Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

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...