Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 30, 2019

Donald Arthur Lamberg, age 86 of Ellsworth, passed away on January 30, 2019. Donald was born September 4, 1932 in Red Wing, MN to Emil and Esther (Danielson) Lamberg. He graduated from Red Wing High School, the Class of 1950. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was deployed to Korea during the Korean Conflict....

Jan 27, 2019

Clarence Patrick Jilk, age 86, of the Town of El Paso WI died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Preferred Senior Living Center, Ellsworth, WI.

His parents George and Theresa (Reitz) Jilk welcomed him into this world, weighing 2 pounds on September 14, 1932. He was baptized, confirmed and found strength in his Catholic faith. He attended...

Jan 27, 2019

Genevieve Tancheff Hafner passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at her home with family. Genevieve was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 7, 1925 to Kitcha and Sotier Tancheff. Geni graduated from West High School in Minneapolis, class of 1944 and attended the University of Minnesota for two years. Geni was united in marriage to Albert Hafner in 1947...

Jan 26, 2019

Mark Alan Wilkie, age 45, passed away of ALS on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Mark is survived by his daughter, Maycee; love of his life, Reagan McCarthy; parents, Alan & Lyn; brother, Rob (Tara); sister-in-law, Cindy; nieces and nephews, Brad, Brett, Celia and Regan.

He was preceded in death by brother, Kirk; and Maycee’s mother,...

Jan 26, 2019

Sally Ellen Arendt, age 76, of River Falls, WI, passed away on January 26, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.

Sally is survived by her daughters, Julie (Chris) Amdahl, Gale (Mark) Glover, and Robin (Bruce Wiedemann) Arendt; grandchildren, Justin and Josh Amdahl, Erica, Kate, and Jordan Glover, Ryan Wiedemann; siblings, Scott Standfield and Sam...

Jan 25, 2019

Ruth Lillian Viste, age 67, of Maiden Rock, passed away peacefully January 25, 2019 at her residence. Complete obituary pending at this time. Services are entrusted to O’Connell-Benedict Family Funeral Home of Ellsworth, WI.

Jan 24, 2019

Sandra Marie Symicek, age 58, of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully, at her residence on January 24, 2019. She was born on September 14, 1960 in Durand, WI to Raymond and Phyllis (Stromness) Morgan. On September 8, 1995 she was united in marriage to David Lee Symicek in Ellsworth, WI. Sandy worked as Pharmacy Technician for 14 years, first...

Jan 24, 2019

Theodore “Ted” Gulich age 78 of Roberts died peacefully Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the Parkview campus in Woodville. Ted was born on June 2, 1940 in Cornell, Wisconsin. He was the son of Peter and Eileen (Glidden) Gulich. He was raised in Arnold, Wisconsin where he attended school. On January 11, 1958, he was united in marriage to...

Jan 23, 2019

Mary Louise Besser, age 95, of Hudson, passed away on January 23, 2019, at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Hudson. Mary was born on August 15, 1923, in St. Paul, MN, to parents Louis and Ellen (Tubridy) Catty. She grew up in St. Paul and attended elementary school at St. Luke’s. She graduated high school from St. Joseph’s Academy...

Jan 21, 2019

Gaylen James Enerson, age 73, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019, at Arbor Glen Senior Living of Lake Elmo, MN. Gaylen was born on December 1, 1945, the son of Marvin and Marian in Fosston, MN. He attended McIntosh High School, graduating with the Class of 1963. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Gaylen worked...

Jan 21, 2019

Alice B. Flaten, age 80 of Hastings, MN, passed away January 21, 2019 at her home with her sons by her side. Alice was born May 22, 1938 in Le Center, MN to Fred and Evelyn (Wohlford) Krueger. Alice graduated from Le Center High School, the Class of 1956. She went on to nursing school, and worked as a...

Jan 19, 2019

Lawrence “Gordon” Olsen, age 79 of Hudson, died peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Gordon was born on June 6, 1939 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Lawrence and Lorna (Swedenborg) Olsen. He attended Jackson Elementary prior to graduating from Harbor High School with the Class of 1957. He then furthered his education...

Jan 19, 2019

Sanford Brink, age 79 of Hudson died peacefully Saturday January 19th, 2019 at Pine Ridge Garden in Hudson. Sanford was born on December 20, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the son of Milton and Lenore (Boldt) Brink. He was raised in St. Paul graduating from Johnson High School. He would further his schooling with a major in fish and...

Jan 19, 2019

Joyce A. Scott, age 96, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Cumberland Care and Rehab in Cumberland, WI. Joyce was born to the late Joseph and Esther Gates September 19, 1922 in Livingston, Wisconsin. She graduated from Livingston High School and twice attended the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and earned her second degree in 1973.

Jan 18, 2019

Floyd Walter Munkelwitz, age 78 of Hudson, died peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Christian Community Home. Floyd was born on May 22, 1940 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Walter and Helen (Friedrich) Munkelwitz and was the oldest of five children. After graduating from St. Paul Vocational School, he operated his own trucking business. Floyd was united in marriage...

Jan 18, 2019

Howard Roy Dahm, age 76, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. He had a great love of family, NASCAR, racing, football, but most of all, his mistress, his truck. He loved the open road and daily talks with his boys. He will remain in the heart of his loving wife Rosanne; dearly missed by his daughters, Lisa Mingo,...

Jan 17, 2019

John Francis McGuire, age 95, of Hudson, WI (formerly of St. Croix Falls, WI and St. Paul, MN) died after a brief illness in Fort Myers, FL on Jan. 17, 2019. He was born on October 15, 1923 in Farmington, MN to Mary Catherine (Therres) McGuire and William McGuire.

John grew up in St. Paul, where he...

Jan 17, 2019

Allen Paul Penfield, age 78 of Hudson, died peacefully surrounded by his family on January 17, 2019.Allen was born on August 2, 1940 in Minot, North Dakota to Ferde and Amy (Westrum) Penfield. He attended Oak Grove High School, Fargo ND, graduating with the Class of 1958. He furthered his education at UWRF College, obtaining his Bachelor of Science...

Jan 16, 2019

DuWayne Kenneth “Dewey” Coulson, formerly of Ellsworth WI and Red Wing MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2019. He was 43. DuWayne was born February 17, 1975 to parents Michael and Karen (Forss) Coulson. Dewey graduated High School from Wittenberg WI. He enjoyed fishing, growing plants and horticulture, and reading all kinds of magazines and books. Dewey is...

Jan 14, 2019

Laurine Margaret “Rene” Baker, age 75 of Ellsworth, WI, passed peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at her residence after courageously loosing her battle with pancreatic cancer. Laurine was born April 15, 1943 in Prescott, WI to parents Albert R. and Lucille J. (Hibbard) Frank. She attended school in Prescott and graduated from Prescott High School with the Class...