Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 23, 2015

Margaret A. Mitchell – A snapshot biography, 1927 – 2015

Margaret A. Mitchell, 88 of Baldwin, WI, passed gracefully into heaven on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Above all, Margaret loved people.  She valued friendship and community service.  As a wife, mother, teacher, organist, entertainer, volunteer and philanthropist, Margaret affected thousands of people through her generous spirit of...

Dec 22, 2015

Thomas Michael Rowan, Jr., 56 of Prescott, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Prescott. Tom was born on August 23, 1959 in Mondovi, WI to Thomas and Barbara (Crawford) Rowan, Sr. There was never a dull moment when Tom was around, whether he was bringing a smile to a person’s face, or laughter into a conversation. He always strived...

Dec 20, 2015

Constance May (nee Peterson), age 68, of Roberts, WI, passed away December 20, 2015 at her home.

Constance was born on January 27, 1947 in Frederic, WI to Ralph and May Bernice (Erickson) Peterson. She grew up in New Richmond and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1965. She earned a Bachelors Degree from the University...

Dec 20, 2015

Carol Joyce (Riter) Berggren, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2015 at Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson, WI. She was born November 19, 1922 in Mann Valley, to Harold and Bertha (Long) Riter. Carol was a graduate of the Bethesda School of Nursing, St. Paul. She did post graduate work in anesthesia at St. Mary’s Hospital in...

Dec 20, 2015

Warren Thomas Martin, age 83, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., surrounded by family on Dec. 20, 2015. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Warren served in the Korean War. On July 28, 1956, he married Elizabeth (Betty) VerBunker. He worked for Mobil Oil Corporation as a pipeline operator. Warren is survived by his sister,...

Dec 20, 2015

Jake E. Fritsche, age 23, of Hudson, WI, has found peace with his Heavenly Father on December 20, 2015.

Jake was loved for his independence and free spirit. He brought joy to so many.

He graduated from Hudson High School, the class of 2010 and was a student at UW-Eau Claire. He worked at Valley...

Dec 19, 2015

Madeline Jo Brekke, age 20 of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2015.  Maddie was born March 13, 1995 in Stillwater, MN, the daughter of Judy and James Brekke.  She graduated from Hudson High School, the Class of 2013.  Maddie was a wonderful, compassionate soul that found pleasure in helping all people, especially those with special needs or...

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.