Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 24, 2019

Edward Jacob Bauer, age 93 of Ellsworth, passed away September 24, 2019 at the Cerenity Care Center – Marian of St. Paul, MN. Edward was born February 13, 1926 in Hastings, MN to Nicholas and Margaret (Meier) Bauer. He was united in marriage to Lorene Mary Kapsner on May 25, 1953. Their marriage was blessed with seven children, and...

Sep 24, 2019

Bernard “Bernie” Jilek age 75, of Hudson, died Tuesday, September. 24, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – Fairview.  Bernie was born on May 30, 1944 in Rice Lake, WI to Albert and Eva Jilek. Bernie’s siblings where Martha (Gaylon) Derrick, Barbara (George) Sirek, and Edward (Marci Koski).  He attended Holy Trinity Parish Catholic School in Haugen...

Sep 22, 2019

Gordon Francis “Gordy” Pechacek, age 79 of Amery WI and longtime resident of River Falls, died on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Gordy was born on May 11, 1940 to parents Ben and Helen (Johnson) Pechacek. He attended school in River Falls, and graduated from River Falls High School with the Class of 1958. Gordy went on to serve in...

Sep 21, 2019

Larry LaPean, age 65 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Arkansaw, WI, passed away on September 21, 2019 at his home with family by his side. Larry was born on April 21, 1954 in Plum City, WI, to parents Alfred and Irene (Rose) LaPean. He graduated from Arkansaw High School and started his career as a truck driver, most recently...

Sep 20, 2019

Rose Irene Frandrup, of Roberts, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, age 94, passed away September 20, 2019 at home, with family by her side. Rose was born on April 12, 1925 in Thorp, WI to parents Garfield and Marcella Siegienski. Rose married Henry Frandrup and together they were blessed with 2 daughters; Mary and Toni.

Rose was...

Sep 18, 2019

Alexander Paul Lapinski, age 67, of Hudson, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Al was born on January 7, 1952, the son of Edmund and Alice (Boyle) Lapinski. Al worked his way to become a master electrician after receiving his college degree from the University of Wisconsin Superior. Al also proudly served in the United States Army for 28...

Sep 18, 2019

Margaret Masanz, age 101, passed away September 18, 2019, with family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1918 in Lakeland, MN, to parents Charles and Victoria (Kukuska) Miller. Margaret grew up with 11 brothers and sisters and attended schooling in Lakeland. She married the love of her life Victor Masanz, on June 30, 1945 and together...

Sep 17, 2019

Vickie Lynn Wilkens, age 60 of Hager City WI, died on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Vickie was born December 28, 1958 in Plum City WI to parents Eugene A. and Geraldine L. (Hines) Giebler. Vickie graduated from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1976. Vickie was united in marriage to Allen Wilkens on...

Sep 16, 2019

Emily Ramm passed away peacefully at the age of 31, on September 16, 2019, after a heroic battle with ovarian cancer.

Emily was born in Detroit, MI to Kenneth (Ken) and Cynthia (Cindy) Ramm who currently reside in Hudson, WI. Emily is survived by her brother Eric, sister-in-law Kristina and lovable nephew Liam, who all live in...

Sep 16, 2019

Karen Emily Hunnicutt Germani passed away Monday the 16th of September 2019 at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, FL.. The burial service will be at Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls, WI on Saturday the 12th of October 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Karen was born in River Falls, WI on April 9th, 1939 to Milton Stanley and Dorothy...

Sep 16, 2019

William “Bill” Martin, age 77, of Hudson, WI, passed away September 16, 2019, at Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI, with family by his side. Bill was born on August 30, 1942, in Ashland, WI, to parents Raymond and Adeline Martin. After graduating from Menomonie High School, Bill enlisted in and served in the United States Navy during the...

Sep 16, 2019

Dean Wikkerink, age 82, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Dean was born on July 31, 1937, in Baldwin; the son of Egbert and Anna Rose (Vik) Wikkerink. He attended Hammond High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. On September 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Annabelle Ballard at...

Sep 15, 2019

Judy Ann Samuel, age 67, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home in Knapp, WI. Judy was born on June 26, 1952 in Daly City, California. She was united in marriage to Dale Samuel on July 15, 1995, in Livingston, Montana.

Judy will always be remembered by her husband, Dale Samuel; children, Tina (Jeremy) Nieman,...

Sep 13, 2019

Clark Elroy Lein, age 74 of Gordon, WI died unexpectedly September 13, 2019 at his home. Clark was born on March 5, 1945 in Green Bay, Wisconsin; the oldest son of J. Philip and Otelia (Mitchell) Lein. Clark and his younger brother Lewis, both named after the Lewis and Clark Expedition, grew up in Hudson, and attended Hudson High...

Sep 13, 2019

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Simon, age 86 of Prescott WI, died on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Patsy was born October 15, 1932 in Oak Grove Township, the youngest of thirteen children born to Lambert and Martha (Blettner) Simon. Patsy attended schools in Prescott, and worked alongside her family at their family farm, as well as...

Sep 13, 2019

John Matzek, age 84 of Prescott, WI, died Friday, September 13, 2019, at his home, with his family by his side. John was born March 12, 1935, in his family home in Hager City, Wisconsin, son of Raymond Sr. and Irene (Schommer) Matzek. John graduated from Prescott High School. He served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. John...

Sep 13, 2019

Ruth Clare Koehler, age 95 of River Falls, WI, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones at Wellhaven Assisted Living. Ruth was born March 6, 1924 to Lawrence and Freda (Joerg) Geiger in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Our Lady of Angels High School in Cincinnati, the Class of 1942. Ruth was united in marriage...

Sep 10, 2019

John L. Timmers III, age 56 of Woodville died September 10th 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a brief medical illness.

Mass of Christian Burial for John will be 12pm, noon Friday September 13 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hammond. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 12th from 4pm to 8pm also at Immaculate...

Sep 10, 2019

Florence Lorraine Larson, 99, of Hammond, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 at Hammond Health Services. Florence was born March 14th, 1920 to parents Christ & Emma (Krause) Hanson in rural River Falls. She grew up in a big family, having seven brothers & sisters. After marrying the love of her life, John E. Larson, in February of...

Sep 9, 2019

John David “Dave” Nelson, age 88 of River Falls, WI, passed away September 9, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Dave was born October 22, 1930 in Sidney, MT to Evlad and Erika (Holmgren) Nelson. He graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul, the Class of 1949. Dave proudly served his country in the United States...