Remembering Your Loved Ones

Apr 9, 2018

Roy Eldon “Satch” Austin, age 79 of Ellsworth, passed away April 9, 2018 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center of Ellsworth. Roy was born July 8, 1938 in Red Wing, MN to Burleigh and Eva (Green) Austin. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Geanna May Raechke on December...

Apr 8, 2018

Alvina (Vina) L. Hueg, age 91, formerly from the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood in St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on April 8, 2018. She was known for her kind spirit, strong convictions, and her love and loyalty to family and friends. She had a deep faith and unending love and praise for God.

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Apr 8, 2018

Loretta Ann Christiansen, age 82, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN.  Loretta was born in Newport, MN, on October 9, 1935, the daughter of Walter and Pearl (Straube) Euerle. She attended Newport High School and graduated with the class of 1953; Loretta contributed her talents at 3M as an executive secretary...

Apr 6, 2018

Norman F. Sorensen, age 85 of Maiden Rock, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday morning April 6, 2018 at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI after a short battle with cancer. Norman was born August 11, 1932 in Red Wing, MN to Fred and Lillian (Hulverson) Sorensen. He grew up on the...

Apr 6, 2018

Maryanna Root, age 85, died April 6, 2018, at the Thornton Manor Nursing Care Center in Lansing, Iowa. Maryanna was born in Butler County, Kansas, to Franklin and Frances Burger. She grew up on the family farm near Rosalia and studied to become an elementary school teacher. She married Marvin Root of Wichita, in September of 1954, and the...

Apr 6, 2018

Ralph Francis Schommer, age 84, of Ellsworth, WI passed away at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth on Friday, April 6, 2018. He was born on November 24, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Eugene and Margaret (Purfeerst) Schommer. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Air Force. On June 9, 1959 Ralph was united in marriage to...

Apr 5, 2018

Delores Earline “Toots” Herum, age 82 of River Falls, passed away April 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Delores was born February 1, 1936 in Emerald, WI to Lafayette and Frances (Clepp) Wider. Delores graduated from Ellsworth High School, the Class of 1954. After high school, Delores moved to St. Paul to work. During this...

Apr 5, 2018

James L. Donley, age 71 of Bay City WI, died on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the St Crispin Care Center in Red Wing. Jim was born July 23, 1946 in Menomonie WI to parents Charles Hugh and Lois Marie (Nutter) Donley. He attended schools in Menomonie, and graduated from Menomonie High School with the Class of 1965. After...

Apr 5, 2018

Delphine R. Johnson, fondly known as “Mrs. DJ”, of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2018 at Comforts of Home in River falls, at the age of 98. She was born on December 24, 1919 in River Falls to Leo and Mable (Dean) Armbruster. She was the oldest of nine children. Delphine graduated from River Falls...

Apr 3, 2018

Thomas C. Gaustad, age 74 of Woodville, died peacefully on April 3, 2018 at his home after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia.

Tom was born on July 18, 1943, the son of Carroll and Myrtle (Thompson) Gaustad. He attended school in Baldwin, graduating with the class of 1961. On January 15, 1965, Thomas was united...

Apr 2, 2018

Arlene Francis Gulbranson, age 85, of Hudson, WI formerly of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully on April 2, 2018 at Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls. She was born on September 7, 1932 in Baldwin, WI to Harold and Grace (Nelson) Plumley. On July 26, 1952 Arlene was united in marriage to Sherman Dale Gulbranson in Ellsworth, WI....

Apr 1, 2018

Michael A. Faust, age 66 of Somerset, “The Carpet Guy” died peacefully Sunday April 1, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Michael was born on September 21, 1951 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin; the son of Arthur and Ruth Faust. He was raised in Fond du Lac where he attended school.

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Mar 30, 2018

Scott A. Brock, age 47 of Bay City, WI, passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2018 at his home. Scott was born April 8, 1970 in Edina, MN to John Brock and Elvira (Hardy) Brock Auchampach. He attended Ellsworth High School, with the Class of 1988. Scott was a hard worker and devoted to his job as a heavy equipment...

Mar 30, 2018

Lora Mae Neumeier, of Stillwater, passed away at home on March 30, 2018 at the age of 95. She was born in Owatonna, Minnesota to Lucile and Everett Harsh. Lora is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 72 years, Karl E. Neumeier; sisters, Marilyn Farrar and Donna Lindsley; and son-in law, Robert Gunderson. She is survived...

Mar 30, 2018

Eugene, B. Ruhr, age 90 of Hastings, MN, formerly of Prescott, WI, passed away March 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born May 11, 1927 in Miesville, MN to William and Agnes (Nilan) Ruhr. Gene graduated from Hastings High School, the Class of 1945. After High School, Gene enlisted in the United States Army and proudly...

Mar 29, 2018

Pearl Anita Reed, age 106, passed away on March 29, 2018. Pearl was born on January 19, 1912, the daughter of Ole and Inga (Boe) Oare. She was raised, one of 11 siblings, on a small family farm near Wilson, WI, where she became accustomed to the daily, labor-intensive work that was necessary around the homestead. On May 25,...

Mar 28, 2018

Thomas Daniel Lowe, age 88, of River Falls, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2018 on his family farm.

Tom was born September 22, 1929 on the family farm in River Falls to Hugh and Kathryn (Gowan) Lowe. He graduated from River Falls High School in 1947, and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin –...

Mar 27, 2018

Robert Russell Berg, age 84 of Prescott, passed away March 27, 2018. Bob was born November 12, 1933 in Niles, Michigan, to Russell and Wilma (Zimmer) Berg. He graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School in 1951. He was united in marriage on May 9, 1953 to Janet Jean Dickson. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Randy, Ryan, Rick,...

Mar 25, 2018

Atef Shoukry Yacoub, age 68 of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, passed away at his home on March 25, 2018.

Atef was born April 23, 1949 in Cairo, Egypt to parents Shoukry Yacoub El Kodsi and Ezelda Saif Khalil. He grew up in Cairo where he attended primary school, high school and achieved a Master’s Degree in Plant Biological...

Mar 24, 2018

Charles A. Cadwell Jr., age 69 of River Falls WI, died on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his residence. Chuck was born September 5, 1948 in Pittsfield IL, to parents Charles A. and Catherine E. (Dickerson) Cadwell. Chuck attended school in Lombard IL, and graduated from the Glenbard East High School with the Class of 1966. Chuck furthered his...