Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 8, 2017

Clara Mae Sieleni, 92, of Lake St. Croix Beach, MN, passed away peacefully with the faith of God and surrounded by her family on July 8, 2017.

Clara was born September 27, 1924, at Fort Omaha, in Omaha, NE, to Henry and Gertrude (Matchinsky) Ciaciura. She grew up in Minneapolis and after high school joined the U.S....

Jul 7, 2017

Curtis T. Odden, age 88, formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully July 7, 2017. Curtis was born February 23, 1929 in Decorah Iowa to Alma (Martinson) and John Odden. Curtis’s family moved to St Paul when he was 13 years old. Curtis graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul, and then worked several jobs. He proudly served his...

Jul 7, 2017

Arthur Patrick Dolan, age 93, of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away on July 7, 2017, at his farm home on the South Fork. Arthur (Art) was born May 14, 1924 in Six Mile Grove, Danvers, Minnesota, the youngest of 11 children born to Terrance Patrick and Ella Frances (Washburn) Dolan.

On June 29, 1950, he married Mary...

Jul 4, 2017

Kenneth Dale Van Someren, “Kenny the Barber,” age 89 of Baldwin, passed away July 4, 2017 at the Baldwin Care Center.  Kenneth was born June 20, 1928 in Baldwin to Joseph and Mabel (Lund) Van Someren.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Kenny was united in marriage on May 29, 1954 to Lois Mae Johnson. ...

Jul 3, 2017

Donald “Don” Gerhardt, age 67 of Roberts, passed away on July 3, 2017 at his home.

Don was born to Arthur and Loretta Gerhardt on July 13, 1949 in New Prague, MN. He attended St. Croix Central High School, graduating with the Class of 1967. Don’s life was blessed with two sons, Scott and Brian. He was...

Jul 3, 2017

Donald H. Berning, 66, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died at Rochester, Minnesota, Tuesday, July 3, 2017. He was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on April 3, 1951, the son of Orval and Mildred (Gavin) Berning. Donald grew up in the rural River Falls area, in the town of Clifton, where his parents farmed. He graduated class of 1969 from River...

Jul 2, 2017

Rodney Harold Kinneman, 82, of Hager City, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Rod was born February 10, 1935 in Hager City to Lee and Ruth (Baker) Kinneman. He graduated from Prescott High School, Class of 1952. In 1956 he married Joan Verdick and they had four children. He worked at...

Jul 1, 2017

Thomas Dale Brown, age 87 of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully July 1, 2017 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Tom was born on October 24, 1929 in Calhoun, MO, to his parents, Charles and Edna (Trogden) Brown. He was raised on his parents farm and graduated from high school in Clinton, MO, after which he...

Jul 1, 2017

Lawrence M. “Larry” Krier, age 90, of Hudson, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at his home. He was born January 17, 1927, in River Falls; to parents, Peter and Margaret (Lebens) Krier. He grew up in River Falls/New Richmond and was united in marriage to Rachel Cody on July 1, 1946 at St. Bridget’s...

Jun 30, 2017

Sandra Rae Benoy, age 73 of Hudson, passed away at her home on June 30, 2017, after a recent lung cancer diagnosis.

Sandy was born February 7, 1944 in Stillwater, MN, to her parents, Earl and Eva (Swanson) Stendahl. She grew up Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School, class of 1962. After high school she went...

Jun 30, 2017

Robert Bruce Lillyblad II, was full of Joy his last days here on earth, passed away June 30, 2017. Robert graduated from class of 1982 from Rice Lake High School. Graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a marketing degree.

Robert bled hockey. He enjoyed golf, tennis, and swimming with his grandkids. He coached varsity hockey in 1989-90 for...

Jun 30, 2017

Gerald “Jerry/Johns” Johnson, age 76 of Wilson, unexpectedly passed away June 30, 2017 at his home.

Jerry was born on October 6, 1940 in Knapp, WI, on the farm owned by his parents, Frank and Lucille (Platson) Johnson. He graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1958, and then served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jerry...

Jun 29, 2017

Donald Leo Engel, age 72, of River Falls, WI passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN as a result of an automobile accident.

Donald was born on September 28, 1944 in River Falls, WI to Leo Peter and Marjorie Anna (Marek) Engel. He graduated from Prescott High School in 1962....

Jun 28, 2017

Florence Viola LaPlante, age 93 of Hudson died June 28, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Florence was born on April 15, 1924 in North Branch, Minnesota; the daughter of Oscar and Alice (Means) Johnson.  She was raised in North Branch where she would graduate from high school and would further her education at the Minneapolis Business...

Jun 28, 2017

Helen Sachsenmaier, age 87, passed away June 28th, 2017 at the Glenhaven Nursing Home in Glenwood City, WI.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Esther (Noland) Dyer, daughter Karen Nelson, and son Robert (Bob) Sachsenmaier.

Survived by her daughters, Susan Sachsenmaier, Judy (Joe) Simon, Melanie (Tim) McNamara , and son Steven...

Jun 28, 2017

Paul Richard Chapin was born on February 18, 1930, one mile north of Hersey, WI, the 4th of 6 children born to Burdette and Dora “Dorothy” (Nelson) Chapin. He was baptized in the Methodist Church in Hersey, WI, confirmed as an adult at Ezekiel Lutheran Church in River Falls, WI. and married at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson, WI....

Jun 25, 2017

Eugene “Dean/Gene” Earl Sebion, age 74 of Baldwin passed away June 25, 2017 at his home.

Dean was born on February 12, 1943 in Los Angeles, California; the son of Earl and Anita (Larson) Sebion. He grew up in Spring Valley, and graduated from Spring Valley High School, Class of 1961. Dean enlisted in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 25, 2017

Richard William “Dick” Lindus, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 25, 2017 at the St. Croix Health Center where he has resided for the past four years.

Richard was born on July 19,1931 in Baldwin WI to parents William and Louise (Sittlow) Lindus. He grew up in Hammond and graduated from Hammond...

Jun 25, 2017

Ashley Grace Speer, age 24 of Glenwood City, passed away June 25, 2017.

Ashley was born May 12, 1993 to Mary Lynn (Clanin) and Kemer Speer. She attended Baldwin-Woodville High School, graduating with the Class of 2011. She worked at the Best Maid Cookie Factory in River Falls for seven years.

Ashley’s passion in life...

Jun 25, 2017

Shirley Marie (Ptacek) Sherman, age 70 of Hudson, passed away June 25, 2017 surrounded by her family at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Shirley was born May 21, 1947 in River Falls, WI, the daughter of Robert and Edna (Weishaar) Ptacek. She graduated from River Falls High School, the Class of 1965. In 1969, Shirley was united in marriage to...