Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 13, 2015

Dorcas Renee Jennings, 83, of River Falls, passed away July 13, 2015 at the River Falls Area Hospital, with her family near.

Dorcas was a member of the Methodist Church. She was a 4-H leader and served as Superintendent at the Pierce County Fair. Other interests included reading, music, and caring for her cat.

Dorcas...

Jul 12, 2015

Janice Marie Heise, 80, of Ellsworth died Sunday, July 12, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Red Wing. She was born February 14, 1935 in Red Wing, Minn., to Lester and Jennie (Shellito) Watkins. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1952 and Wisconsin State College at River Falls in 1954. She taught elementary school in Osceola, Maiden Rock...

Jul 12, 2015

Kathleen “Kay” Wallace (nee: Cunningham), age 96, of Hudson, WI, passed away on July 12, 2015 at Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson, WI.

Kay was born in St. Paul, MN to Richard and Doris (Jewett) Cunningham. She grew up in East St. Paul and graduated from Harding High School in 1937. She was united in marriage to...

Jul 10, 2015

Dean Craig Kees, age 60, of Ellsworth, WI died unexpectedly at his residence on July 10, 2015. He was born October 2, 1954 in Red Wing, MN to Donald and Delores “Toots” (Glass) Kees. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1973. Dean spent many years in the Boy Scouts. He loved hunting South Dakota Pheasants and fishing Rush...

Jul 10, 2015

Isora Johnson died July 10, 2015, at Comforts of Home in River Falls. The second of three daughters, Isora was born January 25, 1923, in Hartland Township, to Warren and Beatrice (Helmer) Barkuloo. She attended rural schools until 1937 when she enrolled in River Falls High School, graduating in 1941. On September 26, 1942, she married Peder O.N. Johnson...

Jul 9, 2015

Margaret R. Blair of River Falls, WI passed in her sleep on the morning of July 9, 2015. She was ninety-five, born November 1, 1919 to Enos “Hugh” and Laura Smith. Margaret was a devoted mother to her four children and a beloved grandmother. She enjoyed gardening outdoors and bird watching, cardinals being her favorite. Margaret was preceded in...

Jul 9, 2015

Alberta “Becky” Mae Bennett, age 85, of Onalaska, WI, formerly of Ellsworth, WI, died Thursday, July 09, 2015 at the Onalaska Health Care Center.

Becky was born in River Falls, WI on June 19, 1930 the daughter of Clyde and Bertha (Ruemmele) Lovell. She grew up in River Falls where she attended the local schools and was...

Jul 9, 2015

Arthur Edward Kaatz, 75, died peacefully July 9, 2015 at his home in Ellsworth, WI surrounded by his family and his Brotoloc caregivers. Arthur was born November 21, 1939 in Claire City, SD. He lived in South St. Paul, MN with his parents until he moved to Ellsworth, WI in 1989. Arthur worked for ProAct for many years. He...

Jul 7, 2015

Margaret Faith (Langager) Anderson, 59, returned to her heavenly home on July 7, 2015 after her battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in the end and gave her, her ultimate peace.

Margaret was born to the late Rev. Eldor and Nettie(Hrichena)Langager, in Lincoln, NE on May 15,...

Jul 7, 2015

Dorothy Elise Sather, age 89 of Baldwin Care Center and formerly of Hammond, passed away July 7, 2015 at the Baldwin Care Center. Dorothy was born on January 19, 1926 in Spring Valley; the daughter of Marvin and Ruby (Ritzman) Karnes. She attended elementary school in Hatchville before the family moved to Spring Valley where she graduated from Spring...

Jul 7, 2015

Richard James Clay, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Paul, MN on July 7, 2015.

Richard was born on New Year’s Eve, 1947. He served in the Army in Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was employed as an electrician by the Ford Motor Company for 36 years, and was a member...

Jul 5, 2015

Donovan “Don” E. McGinley, age 76, of Hudson, WI, passed away on July 5, 2015 at his home in Hudson.

Don was born on August 3, 1938 in Hudson, WI, the son of Virgil and Gladys (Swenson) McGinley. He grew up in North Hudson and attended Hudson High School. Following his education, Don proudly served in the...

Jul 5, 2015

Bertil Elvin Weberg, age 78, of Maiden Rock, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Plum City Health Care Center.

Bertil was born on December 14, 1936, in Lund Wisconsin, to Alvin and Lillian Weberg. He attended school in Maiden Rock, and graduated in 1954. He married Carol Cady in Watertown, South Dakota on August 25, 1969....

Jul 3, 2015

Travis R. Anderson, 38, of Ellsworth, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2015.

Loved and missed by his family and friends.

A celebration of life for Travis will be from 4-8pm Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Ellsworth Rod and Gun Club, W3930 US Hwy 72, Ellsworth, WI.

Hill Funeral Home & Cremation...

Jul 2, 2015

Mary Jayne Witzman, age 86, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Yuma, AZ, and Sparta, WI, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015 at Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson.

Jayne was born on July 14, 1928 in Evanston, IL to Thomas and Martha (Feldkamp) Pirt. Her family moved to the Milwaukee area, where she attended and graduated from...

Jul 2, 2015

Lawrence J. Marino Sr., age 92 of Baldwin, passed away July 2, 2015 at the Baldwin Care Center.  Lawrence was born September 1, 1922 in New Kensington, PA, the son of Salvadore and Julia Marino.  He spent much of his childhood and early years in the Los Angeles, California area.  Lawrence proudly served his country in the United States...

Jul 2, 2015

Debbie L. Russell (nee: Rehder), age 56, of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away on July 2, 2015, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie was born on February 15, 1959 in Austin, MN to Norman and Shirley (Betterley) Rehder and grew up in Hudson and North Hudson, WI. She...

Jul 1, 2015

Betty Marie Lark, 84, a truly amazing woman who loved life, laughing, and her family, died on Wednesday, July 1, in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Betty was born on November 26, 1930 in the Township of Springfield, Wisconsin. She grew up there with her parents, Leonard and Johanna (Flack) Frantz, and her brother and six sisters.

In 1953, she...

Jun 30, 2015

Alan Justen, age 65 of rural Woodville WI, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Al was born October 17, 1949 in Minneapolis MN to parents Leo and Alpha (Hawkins) Justen. Al attended school in Chaska, and graduated from Guardian Angels High School with the Class of 1967. Al furthered his education at the University of Minnesota, where he earned...

Jun 29, 2015

Thomas Christopher Jorke, age 27, of Hastings, MN passed away at his residence on June 29, 2015. He was a 2005 graduate of Prescott High School. Family was important to him and he really enjoyed hanging out with his 5 brothers.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ray and Arlene Fitz.

Tommy...