Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 6, 2012

Roger M. Hink, age 88 of River Falls, formerly of Alexandria, MN died peacefully Monday February 6, 2012 at The Lutheran Home in River Falls. Roger was born on November 13, 1923 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota; the son of Walter and Beata (Freudenberg) Hink. He was raised in Parkers Prairie where he attended a country school while helping out...

Feb 2, 2012

Stanley Allen ‘Stan’ Ersland, age 57 of New Richmond WI, died on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. Stan was born July 14, 1954 in Ladysmith WI to parents Laurence Ersland and Margaret Jane Chamberlin. Stan graduated high school in Portland, Oregon.  In 1972, he was united in marriage to Stephanie Berry.  Their marriage was...

Jan 31, 2012

Gary Albert Burmester, age 52 of New Richmond WI, died on Tuesday evening, January 31, 2012 at his residence. Gary was born March 12, 1959 in Baldwin WI to parents Albert W. and Marian I. (Seeger) Burmester. Gary was a 1977 graduate of St. Croix Central High School. After high school, Gary earned his degree in welding from WITC....

Jan 24, 2012

Pamela C. Lesher – nee Anderson – of Hudson, WI

April 7, 1950 – January 24, 2012

Passed away unexpectedly at her home. Pamela was born in St. Paul to parents Dr. Myron G. and Catherine A (Gourley) Anderson, also of Hudson. Pam graduated from Hudson High School in 1968 and Hamline University in 1972,...

Jan 23, 2012

George D. Peterson of Wilson, WI, passed away January 23, 2012 at 7:30PM CT at the age of 85 years 10 months at his winter home in New Port Richey, FL with his wife and youngest son present.

George was born on March 14, 1926 to George W. and Olga (Larson) Peterson in Baldwin, WI.  He attended...

Jan 23, 2012

Arlene V. Somsen, age 86 of Baldwin WI, died on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Baldwin Care Center. Arlene was born September 24, 1925 in Baldwin Township to parents Paul Albert Gus and Lenora “Nora” (nee Eitland) Zillmer. Arlene attended school in Baldwin, and graduated from Baldwin High School. On December 10, 1947 in Stillwater MN, Arlene would...

Jan 23, 2012

On January 23, 2012, Rodney Bemis Durner, a resident of the Baldwin Care Center peacefully concluded his life’s journey of over 97 years and went to be with his Lord and Savior and eternal salvation. Prior to his time at the Baldwin Care Center, he resided in St. Paul, Minnesota for many years.

The oldest of three...

Jan 22, 2012

Alvin Iverson, age 93 of Woodville, formerly of North Hudson, died Sunday January 22, 2012, with family at his side. Alvin was born on May 27, 1918 in Woodville, the youngest son of John and Mathea (Olson) Iverson. After graduation from high school, he entered the U.S. Army, proudly serving during World War II.

On May 10,...

Jan 21, 2012

Leslie John Rens age 87 of Baldwin died peacefully on Saturday January 21, 2012 at the Baldwin Care Center where he was lovingly cared for by Baldwin Care Center staff and Adoray Hospice in his final days before entering eternal life with his heavenly father. ‘Les’ was born on August 23, 1924 in Baldwin; the son of John Henry...

Jan 20, 2012

Calvin Gene Kooiman, age 63 of Chaska, MN, formerly of Baldwin died Friday January 20, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Healthcare Center in Waconia following an illness with cancer. ‘Cal’ was born on May 26, 1948 in Edgerton, Minnesota; the son of Engbert and Ella (Boldt) Kooiman. He attended elementary school at the Baldwin Christian School prior to graduating...

Jan 18, 2012

Verlyn Allen “Newt” Newton, age 82 of Baldwin, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Regions Hospital. Newt was born on November 10, 1929 in River Falls, Wisconsin; the son of Arnold and Gladys (Iverson) Newton. He attended the Palmer and Riverside country schools near Baldwin before graduating from the Baldwin High School. During this time, he enlisted in the...

Jan 17, 2012

Elizabeth Campbell, age 93, of West St. Paul, Minnesota, died suddenly on Monday, January 17, 2012. Retired Northern Pacific Railroad. Preceded by parents Dr. A. and Myrtle Campbell and sister Barbara Paulson. Burial commital service will be 10AM Friday at Acacia Park Cemetery in Mendota Heights. Her Memorial service will be 1PM Saturday at Dayton Presbyterian Church in St....

Jan 16, 2012

James Eugene Foster, age 75 of Roberts, passed away January 16, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul.  James was born June 22, 1936 in New Richmond, WI; the son of Raymond and Jean Margaret (Graham) Foster.  In his earlier years, James and his family lived in Missouri for a short time which brought many fond childhood memories for...

Jan 16, 2012

Craig Allen Forrest, age 54 of River Falls and formerly of Glenwood City, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 16, 2012. Craig was born November 8, 1957 in Baldwin WI to parents Ivan and Henrietta (nee Collis) Forrest. Craig grew up in Glenwood City, and graduated from Glenwood City High School. After high school, Craig went on to earn his...

Jan 15, 2012

Kenneth Alvin Johnson, age 77, of Erin Prairie Township, WI, died on January 15, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Alvin and Karen Johnson.

He is survived by: his wife, Arlis (Aune) Johnson of Erin Prairie Township, two daughters, Brenda Chamberlin of Barron and Elizabeth (Don)...

Jan 10, 2012

Mary Alice Kopp, age 50 of Lakeland, partner with Kopp & Daughters Sign Service, died Tuesday January 10, 2012 after a brief illness. Mary was born on October 2, 1961 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the 4th daughter of Lyman George Jr. and Barbara E. (Husnik) Kopp. She was a 1979 graduate of Stillwater school systems and St. Paul Technical...

Jan 10, 2012

Mary D. Dux, age 81 of Hudson, passed away January 10, 2012 at the Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson.  Mary was born June 4, 1930 in River Falls, WI; the daughter of Harold and Helen (Frantz) Olson.  She attended Hoover Elementary School and Brick Elementary Schools before graduating from Baldwin High School.  She attended Luther Hospital School...

Jan 9, 2012

Eugene ‘Gene’ William McPhetres, age 85 of River Falls, formerly of Hudson, passed away January 9, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wabasha, MN. Gene was born on December 13, 1926 in Houlton, WI to William and Genovia (Ellison) McPhetres. Gene graduated from Stillwater High School in 1944. Gene grew up on the family farm in Houlton. He worked...

Jan 8, 2012

Edward Kelley passed peacefully on January 8, 2012  He was born on June 21, 1930 in St. Paul, MN. He graduated in 1948 from Mechanics Arts High School. After high school he joined the U.S. Army where he served 3 years and was Honorable Discharged as Sgt. Headquarters Company, 47th Infantry division in 1953. He married his beloved wife,...

Dec 31, 2011

LeRoy ‘Midge’ V. Stagg, age 85 of Hudson, WI died December 31, 2011 at the Veteran’s Home of Minneapolis, MN. Midge was born December 14, 1926 in Bemidji, MN; the son of Roy & Louise (Sunde) Stagg. He grew up and graduated from High School in Bemidji. Upon graduation, LeRoy worked for the MN State Highway Department. He proudly...