Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Aug 20, 2016

Darold Dean H. Pechacek, River Falls, died on his 89th birthday, Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the Kinnic Health and Rehab. Center, which is located on the original Pechacek family farm, River Falls.

He was born on Saturday, August 20, 1927 in Cherma, WI the son of Theodore and Clara (Rock) Pechacek. He attended grade school at...

Aug 20, 2016

Our sweet Rosalie Hope Johnson finished her race here on Earth on Saturday August 20, 2016 after battling a rare lymphatic disorder. We are very proud parents!

Rosie was born on June 14th, 2016. Although she only had 9 ½ weeks of life on Earth, her life was so valuable. Many people have seen God at work...

Aug 20, 2016

Pennie Kay Ramsey, age 64 of Hudson, passed away August 20, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Pennie was born January 11, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Donald Carlson and Nancy (McLellan) Cunningham. She was united in marriage on August 14, 1982 to Mark Stephen Ramsey. They raised two daughters, Tammy and Carrie. Pennie worked as...

Aug 20, 2016

Norma Jean Eichman, 66 of Prescott, WI died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Norma was born on April 21, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Howard and Gertrude (Otto) Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Norma is survived by her children: Kari Eichman Olson and Mitchell Eichman and...

Aug 19, 2016

Marilyn T. Delander, age 84, of Roberts, WI, died peacefully in her home on August 19, 2016, surrounded by family and friends.

Marilyn was born on November 10, 1931 to Ernest and Dora (Gavin) Hawkins. She grew up in Hammond, WI with her seven brothers, graduating from Hammond, WI. After graduation, she was united in marriage to...

Aug 18, 2016

Margaret Oleson, 87, a long-time resident of River Falls, died Thursday, August 18, 2016 after struggling with Alzheimer’s.

Margaret is survived by her two sons Dave and Mark. She was born in Huntington, Indiana on February 27, 1929. She married Lyle Oleson on February 27, 1949. They moved to River Falls in the fall of 1960, where...

Aug 15, 2016

Dale L. Vandenberg, age 79 of Inver Grove Heights, MN, formerly of Baldwin, passed away August 15, 2016 at the Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center in Inver Grove Heights. Dale was born September 25, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Eddie and Theresa Vandenberg. He graduated from Baldwin High School, the Class of 1954. Dale was united...

Aug 15, 2016

Donna Lovina Mae Bosman, age 80 of Baldwin WI, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Baldwin Care Center. Donna was born July 13, 1936 in Fargo ND, the only child of Bill and Lillian (Borgerson) Anderson. Donna’s first seven years were spent living in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where she enjoyed the closeness of both sets of...

Aug 15, 2016

Shirley Mae Christenson, age 89, died peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2016, at her home, Parkside/Brotoloc Home for intellectually disabled adults, in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, after a recent hip fracture.

Shirley Mae was born on Sept 27, 1926, in Martell Township, River Falls, Wisconsin, the youngest of four children, to Otto and Gladys (Olson) Christenson. She...

Aug 12, 2016

David Allan Johnson, age 67, of Hammond, WI died unexpectedly at home on August 12, 2016. He was born on December 2, 1948 in River Falls, WI to Lynn and Irene (Carlson) Johnson. He graduated from River Falls High School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In April of 1969 he married to...

Aug 12, 2016

Roy David Thompson, age 68, of North St. Paul, MN, formerly of Prescott, WI, died August 12, 2016 at The Pillars Hospice in Oakdale, MN. He was born on September 13, 1947 in Baldwin, WI to Roy and Annie (Tainter) Thompson, & raised in Glenwood City, WI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On August...

Aug 8, 2016

Lee H. Orlowski, age 61, of Hudson, WI, passed away on August 8, 2016 at his residence in Hudson.

He was born on November 13, 1954 in Duluth, MN to Henry and Bernice (Johnson) Orlowski. Growing up in Duluth, MN, he attended Riverside School and, graduated from Northwestern High School, just over the border in Maple, WI....

Aug 5, 2016

Esther Marie Keup passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at The Pillars Hospice facility in Oakdale, Minnesota. Esther was born on May 13, 1926 in South Range, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harm and Jessie (Hubbard) Koenen. She married Charles Keup on September 14, 1946. As a young lady, Esther worked in a bakery and developed into a master...

Aug 5, 2016

Gordon Arling Johnson, 79, of Ellsworth, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.

Gordy was born on November 26, 1936 in Hager City, WI the son of Arling and Anna (Bork) Johnson. He was 1954 graduate of Ellsworth High School. Gordy served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 – 1962. He...

Aug 5, 2016

Clyde Curry Smith died at the age of 86 in the presence of friends on August 5 at River Falls Hospital from congestive heart failure.

Clyde was born on December 16, 1929, in Hamilton, Ohio, the only child of Mabel Ethel Ola (Curry) Smith (1893-1970) and Clyde Charles Smith (1892-1952). He was an active member in the...

Aug 2, 2016

Joyce Ann Belvedere, age 73, of North Hudson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 2, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Joyce was born in Chicago, IL, on October 6, 1942 to parents, Harold and June (Nielson) Ericson. She grew up and attended school in Villa Park, IL. Joyce married Anthony Belvedere....

Aug 2, 2016

Olivia Ann Gilles, 23 days old, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at St. Paul’s Children’s Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of Bret and Brooke (Whipp) Gilles , born on July 10, 2016 in St. Paul, MN. She is dearly loved and will be remembered and missed by her parents. Olivia was preceded...

Aug 1, 2016

Agnes Mary O’Neil, 98, of Ellsworth, died Monday, August 1st, 2016 in Ellsworth, WI surrounded by family.

Agnes was born on December 13, 1917 in the town of Trimbelle, the daughter of John and Margaret (Zirnhelt) Huppert. She was the eighth of 11 children.

She attended St. Mary’s School in Big River. At 23 years...