Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Jan 2, 2021

Rose Mary (McCabe) Skramstad, age 84 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on January 2, 2021. Rose was born August 12, 1936 in St. Peter, MN to Gerald and Rose McCabe. She graduated from St. Peter High School and worked at her parent’s bakery “McCabe Bakery.”  She then moved to Claremore,...

Jan 1, 2021

Alan Henry Van Den Broeke

12/07/1955 – 01/01/2021

Al Van Den Broeke of Hudson, Wisconsin died Friday, January 1, 2021 due to complications of COVID at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Al was born on December 7, 1955 to Henry and Christine (Lesewski) Van Den Broeke in Marshall, MN.  He grew up...

Jan 1, 2021

Lorraine Anna Minder, age 95 and one day short of 96, died January 1, 2021 at the Ellsworth Care Center. Lorraine was born on January 2, 1925 in River Falls, the daughter of Adolph and Mina (Belling) Kohl. She was raised in River Falls where she attended school. On March 30, 1946, she was united in marriage to Wayne...

Dec 31, 2020

Marie V. Haglund, Beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma, age 83 of Little Canada, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020.  Longtime owner of A&W on Rice Street. Survived by son, Chad; former daughter-in-law, Mary; grandchildren, Brendan, Bailey and Mercedes; brother, Richard Anderson; and numerous other family. Private interment will take place at Sabylund Lutheran Church Cemetery, Stockholm, WI....

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...