Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 19, 2015

Delmar Allen Dietsche, age 84, of River Falls, WI died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 19, 2015. Del served four years in the military after being selected as one of 200 recent college graduates across the country to attend Meteorology graduate school for the Air Force. He achieved the rank of Major and was...

Dec 17, 2015

Kathleen I. Beard, age 67, of Lake St. Croix Beach, MN, passed away on December 17, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, surrounded by her family.

Kathleen was born on August 31, 1948 in Star Prairie, Minnesota; the daughter of Laurence and Madeline (Gibson) Andert. She was raised in Minnesota where she graduated from St. Croix...

Dec 15, 2015

Charles “Chuck” Strand Fehr, age 85, passed away at his Hudson home, on December 15, 2015. Born the son of James and Stella (Strand) Fehr, on July 26, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. He attended school in Minneapolis, graduating from Southwest High School and later achieving his Bachelor of Science degree, from the University of Minnesota. Chuck’s career began as...

Dec 15, 2015

Clinton W. Hurtgen, age 75 of rural Baldwin, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Clint was born July 25, 1940 in Baldwin WI to parents Albert and Sarah (nee Sabby) Hurtgen. Clint attended the New Centerville grade school, and graduated from Baldwin High School. Clint would be united in marriage to Judith Green on October 22, 1965. Their union...

Dec 14, 2015

Burton Raymond Trok, age 88 of River Falls, formerly of Ellsworth, WI died Sunday, December 14, 2015 at The Lutheran Home, River Falls, WI.

He was born on September 1, 1927 in Red Wing, MN the son of Raymond and Bessie (Roberts) Trok. Burton married Darlene Anderson on May 18, 1947 in Red Wing, MN.

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Dec 14, 2015

Rita Ann Kerber, age 88 of New Richmond, WI, passed away December 14, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Rita was born February 13, 1927 in Roberts, WI, the daughter of Fred and Ella (Cosgriff) Schulte. Rita graduated from Roberts High School, the Class of 1945. She was united in marriage to Robert F. Kerber on June 1,...

Dec 14, 2015

Richard John ”Rick”” Richie, age 56 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2015 at his residence.

Rick was born on December 27, 1958 in Hudson, WI, to parents Phillip J. and Geraldine A. (Trudell) Richie. He grew up in Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1977. He previously worked in construction and...

Dec 13, 2015

Kenneth Afdahl, age 94 of Baldwin died Sunday December 13th 2015 at the Baldwin Care Center. Kenneth was born on July 26, 1921 in Pleasant Valley Township; the son of Elmer and Inga (Heleve) Afdahl. He attended Valley View Elementary School prior to graduating from the Baldwin High School. He furthered his education at the Normal School in River...

Dec 12, 2015

Vivian Lucille Egbert Johnston, age 90 of Hudson, passed away on December 12, 2015 at her winter residence in Anna Maria Island Florida.  Vivian was born April 28, 1925 in Hudson, WI, the daughter of Miner and Dena Egbert.  She graduated Valedictorian from Hudson High School in 1942. After school she worked as an assistant to a dermatologist in...

Dec 12, 2015

Rolland ”Rollie”” H. Krauss, age 75, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Ellsworth, WI, passed away on December 12, 2015 at Comforts of Home in Hudson.

He was born on February 29, 1940 to Howard and Elizabeth “Libby” (Mack) Krauss in Red Wing, MN. Along with his sister, Donna, and brother, Rodney, their family moved to Ellsworth, WI...

Dec 11, 2015

Charlene Ann Rogge, age 58 of Baldwin, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2015 at her residence. Charlene was born July 23, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Salvatore and Malinda Farina. She graduated from Hamilton High School, the Class of 1974. She was blessed with a son, Jeffrey. Char took great joy in raising her son, and...

Dec 10, 2015

Gerald “Jerry” S. Thake, age 54, of Houlton, WI, loving husband, father, grandfather, and son, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2015 at his home.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Toni; children: Matthew (Heather) Young, Jason Young, Rachel (Luke) Roessler, Stephen Thake, and Jeffery (fiancee, Karalee Blue) Thake; grandchildren: Hunter Young, Madilyn Young, Miley Young, Shannon...

Dec 10, 2015

Xia Lo Vang, age 79 of St. Paul, formerly of Oklahoma died Thursday December 10th, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following complications of a stroke.

Funeral services are being planned for Saturday December 19th at O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin.  Times will be forth coming.

Dec 7, 2015

Matthew James Baumgartner, age 33 of Somerset WI and formerly of Hudson, died on December 7, 2015 at his home after a brief illness. Matt was born February 13, 1982 in Eau Claire WI to parents David James Baumgartner and Vickie Jean (Creaser) Girard. Matt attended Elk Mound High School, and graduated with the Class of 2000. He went...

Dec 7, 2015

Kingsley Ernest Hawkins, age 88 of Baldwin died Monday December 7th 2015 at the Baldwin Care Center. Kingsley was born on June 1, 1927 in Baldwin; the son of Ernie and Dora (Gavin) Hawkins. He was raised on a farm near Roberts, graduating from Roberts High School. In 1949, Kingsley was married to the former Carmen Frey. To this...

Dec 7, 2015

Michael Francis ”Doc”” Sullivan, age 66 of Siren, WI, passed away on December 7, 2015 at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Mike was born on September 22, 1949 in St. Paul, MN, to parents Clarence and Genevieve (Unger) Sullivan. Mike grew up in St. Paul and graduated from St. Agnes High School. After...

Dec 6, 2015

Gladys Katerine Schulte, 89, of Prescott passed away Sunday morning, December 6, 2015 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

Gladys was born May 29, 1926 in Gilman Township, daughter of Henry and Tillie (Rollofson) Walz. She was united in marriage to Herbert Julius Schulte on February 16, 1944.

She is preceded in death by her...

Dec 5, 2015

Lois Ann Joyce, age 82 of Hudson, and formerly of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2015. Lois was born January 6, 1933 in Wauwatosa, WI, the daughter of Lawrence and Louise (Bowman) Wohlwend. She graduated from West Bend High School, attended nursing school and married Robert Eugene Joyce in 1954. Their union was blessed with eight children. ...

Dec 5, 2015

Lynette Claire Rosendal, age 57 of Baldwin WI, died on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Lynette was born October 10, 1958 in Evergreen Park IL to parents William and Ruth (nee VanderMaar) Rosendal.

Family and friends meant the world to Lynette. She loved socializing and being around others. Lynette worked for many years at St. Croix Industries (now...

Dec 3, 2015

Callissa “Calli” Jolee Ann Simonson, age 26, of Baldwin, WI, passed away on December 3, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Calli was called to God too soon, but we take comfort that she was an organ donor and helped others have a chance at life.

She was born on March 21, 1989 in Bellflower,...