Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 31, 2017

Mary Ann Eggers Collier Bollmann, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 31, 2017, at the Prescott Care Center in Prescott, Wisconsin.

When she was born at home on March 26, 1931, she had been declared dead by the attending physician, but later, after he left, she was revived by her...

Jul 30, 2017

Marjorie “Marge” Rasmussen (Swenson), age 95, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2017.

Marge was born on February 4, 1922 to Chester and Nellie Swenson in Roberts, WI. She was united in marriage to Arnold Sittlow and together they were blessed with 6 children. After Arnold’s passing, Marjorie found love and compassion in Clyde Rasmussen and they...

Jul 27, 2017

Jane Elizabeth Langer, age 73 of Ellsworth WI, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. Jane is survived by her husband of 51 years, Leon; her children, Patrick (Susan) Langer, Ann (Lee) Leach, and Erick (Darlene Olsen) Langer; grandchildren, Erica, Christopher, Kyle, Wyatt, and Mason; great-grandchildren, Jack and Charlie; as well as several...

Jul 22, 2017

Joan Marie Brown (Hill) had a contagious, almost mischievous smile.  She was intelligent, hard-working and tenacious.  Joan had beautiful green eyes, a heart of gold, a generous nature and boundless love for her family and friends.  You knew where you stood with Joan as she wasn’t shy about sharing her opinion if asked!

Joan was born in...

Jul 21, 2017

Denise Suzanne (Zirkle) Brouillard, age 51, passed away peacefully July 21, 2017 at her home in Hudson after a brave and most courageous battle with breast cancer.

Denise was born October 4, 1965 in Long Island, NY. Denise was not adopted, but very much welcomed, loved and chosen, and became the precious daughter of David and Joanne...

Jul 17, 2017

Craig Allen Smith, age 54 of Hudson, Wisconsin and formerly of Roberts, Wisconsin left his ill body behind and traveled to heaven on July 17, 2017. Craig attended St. Croix Central High School and graduated in 1981. Soon after, he met the love of his life Jennifer and started a beautiful family with her after purchasing their first home...

Jul 15, 2017

Kenneth “Ken” Graf, age 77, of Woodville, passed away at his home on July 15, 2017.

Ken was born on March 12, 1940 in St. Peter, Minnesota to William and Alice (Quick) Graf. He graduated from Hammond High School, the class of 1958. That same week he was united in marriage to Marcia White, and also entered...

Jul 10, 2017

Jason William Abbott, age 40 of Somerset, passed away July 10th, 2017. Jason was born on September 13th, 1976; the son of Brian Abbott and Deborah (Hunter) Abbott.  He attended elementary school as well as high school in Hudson, Wisconsin. Jason was General Manager of Allied Moving and Storage Inc. before becoming the Lead Installer at Aquarius Home Services....

Jul 10, 2017

Ruby Mae Johnson, 83, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 in River Falls. She was born May 26, 1934 in Hartland Township to Ray and Martha (Bolland) Hanson. Ruby loved sewing and crafts, working for Langwear Sewing Factory early in her life and making several items of clothing for her family. She retired from Smeads after...

Jul 10, 2017

Stephen “Tube” Ivan Willner, age 56, of River Falls, WI died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born on March 18, 1961 in St. Paul, MN to Lee and Mary Ann (Nohner) Willner. He graduated from Rosemount High School in 1979 and graduated from Dakota County Technical College with a degree in heavy equipment...

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...