Remembering Your Loved Ones

Oct 23, 2015

Barbara Diane Becker, “Bops”- River Falls, WI (1946-2015)

On October 23rd Barb became our guardian angel when she reunited with her adoring parents, Herb and Ethel Stores. It was a surprise that she left us on her 69th birthday, but it’s comforting to know that she has reunited with old friends and family and is now watching...

Oct 23, 2015

Donovan Ernest Robey, age 79 of River Falls, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2015 at the River Falls Area Hospital, surrounded by family.

Donovan was born on April 25, 1936 to Ernest and Mildred (Dopkins) Robey. He served his country as a member of the Army National Guard of Wisconsin. On October 24, 1959 he married...

Oct 23, 2015

Donald Joseph ”Don”” Belisle, age 76 of Hudson, died October 23, 2015 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Donald was born on September 7, 1939 in New Richmond, Wisconsin; the son of Victorian and Marion (Halverson) Belisle. He was raised on the family farm in Somerset where he attended school. On September 30, 1960, he was united in...

Oct 23, 2015

Marylyn “Sis” Apel, age 79, of North Hudson, WI, passed away on October 23, 2015 at her home in North Hudson following a hard fought battle with cancer.

Sis was born on September 24, 1936 in Afton, MN, the daughter of Raymond and Luella (Peloquin) Clymer. She grew up in Afton with her seven siblings, attending Afton...

Oct 22, 2015

The Honorable John G. Bartholomew, born July 28, 1919, in Lodi, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2015, with his family at his side.  His wife, Martha, preceded him in death.

John was the seventh child of John Barker Bartholomew (1870-1956) and Mary Peterson Bartholomew (1881-1923).  His siblings included sisters Ruth, Esther, Catherine, and Francis.  His...

Oct 20, 2015

Carl W. McMullen, age 81 of Hudson, WI, passed away October 20, 2015 at Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson.  Carl was born June 23, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Warren Anthony and Cleo Katherine (Hepker) McMullen.  Carl graduated from Central College High School in McPherson, Kansas in the Class of 1952.   He obtained his Bachelor of Science...

Oct 20, 2015

Donald A. Dobis, age 59, of Hudson, WI, died unexpectedly on October 20, 2015 at his home in Hudson, as a result of complications from lung cancer.

Donald was born on February 24, 1956 to Andrew and Mary (Mullen) Dobis in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights, MN, the class...

Oct 19, 2015

Russell A. Lund, age 92 of Woodville WI, died peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Parkview Community Campus in Woodville surrounded by family. Russell was born October 5, 1923 in Baldwin WI to parents Arthur and Irene (nee Hartwig) Lund. He was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Norwegian Lutheran Church in Baldwin. He graduated from Baldwin...

Oct 18, 2015

JoAnne E. Jensen, 75, of River Falls, WI passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a short battle with cancer.

JoAnne was born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 4, 1940 to Curtis and Lillian (Reynolds) Leonard. She grew up in the Beldenville area and later moved with her...

Oct 17, 2015

Elsie “Ellie” Marie Sandquist, age 74 of Hudson, died peacefully Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at the American Heritage Care Center In Hammond, following an illness with Parkinson’s Disease. Ellie was born on July 10, 1941 in Montgomery, Minnesota; the daughter of John and Gladys (Hermel) Ploncinsky. She attended St. Theresa Parochial School before graduating from Monroe High School in...

Oct 17, 2015

LaVerne Theodore Swanson, 92, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Kinnic Health And Rehab. Center River Falls, WI.

LaVerne was born on June 19, 1923 in Red Wing, MN, the son of Theodore and Edith (Weghorn) Swanson. As a child LaVerne spent some of his years in Madison, WI while his dad served in...

Oct 17, 2015

Darwin B. Fogerty, 96, of Rice Lake, formerly of Roberts, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Our House Assisted Living, Rice Lake, WI.

Darwin was born on the farm at Roberts, at home in the kitchen, on February 3, 1919 to Benjamin and Theresa (Faltiesek) Fogerty.

He married Ve Nila Peterson on February 5, 1944....

Oct 17, 2015

Dennis McGinley, age 67 of North Hudson died peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his residence. Dennis was born on March 24, 1948, in River Falls, Wisconsin; the son of Daryl and Mary (Schullo) McGinley. He attended St. Patrick’s Parochial prior to his family moving to St. Paul in 1960 where he graduated from Hill High School in 1966....

Oct 17, 2015

MaryAnn Elizabeth Berg, age 76 of Hudson WI and known affectionately as “Mickey”, went to join her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Mickey was born December 19, 1938 in Sauk Rapids MN to parents Lester and Laverne (nee Nast) Young. Mickey was a graduate of Sauk Rapids High School. On November 3, 1960 in Seattle WA,...

Oct 13, 2015

Audrey B. Fritze (née Christensen), age 90, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on October 13, 2015 at Christian Community Homes in Hudson, WI.

She was born April 23, 1925 to Rudolph and Hattie (Bredesen) Christensen. She attended Patrick Henry High School and graduated from the Minnesota School of Business before devoting herself to a long life as...

Oct 12, 2015

Shelly Hansen, 46, died Oct. 12, 2015 just after 2:30 a.m. After a day of goodbyes with family and a few close friends, Shelly earned her wings. Heaven welcomed home its latest angel. It’s so hard thinking that we won’t be able to see that big smile or hear her laughing hysterically, but it is so comforting to know...

Oct 11, 2015

Judy Anne Durden, 68, of Rockford, IL, formerly of River Falls, WI went to be with the Lord at 6:01 P.M., on October 11, 2015 at the home of Betty and Curlee Percey, her sister and brother-in-law. Her daughter Jodie Durden was by her side as well as her sister Betty, immediately joining them was Curlee and her companion...

Oct 10, 2015

Amy Ann Schroeder (nee Gruba), age 59, of St. Croix Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2015 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

Amy was born on March 21, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI, the daugther of Wilbur and Dorothy (Panetti) Gruba.

She is survived by her daughter, Amber (Jon)...

Oct 10, 2015

Elaine “Peg” (Steiner) Baird, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at The Lutheran Home in River Falls, WI. Peg was born May 23, 1923 in Ellsworth, WI to Henry and Mary (Young) Steiner. In 1941 she graduated from Ellsworth High School. She worked at her father’s grocery store, Steiner’s Grocery until she went to beauty...

Oct 9, 2015

Katherine Mae Hallquist, age 99 of Hudson, formerly of Afton, MN died Friday October 9th at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Katherine was born on February 21, 1916 in Afton, MN to Albert and Esther (Swanson) Peterson. She attended Swede Hill Elementary in South Afton and graduated from the Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul....