Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Nov 28, 2013

LaVerne James Boettcher, age 72 of Baldwin WI, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013 at the Baldwin Care Center. He was the son of R. John and Eleanor (Vavra) Boettcher of Chippewa Falls.

Vern is survied by his wife, Sharon (Norden); three children, Karen Boettcher of Menomonie, Susan (Bryan) Hahn of Thompson ND, and Michael Boettcher...

Nov 28, 2013

Glen Stensvold age 87 of New Richmond died Thursday November 28th 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Glen was born on November 14, 1926 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin; the son of Christian and Hanne (Danielson) Stensvold. He was raised in Clear Lake where he attended school. As a young man, he enlisted in the armed forces where he...

Nov 24, 2013

(nee Van Heukelom) Age 50, of River Falls, WI, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, MN following a courageous battle with Leukemia.Melinda was born on November 21, 1963 in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Jerome “Jerry” and Beryl (Helders) Van Heukelom. She was a 1982 graduate of River Falls High School. Melinda married Randy...

Nov 24, 2013

Age 78, of Hager City, Wi died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at St. Brigid’s at Hi-Park, Red Wing, MN following a courageous battle with Leukemia.He was born on February 12, 1935 in Oskaloosa, IA the son of George and Helen (Jones) Darland, Sr.George was a surveyor with Dakota County for many years and had many hobbies.He is survived by...

Nov 24, 2013

Robert “Bob” O. Redner, age 40, of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Richland Center, WI while deer hunting. Robert was born September 15, 1973 in Hudson, WI, the son of Thomas and Mary (Higby) Redner. Bob graduated from Hudson High School, the class of 1992. He went on to further his education at the...

Nov 23, 2013

Mark Grognet “Grogs”, age 54 of Baldwin, died peacefully of an apparent heart attack while hunting near Wilson on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Mark was born on February 23, 1959 in Green Bay, Wisconsin; the son of Richard and Janice (Schefe) Grognet. He was raised in Green Bay attending Danz Elementary School prior to graduating from Preble High School...

Nov 22, 2013

Lloyd Victor Eggen age 97 of Baldwin died Friday November 22, 2013 at the Baldwin Care Center. Lloyd was born on July 10, 1916 in Baldwin; the son of Odin and Freda (Zillmer) Eggen. He attended Hopyard Elementary School. Lloyd worked as a farm hand for several years. On January 18, 1936, he was united in marriage to Florence...

Nov 17, 2013

Kenneth Scott Albrant age 53 of Baldwin, formerly of Burnsville / Owatonna, MN, died of natural causes, in his sleep on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Ken was born on May 22, 1960 at Bathesda in Arlington, Virginia to Charles and Sandra Albrant. He grew up in the Manor in Rochester and attended John Marshall High School.  Ken was free...

Nov 14, 2013

Peter Geidans, age 61, died unexpectedly on November 14, 2013 in Hudson, WI.

He was born June 12, 1952 to Evalds and Hanna Thea Geidans in Des Moines, IA.

He graduated in 1971 from Aitkin High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. He taught earth science briefly and...

Nov 10, 2013

Mary Etta Robinson (nee Munson), age 86 of Woodville, WI, died on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the St. Therese Home in New Hope, MN.  Mary Etta was born on August 8, 1927 in Ridgeway, MO to parents Carl Emil and Edith Clara (Williams) Munson. After moving with her family, Mary Etta graduated from McKenzie High School in Detroit,...

Nov 10, 2013

Opal Christine Rorig, age 79, of Hudson, WI, passed away on November 10, 2013 at Pine Ridge Gardens in Hudson.

Opal was born on October 17, 1934 to Manley and Ester Anderson in Superior, WI. She attended College at the University of Wisconsin- Superior, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. Opal was united in...