Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 14, 2016

Elizabeth (Betty) A Riley was born in New Richmond, WI on July 24, 1925, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Bessie) Riley.

The youngest of three children, Betty joined brothers Robert and Thomas. She was baptized on August 2, 1925 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond. During her early years, the family lived in New Richmond,...

Sep 11, 2016

Laurie Marie Strate, age 60 of Roberts, passed away September 11, 2016 at the Deerfield Arbors in New Richmond with her loving family by her side. Laurie was born June 1, 1956 in New Richmond, WI, the daughter of Donald and Constance Marlene (Olson) Hanson. She graduated from New Richmond High School, the Class of 1974. She was united...

Sep 8, 2016

James A. King, age 86, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016.

Jim was born on April 5, 1930 in Wichita, KS to Hurley King and Ida (Carrigan) King. He grew up in River Falls and graduated from River Falls High School, the class of 1948. Following his graduation, Jim and his lifelong friend,...

Sep 7, 2016

Wayne Noel Ptacek, age 77, of Webster, WI formerly of Prescott, WI passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, WI. He was born October 20, 1938 in Prescott to John & Josephine (Windau) Ptacek. He was united in marriage to Sandra E. Bottolfson on March 20, 1958 in Prescott.

Sep 7, 2016

Marion Revena (Boles) Moe, 91, of River Falls, died peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at American Lutheran Home in River Falls.

Marion was the first born and only daughter to James H. and Marie (Mercord) Boles, arriving on November 9, 1924 in Prescott, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s United Church of Christ in...

Sep 4, 2016

Jeanne M. (Rouleau) Gilbert, age 57, of North Hudson, WI, passed away on  September 4, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeanne was born on May 30, 1959 in St. Paul, MN to William and Lois (Buchanan) Rouleau. She grew up in a rambunctious household in Hudson, WI,...

Sep 2, 2016

Timothy James “Tim” McGrane, age 34 of Amery WI, died on Friday, September 2, 2016. A Memorial Service for Tim will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the rural Immanuel Lutheran Church, 375 65th Ave, in rural Clayton, WI, with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the...

Sep 2, 2016

Phyllis Anne Koss, age 75, of Hudson Wisconsin passed away September 2, 2016 peacefully in her home after a long fight with cancer and congestive heart failure (and a lifetime of not letting childhood polio take an inch more than it had to). A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, counselor, parishioner, listener, reader, writer, web master and life-long learner,...

Sep 1, 2016

Gary Richard Lindahl passed away on September 1 at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Madge Lindahl, and sister Pam Lucio.  Survived by his beloved wife and best friend Kathy; loving children Shelly (Dennis) Doerr, Gary (Betty) Lindahl and Rebecca (Bob) Wolfe; grandchildren Erik (Laura) Doerr,...

Sep 1, 2016

Melissa Mae Skulski died peacefully September 1st, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was an inspiration to all that knew her as she fought a courageous twenty month battle with cancer. Her family will miss her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and fun loving attitude towards life. Melissa, or Missy, spent her time doing what she loved. On a...

Aug 30, 2016

Marcel Dano Marquart, age 89 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Markesan, WI, passed away August 30, 2016 at the Presbyterian Homes – Woodland Hills in Hudson. Marcel was born December 31, 1926 on the family homestead in Markesan, WI, the son of Arthur and Hazel (Abendroth) Marquart. Marcel graduated from Markesan High School, the Class of 1944. After high...

Aug 30, 2016

Richard Vincent Hornstien, Born on December 6th, 1975, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on August 30th, 2016 in Ellsworth Wi, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Survived in his passing by his soul mate, Stormy Hoyer, step daughter Lexus, son, Decklan, mother, Kathy, father, Rick (Lori), sister Charity (Jesse), Nephew Bryton and Niece Brenna, Grandparents,...

Aug 30, 2016

Glenn V. Winger Jr, age 59, of Spring Valley, WI, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2016 at his home in Spring Valley.

Glenn was born on November 6, 1956 in Crookston, MN to Glenn Virgil Winger Sr. and Constance Elizabeth (Nicholls) Winger. He proudly served our country in the United States Army.

He was...

Aug 26, 2016

At 11:10 AM on August 26, 2016, Braydon Thomas O’Connell received his angel wings from God. Braydon was born on June 24, 2016 at just 26 weeks. Day and night, Braydon fought hard to spend as much time with his Mommy Colleen O’Connell, who never left his bedside. Although Braydon’s life was short, Braydon taught those around him the...

Aug 24, 2016

Diane A. Olson, age 73, of River Falls, WI passed away peacefully on August 24, 2016 in Hastings, MN. She was born on April 21, 1943 in Red Wing, MN to James and Marjorie (Langer) Young. On November 27, 1965 she was united in marriage to Robert Olson, Sr. at St. Bridget Catholic Church in River Falls, WI. She...

Aug 24, 2016

Norbert “Nub” Anthony Deiss, 89, of Ellsworth, WI died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Ellsworth, WI. Norbert was born on June 23, 1927, in town of Oak Grove, Pierce County, the son of Joseph and Hilda (Armbruster) Deiss. He married JoAnn Anderson on April 10, 1950 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Ellsworth, WI. Nub worked...

Aug 23, 2016

Lola M. Hagen, age 82 of Avon, Indiana, passed away August 23, 2016 in Indiana. Lola was born in Columbus, Wisconsin on April 28, 1934 to Myron and Margaret (Thomson) Goodell. She attended grades 1 through 8 at the Columbia County Normal School. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1952 and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison....

Aug 23, 2016

Michael Amos Amara was born a sleeping angel to Amanda Barber and Fredrick Amara, of Hammond, on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He was 8 lbs 5 oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

Michael will forever remain in the hearts of his loving parents, Amanda and Fredrick; maternal grandparents, Gary and Jaclyn Barber; paternal grandmother, Regina Amara; aunt...

Aug 22, 2016

Karen Franson, age 45, of Ellsworth, WI died August 22, 2016 at her residence surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was born on November 22, 1970 in Silvis, IL to Russell and Sue Blank, Sr. On August 30, 1997 she was united in marriage to Michael Franson. She worked in accounting as a bookkeeper for many years....

Aug 20, 2016

Lyle Arnold McGee Jr., age 72 of Troy Township, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2016 at his home.

Lyle was born on October 19, 1943 in River Falls, WI, the son of Lyle Alexander and Elva Elinor (Jerry) McGee. He graduated from the Baldwin-Woodville Area High School in 1961 and attended Technical School in St. Paul...