Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 19, 2014

Jeffrey T. Spielman was born in Windom, MN on December 8, 1952, he died at the age of 61 on November 19, 2014 of a heart attack.

Jeffrey (Jeff) was raised in small town Windom, MN where he discovered his roots in service from his family’s Plumbing and Heating business.  He was a collegiate three sport letter...

Nov 19, 2014

Bonnie J. Jotblad ( Lee) age 71 of Hammond died November 19, 2014 at her home.

Bonnie was born on May 5, 1943, to Tinus and Faye Lee(Simmons)  in Polk County, Wisconsin.

She attended Milltown Elementary school and graduated from Unity High School in 1963. She was confirmed in the Christian Faith at the Methodist...

Nov 18, 2014

Gregory R. Colombo, age 71 of Hudson WI and formerly of Stillwater MN, died peacefully on November 18, 2014 at his residence after a brave 30 year struggle with MS. Greg was born January 21, 1943 in Stillwater MN, to parents Peter and Clara (Marlow) Colombo. Greg was a graduate of Stillwater High School, and later attended the University...

Nov 17, 2014

Duane ”Buzz”” Fern, 63, passed away in his home in Baldwin on November 17, 2014. Duane was diagnosed with lung cancer in late August.

Duane is survived by his wife, Dawn ””Dee Dee”” Fern (Dull); daughter, Allison (Mitch Coe) Fern; granddaughter, Marley Jean Coe (6); grandson, Crosby Duane Coe (3); mother, Rozella Fern; siblings, Allan Fern, Sandy...

Nov 16, 2014

Brady Severson, age 31, of Hudson, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014.

A visitation for Brady will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, WI.

Nov 16, 2014

Pierre Paul Haustein, age 75, formerly of Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson, passed away November 16, 2014 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond after a hard fought cancer battle.

Pierre was born January 29, 1939 in Zwickau Germany; the son of Curt Hans and Hannah Erika Franziska Lemmé Haustein. Pierre worked in the Hotel and...

Nov 15, 2014

Emma Michelle DeSmith, 15, was granted her angel wings on the evening of November 15, 2014 at her home in Hudson.  In her final days, she was surrounded by many friends and family, which her gentle heart had touched throughout her short, but memorable life.

Emma was born on May 28th, 1999 in Hudson, Wisconsin.  She attended...

Nov 14, 2014

Margaret “Maggie” Helen Brown, Age 9, beloved daughter of Heather (Reynolds) and Colby Brown, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side, on Friday, November 14, 2014 after a courageous 11 month battle with cancer.Maggie was born on March 30, 2005 in Red Wing. She was currently attending the 4th grade at Prairie View Elementary...

Nov 12, 2014

Michael E. Raleigh, age 66 of St. Cloud, formerly of Somerset, WI, passed away November 12, 2014 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Michael was born March 4, 1948 in Stillwater, MN, the son of John and Alice (Jacobson) Raleigh. He graduated from Hill High School, the class of 1966. He proudly served his country in the United...

Nov 11, 2014

James Allen “Jim” Sandfort, age 69 of North Hudson WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at United Hospital in Saint Paul MN. Jim was born April 17, 1945 in Baldwin WI to parents George Christian and Rena Floreen (VanSomeren) Sandfort. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Ellen Nelson on April 20, 1968....

Nov 10, 2014

Debra Jean Stenger, age 57, of Ellsworth, died Monday, November 10, 2014 at the River Falls Area Hospital. Debbie was born on April 17, 1957 in Plum City, WI the daughter of Gene and Geraldine (Hines) Giebler. She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School. Debbie was a longtime employee of Boston Scientific. She loved putting puzzles together, reading,...

Nov 9, 2014

Nicholas F. Calmes

It is with great sadness that we announce that Nic passed away November 9, 2014 in River Falls, Wisconsin. He battled Pancreatic Cancer for 47 months. Nic was born June 3rd 1955, the youngest child of the late Willard Sr. and Viola (Salm) Calmes. On July 15th 1978 Nic and Deb Rochon were united...

Nov 7, 2014

Elwood Vernon Eccles, age 94 passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Plum City Care Center.Elwood was born on July 19, 1920 in St. John’s, Nova Scotia, Canada to Mildred(Longmire) and Charles Eccles. He is the third child of six children. He moved to the US when he was 2 years old and at the age of 8...

Nov 6, 2014

Florence “Flo” Carlson, nee Sinna, age 79 of River Falls, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away tragically November 6, 2014.  Flo was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Len; siblings, Lorraine Gaffner, Mary Ann Koslowski, Jerry Sinna and Therese Cyptar; and daughter-in-law, Kathy. She is survived by her children, Therese Schwartzbauer of St. Paul, Andy Carlson...

Nov 5, 2014

L. Donald Docken, retired ELCA pastor, passed away November 5, 2014, at the age of 91, at Stonecrest Presbyterian Homes of Woodbury.  Donald was born September 6, 1923, to Minnie and Ben Docken, grew up in Minneapolis, and was confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 24th and Chicago, Mpls.  He graduated from Central High School, Mpls, the Class of...

Nov 5, 2014

Lorraine Merritt, age 87 of Baldwin WI, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Lorraine was born March 23, 1927 in Bowlus MN to parents Henry and Katherine (Noe) Derhaug. Lorraine attended Catholic school in Bowlus, and graduated from Holy Angels Catholic High School. On March 2, 1946 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, she would be united...

Nov 3, 2014

Eugene Victor Janisch, age 88, of the town of El Paso, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at the Ellsworth Care Center.Gene was born on March 28, 1926 at home in the town of El Paso, to Victor and Eva (Birkel) Janisch.He married Betty Lou Stachele on May 30, 1948. Together they farmed and raised a family in the town...

Nov 2, 2014

John James Angleson, almost age 95 of Hudson, died surrounded by family on November 2, 2014 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN.

Services are private. Interment with military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.

Nov 2, 2014

Jean Ellen Peters, age 62, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, November 2, 2014 at the REM River Bluff Home, Rochester, MN.Jean was born on April 14, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gordon and Evelyn (Kett) Peters. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jeanie is survived by her brother David of Birchwood, WI and nephew Stuart,...

Nov 1, 2014

Arlene Elizabeth Meier, 82, of Prescott, passed away November 1, 2014, at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief battle with Cancer.Arlene was born October 14, 1932, in Grange Hall, Pierce County, Wisconsin, to Irvin and Alice (Schladweiler) Wiskerchen.She attended and graduated from Ellsworth High School and furthered her education at Viterbo College in La Crosse. She...