Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 20, 2022

John Leo Fern, age 75 of River Falls, WI, passed away March 20, 2022 at the Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague, MN following a recent diagnosis of Grade 4 glioblastoma cancer (aggressive cancerous brain tumor). John was born on January 27, 1947 in Melrose, MN to Alfred and Loretta (Knapp) Fern. He grew up in Melrose and...

Mar 19, 2022

Wesley “Wes” R. Vondelinde, age 35, of Hammond, WI, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2022.

Wes was born on May 26, 1986 in Owatonna, MN to Joe and Cindy Vondelinde. He grew up in Chisago City and graduated from Chisago Lake Senior High School, the class of 2004.

Wes was an avid outdoorsman who...

Mar 18, 2022

Joseph William Sherbanenko, age 38, of Minnesota’s St. Croix Valley, passed away on March 18, 2022. Joe was born in Minneapolis on June 22, 1983, to his parents, Mary Singer and Wasil Sherbanenko.

Joe was well known throughout his childhood and youth for a passion for cars leading to the ultimate expression of his vocation, the creation...

Mar 18, 2022

Diane K. Jonland, age 75, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Silver Bay, MN, passed away on March 18, 2022 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Diane was born on March 10, 1947 in Preston, MN to Frederick and Arlene (Kohlmeyer) Trende. She grew up and attended school in Silver Bay, MN. She spent most of her...

Mar 17, 2022

Sharyl K. Kittilson, age 75, of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 at Comforts of Home in River Falls, surrounded by her family.

Sharyl was born on July 5, 1946 in Roberts, WI to Warren and Donna (O’Connor) Wasson. She grew up in Roberts and graduated from St Croix Central High School. She...

Mar 16, 2022

James “Jim” Robert Bauer, born on October 7th 1948, passed away on March 16th 2022, at the age of 73.

Jim was the son of Robert and Hilary Bauer, born and raised in Wisconsin and lived in Hudson Wisconsin.  He worked for UPS and an invisible fence company for a brief time but the majority of his...

Mar 16, 2022

Ted David Elefson, age 63 of River Falls died March 16th, 2022 at Aurora Residential Alternatives Assisted Living. Ted was born on September 3, 1958 in Minneapolis; the son of Richard Doris ‘Elaine’ Schupe (Elefson). Ted was raised in River Falls where he attended school. Sadly, Ted lived with profound Mental handicap. He lit up the room with his...

Mar 16, 2022

David “Mel” Gordon Manthey, age 72, from River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly at Health Park Medical Center in Fort Myers Beach, FL on March 16, 2022.

Mel was born November 16, 1949, to Donald W. and Lucille M. (Wilson) Manthey in St. Paul, MN.  Mel is survived by his life partner, soulmate and best friend Deb...

Mar 15, 2022

It is with broken hearts we share the news that Kathleen “Kay” Koval of Woodbury, MN passed away March 15, 2022.

Kay was born June 11, 1942 in Breckenridge, MN to Harvey & Mary (Klosterman) McDonald. As the oldest of six kids, Kay helped on the farm and kept a watchful eye over siblings Jeanette, Michael “Mick”,...

Mar 15, 2022

James M Hackenmueller “Hack” passed away unexpectedly in Hudson, WI on March 15, 2022. He was born June 14th, 1958, to Jerome and Joyce Hackenmueller in Minneapolis Minnesota. James was the youngest of 3 children, Jeff Hackenmueller and Janice Youngberg.  James married his loving wife Sandra Hackenmueller (Lindus) of 43 years on November 4th, 1978.

James enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2022

Betty Ann Charles, age 86 of River Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of Oakdale, Minnesota was born to Eternal Life on March 15, 2022 at the River Falls Area Hospital. Betty was born to life on January 14, 1936 in Hastings, Minnesota; the daughter of Phillip and Lena (Krueger) Doffing. She was raised in Hastings where she graduated from high school....

Mar 14, 2022

The man known to many in west central Wisconsin as TV Tom, also known lovingly as “Paps” to his children, “Papa” to his grandchildren, and the “Old Fart” to his wife, signed off at the age of 72 on March 14, 2022 in Hastings, Minnesota.

Thomas Edward Thoen was born at home outside of River Falls, Wisconsin...

Mar 14, 2022

Phillip M. Ewing, age 81 of Hudson, WI, passed away on March 14, 2022 at the Hudson Hospital. Phill was born on July 16, 1940 in St. Joseph, MO to Earl and Reba (Stonebarger) Ewing. He graduated from West High School in Minneapolis before attending the University of Minnesota and serving in the U.S. Army. Phill was blessed with...

Mar 13, 2022

Lucreta Mae Jaehnke age 91 of Hudson, formerly of Onalaska, Eau Claire, Milwaukee and Madison, died March 13, 2022 at Pine Ridge Gardens with her children by her side. Lu was born on January 24, 1931 in Iron Mountain, Michigan; the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (O’Conner) Coons. She attended school in Breitag Township prior to graduating from Lincoln...

Mar 13, 2022

Josephine Jean Teske, age 7 weeks, sadly passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at The Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Josephine brought joy to everyone she met through her tiny giggles, coos, babbles, and bright smile. Her beautiful smile could light up an entire room. She especially loved being in her swing, laying on her...

Mar 13, 2022

David Richard Darnill, age 58, of Ellsworth, WI passed away March 13, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. David was born April 16, 1963, in Black River Falls, WI to parents Richard and Barbara Darnill. David graduated from Waunakee High School.

David worked at several supported-employment jobs over the years, including, Bagels Forever, State of...

Mar 13, 2022

Mary Martha Rother, age 86 of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home in Prescott. Mary was born to Rudolph and Martha (Renchin) Chmelik on September 30, 1935 in Steele County, MN. She attended Faribault High School graduating with the class of 1953. On January 16, 1954, Mary married the...

Mar 11, 2022

William “Bill” Allds, age 93 of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away March 11, 2022 at home. He was the only child of Anna and Jack Allds of Hudson, Wisconsin. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Wisconsin State University at River Falls, he went to California to begin a teaching career of 35 years in the Manhattan Beach School...

Mar 10, 2022

Antoinette Angelina Denzer, age 91 of Ellsworth died March 10, 2022 at Our House Assisted Living in River Falls. Nettie was born on May 7, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York; the daughter of Pasquale and Giovanna (Passalacqua) Agate. She was raised in New York graduating from Brooklyn High School. On October 2, 1955, she was united in marriage to...

Mar 9, 2022

It is with broken hearts we share the news that Robert “Bob” Earl Richardson of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022.

Bob was born on March 14, 1934 in Arkansaw, Wisconsin to Gerald and Goldie (Trombley) Richardson. As the oldest boy of six kids, Bob had a special bond with his sisters, Geraldine, Nodra,...