Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 25, 2010

Karen Mae (Gifford) Siler, age 66 of Baldwin died peacefully Saturday, December 25, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at the Baldwin Area Medical Center.

Karen was born on May 25, 1944 in Menomonie; the daughter of Durward and Esther (Fuhrman) Gifford.  She attended school in Downsville and Menomonie.  On January 30, 1965 she was united in...

Dec 24, 2010

James Richard Flanscha, age 49 of Hudson, died suddenly as a result of a heart attack on Friday morning, December 24th 2010 at the Hudson Hospital. James was born on March 15, 1961 in Hudson, Wisconsin; the son of Alvin and Donna (Spurlock) Flanscha. He was raised in River Falls where he attended St. Bridget’s Parochial School before graduating...

Dec 23, 2010

Martin J. “Marty” Ryan, age 63, of Somerset WI, died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at his home after suffering a heart attack.  Born in Chicago on January 2, 1947, Martin moved to Somerset in 1979.  He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Martin was an accomplished entrepreneur and business owner, founding Dalson Foods, a global...

Dec 23, 2010

Martin J. “Marty” Ryan, age 63, of Somerset WI, died on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at his home after suffering a heart attack. Born in Chicago on January 2, 1947, Martin moved to Somerset in 1979. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Martin was an accomplished entrepreneur and business owner, founding Dalson Foods, a global...

Dec 22, 2010

William R. “Bill” Kees, age 75, of Hudson died surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, December 22, 2010 at The Gathering at Boutwell’s Landing in Stillwater.  He was the son of Theone Irene (Rustad) Kees and William Howard Kees. Bill was born on May 28, 1935 in rural Durand, Wisconsin and attended country schools and Durand High School....

Dec 21, 2010

Scott Foslien, age 49 of Hudson WI, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at his residence. Scott was born on January 14, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Floyd and Frances (nee Wagner) Foslien. Scott was a graduate of Stillwater High School, and attended Century College to pursue a degree in drafting. Scott was united in marriage on...

Dec 18, 2010

Thomas Erwin “Tom” Dorsey, age 80 of Baldwin – Cylon area died peacefully Saturday December 18th, 2010 surrounded by his loving family at the Baldwin Care Center. Tom was born on October 7, 1930 in Emerald Township; the son of Ervin and Alice (Kuhn) Dorsey. He attended Cylon State Graded Elementary School prior to graduating from New Richmond High...

Dec 17, 2010

Francis John “Tommy” Ebben age 90 of River Falls died peacefully Friday December 17, 2010 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Francis was born on February 6, 1920 in Stanley, Wisconsin. He was raised in Stanley; attended school and graduated from high school. He enlisted in the armed forces and served in the United States Navy from 1942...

Dec 17, 2010

William James “Bill” Allen, age 81, of River Falls, passed away at his home on Friday morning, December 17, 2010. US Army Veteran, worked as a draftsman for mechanical engineering. Preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Vera (Anderson) Allen. Survived by his wife, Marvel (nee Bittner) and their three children: daughter, Fawn Allen (Don Foster); sons,...

Dec 14, 2010

William Richard “Bill” Cunningham, age 84, of North Hudson, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 14, 2010 at the Christian Community Home of Hudson. He was born on June 8, 1926 in Ellsworth, WI; the only son of his Irish father, John “Jack” Cunningham, and German mother, Magdalena “Lena” (Richter) Cunningham. He attended school in Hudson, and proudly served...

Dec 13, 2010

Janet E. Ehrenreich, age 75 of Hammond WI and formerly of Baldwin WI, died on Monday morning, December 13, 2010 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010 at the Willow River Cemetery in Hudson at 1pm.  Services are in the care of the O’Connell Family Funeral Home...

Dec 11, 2010

Kevin Harold Kempf age 65 of Hammond, formerly of Roberts died Saturday December 11, 2010 at the Hudson Hospital. Kevin was born on June 16, 1945 in Stillwater, Minnesota; the son of Harold and Nora (Sullwold) Kempf. He was raised in Lake Elmo, MN where he attended elementary school. He also attended Stillwater High School before the Kempf’s moved...

Dec 11, 2010

Ken Swanson, age 58, owner of Plainview Stables in Troy Township, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday evening, December 11, 2010. He was born Aug. 28, 1952, was raised in Roseville, Minn., and graduated from Frank Kellogg High School.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cheryl Swanson (nee Garrison); daughter, Rachael, and son,...

Dec 10, 2010

Barbara Kay Raymo, age 49 of Hammond WI and formerly of River Falls WI, died on Friday, December 10, 2010 after an extended illness. Barb was born on May 26, 1961 in Stillwater MN to parents  Earl William and Yvonne Mildred (nee Anderson) Raymo. Barb was raised in the Houlton area, and attended both Houlton and E.P. Rock Elementary...

Dec 10, 2010

Robert Sloan Culver, age 69 of Hudson WI and former long time resident of White Bear Lake MN, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. He was born the son of Homer and Margaret (Swartz) Culver on November 23, 1941 in Eau Claire WI. Robert and Sigrid R. Christophersen were united in...

Dec 10, 2010

Brian Paul Lautenbach, age 38 of Hudson WI and formerly of Chicago IL, suffered a stroke on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 and died on Friday evening, December 10, 2010 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul MN. Brian was born on July 26, 1972 in Sturgeon Bay WI to parents Paul and Karen (nee Hilander) Lautenbach. Brian graduated from Naperville...

Dec 7, 2010

Andrew “Andy” Tollefson, age 79 of rural Baldwin, died on Tuesday evening, December 7, 2010 surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Andy was born on November 9, 1931 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin to parents Art and Emma (Burgess) Tollefson. Andy was one of thirteen children raised on his family’s farm. Like many rural farm...

Dec 4, 2010

After a brief and courageous fight with brain cancer, Jeff joined his heavenly Father on Saturday, December 4, 2010 surrounded by family.  His memory and life will be cherished by his loving wife Sarah, his mother and father, Alice and Jim Scovill and children Emily, Ben and Josh Scovill of Woodbury, MN and step children Jonah and Bella Olson...

Dec 3, 2010

Lilly “Gaga” Martell, age 95 of Somerset, WI died peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the St. Croix County Health Center in New Richmond, WI. Born on January 3, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of Jennie and Andrew Knutson. Lilly was married to Steve Martell in 1937 at the Stillwater Courthouse, by the Justice of...

Nov 30, 2010

Julia Caroline Barbey, infant, died peacefully in her mother’s arms on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Hudson Hospital of Thanatophoric Dysplasia. Julia’s parents were blessed to have 15 minutes with her, before she went to her heavenly home.

She will always remain in the hearts of her parents, Joseph and Melissa Barbey of River Falls; big sister...