Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 10, 2015

Opal Emily Olingy (nee Getman) age 93, died peacefully on January 10, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI. Opal was born on October 8, 1921 in Hixton, WI, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Fox) Getman. She was raised in Hixton where she attended elementary school and high school. On June 2, 1941 she was united...

Jan 10, 2015

Jeffrey Scott Dyson, age 57, of River Falls, WI passed away at his home on January 10, 2015. Jeff was born on February 27, 1957 in Waukegan, IL to Thomas and Wilma Dyson. He had various jobs during his life with the last being a painter.

Jeff had a big heart and was very much a people...

Jan 10, 2015

Douglas Ray Marcou Sr., age 84, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Afton, MN passed away on January 10, 2015.

Doug was born on June 22, 1930 in Wabasha, MN to Henry and Grace (Hughes) Marcou. He graduated from Wabasha High School in 1948, and following his graduation, enlisted in the United States Army.

In 1953,...

Jan 10, 2015

Opal May Porter, age 90 of Hudson, passed away January 10, 2015, surrounded by her family at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Hudson. Opal was born November 12, 1924 in Grove Lake, MN; the daughter of Lloyd and Leta Adams. She was united in marriage on February 8, 1942 at First Baptist Church in Stillwater to Frank Porter. Their...

Jan 10, 2015

Douglas Ray Marcou Sr., age 84, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Afton, MN passed away on January 10, 2015.

Doug was born on June 22, 1930 in Wabasha, MN to Henry and Grace (Hughes) Marcou. He graduated from Wabasha High School in 1948, and following his graduation, enlisted in the United States Army.

In 1953,...

Jan 9, 2015

Ollie Mae Struve, age 84, of Prescott died Friday, January 09, 2015 at Prescott Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born August 18, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Briggs) Dickenson in Denver, CO. She married LeRoy Struve on February 8, 1948 and resided in Prescott. She was a long-time employee of H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company. Ollie was...

Jan 9, 2015

Aurelia Grace Waznik, age 83, of Burkhardt died Friday, January 9th, 2015, quietly at home with her family.

Aurelia was born on a Kansas farm household on May 30th, 1931 along with twin brother Arthur Larson to Lars & Thelma Larson. She was longtime wife to Rev. Arnold H. Waznik, church secretary at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church...

Jan 8, 2015

Edith Roberta Bartosh, age 97 of Melrose, WI formerly of River Falls passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Black River Falls, WI. She was born June 14, 1917 in Beldenville, WI to Archie and Winnifred (Ottman) Stewart. She completed three years of college and was a Librarian for many years at the River Falls Public Library.

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Jan 8, 2015

Margaret Jean Murphy, age 85, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 8, 2015 at Friendship Village of Bloomington.

She was born on December 17, 1930, the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn (Cassidy) Lym in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from South St. Paul High School, and following her graduation, married her high school sweetheart, James...

Jan 7, 2015

“Kelvin Spencer Robert Stockwell, died unexpectedly at his home in rural Martell township, on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was 43 years old.Kelvin was born on July 1, 1971 in Baldwin, WI the son of Calvin and Karen (Kenall) Stockwell. He was a graduate of Ellsworth High School. Kelvin married Angie Unseth on June 8, 1996 in Prescott. He...

Jan 6, 2015

Richard L. Peterson, Age 79 of Ellsworth died January 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1935 in La Crosse, WI to Clinton and Nellie Peterson. From 1955 to 1957 he served in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Nellie Peterson; sister, Barbara Lepley. Richard is survived by his...

Jan 5, 2015

Scott Christopher McNeilis, age 52 of New Richmond, WI passed away January 5, 2015 at home.  Scott was born August 10, 1962 in McKeesport, PA, the son of James William Sr. and Camille (Clarkson) McNeilis.  Scott graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Mansfield, OH, the Class of 1981.  In high school, Scott was a competitive and successful wrestler....

Jan 5, 2015

Gerald “Jerry” Lunzer, age 85 of Hammond WI, died on Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Saint Paul MN. Jerry was born September 16, 1929 in Forest Lake MN to parents Martin and Frances (Schmidt) Lunzer. After high school, Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force. Not long after being discharged, Jerry would be united...

Jan 2, 2015

Mären Jean Engebretson Dahlke, age 40 of Hudson, passed away after a very long and courageous struggle with bipolar disorder on Friday, January 2, at her home. She was born April 8,1974 in North Adams, MA. Mären attended White Bear Lake High School and graduated from the College of St. Catherine.  She was united in marriage to Martin Dahlke,...

Jan 1, 2015

Mary Jane Cormican, age 77 of Emerald WI, died on January 1, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital in Menomonie WI. Mary was born September 27, 1937 in Springbrook WI to parents James William and Sybil Adeline (Burdick) Elliott. On September 26, 1963 in Footville WI, Mary would be united in marriage to Walter D. Cormican. Their marriage...

Dec 31, 2014

Maurice “Pat” Martin, age 75 of St. Paul passed away December 31, 2014 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury.  Pat was born December 13, 1939 in Baldwin, WI to Ronald and Mildred (Harnick) Martin.  Pat worked as a machinist for 20 plus years for Capitol Gears in St. Paul.  While working as a machinist, he also owned and operated Martin’s...

Dec 31, 2014

Paul Mark Sylla, age 88, of River Falls, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his home following a short but courageous battle against cancer. Paul was born on November 9, 1926 at home in Chimney Rock Township, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin the son of Peter and Theresa (Pietrek) Sylla. Paul graduated from Independence High School in 1944. He enlisted in...

Dec 29, 2014

Betty Jean Dopkins, age 66 of Osceola WI, formerly of River Falls WI, died Tuesday at her home following a long battle with cancer.

Betty was born on November 5, 1948 in River Falls, the daughter of Levern and Irene (Betlach) Jenson. She married Ken Dopkins on February 24, 1968 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, River Falls,...

Dec 29, 2014

Margaret “Peg” Schmitz (Nee Cunningham) age 86 of North Hudson died Monday December 29, 2014 at Home Town Senior Living in Hudson. Peg was born on September 26, 1928 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin; the daughter of John “Jack” and Magdalena “Lena” (Richter) Cunningham. The family would move to Hudson when she was two. She attended St. Patrick’s Parochial School prior...

Dec 28, 2014

George Jospeh Korpal, age 73, of Lake St. Croix Beach, MN, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2014 at his residence.

George was born April 14, 1941 in Waseca, MN to parents Joseph and Mary (Ignaszewski) Korpal. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. George served four years as a welder with the SeaBees, and was...