Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 15, 2021

Jean Anne Jorgenson, age 72, of Roberts, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls. Jean was born on February 4, 1949 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Harold and Lorna (Davison) Jorgenson. She grew up Burkhardt and graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1967. Jean worked...

Nov 13, 2021

Jodi S. MacLennan age 68 of Prescott, died peacefully Saturday, November 13th, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side. Jodi was born in Mankato, MN on December 29,1952; the daughter of Marion and Jack Shaffer and was raised in Minnesota Lake, MN. After high school, Jodi went on to study nursing at Gutstavus Adlophus in St....

Nov 13, 2021

Merlyn Ross Cadwell, age 98, resident of Hudson, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Merlyn was born April 3, 1923 in Russell, MN to Ross and Nellie (Rask) Cadwell. Merlyn attended all 12 years of school at Russell Public Schools in Russell, MN graduating the spring of 1941....

Nov 13, 2021

Beverly Jean Schuknecht, age 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her home in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Beverly was born June 22, 1929 to parents, William and Mildred (Morgan) Harrie.  She grew up in Sparta and Leon and attended school at Sparta High School, class of 1947.  She...

Nov 12, 2021

Jerry John Huebner, age 78, of Ellsworth passed away on November 12, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Jerry was born on December 25, 1942 to Arthur and Rose (Marson) Huebner. He graduated from Elmwood High School with the Class of 1962. Jerry was united in marriage to the love of his life Janet Huebner on July...

Nov 12, 2021

Daniel Lee Stern age 68 of River Falls died November 12th, 2021 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehab where he was receiving care for cancer. Dan was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1953 in Belleville, Illinois; the son of Donald and Helen (Johnson) Stern. He was raised in Hastings where he graduated from high school in the...

Nov 11, 2021

Barry Lee Anderson, age 79, resident of Hudson, WI, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, surrounded by family.

Barry was born on October 29, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Blaine and Marion (Vollum) Anderson.  He attended Bound Brook High School in New Jersey and graduated from college at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Barry proudly...

Nov 11, 2021

Melissa E. ‘Missy’ Van Guilder, age 41 of Ellsworth died of a sudden cardiac arrest while at work at Cenex Convenience Gas in Ellsworth on November 11th, 2021.  Missy was born on March 31, 1980 in Redwing, MN; the daughter of Robert and Lynette (Runge) Van Guilder. She attended Prairie View Elementary near Hager City prior to attending Ellsworth...

Nov 10, 2021

Edward “Ed” Oldfield, age 93, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Afton, MN, beloved husband, father, stepfather and grandfather, died Nov. 10, 2021.

A longtime metallurgist for Amclyde in St. Paul, Ed was humble, witty, smart, and incredibly loving – “The Best Man We’ve Ever Known.”

He is survived by his wife, Alice; children: Ed, Mary,...

Nov 9, 2021

Donald ‘Donny’ Lee Pulk  age 53 of Ellsworth, died unexpectedly November 9, 2021 while receiving dialysis treatment. Donny was born August 1, 1968 in Hastings, Minnesota; the son of Roger and Joyce (Mansmith) Pulk. He attended elementary school in Prescott prior to graduating from Ellsworth High School. As a young man, he enlisted in the Armed Forces and proudly...

Nov 9, 2021

Myron “Art” Bruesewitz, age 72, resident of Roberts, WI, passed away at his home Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Art was born January 2, 1949, to parents Donald and Grace (Baronsky) Bruesewitz. He graduated from Spencer High School and went on to get a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts Education at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire....

Nov 8, 2021

Delores V. Ruckle age 92 of River Falls died peacefully November 8, 2021 at her daughter’s home as she was surrounded by those who loved her. Delores was born on March 6, 1929 in Red Wing, Minnesota; the daughter of Albin and Myrtle (Olson) Gustafson. She graduated from Ellsworth High School.  As a young lady, she worked as a...

Nov 8, 2021

Bonita Mae Mertens died November 8, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI.

Bonnie was born to Archie and Barbara Nourse on May 19, 1928 in Withee, WI. Bonnie attended Withee schools and graduated from Withee High School in May 1945. On October 27, 1945 Bonnie married Earl Miller. Earl and Bonnie had 2 children, Diane...

Nov 7, 2021

Sharon R. Wynveen, age 79, of Woodville, WI, passed away on November 7, 2021 at Parkview Nursing Home in Woodville.

Sharon was born on November 1, 1942 in Baldwin, WI to Vernon and Alice (Mathison) DeLander. She grew up on a farm south of Woodville. In 1952, the family moved into town. Sharon graduated from Woodville High...

Nov 7, 2021

Lorraine (Otten) Gammel, 87, of Hudson WI, passed away on November 7, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She was the youngest of four children born on March 21, 1934 in Bigelow, AR to Joseph and Anna (Blattler) Otten, parishoners of St. Boniface Church.  Lorraine attended Bigelow High School, graduating in 1952 as class Valedictorian.  On June 10, 1954, she...

Nov 7, 2021

Raymond Huppert, 85, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin went to meet his Maker on Sunday, Nov 7, 2021.  Ray was born August 15, 1936 in Ellsworth, WI to Henry and Regina Huppert. One of 8 children, Ray grew up on the family farm in Hager City.  Ray married Darlyne Dorothy Hines on May 10, 1958. Together they were blessed with 5...

Nov 6, 2021

Philippine “Phyl” Ursina Beer, 81, of Burkhardt, WI, passed away Saturday November 6, 2021 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond, WI. Phyl was born on September 22, 1940 in St. Croix Falls, WI to Frank and Lauretta (McMullen) Meixner. She grew up in the St. Croix River Valley and graduated from Stillwater High School with the...

Nov 5, 2021

Jeffrey Russell Peterson age 53 of Red Wing, formerly of Ellsworth/River Falls died November 5th, 2021 at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota after being treated for cancer.  Jeff was born on July 25, 1968 in White Bear Lake, MN; the son of James and Janet (Wohlers) Peterson. He attended school in River Falls graduating from...

Nov 4, 2021

Betty Mae (nee Hall, Alf) Lee, age 95, of Woodville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully of heart failure on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Park View Nursing Home in Woodville. Betty was born on September 10, 1926 in Menomonie, WI to Earnest and Verna (Price) Hall. She grew up in Superior, WI and started singing at the age of...

Nov 3, 2021

Gary Clemens Zielinski, age 71 of Prescott, died unexpectedly at his home on November 3, 2021. Gary was born to Clemens and Thelma (O’Dell) Zielinski on April 14, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. When Gary was 17 years old, he joined the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam. Gary was a computer operations supervisor. He was a...