Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 20, 2013

Colonel (Ret) Manfred Helmuth “Manny” Rorig, age 74, of Hudson passed away at the Christian Community Home after a brave fight against pancreatic cancer, on Friday, December 20, 2013.

He was born the son of Robert and Emma Rorig on 22 August 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Lakeview High School, Chicago in 1957 and earned...

Dec 19, 2013

Age 59, of Hager City, WI, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 following a short battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by his family. Danny was born on July 21, 1954 in Red Wing, MN, the son of Gerald and Alberta (Rosenberg) Holden. He was a graduate of Ellsworth High School and on September 8, 1973 he married Sharleen...

Dec 18, 2013

Age 88, of River Falls, WI left this world December 18, 2013, and entered heaven. She died from heart and lung problems at the Christian Community Nursing Home in Hudson, where she had lived for 4 years.Mary Ann was born May 13, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN, to Henry and Eva (Walker) Schweitzer, Sr. the first of three children. She...

Dec 18, 2013

Celine T. Hoft, age 86 of Hammond, WI, formerly of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2013 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Celine was born October 3, 1927 in Park Falls, the daughter of Carl and Calista (Loehner) Fischer. She was united in marriage on January 23, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank...

Dec 18, 2013

Celine T. Hoft, age 86 of Hammond, WI, formerly of Park Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2013 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Celine was born October 3, 1927 in Park Falls, the daughter of Carl and Calista (Loehner) Fischer. She was united in marriage on January 23, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank...

Dec 17, 2013

Phillip T. Schneider, “Phil”, age 72 of River Falls, WI. Died suddenly on December 17, 2013. Phil was born to George and Frances (Nickel) Schneider on June 27, 1941 in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by his parents George, Sr. & Frances Schneider, siblings George, Jr. and Mary Louise (Coons). He is survived by his older brother,...

Dec 16, 2013

“Sandy”, age 66, of River Falls, WI, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Sandy was born on December 30, 1946 in Menomonie, WI the daughter of Donald Nelson and Marion White. She was very loving, caring, kind and compassionate with a large side of unselfishness that could not be compared. Her grandkids were the...

Dec 16, 2013

Age 81, of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2013.Clair was born on May 27, 1932 in Ellsworth, WI the son of Curtis and Dora (Husfloen) Eaton. He was a graduate of Prescott High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Wisconsin State College in River Falls, WI. He married Dorothy Hovel on September 26,...

Dec 15, 2013

Bernie Helen Singerhouse, age 81, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away December 15, 2013 at White Pine Assisted Living in Fridley, MN.

Bernie was born March 5, 1932 in Deer Park, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Lena (Schiefelbein) Cook.  Bernie attended New Richmond High School. Bernie was united in marriage on January 16, 1951 in New...

Dec 15, 2013

Robert Douglas ”Bob”” Wylie, age 60 of Glenwood City and formerly of Frederic, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Golden Valley Rehab Center in Golden Valley MN. Bob was born April 4, 1953 in Kenosha, WI to parents Norman Sr. and Ramona (Ecklor) Wylie. Bob was united in marriage in 1973 to Evelyn Dexter. Their...

Dec 13, 2013

Daphne Knudtson Vierow age 81 of Cottage Grove died peacefully December 13th, 2013. Daphne was born on June 9, 1932 in Harmony, Minnesota; the daughter of Oscar and Anna (Thompson) Knudtson. She was raised in Harmony where she graduated from Harmony High School in 1950. She would further her education at the College of Medical Technology where she learned...

Dec 10, 2013

Age 57, of Prescott, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at his home.Don was born on August 6, 1956 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Robert T. and Ruby M. (Palm) Wilson.He was a 1974 graduate of St. Louis Park Senior High School. He later attended St. Cloud State University.Water skiing and boating on the Mississippi and the lower...

Dec 9, 2013

Wayne Ista, age 78, of Baldwin, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2013 at his home as a result of an apparent heart attack. Wayne was born on January 29, 1935 in Baldwin, Wisconsin; the son of Benjamin and Geraldine (Somsen) Ista. He was raised in the country where he attended HopYard Elementary School prior to graduating from Baldwin...

Dec 9, 2013

William L. Hunt, age 86 formerly of Milaca, passed away December 9, 2013, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.

William was raised on a farm in Mora, Minnesota, by his parents George and Alice Hunt.  At age 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps and was sent to Parris Island for training.  After WWII,...

Dec 8, 2013

Surrounded by her loving family, Ann “Nana” Elizabeth Lannert Gootee drew her final earthly breath on December 8, 2013, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Elmwood, WI.  In the deafening silence that followed, she seemed to whisper “I love ya’, kid!” one last time.

Ann was born on May 2, 1926, to R. Benhart and Francis Marian...

Dec 7, 2013

Thomas P. White, age 61, of North Hudson, WI, passed away on December 7, 2013 at his home in North Hudson following a hard fought battle with cancer.  Tom grew up in Hudson and lived in the area for all of his life. On December 30, 1999, he was united in marriage to Kim Bursch.

Tom was...

Dec 7, 2013

Violet Lorraine Hopkins, age 90 of Baldwin, passed away December 7, 2013 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center.  Violet was born December 9, 1922 in Hammond, WI, the daughter of Emil and Sandra (Swanson) Brathol.  She was united in marriage on June 10, 1944 at the Parsonage of Rev. F. Dahl in Baldwin to Grant Hopkins.  Their marriage was...

Dec 7, 2013

Joyce (Casello) Talford, age 80 of Baldwin, WI. Born on August 28, 1933, and died on December 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Talford. Joyce’s family would like to largely express their “thank yous” to all who watched over and cared for Joyce during her months of illness. Those who always checked in on...

Nov 30, 2013

Barbara Lawrence, age 89 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Sewickley, PA, passed away November 30, 2013 at the Christian Community Home of Hudson.  Barbara was born November 12, 1924 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Maude (Davis) Norris.  Barbara graduated from Horace Mann High School in Gary, Indiana.  She was united in marriage on June 7, 1947...

Nov 28, 2013

Toni Michelle Darnauer, age 46 of Hudson, passed away November 28, 2013 in Prescott, WI after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.  Toni was born April 2, 1967 in Kodaikanal, South India to Lyle and Lorraine (Olson) Darnauer.  She lived in India until the age of five when the family moved to Columbus, Ohio.  The family later moved to Huber...