Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 28, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Kaiser, age 82 of Hammond, died peacefully Tuesday, September 28th at the Golden Living Healthcare Center in Stillwater.

Gene was born on May 3, 1928 in Chippewa Falls; the son of Harold and Ruth (Hauptman) Kaiser. He was raised in Chippewa Falls where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the armed forces where...

Sep 27, 2023

Michael “Jim” Potts, age 82 of Hudson, WI, passed away unexpectedly  September 27, 2023.

Jim was born on May 31, 1941 to Doyle and Marjorie (Crockett) Potts in Sioux City, IA. He will be remembered as a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a man with a strong faith and a good...

Sep 27, 2023

Lorraine Dolores Keith, age 105, of Hudson, WI, passed away on September 27, 2023 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Lorraine was born on November 8, 1917 to parents Anton and Elizabeth Witon in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from South Milwaukee High School. She married her next door neighbor Ted Keith, and together they were blessed with a son,...

Sep 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” R. Pawelski, 80, of Hudson, WI died Wednesday September 27, 2023 at New Perspective Senior Living in Roseville, MN.

Bob was born on August 5, 1943 in Stevens Point, WI to Joseph and Ludgera (Ludwikowski) Pawelski.

On March 27, 1967 he was united in marriage to Barb Nolan. They were blessed with six...

Sep 26, 2023

Joseph Murphy, age 88, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on the morning of September 26 at the Highland Chateau Health Care Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Joseph is survived by three daughters, Kathy Whiteside of St. Paul, MN, Kelly Murphy, Cottage Grove, MN & Kimberly Murphy of Cottage Grove, MN; three grandchildren, Angela (Jim) Eichinger of...

Sep 26, 2023

Cynthia Lynne Godin (née Dixon) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on September 26, 2023, in Oak Grove Township near Prescott, Wisconsin. Cynthia was born on September 15, 1962, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and later moved to nearby Holcombe. Cynthia studied piano all through her school years, gave recitals, served as organist at the Methodist Church in...

Sep 26, 2023

Yvonne Carolyn Peterson, age 79, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, passed away on September 26, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Yvonne was born on December 22, 1943, to parent’s Vincent and Blythe (Van) Pierce in Plum City, Wisconsin.

Yvonne was united in marriage with the love of her life, Albert Peterson, on October...

Sep 25, 2023

Mary E. Redner, age 81, of Hudson, WI died Monday September 25, 2023 at Christian Community Home in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Mary was born on February 6, 1942 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois; the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Spellman) Higby.

As a young child, her family moved a few times throughout her life, living in Glen...

Sep 23, 2023

Adeline M. Hink, age 95 of River Falls, formerly of Alexandria, MN died peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Wellhaven Senior Apartments in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Adeline was born on January 3, 1928 in Miltona, Minnesota; the daughter of Paul and Bertha (Kalpin) Hertwig. As a young lady, she was united in marriage to Roger Hink on...

Sep 22, 2023

Greg Koller, a beloved son, friend, and proud Lion’s Club member, departed from this world on September 22, 2023, at the tender age of 53 at Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls.

Born on May 23, 1970, in the picturesque town of Red Wing, the cherished son of Raymond and Joyce (Dusterhoft) Koller. Greg’s educational journey...

Sep 22, 2023

Sandra Ethelyn Ptacek age 85 of Prescott died September 22, 2023 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. Sandy was born on August 20, 1938 in Saint Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Alton and Helen (Bottolfson) Larson. She was raised in Prescott where she graduated from high school. On March 20, 1958 she was united in marriage to her best...

Sep 21, 2023

Samuel Robert Haster, age 79 of Ellsworth died September 21, 2023 at his residence. Samuel was born on June 6, 1944 in Red Wing, Minnesota; the son of Robert and Janet (Wurtz) Haster.

Following graduation from Ellsworth High School, he enlisted in the Armed Forces and served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968 during...

Sep 21, 2023

Jeannette A. Herald, age 91, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, at Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Jeannette was born on May 10, 1932, to parent’s Oscar and Florence Velie in Omro, Wisconsin.

Jeanette graduated from Elk Mound High School, and attended Northwestern Bible College, St. Paul Bible College and...

Sep 20, 2023

Marianne Neuharth, age 87, of Hudson, WI passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 20.  She was born to Henry and Iva Young in Leola, SD on December 24, 1932.  She attended Leola High School and was valedictorian of her class.  She married Albert Neuharth and they lived in several towns in the Midwest before settling down in the St....

Sep 20, 2023

John Arlen Geister, age 69, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away on September 20, 2023, at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI, after a brief illness with meningitis. He was born on April 29, 1954, in Prescott, WI, the cherished son of Eugene and Nellie (Bengtson) Geister.

John’s educational journey began at Sunnyside and Lindgren Elementary Schools. He was...

Sep 19, 2023

Betty Lou Willett, a beloved resident of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away at the Ellsworth Care Center on September 19, 2023, at the age of 90. Betty was born on September 17, 1933, to loving parents Earl and Margaret (Mascotti) Dressley in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Betty was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her unwavering love...

Sep 19, 2023

Gayle was born in Kansas City, MO. on March 3, 1943. Originally named Natalie Ann Newkirk by her biological mother, she was put up for adoption during WWII. Lee and Virgil Kenall of Ellsworth, WI, brought her home as an infant, completing their family and renaming her Gayle Marie. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard...

Sep 17, 2023

James Joseph Eral, “Mr. Jim” age 80 of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on September 17, 2023.

James “Jim” was born January 3, 1943 to Margaret and Albert Eral in Spirit Lake, IA. He attended Estherville High School in Estherville, IA.  Jim joined the Air Force in 1961. Upon leaving the military, he worked in Petroleum Transportation Sales...

Sep 16, 2023

Carol Ellingson was a devourer of experiences and a collector of skills and knowledge from an early age. In elementary school she skipped a grade in her rush to learn.  A Master’s degree in theater from the University of Minnesota led to her founding and owning a dinner theater, three years as leading lady at the Stagecoach Opera House,...

Sep 14, 2023

William John Kavaloski, age 85, of Hudson, WI died Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Bill was born on May 31, 1938, to John and Anna (Mack) Kavaloski in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  He was united in marriage with Marie (Dunn).  They enjoyed traveling and spending time at their place on the lake in Chetek.  Together they would winter on...