Remembering Your Loved Ones

Oct 17, 2023

John Arthur Dretsch, 51, of River Falls, died Friday, Oct. 17, at the River Falls Area Hospital. John was born on September 16, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN to Ruth (Silbernagel) and Marvin Dretsch. In 1982, John graduated from Park Senior High in Cottage Grove, MN. He was blessed with his first born Alec Mesenbourg, Stacy, MN, in 1989. He...

Oct 17, 2023

Gladys Ambourn Iverson, age 100 of Woodville died October 17th at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin. A memorial service for Gladys will be 11AM Monday, October 30th at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials preferred.

Oct 17, 2023

Delores Lee Hansen, age 74, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away October 17, 2023, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Delores was born on July 31, 1949, to parent’s LeRoy and Pearl Hilmanowske in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Delores was united in marriage with the love of her life, Allen Hansen on October 27, 1973, at...

Oct 17, 2023

Christopher Reynolds, aged 53, of Prescott, died unexpectedly on October 17th at his residence from an apparent heart attack.

Chris was born on June 10, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, as the son of Gregory and Shirley Vollmer Reynolds. Growing up in Shakopee, he graduated from Shakopee High School as part of the Class of ’88. He furthered...

Oct 16, 2023

Patsy (Pat) Ann Tobias died peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023.  She was born on April 7, 1929 to Harold and Ella Schnack.  She graduated from Prescott High School.  She married LaVerne Tobias on June 22, 1948.  They had four children:  Jack, Jim, Judy, and Jeanne Ann.   She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Parent...

Oct 16, 2023

Rochelle “Rockie” Donna Graf, age 76, of Roberts, Wisconsin, passed away on October 16, 2023, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater Minnesota peacefully surrounded by family.

Rockie was born on September 9, 1947, to  parents Richard and Donna Erdman in St. Paul, Minnesota, the day after her twin brother Rick was born in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Rockie...

Oct 14, 2023

“Salt of the earth” and “my rock” are terms that people have used to describe Erling Lestrud. While his time on earth ended on October 14, 2023, his legacy of love for family, his helpfulness, and unwavering faith in God are remembered and honored. Born at the Swedish hospital in Minneapolis on August 30, 1946, he was the beloved...

Oct 13, 2023

Amy Petry, age 49, of Osceola, formerly of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023 at Osceola Medical Center. Amy was born in River Falls, WI to Ken King and Cynthia King. She graduated from Hudson High School and went on to earn her bachelors degree in criminal justice at Rasmussen College. Amy married Tony Petry on August 27,...

Oct 13, 2023

Renee Marie Klossner, age 76, of Hammond, WI, passed away on October 13, 2023, surrounded by family. God called her home quickly after many years of struggling bravely through complex health issues.  Renee was born November 18, 1946, to parents Clarence (Sam) Helfman and Mary Maxine (Farrand) Helfman. She grew up in South St. Paul and graduated from South...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” John Gartmann, age 80, of Woodville, Wisconsin, passed away on October 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Bob was born on May 12, 1943, to parents Robert and Thelma (Stayberg) Gartmann in St. Joseph Township, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Church in Hudson. Bob grew up in the...

Oct 12, 2023

Thomas “Tom” J. Hueffmeier, a fighter until the end, of Hudson, WI passed away Thursday October 12 th , 2023 at age 74.

Tom was born August 26, 1949 in Saint Paul, MN to Thomas and Margaret (Griffin) Hueffmeier. After graduating high school, he went to college for a few years studying horticulture before turning to the...

Oct 12, 2023

Delores Jean (Johnson) Worrell, age 95 of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family October 12, 2023.

Delores was born on September 28, 1928, in Hudson. She was the daughter of Elon and Anna (Kukuska) Johnson. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1946, and worked at West Publishing in St. Paul for more than 42...

Oct 10, 2023

Jean Marie Grasso, 83, of Pence, died peacefully with family beside her on Monday, October 10, in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Jean was born on September 5, 1933 and grew up on the family farm on a street affectionately know as ‘chicken alley’ in Iron Belt, Wisconsin.  Jean cared for the home and the farm along with her sister...

Oct 10, 2023

Dale C. Melstrom, age 89 a lifelong resident of Ellsworth, died on October 10, 2023, at Preferred Senior Living. Dale was born on May 5, 1934, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Ollie (Whipple) Melstrom. He attended school in Ellsworth graduating in the class of 1953. Following high school, he enlisted in the Armed Forces. During...

Oct 9, 2023

Fay Ellen (Whaley) Minke age 79 of Hudson, formerly of Hammond died peacefully on Sunday October 9th at her residence. Fay was born on August 20, 1932 in South St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Louis Whaley and Olivia “Mable” Carlson. She was raised in St. Paul where she attended Washburn High School. On June 7, 1952 she was...

Oct 8, 2023

Marvin W. Loock, age 76, of Baldwin, WI, died peacefully on October 8, 2023 at his home.

He was born on October 25, 1946 in Amery, WI to William and Esther (Jeske) Loock. He grew up in Baldwin, WI and graduated from Baldwin High School, the class of 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army Reserves...

Oct 8, 2023

Darlene Evelyn Walker, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023, at the age of 91. Darlene was born on April 21, 1932 to parents George and Evelyn Wisherd in Bruce, WI. Darlene is proceeded in death by parents, George and Evelyn Wisherd and younger brother Dale Wisherd. Darlene is survived by her children Robert A. (Rose Smith) Walker, Douglas (Sandra)...

Oct 7, 2023

Cheri Lee Johnson, age 67 of Prescott, died October 7th at United Hospital in St. Paul. Cheri was born on August 11, 1954 in Spooner, Wisconsin. She was raised the daughter of Joyce Simpson in Spooner before she married Adolph (Bud) Hanken where the family made Prescott their home. Cheri graduated from Prescott High School in the class of...

Oct 6, 2023

Charles ‘Chuck/Charlie’ Casler, age 59 of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on May 24, 1964 in Rochester, Minnesota and was raised in River Falls, where he attended Westside Elementary school prior to graduating from River Falls High School with the class of ‘82. He created many...

Oct 4, 2023

Jill Margaret Mitra, with the ever sparkling blue eyes, sadly passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, due to complications as a result of pancreatic cancer.

An exceptional mother, avid animal lover and die hard supporter of each of her children and grandchildren; her selfless, hardworking, introspective spirit left an indelible mark on the ones she held dearest...