderhauser) Rode. She met her future husband, Donald Colbeth, through the family farm and the two were married on February 13, 1960. Shortly after her graduation...

Jan 20, 2021

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Brickner, age 88, formerly of Prescott, WI, died on Wednesday evening, January 20, 2021. Betty was born on April 2, 1932 in Vermillion Township, Minnesota to parents Joseph and Martha (Meisch) Stoffel. She attended school in Hastings, and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1950. Betty was united in marriage to Cletus Brickner...

Jan 20, 2021

Anthony A. Markowski, 91 of Hudson, WI passed away on January 20, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Nora.  He is survived by his children, Janice Kramer(Bruce), Joanne Norell (Joe) and Tom (Jodi), 9 grandchildren Peter Kramer(Rachel), Jeff Kramer, Matt Kramer, Nate Kramer and Sarah Kramer, Phil Norell (Samantha) and Theresa Schuknecht (Derek),...

Jan 20, 2021

Tim Scott, age 62, of Hammond, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 20, 2021. Tim was born on July 28th, 1958 in Marshfield WI to Raymond and Ruth Mary (Kelly) Scott. Tim grew up in Medford, WI and attended high school at St. Lawrence Seminary in Mount Calvary, WI. After high school, Tim attended St. John’s...