Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 25, 2023

Ruby Geraldine Fisher, age 82 of River Falls, formerly of Ellsworth, WI died March 25th, 2023 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Ruby was born June 1st, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee. She worked for Hincks grocery store and Tried and True thrift store in Ellsworth.

Ruby loved shopping and even took pleasure in grocery shopping. You’d...

Mar 25, 2023

Shawn Peterson, age 50, of Woodbury, MN, passed peacefully on March 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. He grew up in Prior Lake. He was an Electrical Engineer, most recently at Seagate.

Survived by his children, Jack and Olivia Peterson; step-son, Taylor O’Neil; siblings: Andrew (Kimberly) Peterson, Kelly (Brian) Vaught, and Nicole Sexe; parents, David & Arden...

Mar 25, 2023

Jeannine Mae (Rolf) Murphy, aged 94 years, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born in Lester Prairie, MN on October 12, 1928. Jeannine was the oldest of six children born to Frederick and Agnes (Tonn) Rolf. As typical of her time in Lester Prairie, she attended a one-room...

Mar 25, 2023

Loretta Brenner, age 82 of White Bear Lake, MN, formerly of Maiden Rock, WI, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 at Cerenity Assisted Living Residence in White Bear Lake.

Loretta was born on May 31, 1940 in River Falls Township, WI to Joseph and Emilie (Andrle) Kvapil.  She was raised in the Cherma Czechoslovakian farming community...

Mar 24, 2023

Bradly Lynn Bradish, 62, of Baldwin, Wisconsin passed away on Friday March 24 of pancreatic cancer.

Brad was born to Warren and Setsuko Bradish, in the United States Army Hospital in Okinawa Japan. Brad graduated from Tecumseh Highschool. After graduating high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army. Brad served as a Technical Drafting Specialist...

Mar 24, 2023

Pax passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24 th , 2023, at Western Wisconsin Health with his wife, Dana, by his side.

Pax was born May 28, 1974, in Baldwin, Wisconsin, to Craig and Gloria (Jensen) Rasmussen.  He was baptized at Cross Lutheran Church in Roberts.  Pax was confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church and later attended Zion...

Mar 23, 2023

Corrine Mae Quigley age 61 of Hudson died peacefully March 23rd at her residence. Services pending with the O’Connell Family Funeral Homes.

Mar 22, 2023

James Myren, age 64, of Baldwin, WI died Thursday, March 22nd at home.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Florence Myren, as well as a brother, Donald Myren.  He is survived by sister-in-law Terri Myren of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, nieces, Darci (Kevin) Holmberg of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Danna (Terry)...

Mar 22, 2023

Jack Bernard Ames, age 80 of Prescott, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 2, 1942 to George and Hazel (Borg) Ames in the Clifton Township in rural Prescott/River Falls. Jack attended Prescott High School graduating with the class of 1960. After high school, Jack enlisted into the...

Mar 22, 2023

Evelyn Mae (Thom) Tapsak, age 92 of Seattle, Washington, formerly of Prescott died March 22, 2023 in Seattle. Evelyn was born on January 30, 1931 in Prescott; the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Dumont) Thom. She was raised in rural Prescott/River Falls where she attended the River Falls High School. Shortly thereafter, she began working for Graco in Minneapolis...

Mar 22, 2023

Lois Ann Kubiak, age 80 of River Falls died March 22 nd 2023 at Our House in River Falls. Lois was born on March 5, 1943 in River Falls; the daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Mareks) Kusilek. She was raised in River Falls where she attended elementary school prior to graduating from River Falls High School. She furthered her...

Mar 22, 2023

Jane VanSomeren, age 88 of Baldwin, is now with her Lord and Savior.  She died peacefully on Thursday, March 22, at the Baldwin Area Medical Center after a short illness. Jane was born on July 25, 1923, in Doon, Iowa; the daughter of Henry and Tillie (Westra) VanEngen.  She was raised in Hull, Iowa where she attended school.  On...

Mar 21, 2023

Lori Lynn “Angel” Ratledge, age 51, of Hudson, WI, passed away on March 21, 2023.

Lori was born on August 30, 1971 in Duluth, MN to Allen and Patty Bjorklund. She married Edward “Ed” Ratledge Jr. in Hudson.

Lori worked as cashier at Dollar Tree in Hudson. She will be remembered as an outgoing, loving...

Mar 20, 2023

Dwayne ‘Dewey’ Thomas Howe, age 85, lifelong resident of Red Wing, MN, passed away March 20th, 2023 at his home in Red Wing surrounded by his loving family after some lingering illnesses. Dewey was born on December 24, 1937 in Red Wing; to Helen H (Lemke) and Thomas E. Howe. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Mar 20, 2023

Duane Willard Gilbertson, age 78 of Hudson, formerly of Ellsworth, died March 20, 2023 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Duane was born on July 24th, 1944 in Red Wing, Minnesota; the son of Marvin and Wilma Gilbertson. He attended Maiden Rock Elementary School prior to graduating from Plum City High School.  As a young man, he enlisted...

Mar 19, 2023

Dorothea Alice Olson, age 90, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away March 19, 2023 at her residence surrounded by family.

Dorothea was born February 28, 1933 in Stockholm, WI to Lawrence and Violet (Wallin) Orne.  She attended school at Bogus Creek School, and graduated in 1950 from Pepin High School as Valedictorian.  Dorothea attended Sunday School, Bible Camp,...

Mar 19, 2023

Susan “Susie” Kuhn, age 67, of Hudson, WI, passed away on March 19, 2023.

Susie was born on October 30, 1955 in New Richmond, WI to Oliver “LeRoy”  and Barbara (Mehleis) Winberg. She married Terry Kuhn at Trinity United Methodist on June 2, 1973. She graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1974.

Susie served...

Mar 19, 2023

Irene Estella (Sapetta) Hines, age 96, of North Hudson, WI passed away on March 19, 2023 at Comforts of Home in River Falls.

Irene was born on April 12, 1926 in Owen, WI to Anton and Helen (LaSota) Sapetta. She grew up on the family farm, attended grade school in Owen, and graduated from Owen-Withee High School....

Mar 18, 2023

Francis Garret Dees passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 18, 2023, at Western Wisconsin Health at the age of 95.

Francis was born to Joseph and Amelia (Simmelink) Dees on October 14, 1927. Francis attended area schools in Baldwin graduating from the Baldwin High School in 1946. In his youth Francis was active in 4-H and...

Mar 18, 2023

Phyllis Ann Wahl, age 81 of Eau Claire, formerly of Maiden Rock went to be with her Savior, March 18th at Our House Assisted Living in Eau Claire. Phyllis was born May 7, 1940 in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Odin and Lillian (Tennant) Olby. She grew up among eight siblings, older brothers Jim, Dewain, Bob, and Ernie, older...