Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Nov 12, 2020

Laurel L. “Laurie” Hirte (nee Schmugge), age 73 of Lakeland, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 from complications after a fall. She joins her husband of 51 years, Steve “Snappy” who passed on earlier this year.

Laurie was born the daughter of Reuben and Norma Schmugge on February 4, 1947. She grew up in the...

Nov 11, 2020

Michael (Mike) Wallace, age 69, passed away at his home in New Richmond on November 11, 2020 surrounded by his close family. Mike had battled MDS and successfully received a bone marrow transplant over a year ago. Though this extended his life, his immune system was not strong enough to fight infections and he died from complications.

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Nov 10, 2020

Ruth A. Ostendorf (nee: Sonntag), age 105, of Somerset, WI, died peacefully on November 10, 2020 at Our House Senior Living in New Richmond, WI.

She was born on May 28, 1915 in Somerset, WI to George and Alma (Rowe) Sonntag. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Somerset, and graduated from Somerset High...

Nov 10, 2020

Dr. Bruce W. Farnum, age 85, of Lakeland MN, passed away on November 10, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Bruce was born on April 5, 1935 in Fargo, ND, to parents Charles and Ruth (Fredeen) Farnum. He graduated from Fargo High School and received his Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry at North Dakota State University. Bruce married...

Nov 10, 2020

Walter ‘Wally’ Nelson age 92 of Woodville, formerly of Baldwin died peacefully November 10th 2020 at Parkview Community Campus. Wally was born on November 30, 1927 in Springfield Township; the son of William and Eva (Nielsen) Nelson. He was raised in rural Woodville attending Maple Grove Elementary School prior to graduating from the Woodville High School in 1946. Following...

Nov 10, 2020

Lorraine Feltes, age 90 of River Falls, WI passed away at Kinnic Health & Rehab on November 10, 2020.  She was born on October 18, 1930 in River Falls, WI to parents Eugene and Clara (Cernohous) Meyer.  Lorraine graduated from River Falls High School in 1949 and attended the Rogers & Benner School of Beauty Culture in Minneapolis, MN. ...

Nov 9, 2020

Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Larson age 86 of Hudson, died November 9th, 2020 at Regions Hospital. Ken was born on August 1, 1934 in Hudson; the son of Alfred and Alice (Anderson) Larson. A lifelong resident of Hudson, he graduated from Hudson High School in the class of 53’. His love for his alma mater never stopped. He was part of...