Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 14, 2023

Thomas Ray Lewis, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN. Born on March 9, 1990, to parents Terry and Kriste (Hartley) Lewis, he was a remarkable individual whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him.

Thomas was a true people person, known for his boundless sociability and his willingness to...

Sep 13, 2023

Joshua A. Studer, age 40,  passed away suddenly, but peacefully on September 13, 2023 at his home in Clear Lake, WI.

Josh was born on July 7, 1983 to Dean Studer and Karen (Gramley) Lovejoy. Josh graduated high school in Wisconsin and excelled at various customer service and IT employment positions he held.  He thoroughly enjoyed playing...

Sep 12, 2023

Carol Weberg, age 88 of Hager City, Wisconsin died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Assisted Living Community. Carol was born on December 10, 1934, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the beloved daughter of Reuben and Harriet (Tollison) Cady. Carol’s journey through life was colored by love, family, and an indomitable spirit. She graduated from Maiden Rock...

Sep 12, 2023

Daniel “Dan” Anderson, 52, passed away peacefully along side his family September 12th 2023. Dan was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. Born to Phyllis and James “Sam” Anderson on March 20, 1971 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and in 1980 moved to Hudson, Wisconsin with his family. Attended grade school at Saint Patrick’s School where he made...

Sep 12, 2023

Charles Herbert Henderson, age 91 of Baldwin, Wisconsin, died on September 12 at the Baldwin Care Center. Born in Larimore, North Dakota on July 6, 1923, Herb was the son of Rev. Charles Herbert Henderson, Sr. and Agnes (Harrison) Henderson. In 1925 they moved to Phillips, Wisconsin, where they lived until he was in the 10th grade. In 1938,...

Sep 12, 2023

Robert (Rob) Donald Ward, age 56 of Hammond, Wisconsin, passed away on September 12, 2023 at his home in Hammond, WI.

Rob was born on January 10, 1967 to parent’s Donald and Lynn (Catura) Ward in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Rob was united in marriage with the love of his life, Darci (Remmers) on May 2,...

Sep 11, 2023

Andris Straumanis, who is remembered by his family and friends as a dedicated mentor, talented photographer, and passionate historian for immigrant and diaspora press in North America, died Monday, Sept. 11, in Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. He was 66.

Straumanis, a resident of River Falls Township, was born March 08, 1957, in Long Island, NY. He...

Sep 11, 2023

Georgia Nord, age 72 of Frederic, formerly of Hudson died September 11th at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Georgia was born July 17, 1948 in River Falls, Wisconsin; the daughter of Eugene and Alice (Brunette) Nord. She was raised in Hudson where she graduated from high school in 1966.

Georgia was a homemaker who loved cooking, dancing and...

Sep 9, 2023

On September 9, 2023, the world lost a true gem. Virginia Irene Bishop passed away after a brief but stubborn battle with colon cancer. Virginia (Ginny) loved a good story, so here is hers.

Ginny was born on June 16, 1950 in Red Wing, Minnesota. She was the third child, and second daughter, born to Glenn and...

Sep 9, 2023

Biruta Straumanis, who is remembered by her family as an avid gardener, talented cook and voracious consumer of the news media, died Friday, Sept. 9, in River Falls Area Hospital. She was 96.

Straumanis, a resident of River Falls Township, was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Nitaure parish, Latvia. She was the second of three daughters born...

Sep 8, 2023

David Lowell Lynch passed away on September 8, 2023 at Regions hospital with family by his side. He was born on July 6, 1963 to parents Lowell and Sharon Lynch. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1981. David enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he proudly served for 8 years. He was a competitive boxer...

Sep 7, 2023

Richard Alan “Dick” Whitcomb, 84

Richard Alan Whitcomb passed away peacefully at home September 7, surrounded by his family, due to the long-term effects of dementia and heart disease.

Dick was born in Sterling, Colorado on March 30, 1939, the son of Thayne C. and Faye E. (Olson) Whitcomb. His early years were spent in...

Sep 4, 2023

David Milford Bundt, age 68, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away on September 4, 2023 at Ellsworth Health Services. David was the son of Milford and Ethel (Dillavou) Bundt and was born on July 5, 1955 in Carroll, Iowa.

David was a professional truck driver for about 40 years, 20 years of that spent driving for Walmart. He...

Sep 3, 2023

Amy Louise Fetzner, age 96, of Hudson, WI, passed away on September 3, 2023 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, Wisconsin. Amy was born February 11, 1927 on a farm in Emerald Township, St. Croix County, to parents Frank and Olive (Sjoblom) Anderson.  The family lived in Hudson, WI and Amy spent many fun summers with cousin...

Aug 31, 2023

Donnis Ester Allen Payton, age 92 of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully at Comforts Of Home Advanced Assisted Living in River Falls, WI on August 31, 2023. Donnis was born on November 24, 1930 in Orange County, Indiana to Theimer Allen and Ruby (Gilliatt) Allen. Growing up in rural southern Indiana, Donnis attended one-room country schools. She was a...

Aug 31, 2023

Janet Lynn Minette, age 76, of Hudson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 31, 2023. Janet was the daughter of Weldon and Pearl (Palmer) Berger; she was born on February 10, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. Janet attended Ladysmith High School graduating with the class of 1965 and attended Mount Scenario College in Ladysmith WI and University...

Aug 31, 2023

Phillip Oliver Thorn, age 22, passed away on August 31 st , 2023. Phillip was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 2 nd , 2000.

Phillip attended River Falls Schools and received his Certificate of Graduation from Baldwin Woodville School in 2022. He was a positive addition to every student’s day, making many of his classmate’s...

Aug 30, 2023

All of Myra Van Someren’s days were determined by her loving and wise Creator before one of them came to be. In God’s perfect time, she was born on Sept. 2, 1922, to John and Dora Achterhof. She and her twin brother, Myron, joined a family which already consisted of two older sisters, Evelyn and Mildred. Later, two younger...

Aug 30, 2023

John Michael Finnegan, age 71, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on August 30, 2023, at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Hudson, Wisconsin.

John was born on September 19, 1951, to parent’s William and Catherine (Thienes) in St. Paul, Minnesota.

After graduating from Murray High School in St. Paul, John had joined the U.S. Army Reserves. ...

Aug 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved gentleman who embraced life’s simple pleasures and brought joy to all who knew him. Robert G. Bunce age 86 of Ellsworth died August 30, 2023 at the Ellsworth Health Services. Bob was born on January 10, 1937 in Plum City, Wisconsin; the son...