Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 17, 2014

Joseph A. Briske, age 45 of Hudson, died Thursday, July 17, 2014.

Joseph Albert Briske was born December 22, 1968 in Grand Forks, ND to parents William and Kathleen (Maszk) Briske. He attended Midway Elementary in Inkster, ND, and graduated from Midway High School in 1987. After high school Joe joined the U.S. Army. He was stationed...

Jul 15, 2014

Grace Janice Skarman, 85 of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Ellsworth Care Center, Ellsworth, WI.Grace was born on October 29, 1928 in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Albert and Hilma Andrews. She was baptized at the hospital where she was born and confirmed at the Hartland United Methodist Church. She married Phillip “Skip” Skarman on...

Jul 15, 2014

Deborah Jean Dettman, age 62 of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away with her children by her side on July 15, 2014 after she bravely fought glioblastoma (brain cancer) for 4 1/2 years. Deborah was born February 11, 1952 in New Richmond, WI, the daughter of Andrew “Speed” and Lorraine (Fagnan) Beseau. She attended St. Anne’s Elementary...

Jul 15, 2014

Raymond Paul Van Diepen, age 91, of Prescott passed away July 15, 2014 at the Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Community. He was born on March 29, 1923 to John and Elizabeth (Holmann) Van Diepen in Boyden, IA. In August of 1956 he was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Phipps in Sheldon, IA. For most of his life he...

Jul 15, 2014

Rita Elaine Smith, age 84 of Baldwin WI, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Baldwin Care Center, surrounded by her children. Rita was born December 3, 1929 in Frederic WI to parents Martin and Viola (nee Duncan) Daeffler. Rita graduated from Frederic High School. At a young age, she would be united in marriage to Gordon Arthur...

Jul 14, 2014

Steven DeLong, age 70, of Woodville, Wisconsin died Monday morning at his home. Funeral for Steve will be on Thursday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville with Rev Andy Boe officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church and also at church on Thursday for one hour prior to...

Jul 13, 2014

Corene Esther Olson, 81, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge in West St. Paul, MN.She was born on May 27, 1933 to Frederick and Esther (Eggert) Steinke in Colgate, ND. Corene attended Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN and graduated as an Elementary Teacher. She married Donald Olson on August 9, 1956 and...

Jul 12, 2014

Milan Patrick Breternitz, age 72, of Hudson, WI and Rogersville, AL, formerly of Glenwood City, WI and Longboat Key, FL, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home on July 12, 2014.

Milan was born on March 17, 1942 in Chicago, IL.

Survived by his wife, Anita; Suzann (Jeffery) Michels, Laurie (David) Mousel, Amy (Kieth)...

Jul 11, 2014

Audrey Geiger, age 84 of Spring Valley died Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service is Friday, July 18, 2014 at 11 am at Gilman Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at church on Friday.  Burial will...

Jul 11, 2014

Darlene (Oswald) Stagg, 84, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully July 11, 2014 with family at her side, at the Boutwells Landing Care Center in Oak Park Heights, MN.

Darlene was born June 2, 1930 in Fertile, MN, the daughter of Adolph and Christine (Hogenson) Oswald. She grew up and attended school in Fertile, graduating Valedictorian from...

Jul 8, 2014

Eugene J. Theis, age 88, of Ellsworth, WI, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN.Eugene was born in the town of Ellsworth, Pierce County, Wisconsin, on July 11, 1925 to Martha (Schultz) and August Theis. He married Rose Raechke on June 7, 1952. Eugene farmed on the family farm in Ellsworth until 1962. He then...

Jul 6, 2014

Eugene J. St. Ruth, age 82 of Baldwin, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his home in Baldwin.

Eugene Joseph St. Ruth was born on April 29, 1932, to George and Theresa (Gernhardt) St. Ruth, in Miami, FL. He was raised in New Jersey. On July 3, 1951, Eugene was united in marriage to Clara B. Cox...

Jul 6, 2014

Glenn Kenneth “Cannonball” Christenson, age 82, of Beldenville, WI died July 6, 2014 at the Ellsworth Care Center.He was born June 6, 1932 in Beldenville to Martin and Gunda Christenson. Glenn lived for 77 years on the farm where he was born. He was a farmer by trade and in later years he worked for Hoyer’s Well Drilling. Glenn...

Jul 5, 2014

Lyle Earl Grove 89, died on July 5, 2014 at the Lutheran Home in River Falls.He was born December 1, 1924 in Gordon, NE to John Earl and Clara Lucille (Carpenter) Grove. After graduation he entered the Navy and served in the South Pacific. He then attended Warner Pacific College in Portland, OR. On August 20, 1948 he married...

Jul 4, 2014

Erwin Wittwer, age 94, of River Falls, WI, went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 4, 2014.

Erwin Arthur Wittwer was born on September 14, 1919, to Harry and Francis (Voight) Wittwer, in Little Falls, MN. He lived with his grandparents as child, but grew up on the family farm in Long Prairie, MN.

Jul 3, 2014

Lois Ruth Francis, age 83 of Roberts, died Thursday July 3, 2014 at her residence.

Lois was born on October 8, 1930 in Garfield Heights, Ohio; the daughter of John and Margaret (Matthews) Knapp. She was raised and attended school in Ohio. On May 27, 1949, she was united in marriage to Glenn E. Francis in Stillwater,...

Jul 2, 2014

Troy James Rathai of Emerald, WI passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends. Troy was born April 3, 1961 to James Rathai and Avis Rathai Pitcher in Wells, MN.  He graduated from Wells High School in 1979 and proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Troy was a...

Jul 2, 2014

Mary Louise Stokes, 73 of River Falls, passed away on July 2, 2014 at North Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Center, MN.Mary was born on January 29, 1941 in RiverFalls to Rollin and Sylvia (Bjerstedt) Schweizer. She married William K. Stokes on August 7, 1959. Mary was a homemaker for most of her life. She loved spending time with her...

Jul 2, 2014

LaVetta Mae Vindal, age 85, of Hudson, WI, passed away on July 2, 2014.

She was born on February 14, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa to Randolph and Myrtle (Larsen) Bridges. She attended Floyd School in Sioux City until 1940, when her family moved to Hudson. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1947.

On...

Jul 1, 2014

Leslie Robert “Bud” Rademaker, age 89 of Woodville WI, died on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2014 at the Park View Home in Woodville. Bud was born April 23, 1925 in Baldwin Township to parents Henry and Katie (nee Bol) Rademaker. Bud attended country school, first in Menomonie and later at Sunnyside in Baldwin. Bud would be united in marriage...