Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 25, 2016

Donna Mae Rayment, age 82 of Baldwin WI, died on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at her home, surrounded by the love of her children. Donna was born January 31, 1934 in Saint Paul MN to parents Robert Donald and Evelyn Margaret (nee Meisser) Pfeifer. Donna attended school in Saint Paul, and graduated from Central High School with the Class...

Dec 23, 2016

Aaron Roger Sarnstrom, 52, of Prescott, WI, formerly of Hager City, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

Aaron was born in Red Wing, MN on September 3, 1964 to Dale and Joyce (Granheim) Sarnstrom. He was a 1983 graduate of Ellsworth High School. Aaron served his country in the Marines.

...

Dec 22, 2016

James Howard Hawkins, age 87 of Hammond died peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Jim was born July 28, 1929 in River Falls, WI, the son of Matt and Elva (Keating) Hawkins.  He graduated from Hammond High School, the Class of 1947.  Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Dec 21, 2016

Arthur J. “Art” Bakken Jr., age 88 of Hudson WI, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater MN. Art was born September 11, 1928 in Superior WI to parents Arthur J. and Lillian (Putnam) Bakken. Art attended schools in Solon Springs, and graduated from Solon Springs High School with the Class of 1946. After...

Dec 21, 2016

John James Salmon, age 92 of Hudson, passed away December 21, 2016 at Comforts of Home in Hudson.  John was born August 4, 1924 in Cylon, WI, the son of John Patrick and Honora Angeline (Barrett) Salmon.  John graduated from New Richmond High School, the Class of 1942.  He was united in marriage on June 5, 1954 to Harriet...

Dec 19, 2016

Harvey Chester Brown Jr. died peacefully in his sleep on December 19th, 2016 at Oak Ridge Assisted Living Center in Hastings, MN.

Harvey was born to Harvey and Rose (Kochendorfer) Brown on February 14, 1925 in Menomonie, WI along with his twin brother, Harold. He lived in Menomonie, WI until 1942. At age 17, he and his...

Dec 19, 2016

Gene Arthur Seguin, 86, of Ellsworth, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at River Falls Area Hospital. Gene was born on July 11, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Jean and Katherine (Barrett) Seguin. Before retiring, Gene was a Pierce County Deputy Sheriff. Gene is survived by his sister, Mary Nelson of Plum City, WI; half-brother, Jim (Dixie)...

Dec 18, 2016

Helen Jane Jacobson, 82 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home.

Helen was born on May 26, 1934, the daughter of Harold and Elsie (Fosberg) Jacobson. She was raised by Henry and Tina Bristol as her foster parents. Helen was known as a very Godly woman, being extremely active in the church. She...

Dec 18, 2016

Neil Arden Gulden, 75, of Hudson, WI, passed away on December 18, 2016 at Woodland Hill in Hudson, WI.

Neil was born March 17, 1941 in Montevideo, MN to Elvin and Amy (Abel) Gulden. Neil graduated in 1959 from Montevideo High School where he met his future wife, Julie Einerson in 1957.

Neil and Julie...

Dec 17, 2016

Robert Earl Thomas Sr. went home to be with the Lord on December 17th, 2016, at the age of 85. Robert was born on April 20th, 1931 to William and Mary Rosetta Thomas, in Neillsville, WI. Robert was the youngest of 7 children. His early years were spent helping his dad on the dairy farm in Greenwood WI. In...

Dec 16, 2016

Thomas Lloyd Couch, age 60 of Hammond, passed away on December 16, 2016 after a brief illness at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis.  Tom was born on October 10, 1956, the son of Lyle Floyd and Dorothy Idella (Iverson) Couch.  He graduated from Hudson High School, the Class of 1975.  Tom worked for Andersen Windows Corporation for many...

Dec 15, 2016

Jana Elizabeth Neuman (Iverson), beloved wife and mother of two, died peacefully in her sleep the morning of December 15th, 2016.

Born and raised in Hudson, WI, it was there at Hudson High School that she met her husband, Scott. She graduated in 1980, and they were married in 1985. Together they raised two sons while she...

Dec 14, 2016

Caden Luverne Aamodt, 27 day old infant son of Dan and Rachel (Mohn) Aamodt, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Children’s Hospital in Saint Paul MN. Caden was born November 17, 2016 in Baldwin. Due to his early arrival, Caden was transported to Children’s Hospital, where he fought day by day, and impacted those around him. He...

Dec 13, 2016

James Edward “Jim” Holmberg, age 84 of Hudson, WI passed away peacefully December 13, 2016 with his wife by his side.

Jim was born on December 3, 1932 in Red Oak, IA, to his parents, Raymond and Virginia (Coombs) Holmberg. He graduated from Red Oak High School and earned a Degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State...

Dec 13, 2016

Florence “Jean” Ray, age 87, of Hudson, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at The Gathering in Stillwater, MN. Jean was born on August 31, 1929 in Salem Township, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Geneva (Minder) Peterson. Jean was very talented and creative. She loved to crochet and do other various crafts. She enjoyed singing, playing...

Dec 10, 2016

Diane Gail (Christen) Kasten died tragically in a car accident near Osceola, Iowa on December 10, 2016. Diane was born in St. Paul, MN on October 13, 1946. She was the oldest child of Christian Christen, Jr. and Cathleen (Morton) Christen. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Diane was a very gifted and talented artist. She...

Dec 7, 2016

Joan Ellen Bougie, age 79, of River Falls, WI died December 7, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in River Falls. She was born on August 9, 1937 in New London, WI to John and Irma (Schuelke) Carew. On April 14, 1956 she was united in marriage to Jerome W. Bougie. She worked as an Optician at Shopko Optical for...

Dec 7, 2016

Clarence Vernon “Vern” Haas, age 80 of Roberts WI, died on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Vern was born on December 26, 1935 in Saint Paul MN to parents Clarence Vernon Anderson and Beatrice (nee Waldo) Haas. After graduating high school in St. Paul, Vern attended Voc-Tech in St. Paul before enlisting in...

Dec 7, 2016

Stanley D. Hanks, age 93, of Houlton, WI, died December 7, 2016 at his home in Houlton.

Stan was born on August 22, 1922 to William and Zerilda (Miller) Hanks in Campton, Kentucky. When he was young, his family moved to Middletown, Ohio, where he attended grade school and graduated from high school. Following his graduation, he...

Dec 7, 2016

JEFFREY W. PUTBRESE

11/20/1988 -12/07/2016

Jeff was taken from us suddenly and tragically, at the age of 28.

He lived in and around St. Croix County since he was 10.

Jeff had a big heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He had a smile that would melt hearts. He could...