Remembering Your Loved Ones

May 22, 2017

David Samuel Gilstad, 83, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on May 22, 2017 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Full obituary pending at this time.

May 20, 2017

James Michael “Mike” Elliott, age 53, of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly, at his residence, on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born in the Panama Canal Zone on April 1, 1964 to Guy and Evelyn (Lister) Elliott. He was a high school graduate and served in the U.S. Army from 1983-1990. Mike was united in marriage to...

May 19, 2017

Patricia Jo ‘Pat’ Larsen, age 62 of River Falls died unexpectedly May 19, 2017 at Regions Hospital following a sudden stroke. Pat was born on August 26, 1954 in River Falls, Wisconsin; the daughter of Buel and Joan (Foster) Hall. She was raised in Chicago where she graduated from High School before receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She...

May 19, 2017

Catherine ‘Aunt Caddy’ Dorsey, age 93 of Cylon, died Friday May 19th, 2017 at the Baldwin Care Center. Caddy was born on October 22, 1923 in Forest, Wisconsin; the daughter of Erwin and Alice (Kuhn) Dorsey. She was raised in Cylon where she attended school prior to graduating from New Richmond High School in the class of 41’. Being...

May 19, 2017

Michael Thomas Cullen died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday 19 May 2017 after a brief illness.

Born August 16, 1918 and raised in Dentaybow Township, Little Fork, Minnesota by Irish immigrants, John & Bridget Cullen, Mike was the 8th of 9 children. He grew up in a log cabin and graduated from the Little Fork High...

May 18, 2017

Willetta (Nee Hope) Breault, age 83 of Hudson, WI, died May 18, 2017 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Willetta was born on June 20, 1933 in Hammond, WI. She was one of two daughters born to Lawrence ‘Corky’ and Ella (Holman) Hope. Willetta graduated from Hudson High School in 1951. While here, she loved performing...

May 15, 2017

Bradley Leo Ryan, 60, of Prescott, WI, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home. Brad was born May 21, 1956 in Red Wing, MN to Leo and Maxine (Larson) Ryan. He graduated from Goodhue High School in 1975, where he played football and wrestled. His love of sports continued throughout his life with the Minnesota Vikings being...

May 14, 2017

Harold R. “Buster” Wolvert, age 69 of Baldwin WI, died peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence.

Buster was born August 13, 1947 in Valley City ND to parents Franklin and Emma (Pearson) Wolvert. During the Vietnam War, Buster served his country in the United States Navy.

Buster owned and operated salvage yards...

May 12, 2017

Elizabeth M. “Bette” McLaughlin, age 76 of Hammond,  WI died peacefully on May 12, 2017 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond.

Bette was born March 18, 1941 in Baldwin, WI, the daughter of J.Kenneth and Hazel (Phernetton) McLaughlin.

Bette lived in Hammond, WI for her entire life. She graduated from Hammond High School...

May 12, 2017

Alton Eugene Monsun, 90, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center, Ellsworth.

Al was born October 25, 1926 in Red Wing, MN to Elmer and Mabel Monson. He graduated from Ellsworth High School, class of 1944 and was a lifelong farmer. After retiring, Al wintered in Arizona...

May 12, 2017

Mohsen Shoukry Yacoub, age 72 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on May 12, 2017 peacefully at his home.

Moe was born September 28, 1944 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 studied dairy science at Cairo University.

May 12, 2017

Sandra Begin, in the presence of her family, passed away peacefully while being treated at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston TX on May 12 2017. She fought valiantly a very aggressive form of leukemia.

Sandra and her family relocated to Hudson WI in 1994 when her husband John accepted a position with Northwest Airlines. She...

May 11, 2017

Marshall Wayne “Marsh” Blok, age 76 of Baldwin, passed away on May 11, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Marsh was born January 13, 1941 in Baldwin, to parents James and Esther (Doornink) Blok. He grew up in Hammond, and graduated from Hammond High School, class of 1959. Marsh attended DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago,...

May 10, 2017

Patrick John Pace, age 32, of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born on August 20, 1984 in River Falls to William and Mary Pace. He graduated from River Falls High School in 2003 and the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN in 2013 with a degree in...

May 8, 2017

Vernon John Kelly, age 91, of River Falls, WI passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. Complete obituary pending at this time. Memorial services for Vernon will be held at a later date. Cashman-Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service of River Falls, WI is assisting the family.

May 8, 2017

Ronald Robert Gorke, age 80 of Houlton, WI, passed away May 8, 2017 at his home.

Ron was born November 29, 1936 in Marshfield, WI, to parents Wilferd and Leona (Parmelee) Gorke. He was united in marriage to Carol Deichsel on August 18, 1965, and the couple was blessed with three children. Ron worked at 3M for...

May 8, 2017

After sharing 73 years of wonderful marriage together, and their lives fully lived as residents of River Falls, the family of Vernon and Lucille Kelly, will now lay their parents to rest. Both at age 91, Vernon J. Kelly, died May 8, 2017, and Lucille now joins him after recently passing away February 10, 2018. Vernon was born December...

May 8, 2017

Timothy Darwin Bredahl, age 50, of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2017, at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1966 in River Falls to Darwin and Margaret (Sather) Bredahl. He was a graduate of River Falls High School in 1985, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1988-1993. Tim graduated from University...

May 7, 2017

Eunice Lucille Williamson Miller, age 88 of Hudson, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Eunice was born January 27, 1929 in North Hudson, WI to parents Elmer and Celia (Sorenson) Simpson. She grew up in North Hudson, and graduated from Hudson High School. She worked a short time at...

May 6, 2017

Gladys A. Ulry, age 96 of Eau Claire, passed away May 6, 2017 at Care Partners Memory Care in Altoona.  Gladys was born October 4, 1920 in Chippewa County, the daughter of Herman and Rachel (Britten) Kopp.  She graduated from Eau Claire High School, the Class of 1938.  Gladys was united in marriage on June 17, 1939 at the...