Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 1, 2025

Naomi Ruth Kaldenberg Vanden Oever, age 89, of White Bluff, TN, changed her address to Heaven on New Years Day, 2025. At the time of her passing, she was at the home of her eldest daughter Melody in Esdaile, Wisconsin. Since the passing of her beloved husband, Loran, of sixty-five years she has been under the loving care of...

Dec 31, 2024

Violet E. Scott, age 102, of River Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Born on August 5, 1922, to John and Minnie (Deal) Johnson, Violet spent most of her life in the River Falls and Lakeland areas.

Violet’s life was a tapestry of love, devotion, and quiet...

Dec 31, 2024

Sally Lucille Nuebel, age 90, of Hudson WI, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Sally will be remembered as a beloved wife, a devoted mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, and a faithful friend. We will all miss her.

Survived by daughters Sandra (Michael) Eddy, Lori Nuebel (Grant Hartup), Lisa (Richard) Radley, and Nancy...

Dec 30, 2024

Gregg Goulette age 60, of River Falls passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born on April 25th, 1964 to Robert and Joyce Goulette. A dedicated and hardworking man, Gregg spent 42 years working in the HVAC industry. He began his career with Sylvander Heating and proudly earned his HVAC license after attending Dunwoody University. His work ethic...

Dec 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Harold Potter, who left us on December 29, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born on December 5, 1940, in Baldwin, Wisconsin, Paul was known to all as a kind soul with a passion for life. He spent many years dedicated to his work in...

Dec 29, 2024

Michelle Schone, age 52, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Comforts of Home in River Falls, WI. Michelle was born in Turlock, CA, to William Huntington and Opal Marie Rowley. She was raised in California, where she spent her youth immersed in the outdoors, riding horses, and caring for the animals on her father’s ranch. Michelle had...

Dec 28, 2024

MAYER, Richard “Rick” Mayer

Passed away Dec. 28th, 2024, at age 70. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph D. and Rose F. Mayer. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Barrie (Cole) Mayer, daughter Jessica (Patrick) Kaul, and son Coleson (Amy) Mayer.

Rick loved spending time gardening and playing with the many rescue dogs...

Dec 27, 2024

Nicholas “Nick” E. Even

Born March 1934 in Minneapolis Minnesota to Nicholas and Angelina (nee Weller) Even and passed into the hereafter December 27, 2024 in Ellsworth Wisconsin.

Nick was a mental health professional and served multiple non-profits as a Psychiatric Social Worker. After graduating from Excelsior Minnesota Excelsior High School, Class of 1952, Nick...

Dec 27, 2024

Maureen Lois Larson, 77, of New Richmond, WI died suddenly on December 27, 2024 in Casa Grande, AZ. Her husband of 56 Years, Duane, was at her side.

Maureen was born June 3, 1947 in Rockford, Illinois, to Maurice and Audrey Krueger. She graduated in 1965 from Rockford West High School and The Rockford Memorial Hospital School...

Dec 27, 2024

Gary Leland Leonard Sr., age 88 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 27, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1936, to Leland and Gladys (Gunderson) Leonard. He attended Ellsworth Elementary School and High School.

On July 20, 1957, he married Rose Ann Lubich in Hastings, MN. From this union they were...

Dec 27, 2024

Chad Ryan Hillman, age 49, of New Richmond, WI, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. Chad was born on December 1, 1975 to parents Leon and Sharon Hillman. He graduated from St. Croix Central High School and worked as a crane operator for LaVenture Crane and Rigging

Chad found joy in...

Dec 25, 2024

Gary Eugene Deal, age 69 of Hudson, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on December 25th, 2024.

Son of Betty and Charles Deal, Gary was born in Hudson, WI on July 25th,1955. After graduating from Hudson High School in 1973, Gary joined the US Air Force and served honorably until 1977, deploying to...

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Rose (Carr) Kane, who left us on her 86th birthday, December 25, 2024.

Born in Austin, Minnesota, in 1938, Patricia was a vibrant spirit who brought joy to all who knew her. A 1956 graduate of Stewartville High School, Patricia showcased her talents as an...

Dec 25, 2024

Larry Johnson of Ellsworth, WI passed away from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on December 25, 2024 at the age of 78 at Ellsworth Health Services. Larry was born on August 3, 1946 to his parents, Melvin and Stella Johnson.

Larry was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Ellsworth High School. Larry enlisted in the U.S....

Dec 24, 2024

Melissa Kelly Lewczyk, age 40, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on December 24, 2024.

Melissa was born on August 31, 1984 in Des Plaines, IL and graduated from Baldwin/Woodville High School.

Those who knew Melissa, will forever remember her sweetness and infectious enthusiasm for all things pink and sparkly. She found joy in the...

Dec 22, 2024

Dr. Carla R. McGill, PhD, RD, MT (ASCP) BB of Sarasota, FL passed away on December 22, 2024, age 67, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

She was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 30, 1957, to Ray and Hilda McGill and lived in Brooklyn Center, MN until 1971 when the family moved to Denver, CO...

Dec 19, 2024

Gary L. Hesse born: September 7, 1943 died: December 19, 2024 Gary Hesse, long time part-owner of the Green Bay Packers, age 81 years old, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. As a young man, Gary was an avid outdoorsman who loved fly-fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping. In his later years Gary demonstrated his love of nature...

Dec 18, 2024

Sandra Gay Matten Peterson, age 75, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 18, 2024, with her beloved husband, Jerry, by her side.

Sandra was born on October 30, 1949, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Julius and Florence (Sjogren) Matten. In 1957, at the age of 8, her family moved from Pillager to Wrenshall,...

Dec 17, 2024

Doris Agnes Langer (Marek), age 88 of River Falls, WI died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Our House Senior Living in River Falls, WI. Doris was the last of five children born to Frank and Agnes (Dusek) Marek on November 1st, 1936. Doris was raised in Big River on her parent’s dairy farm. She attended St Mary’s Big...

Dec 16, 2024

Dorothy May Thompson, age 94, of Prescott, and formerly of Red Wing passed away on December 16, 2024, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on May 23, 1930, in Red Wing, Minnesota, Dorothy was raised in Red Wing, where she attended elementary and grade school. She later worked as a painter for Red Wing Pottery before meeting the love...