Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 1, 2015

Barbara May Avise, age 69 of River Falls, WI, passed away August 1, 2015 at the River Falls Area Hospital.  Barbara was born in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Oliver and Anna (Hayon) Behnke.  She graduated from Sheboygan North High School, the Class of 1964.  She was united in marriage to Keith Lowell Avise in Des Moines, IA.  Upon...

Jul 31, 2015

Donald Bjornstad was born on May 22, 1935 in Spring Valley WI. He died on July 31, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Don was the youngest of five children born to Emma (Julson) and Oscar Bjornstad. He grew up on a farm, and later graduated from Spring Valley High School.

Don...

Jul 29, 2015

Milo Platson beloved stillborn son of Greg and Zoe was stillborn on July 20. Milo will remain in the hearts of: his parents, Zoe Listner and Greg Platson; siblings: Jasmine, Devon, and Owen Platson; maternal grandparents: Dawn (Ron) Listner, Dawn (David Hansen) Listner; and Ron (Nicole) Listner; paternal grandparents, Clay and Carol Platson; maternal great-grandmother, Dodie Listner; paternal great-grandma,...

Jul 27, 2015

Michael “Mick” J. Larson, age 20, of Eau Claire, WI, died tragically on July 27, 2015 in an airplane accident in Polk County, WI. Mick was born on February 23, 1995 to Eric and Stacey (Wolff) Larson in Barron, WI. He attended school in Amery, Baldwin, and Hudson and was a graduate of Hudson High School in 2013. He...

Jul 27, 2015

Daniel “Dan” P. Ortner, age 44, of North Hudson, WI, died tragically on July 27, 2015 in an airplane accident in Polk County.

Born on December 21, 1970 to Ronald and Lucille (Nilles) Ortner in Independence, Iowa, Dan was the youngest in a family of twelve. He grew up in Greenwood, WI, helping out on the family...

Jul 27, 2015

Eric J. Larson, age 47, of Hudson, WI died tragically on July 27, 2015 in an airplane accident in Polk County, WI. Eric was born on Sept. 5, 1967 to Gerald and Sharen (Stene) Larson in Eau Claire, WI. He attended Hudson Schools and was a graduate of Hudson High School in 1986. Following his graduation he earned a...

Jul 26, 2015

Keith Owen “Kleink” Kleinknecht began and ended Sunday, July 26, 2015 surrounded with love.

Keith was born on April 23, 1954 in Evansville, IN and raised in Orange, TX as the youngest son of Karl and Joyce Kleinknecht. He graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1973 and earned a Bachelors Degree from North Texas State University...

Jul 26, 2015

Ellery Feona Ennenga, 2, beloved daughter of Andy and Alison (Lupkes) Ennenga, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 in Prescott. Ellery was born on April 1, 2013 in Hudson, WI.

Preceding her in death were her great-grandparents.

Ellery is survived by her parents and siblings, Brahm, Aubryn and Emilyn, of Prescott, WI.

Grandparents: Ralph...

Jul 24, 2015

Timothy “TJ” John Williamson, Jr., 26, of Dallas, WI, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Baldwin area Hospital.

TJ will be sadly missed and loved by his parents, Teresa and Tim Williamson, Sr. Brother Seth (Sara) and sister Sarah (Braden Johnson) Williamson. Nieces Bralynn, Shaylee, and Elliana. Grandparents Vernon and Betsy Kusilek, and Mary...

Jul 22, 2015

Robert “Gus” F. Willman Jr., age 88, of Hudson, WI, passed away on July 22, 2015 at his home in Hudson. Gus was born on June 29, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI to Robert F. Sr. and Florence (Woods) Willman. He attended Humbird Elementary School and was a 1945 graduate of Hudson High School. Following his graduation, he began...

Jul 22, 2015

Michael P. Wrase, age 60, of Hudson, WI, died July 22, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Cashman-Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services, River Falls, WI is assisting the family.

Jul 21, 2015

Lillian Cecelia Christianson, age 100 of Roberts, WI, passed away surrounded by family on July 21, 2015 at the Baldwin Care Center. Lillian was born June 7, 1915 in Lignite, ND, the daughter of Victor and Ida (Bjorkman) Bengtson. She was united in marriage to Sigurd Christianson on October 6, 1935 in Carpio, ND. Their marriage was blessed with...

Jul 20, 2015

Elsie M. Schultz (2/5/1920 – 7/20/2015)

Elsie Mattila Schultz died in her sleep on July 20th at the Lutheran Home in River Falls. Elsie was born February 5, 1920 on a small farm in central Wisconsin (near Owen). Her parents, Victor and Selma Mattila, were born in Finland and came to the U.S. after they were married...

Jul 19, 2015

Ward David TeWinkel, age 70, of River Falls, WI died on Sunday, July 19th at the Kinnic Home in River Falls. Ward was born on December 22, 1944 in St. Paul, MN to Morris and Margaret (Ward) TeWinkel. Ward grew up mostly in River Falls. He attended school in Washington state, and then the local schools, graduating from River...

Jul 19, 2015

Joseph Richard Garner, age 50 of Hudson, died July 19, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Joe was born on January 10, 1965 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Richard and Carolyn (Weaver) Garner. He grew up in Wyoming, MN and graduated from Forrest Lake High School in 1985. At the age of 16,...

Jul 18, 2015

Lucille Ann Mike, age 93 of New Richmond, formerly of Eagan died July 18, 2015 at Westfield’s Hospital in New Richmond. Lucille was born on September 7, 1921 in Springfield, Massachusetts; the daughter of Samuel and Ann (Robitor) Fuda. She was raised in Springfield where she graduated from high school. She was united in marriage to Richard G. Mechelke...

Jul 18, 2015

Bethany Lynn Mazur, age 28, of Balsam Lake, WI, formerly of Hudson, WI, died suddenly on July 18, 2015 as the result of an automobile accident in Apple River Township, WI.

Bethany was born on September 20, 1986 in Knoxville, IA to Michael and Kim (Owen) Mazur. She attended Ranchview Elementary School in Naperville, IL and Williamsville ...

Jul 17, 2015

Mary Ann Stanley, age 80 of Hudson, formerly of West St. Paul died Friday, July 17, 2015.  Mary Ann was born on September 21, 1934 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Ignaci and Emma (Barth) Baczewski. She was raised in St. Paul attended St. Michael’s Parochial School prior to graduating from Humboldt High School. Mary Ann was an ...

Jul 16, 2015

Arvilla Mary Cotter, age 85, of River Falls, WI passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. She was born June 24, 1930 in Prescott, WI to Edward and Erma (Kuselik) Cotter. Arvilla enjoyed traveling and attending family gatherings. She was a member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church.

She is preceded in...

Jul 13, 2015

James M. Purnick, age 82, of River Falls, WI died Monday, July 13, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Jim was born in North Minneapolis on August 18, 1932 to Thomas and Florence (Nelson) Purnick. He was proud serve his country as a Marine during the Korean War, and was a survivor of the Chosin Reservoir....