Remembering Your Loved Ones

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Beverly Ann Bignell

Beverly Ann Bignell

Sep 18, 2025

Beverly Ann Bignell, age 80 of Baldwin, WI. Passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2025.

She was born May 18, 1945 in Lake City, MN one of eleven children born to Edwin and Luella (Fick) Heitman. Beverly grew up on a farm near Nelson, WI. She was a Durand High School graduate.

On February 1, 1964 she married Reuben Bignell in Wabasha,...

Della Emma Schweiner

Della Emma Schweiner

Sep 18, 2025

Della Emma Schweiner, age 87, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. She was born June 7, 1938, in the town of Lena, Oconto County, Wisconsin to John and Anna (DuCat) Schweiner.

Della was a lifelong resident of Ellsworth and cherished her hometown community. She was one of seven children and shared a very special bond with her sister...

Linda Lou Pearson

Linda Lou Pearson

Sep 17, 2025

Linda Pearson, age 78, of Hudson WI, formerly of Marine on St. Croix, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday September 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.

Linda grew up in Marine on St. Croix and graduated from Stillwater High School. She went on to have a successful career as a Credit and Collection Director at several office...

John Francis Freese

John Francis Freese

Sep 17, 2025

John Francis Freese, age 80, of Roberts, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Hastings, Minnesota, on October 1, 1944, to Ralph “Bud” and LaVina “Vi” (Newman) Freese. After graduating from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1962 he joined the Air Force. It was during his time in the...

Robin Dickman

Robin Dickman

Sep 16, 2025

Robin Ellen Dickman, age 60, of River Falls, WI, formerly of Hudson, WI passed away on September 16, 2025. Robin was born on February 7, 1965 to parents Orvin Ingli and Kathy Priest. Robin, grew up in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, graduated from Century College and dedicated herself to a fulfilling career as a dental hygienist. She was known for her unwavering...

Mary Elizabeth Peper

Mary Elizabeth Peper

Sep 16, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Peper, age 87, of Hudson, WI, passed away on September 16, 2025. Mary was born in Star Prairie, WI, the daughter of Albert and Ethel Paulson. Her family later moved to New Richmond, WI, where she graduated from high school and met the love of her life, Richard Peper. They were united in marriage on January 5, 1957.

Mary...

Mindy J. Ramberg

Mindy J. Ramberg

Sep 16, 2025

Our community has lost a remarkable teacher and advocate for our children, as Mindy Jean Ramberg, age 39, of Hammond, passed away on September 16, 2025, as the result of a bee sting. Mindy touched the lives of countless students and colleagues.

She was born on August 21, 1986, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Steven and DiAnn (Frank) Rudiger. Mindy...

Ruby Pearl Rott

Ruby Pearl Rott

Sep 15, 2025

Ruby Rott age 91 of Taylors Falls, MN and St. Paul, MN. Passed away peacefully and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2025. She was currently residing at The Sycamore Senior Living in River Falls, WI.

Ruby was born November 27, 1933 at a rented farm house near Wilmot, SD. At the age of 6,...

Carol Lee Nordstrand

Carol Lee Nordstrand

Sep 14, 2025

Carol Nordstrand, age 82 of Hudson passed away Sunday September 14, 2025.

She was proud to be an eastsider of St. Paul and a graduate of Johnson High School.

Carol  shared many fond memories with her loved ones. She made her home with Dennis on the shore of the St. Croix River where they enjoyed the scenic views and boating on the...

Russell William Nelson

Russell William Nelson

Sep 13, 2025

Russell William Nelson, age 94, a lifelong resident of Hudson, passed away on September 13, 2025, at Woodland Hill surrounded by his family.

Russ was born in Hudson on February 28, 1931, the son of Arvid and Alpha Nelson and the sixth of seven children. He attended school in Hudson, proudly served as a Master Sargent in the Wisconsin National Guard...

Michael "Mikey" Dillon

Michael "Mikey" Dillon

Sep 11, 2025

Michael “Mikey” Dillon

Michael “Mikey” Dillon, 64, of Amery, Wisconsin, formerly of New Richmond and Hudson, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.

Born on October 17, 1961, Mikey grew up surrounded by love in the foster home of Ludwig and Margaret Huelsman in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Mikey’s infectious smile, big hugs, and zest for life brought joy to all who met him. In...

Jeffrey A. "Ole" Anderson

Jeffrey A. "Ole" Anderson

Sep 9, 2025

Jeffrey "Ole" Anderson October 20, 1956 – September 9, 2025

Jeffrey “Ole” Anderson, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. A simple man with a big heart and an easy laugh, Ole lived a life rich with family, friendships, and the things that truly mattered.

Born on October 20, 1956, to Galen and Mildred Anderson, Ole grew up on the family...

Arvid Lester Stephens

Arvid Lester Stephens

Sep 9, 2025

Arvid Lester Stephens, age 90, of Hudson passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at Christian Community Homes in Hudson.

Arvid was born on September 28, 1934, on a farm in Barron County, the son of Lester and Verna Stephens. He was third of four children and the only boy. He attended a country school in Hillsdale and later graduated from...

John Robert Grande

John Robert Grande

Sep 9, 2025

John “Jack" Grande passed away September 9, 2025 at the age of 91.

Jack loved spending time on the St. Croix River and Pelican Lake. Jack was known for his infectious curiosity. As a microbiologist, he approached life with a scientific lens and a desire to learn more about the world around him. John had a remarkable knack for collecting treasures,...

Carroll William Klanderman

Carroll William Klanderman

Sep 7, 2025

Carroll William Klanderman, age 95, passed away peacefully at the Baldwin Care Center on September 7, 2025. He was the third of five surviving children of James and Erna (VanDyke) Klanderman, born in their Baldwin township farmhouse on November 12, 1929.

He attended Pine Lake school for all eight elementary grades and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1947.

In 1952, he...

Robert Gene Drallmeier

Robert Gene Drallmeier

Sep 6, 2025

Robert Gene Drallmeier, passed away on September 6, 2025, after a tragic helicopter accident. He was 66 years old. Robert was born on October 4, 1958, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to parents Louis and Glenda (Church) Drallmeier.

Robert grew up in Superior, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Superior High School in 1977. Shortly after, he enlisted in the Army, attending...

Peggy Anne Margenau

Peggy Anne Margenau

Sep 4, 2025

We lovingly celebrate the life of Peggy Anne Margenau, born November 4, 1954, who peacefully passed away on September 4, 2025. A cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, Peggy leaves behind a rich legacy defined by family, a love of the outdoors, education, and music—gifts that will forever resonate in the hearts of all who knew her.

Peggy dedicated her life...

John Herbert Langford

John Herbert Langford

Sep 3, 2025

John H. Langford, age 85, of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. An esteemed man of faith, John navigated his life’s journey with grace, humor and an unwavering love for his family and faith in Christ.

John was born on October 29, 1939 to John and Lucille (Matheson) Langford. He was raised...

Kathleen Mary Donnelly

Kathleen Mary Donnelly

Sep 3, 2025

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Mary Donnelly, 90, of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born May 8, 1935, to Raymond and Ellen Langer in Ellsworth, WI where she lived until age 7 when her family moved to Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from the Academy of Holy Angels High School in 1953. Following graduation, she...

Brian "Ole" Wesley Swenson

Brian "Ole" Wesley Swenson

Sep 3, 2025

Brian “Ole” Swenson, age 81, passed away September 3rd after a battle with kidney disease. He was born in Stillwater, MN and grew up in Hastings, MN. He joined the Minnesota Air National Guard in February of 1965, and he worked full-time in the 133rd airlift wing for over three decades. He found joy in traveling, and was always up...