Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 29, 2016

Geraldine “Geri” Catherine Owen, 89, of Ellsworth, died Friday, January 29, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Ellsworth, WI. Geri was born on April 20, 1926 on the farm in Goodhue, MN. She was the daughter of Gustave and Julia (Firl) Hinrichs. Geri attended rural school between Goodhue and Zumbrota through the 8th grade. She stayed home to help...

Jan 28, 2016

Dr. James Francis Cumming, age 92, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 28, 2016, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a brief illness.

James was born on July 12, 1923, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Leslie and Frances (Clark) Cumming. James attended Buena Vista Elementary School, Nutana Collegiate, University of Saskatchewan. He received his...

Jan 28, 2016

Terry Lee Lundberg, age 67, of River Falls, WI passed away suddenly on January 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to Franklin and Inez (Inerson) Lundberg. He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and also a degree in Speech Therapy.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jan 27, 2016

Esther Marie Lundgaard, 92, of Ellsworth, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Atrium Post Acute Care, Ellsworth, WI.

Esther was born on January 9, 1924 in the town of Martell, the daughter of Fritz and Lillian (Gilbertson) Nelson. She married Melvin Lundgaard on February 19, 1945 St. Paul, MN.

Esther worked as a housekeeper...

Jan 26, 2016

William “Bill” Thomas Roberts of Ellsworth died at the age of 80 on Tuesday January 26, 2016 at his home in the presence of his two best friends- his wife Linda and cat Eydie. Bill was born on January 17, 1936 in Redwood Falls, MN as the son of Everett and Marie (Moxal) Roberts. He attended Morton High School...

Jan 26, 2016

Ronnie Eugene Haugen, age 67, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away Tuesday January 26, 2016 at the River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls, WI with his loving wife by his side. Ronnie was born April 21, 1948 to George and Elmira (Halverson) Haugen in Wabasha, MN. He attended schools in Pepin, WI and served in the U.S. Army during the...

Jan 25, 2016

Joanne Aadalen, age 83, lifelong resident of Prescott, died January 25, 2016 at her home.

Joanne was born January 22, 1933 in Prescott, WI the daughter of John and Ruby (Stolt) Aadalen She was a graduate of Prescott High School and Globe Business School in St.Paul MN. She worked for many years as a private accountant. She...

Jan 25, 2016

Dorothy B. Eaton, 82, of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Comforts of Home, Hudson, WI.

Dorothy was born on June 14, 1933 in Prescott., WI the daughter of Ben and Ann (Cotter) Hovel. She was a graduate of Prescott High School. She married Curtis Clair Eaton on September 26, 1956...

Jan 23, 2016

Gordon Earl Harris, age 74 August 29, 1941 – January 23, 2016

After a courageous fight with anaplastic thyroid cancer Gordy passed surrounded by his loving wife and immediate family. Gordy is survived by his wife Dana (ne. Beeler), sons John (Trixie) and Tom (Jody), Grandsons Tyler (Bri) and Mike, Granddaughters Angela and Caitlin, Great-Granddaughters Addisyn and...

Jan 22, 2016

Edmond Mark Hayes, age 95, died January 22, 2016 at Circle of Life Hospice, Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born, February 6, 1920 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Mark and Theresa (Kaltenbruner) Hayes.

He served in the US Army in the Pacific theater in World War II and in Korea. After 20 years military service he returned to...

Jan 21, 2016

Lenore E. LaVenture (nee: Riebe), age 87, of Houlton, WI, passed away on January 21, 2016 at the Golden LivingCenters – Greenly in Stillwater, MN.

Lenore was born on August 27, 1928 in Lake Elmo, MN to Herman and Elise (Rust) Riebe. She attended District 13 Elementary School in Stillwater, and was a graduate of Stillwater High...

Jan 20, 2016

Marian Gaylord, age 88, passed away at Comforts of Home in River Falls on January 20, 2016, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. During her 65-plus years in River Falls she was a nurse, wife, mother and grandmother, friend to many, gardener, wildlife protector, quilter, and family historian. She leaves a legacy of love of the land, acts...

Jan 20, 2016

Betty Lou White, age 70 of Baldwin – Aurora Home, passed away January 20, 2016.  Private interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Emerald.

Jan 19, 2016

Anthony “Tony” Hawkins, age 51, of Blaine, MN, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away January 19, 2016.  Tony was born December 29, 1964 in Stillwater, MN, the son of Ed and Peg Hawkins.  He graduated from Hudson High School, the Class of 1983.  Tony’s life was blessed with two children, Jackie and Brett.  Tony worked as a cement finisher...

Jan 18, 2016

Mary Jane Johnson, 75, of Prescott, WI, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Comforts of Home, River Falls, WI.

Mary Jane was born on March 2, 1940 in River Falls, the daughter of John and Sophie (Placzek) Fisher. She was a 1958 graduate of River Falls High School. Mary Jane worked at St. Paul fire and...

Jan 17, 2016

Gary Alan Schweizer, age 56 of River Falls, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his residence following a battle with cancer.

Gary was born on February 17, 1959 in River Falls, as the youngest child of Douglas and Margaret (Moelter) Schweizer. He grew up in River Falls and graduated from River Falls...

Jan 16, 2016

Dorothy Mae Dennis, age 93 of River Falls, WI died January 16, 2016 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. She was born September 23, 1922 in River Falls, WI to Emil and Clara (Matzek) Beskar. Before retirement she worked as a bookkeeper for Great Plains Supply Company.

Dorothy Mae loved playing cards, watching old movies and...

Jan 16, 2016

Richard G. Sterbenz age 72 of Somerset, Wis., died on Saturday January 16, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Born in Chicago on May 4, 1943, Richard moved to Somerset in 1979. Richard was an accomplished entrepreneur and business owner, founding Dalson Foods, a global meat-trading company; and Richmar Office. He also owned and operated other...

Jan 14, 2016

Richard W. Johnson, Loving Father, Devoted Grandfather, age 61 of Blaine, passed away January 14, 2016. Survived by children, Brian (Emily), Daniel (Courtney), and Kathryn (Eric); grandchildren: Brycen, Sydney, Easten, Carolina, Ethan, Cordelia & Logan; and sister, Jan Thomas. A Memorial Gathering will be 9:30-11:30am on Tuesday, January 19 at O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson,...

Jan 13, 2016

John D. Hill, age 78, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 13, 2016 at Our House Senior Living in New Richmond following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Visitation will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 1010 Newton St., BALDWIN, following by a Funeral Service at 3...