Remembering Your Loved Ones

May 6, 2014

Michael J. Kolashinski, Age 56 of Roberts, died on May 6, 2014.

He is survived by sons, Andy (Jenny) and Joe; grandson, Treyvin; siblings, Bob (Roxanne), and Judy Jacobsen. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Kolashinski and Loretta Kolashinski Hawkins.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Services entrusted...

May 6, 2014

Richard Harvey Peper, age 77 of Hudson, WI, passed away on May 6, 2014. Richard was born on February 23, 1937 in Alden, WI; the son of Harvey Gustav and Alice Anna (Bondeli) Peper. Richard grew up on a farm and attended Amery High School. He furthered his education at Dunwoody Institute. He was united in marriage on January...

May 5, 2014

Dorothy “Dort” A. Ekstrom, age 78, of Hager City, WIDied Monday, May 5, 2014 at the River Falls Area Hospital.Dort was born on January 3, 1936 in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Raymond and Rochelle (Laughnan) Flynn. She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School. Dort married Quint Ekstrom at St. Francis Catholic Church on April 11, 1959....

May 1, 2014

Hugh Henry O’Connell age 89 of New Richmond, formerly of Hammond died Thursday May 1, 2014 at the Deerfield Gables in New Richmond. Hugh was born on December 16, 1924 in Roberts, Wisconsin; the son of Henry and Catherine (McCardle) O’Connell. He was raised on the family farm attending Elm Lawn District #4 Elementary School prior to graduating from...

May 1, 2014

Helen Jane Larson 92, of River Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at The Lutheran Home in River Falls.She was born on May 10, 1921 to Carl and Johanna (Johnson) Jahr. Helen married Oliver Larson in April 12, 1937. She was employed at 3M and retired in 1978.Helen enjoyed flowers, knitting, crocheting, making donuts, lefsa and fishing...

May 1, 2014

Patricia Ann Heschke, 73 of Bay City, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at her home.She was born on November 28, 1940, to John and Grace (Fassett) Zwolenski.Pat loved her family, the Green Bay Packers, NASCAR, listening to Charlie Pride, gospel music, gardening, her dogs and demo derby’s. Pat was the life of the party and...

Apr 30, 2014

Zachary ”Zach” J. Wateski, 30, of River Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the River Falls Hospital.Zach was born in LaCrosse, WI on May 25, 1983 to Michael Wateski and Rhonda Phillips. He graduated from River Falls High School in 2002 and from Brown College for Television Production. Zach worked at Camp St. Croix YMCA...

Apr 30, 2014

Betty Jean Marek Olson, age 79, passed away April 30, 2014, after a short illness.

Betty lived in Danbury, WI until September of 2013 when she moved back to Liberty, MO to be near her family.

Betty was born July 27, 1934 in Bloomer, WI. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1953. Betty married...

Apr 30, 2014

Sally Ann Van Allen, age 80, of Hudson, WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at her home in Hudson.

Sally was born on February 14, 1934 in Ellsworth, WI, the daughter of Raymond Albert and Lillian Marie (Shafer) Holden. She attended school in Ellsworth.

She was united in marriage to William F. Van...

Apr 25, 2014

Ricky L. Powell, age 61 of Baldwin, passed away on April 25, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis. Ricky was born October 24, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio; the son of Chester and Doris Powell. Ricky proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage on June 9, 1979...

Apr 24, 2014

Elaine M. Kaiser, age 70 of Hudson, passed away April 24, 2014 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN surrounded by her husband, Harold Lawrence Kaiser, and three sons, Leonard Joseph, Michael David, and Daniel Robert Kaiser.  Elaine was born May 17, 1943 in Humbird, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Rosella (Brandstedter) Mayer.  Elaine attended Humbird Elementary and...

Apr 23, 2014

Carol Ann Fangmeier, age 64, of St. Croix Falls, WI, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, on April 23, 2014 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was born on February 7, 1950 in Springfield, MN to Walter and Rosella (Eichten) Wille.

She was united in marriage on...

Apr 22, 2014

Clarence Oliver Erickson, age 81 of Hammond, passed away April 22, 2014 at the Park View Home in Woodville. ”Oliver”” was born on August 29, 1932 in Baldwin Township; the son of Olaf and Johanna (Hansen) Erickson. As a child, he attended Sunny Side and Hopyard Schools. He was united in marriage on October 24, 1953 at St. Mary’s...

Apr 20, 2014

Kristelle M. “Krissy” Wolle, age 38 of Baldwin WI, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 20, 2014. Krissy was born on April 25, 1975 in Coon Rapids MN to parents Sandra (nee Brown) and Jacob Pyles Jr. Krissy embarked on a life of learning after graduating from Anoka High School in 1992. She went on to further her education at...

Apr 20, 2014

Kenneth Robert Richardson“Kenny”6-16-62 – 4-20-14Died peacefully with his family by his side, after succumbing to lung cancer on Easter Sunday.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Alex Jacenko; paternal grandparents Vern & Lee Richardson; aunt, Mary Jo Spence.Kenny is survived by maternal grandmother, Martha Jacenko of Minneapolis, MN; mother, Sandy Thompson of Oakdale, MN; father, David Richardson...

Apr 20, 2014

Phyllis R. (Burton) Ross, Age 84, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Deerfield Senior Housing in New Richmond.

Phyllis was born October 21, 1929 in Boyceville to parents Floyd and Bessie (Canfield) Burton. She attended Chimney Rock Elementary and graduated as Salutatorian of her class from Boyceville High School. After graduation,...

Apr 19, 2014

Mary Jean Aadalen, 80 of Prescott, died on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI.She was born on November 12, 1933 to Eugene and Ida (Thompson) Frey. Mary married Dean Aadalen at Ezekiel Lutheran Church in River Falls on November 17, 1952. She was a cook at Prescott School District for 25 years.Mary is survived...

Apr 18, 2014

Robin K. Waldroff, age 60 of Hudson, passed away April 18, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Robin was born October 22, 1953 in Hudson, WI to parents Frank and Betty (Barron) Trudell. She attended Hudson Elementary and Graduated from Hudson High School in 1971. Robin went on to attend Tech School and became a...

Apr 18, 2014

Lorraine A. Young, age 87, of Prescott passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Lorraine was born December 5, 1926 in Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, WI to Harvey and Minnie (Ziehem) Yauch. She was united in marriage to Joseph Young on May 9, 1949 in Red Wing, MN.Lorraine worked at Smead Manufacturing Company...

Apr 17, 2014

Frances Roberta (Bobbie) Powers, age 88 of Hammond, passed away April 17, 2014.  Frances was born on August 3, 1925 in Warren Township, the daughter of Leonard and Olive (Francis) Foster. She was raised in Hammond Township, graduating from Hammond High School.  On January 22, 1945, she was united in marriage to Thomas Powers at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...