Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 4, 2011

Eugene Paul “Gene” Ruetz, aka “Geno”, age 81 of rural New Richmond, Wisconsin, died on January 4, 2011 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center.  Eugene was born on February 16, 1929 to Paul and Ruth (Kohlmann) Ruetz in Racine, Wisconsin.  He grew up in Kenosha where he graduated from Saint Catherine’s High School in 1947.  Gene was active in...

Jan 4, 2011

Leonard John “Blackie” LaBore, age 86, of Hudson and longtime resident of St. Paul, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 4, 2011 after a long battle with Alsheimer’s disease. He was born the son of Mose and Leona (Charpentier) LaBore on June 24, 1924 in St. Paul, MN.

Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the...

Jan 3, 2011

Steve “Stevie” Schmidt, age 47 of Baldwin WI and formerly of Omaha NE, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2011, as the result of an aneurysm.  Steve was born on February 24, 1963, in Omaha NE, and became the adopted son of Ralph and Helen (nee Cox) Schmidt. Steve grew up in the Omaha area, and graduated...

Jan 1, 2011

Gladys Louise Lillevold, 91, of Hudson, WI joined her husband, Julien, in heaven on January 1, 2011.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  Gladys was born, November 23, 1919 in the  town of Red Cedar, Wisconsin to Robert and Alma Dehnhoff.  She married Julien Lillevold on April 12, 1941.  They were married for 66 years.

They...

Dec 29, 2010

Dianne Ellen Joseph, age 70, of North Hudson, passed away in the early morning hours of December 29, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was born the daughter of Gerald R. and Kathleen M. (Cunningham) Wallace on December 2, 1940 in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1958. In 1959, Dianne was the...

Dec 29, 2010

Beverly Ann Fisher

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2010, in Hudson, Wis. Bev was born in Mt. Hope, Wis., on Sept. 9, 1931. She was the daughter of Ralph and Merle Garthwaite and lived in Dubuque, Iowa, St. Paul, Minn., and Rochester, Minn., as a young girl. She was...

Dec 28, 2010

Ella Mae Irene Phernetton, 88, passed away peacefully December 28, 2010 at the Baldwin Care center after a very lengthily illness. Ella Mae was born March 22, 1922 to Elmer and Hattie (Thoreson)

Smith in Wilson Wisconsin. She grew up with her siblings on the family Farm south of Baldwin.   In 1939 she graduated from Baldwin High...

Dec 27, 2010

Nellie H. Wittwer, age 80 of River Falls WI, died on Monday, December 27, 2010. Nellie was born on January 28, 1930 on the family farm near Long Prairie MN; one of ten children born to parents Clarence Marion and Thelma Marie (nee Smith) Warner. Like many farm kids of her generation, Nellie attended country school through the eighth...

Dec 27, 2010

Cheryl Ryan, age 65 of New Brighton, formerly of Baldwin died peacefully Monday December 27th 2010 at the New Brighton Care Center. Cheryl was born on July 3, 1945 in Baldwin; the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Schultz) Ryan. Cheryl was born mentally handicapped but was full of life. She thoroughly enjoyed singing or dancing and lit the room...

Dec 26, 2010

John William Remmers, age 72, of Tomahawk WI and formerly of Hudson WI and Balsam Lake WI, passed away on Sunday morning, December 26, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He was born the son of Henry and Marie (Bongers) Remmers on March 24, 1938 in Tomahawk. John graduated from Tomahawk High School and went on to serve...

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...