Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 27, 2014

Robert Henry Zich, age 68, of Maiden Rock, WI, died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his home following a courageous battle against cancer. Bob was born in Eau Claire, WI on February 5, 1946, the son of Edward and Cecelia (Boernke) Zich. He was a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School and later served in the US Army....

Dec 26, 2014

Patricia Ann Murphy, 63, of Ellsworth, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at the River Falls Area Hospital. Patricia Murphy was born June 2, 1951 in LaCrosse, WI, to Rhea and Millard (“Lefty”) Murphy. She was the youngest of three children, having a brother, Theodore, and a sister, Maureen. Shortly after her birth, Patty was placed in Northern Center of...

Dec 23, 2014

Melvin L. “Mel” Mahnke, age 92, formerly of North Hudson and Watertown SD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the Hudson Hospital. Mel was born on September 27, 1922 in Watertown SD to Charles and Ethel (Andree) Mahnke. Mel graduated from Watertown High School, and served his country honorably during WWII as a Sergeant in the...

Dec 22, 2014

Professor Fawzi Girgis Dimian.  b. August 4, 1929 d. December 22, 2014

His passing on December 22, 2014, during the season of love and joy, was preceded by a life full of love, grace and generosity.  Born August 4, 1929 in Zagazig, Egypt, he was the eldest son of six children.  He enjoyed all school subjects, and...

Dec 22, 2014

Betty Mae DeLong, age 79 of Hudson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 22, 2014 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson.

Betty was born November 30, 1935 in Dayton, OH to J. Lowell and Ann C. (Heib) Gibson. She was raised in Dayton and graduated from Fairview High School in 1953. She attended...

Dec 21, 2014

Clara Belle St. Ruth, age 83 of Baldwin died December 21, 2014 at her daughter’s residence in Spring Valley. Clara was born on August 21, 1931 in Albion, IL; the daughter of William & Hattie Cox. She was raised in Illinois where she attended school.

On July 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to Eugene St....

Dec 21, 2014

Einar D. Horne, age 80 of Fredericksburg, TX, formerly of Hudson, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 21, 2014 at The Gathering at Boutwell’s Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN.

Einar was born November 15, 1934 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Hans and Elizabeth (Scheig) Horne.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High...

Dec 21, 2014

Donald Dwayne Johnson, age 78 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Prescott, WI and Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2014 at his residence. Donald ”Don”” was born May 13, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Harold and Lillian (Moline) Johnson. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, the Class of 1954. He...

Dec 20, 2014

Terry Elizabeth (nee Kullman) Young, age 62, of Prescott, WI died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.

The daughter of Rufus and Delores (Kasper) Kullman, was born on July 4, 1952 in St. Paul, MN. She was a 1970 graduate of Park Senior High, Cottage Grove, MN. On June 19, 1972 she married...

Dec 18, 2014

Martin Willesen O’Connell, age 85 of Hudson, died peacefully Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, at his residence. ”Marty”” was born on July 15, 1929 in Duluth, MN; the son of Frank and Myra (Willesen) O’Connell. He was raised in Hudson where he attended St. Patrick’s Parochial School prior to graduation from Hudson High School in 1947. He would further...

Dec 18, 2014

Deborah Irene Deneau, age 62 of New Port Richey, FL, formerly Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2014, surrounded by her family.

Deborah was born June 3, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Mary (Jacobsen) Manhatton. She was raised in Chicago, attending grade school at St. Denis Elementary and graduating from Bogan High School...

Dec 17, 2014

Caleb Franklin Peterson, age 25, of Roberts, WI, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, with his family at his side. Caleb was born on October 4, 1989 in Brookfield, WI to Gary and Julie (Berres) Peterson, surprising his family with a full head of red hair. His surprises would never stop for his entire 25...

Dec 17, 2014

Glen LeRoy Bottolfson, age 69, of River Falls, WI died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the VA Medical Center, Mpls. MN.

Glen was born on September 14, 1945 in Minneapolis, the son of Melvin and Elva (Schardin) Bottolfson. He was a graduate of River Falls High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 until...

Dec 16, 2014

Neil C. Jones age 74, passed away at the Red Wing Health Center on December 16, 2014. Neil was born February 3, 1940 to Calvert and Ethel Jones in Bertha, MN. He grew up the eldest of five and joined the Navy at the age of 17 where he was stationed in Hawaii. After serving his country, he took...

Dec 16, 2014

Dorothy Lenore Ottman, age 90, of River Falls, WI, formerly of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Our House Senior Living, River Falls, WI.

Dorothy was born on December 30, 1923 in Ellsworth, the daughter of Carl and Lenore (Teusaw) Pechacek. She married Marvin Ottman and together they had three children: Jim, Joanne and Mike.

Dec 15, 2014

Gregg Eugene Martin, 64 of Prescott, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN.

Gregg was born on January 19, 1950, in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Ed and Violette (Malone) Roberts.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

He is survived by his wife Leanna (Freidel) Martin.

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Dec 14, 2014

Janet R. Laatsch (nee: Solsvig), age 80, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Hudson, WI passed away on December 14, 2014 surrounded by her children.

Janet was born on January 17, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Eldon and Ruth (Guiswite) Solsvig. She attended grade school in North Hudson, and graduated from Hudson High School in 1951.

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Dec 12, 2014

Kenneth Roy Fritz, 93, of Ellsworth, died unexpectedly, Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Ellsworth Care Center.

Kenny was born in Woodman, WI, on October 3, 1921 to Leo and Margaret (Gilleland) Fritz.

He grew up on a farm near Montfort, WI. Kenny married Alice Elliott on June 10, 1942 in Highland, WI. Kenny and...

Dec 9, 2014

Mary Jo Ames, age 56 of Wilson WI and formerly of Minneapolis MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Preceded in death by parents Myron and Irene Ames. Survived by daughters Kati Horejsh, Kristi (Bill) Gunlogson, and Kelly Horejsh. A Memorial Service for Mary Jo Ames will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the...

Dec 9, 2014

Susan Jane Obermueller, age 60 of Hudson, passed away December 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.  Susan was born September 12, 1954 in Hudson, the daughter of George and Colleen (Connell) Schneider.  Sue graduated from Hudson High School, the Class of 1972.  She furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with a...