Remembering Your Loved Ones

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....

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...