Remembering Your Loved Ones

May 19, 2014

Kathleen M. (Meyer) Lovell 87, of River Fall, passed away on May 19, 2014 at Cerenity White Bear Lake, MN.She was born on July 29, 1926 to John and Katherine Meyer. Kathleen married Stanley E. Lovell on April 4, 1945. She was employed at Bethesda Nursing Home as a nursing assistant and retired at age 64. Kathleen was a...

May 19, 2014

Richard “Rick” D. Engels, age 66 of Lakeland, Minnesota, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Rick was born July 29, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents Donald and Irene (Karlsrud) Engels. He went to school in Inver Grove Heights, and graduated from Simley High School in...

May 18, 2014

Nathan Andrews , age 34 of Hammond, left us in the arms of angels on May 18, 2014. Nathan was born on April 30, 1980, in Washburn, Wisconsin, the son of George “Bear” Andrews Sr. and Christi Lee (Schlewitz) Andrews. Nathan graduated from Andrews Christian Academy, class of 1998. He worked as a Network Technician at U.S. Bank, where...

May 18, 2014

Lee Allen Struck, Age 66, of Hudson, died on May 18, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Lee was born on February 19, 1948 in Havre, Montana to Lawrence and Eva (McNair) Struck. His formative years were spent in Rudyard, Montana until moving to Dunseith, North Dakota where he graduated from Dunseith High School...

May 17, 2014

Randall M. “Randy” Westling, age 57 of Hudson, died suddenly Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his residence following a hard fought battle with cancer.

Randy was born October 11, 1956 in Minnesota to parents Milo and Eva (Renville) Westling. He graduated from Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Randy served in the Air Force as...

May 17, 2014

Susan Kathleen Bruckner, age 60 of Hudson, WI, passed away May 17, 2014 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN.  Susan was born September 16, 1953 in Aberdeen, Maryland, the daughter of Albert and Evelyn (Lafferty) Horrocks.  Susan graduated from Burnsville High School, the class of 1971.  Susan had worked as an executive assistant in the medical and legal fields. ...

May 16, 2014

Shirley Jane Spurgeon age 84 of Hudson, Wisconsin formerly of South Carolina died peacefully Friday May 16, 2014 with her loving husband at her side. Shirley was born on October 18, 1929, in Berlin, Wisconsin; the daughter of Dewey and Clara (Jordarski) Ellis. She was raised in Berlin attending Washington Jr. High before graduating from Berlin High School. She...

May 14, 2014

Steven ”Beav” Wayne Iverson, age 49, of Beldenville, WI passed away unexpectedly, May 14, 2014. Steven was born December 15, 1964, in Red Wing MN, to Gehart and Lila (Wood) Iverson.Steven enjoyed farming, nature and being outdoors. Steven had a warm and friendly personality with a glowing smile. He always made time to talk to friends and new acquaintances...

May 13, 2014

Alma Irene Zimmerman, age 107 of Woodville, WI, died on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014 at the Park View Home. Alma was born March 23, 1907 in Baldwin Township to Axel E. and Ragna (nee Hakestad) Lindquist. Alma attended the Clarks Crossing Country School, and graduated from Glenwood City High School on May 27, 1925. After meeting at a...

May 12, 2014

Dorothy D. Williams, age 89, passed away in Hayward, WI., on Monday, May 12, 2014.

May 10, 2014

Carolyn Huberty Nelson, age 50, of Hudson, WI, passed away unexpectedly May 10, 2014 after a lengthy illness. A resident of Hudson since 2005, she grew up in Burnsville, MN and graduated from there in 1982. She worked for Cub Foods for more than 30 years. She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Huberty; brother, David;...

May 7, 2014

John passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND.John Edward Langer was born January 1, 1930 in El Paso, Wisconsin, the son of William and Mary Magdelin (Engle) Langer. He attended school there and later came to Taylor, North Dakota where he worked on a farm. On February 5, 1951, John married Ida...

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...