Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 25, 2018

JoEllen Martha Madsen, age 64, of Plum City, WI passed away unexpectedly, in her sleep, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 after having survived several different types of cancer in the past. She was born on April 27, 1954 in New Hampton, IA to William “Billy” and Elaine (Collins) Costigan, Jr. On January 22, 1980 JoEllen was united in marriage...

Jul 22, 2018

Ralph Bader, age 86 of Woodville, retired St. Croix County Sheriff died peacefully Sunday July 22, 2018 at the Parkview Community Campus in Woodville. Ralph was born on October 3, 1931 in the Village of Boardman, Wisconsin; the son of Alfred and Ruth (Evenson) Bader. He was raised in Boardman where he attended grade school prior to graduating from...

Jul 22, 2018

Timbers, Robert J. “Bob” age 87, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Port Edwards, WI passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born on May 11, 1931 to Leo and Frances (Linehan) Timbers. The family resided in Mauston, WI where he attended school.

Bob’s kindness, wisdom, inspiration, and sense...

Jul 22, 2018

Wilma (VanSomeren) Stadt age 87 of Baldwin went to be with her Lord Sunday July 22, 2018 at the Baldwin Care Center. Wilma was born on February 5, 1931 in Baldwin, Wisconsin; the daughter of Garrit and Cora (VanDeVrede) TeGrootenhuis. She was raised in Baldwin where she attended the Baldwin Christian School. On May 18, 1949, she was united...

Jul 22, 2018

Patricia Ann King, age 86, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the Hudson Hospital. Patricia was born May 15, 1932, the daughter of Stanley and Augusta (Palewicz) Kolashinski.

Patricia remains in the hearts of her children, Georgia (Daniel) Krusell, and Jeffrey (Carol Schwartz) King; grandchildren, Kevin Krusell and Zachary King; brother, Henry Kolashinski. She was preceded...

Jul 21, 2018

Joyce Marie Huber (Meier) age 94 died peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Prescott WI.

Joyce was born on June 9, 1924 to Arthur and Ada Meier (Hartman) on the farm in rural Prescott where she lived her whole life. Upon graduating from Prescott High School in 1942, she...

Jul 21, 2018

Gordon Arnold Westfield, age 78 of Ellsworth, passed away July 21, 2018 at the Kinnic Health & Rehab in River Falls. Gordon was born February 27, 1940 in Red Wing, MN to Arnold and Marian (Monson) Westfield. He graduated from Ellsworth High School, the Class of 1958. Gordon was united in marriage to Sandra J. Kinneman on August 27,...

Jul 19, 2018

Deborah Jean Potthast, age 54, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 19, 2018, Deborah was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on February 20, 1964 to William and Karen Potthast. She attended Stillwater schools and graduated from Stillwater High School with the Class of 1982. She also attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Deborah, or “Deb” as...

Jul 18, 2018

Loren Mortimer Hanvelt, age 83, of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1935 in Rock Elm, WI to Vonley John and Verta Blyth (Mortimer) Hanvelt. On November 11, 1967 he was united in marriage to Sharon Slocum. Loren worked maintenance at the University of Wisconsin...

Jul 17, 2018

Glenn Alan Waltz, age 64 of Roberts, passed away July 17, 2018 at his home after a long, hard fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Glenn was born on September 30, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to Hubert and Olive (Morton) Waltz. He graduated from Menomonee Falls East High School in 1971,  and continued his studies at the University...

Jul 16, 2018

Lisa Marie Hanson, age 57 of Ellsworth WI, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, July 16, 2018 while at her vacation home. Lisa was born November 9, 1960 in Bismarck ND to parents Warren and Rose (Boehm) Winter. Lisa graduated from Park High School in Cottage Grove MN with the Class of 1979, and furthered her education at 916...

Jul 16, 2018

Elmer R. LaDuke, age 89, died peacefully at the Baldwin Care Center, surrounded by his family. From his birth on April 25th, 1929, to his death on July 16, 2018, he was a man of integrity who loved the Lord and his family. He was born in Mondovi, WI to Reid and Ada (Fleichauer) LaDuke and was the fourth...

Jul 16, 2018

After listening to her favorite polka, Ruth Olive TeGrootenhuis (Grandma Ruthie), age 94, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus with her daughter, Terry, by her side on July 16, 2018, at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth, WI.

Ruth was born in Baldwin on January 2, 1924 to Joe and Mabel VanSomeren. She graduated high school from...

Jul 15, 2018

Sheena Peterson, age 67 of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, July 15, 2018, after a brave battle with cancer.

Sheena was born in Montrose, Scotland, on December 14, 1950, to Stanley and Jean Stasilowicz. Sheena and Paul Belise owned the Valley House, in Houlton. Sheena supported many local charities and...

Jul 15, 2018

Mary Ann Ofstie age 77 of Spring Valley died suddenly July 15, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Mary Ann was born on August 7, 1940 in Red Wing, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Everett and Marion Reynolds, whom later was divorced and remarried to Donald Thom. She was raised on a farm near Ellsworth where she...

Jul 15, 2018

Jerry Francis Krassau, age 54 of Hudson WI, died on July 15, 2018 at his home in Hudson. Jerry was born January 28, 1964 in Eau Claire, WI to parents Karl and Renee (Lium) Krassau. Jerry grew up on the family farm and attended Hudson High School. He worked as a handyman, and enjoyed helping out on the farm....

Jul 14, 2018

Carol June Warner, age 90, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, in River Falls, WI. Carol was born on June 10, 1928, the daughter of Victor and Edith (Price) Strand.

Carol will remain in the hearts of her daughters, Caren (Byron) Turner and Cathie (Leslie) Jungk; grandchildren, Eric (‘Cookie’) Anderson, Gail Anderson, Kelsey (Juan) Jungk, Paul...

Jul 14, 2018

Marcella W Hopp, age 91, mother of 7, passed away at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI, on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Marcella was born on September 20, 1926, the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Goslar) Eck. She is remembered as a warm and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Marcella Hopp grew up in Charter...

Jul 13, 2018

John ‘Jack’ Kusilek, age 77 of Hudson, died peacefully on July 13, 2018 at his home.

Jack was born on March 8, 1941 in River Falls, Wisconsin to Bernard and Anna (Marks) Kusilek. On June 22, 1955, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Riley and together they were blessed with children. Jack was proud to serve...

Jul 11, 2018

Lonnie Feuerhelm, age 68 of Ellsworth WI, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Lonnie was born May 15, 1950 in Decorah IA to parents Ronald and Bernadine (Clancy) Feuerhelm. Lonnie graduated from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1968, and went on to earn his Bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin River Falls....