Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 20, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Allen Benedict, age 73, of Hammond, WI, passed away on July 20, 2021 at Hudson Hospital. Ron was born on May 14, 1948 in River Falls, WI, to parents Edmund and Edythe (Bengtson) Benedict. He graduated from River Falls High School with the class of 1966. Ron was a talented welder and spent most of his career...

Jul 20, 2021

Diana Lynn Steinke, age 65 of Prescott WI and formerly of Hastings MN, died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence. Diana was born October 2, 1955 in Red Wing MN to parents Maynard Schiller and Hazel Morinelli. Diana graduated from high school in Downington PA. She furthered her education at University of Northwestern in Saint Paul MN,...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard F. Kranz, age 90, of Stillwater, MN, passed away on July 20, 2021. Richard was born in Montevideo, MN, on March 3, 1931 to parents Frank and Lila (Aker) Kranz. After graduating High School Richard enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska for 4 years. During his time there the beauty of Alaska captivated...

Jul 20, 2021

Orrie Elton Brettingen, age 92 of River Falls, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson. Orrie was born on November 23, 1928 in Otter Creek Twp, in Dunn County, to Morris and Bertha (Holte) Brettingen. He graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1948. During the Korean War,...

Jul 19, 2021

Donald Jacob Mailloux, age 83, of Hudson, WI, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond.

Don was born on April 9, 1938, to Jacob and Luella (Harbick) Mailloux in Marinette, WI. He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School but not before finding his lifelong love, Judie...

Jul 18, 2021

Lorene Mary Bauer, age 89 of St. Paul, MN, formerly of the Ellsworth area, passed away July 18, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Lorene was born January 17, 1932 in Hillman, MN to Michael and Caroline (Wacker) Kapsner.  She was united in marriage to Edward Jacob Bauer on May 25, 1953. Their marriage was blessed with...

Jul 18, 2021

John Joseph Moelter, age 98 of River Falls, WI, passed away July 18, 2021, at Our House Senior Living in River Falls.  John was born October 1, 1922, in Troy Township, WI to Joseph and Sadie (Simon) Moelter. He graduated from River Falls High School with the Class of 1941.  On October 18, 1952, John was united in marriage...

Jul 15, 2021

Jeff unfortunately passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021.  He was a proud graduate of Johnson High School, proud of his accomplishments at 3M, and very proud of his marriage to Chris (Schwingle) and their sons, Adam and Brent.

Jeff loved spending time with his sons, sharing that life will be good if you always do your...

Jul 14, 2021

Mildred Anderson, age 88 of Woodville left her home on this earth to be with her husband Galen in their new home in heaven, Wednesday, July 14 2021 at the Birch Haven Assisted Living in Baldwin. Mildred was born on July 24, 1932 in Woodville, Wisconsin; the daughter of Clarence and Helma (Peterson) Olson. She was raised in Woodville...

Jul 13, 2021

John Dykstra, age 73, of Roberts, WI, passed away unexpectedly at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Tuesday July 13, 2021. John was born on November 28, 1947 to parents Lewis and Lennice (Wright) Dykstra. John grew up in Aurora Illinois and graduated from West Aurora High School before attending the University of Eau Claire and earning his degree...

Jul 11, 2021

Priscilla Mellen, age 92 of Schenectady, New York passed away on July 11, 2021 at Park View Community Campus in Woodville, Wisconsin.

Priscilla was born on September 5, 1928 to parents John and Eunice (Barnes) Untiedt of Schenectady, New York. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady, New York. She then went on to work...

Jul 10, 2021

Kevin C. Hoaglan, age 64, of St. Cloud, MN, formerly of Hudson, WI, died unexpectedly on July 10, 2021 in Siren, WI.

Kevin was born on February 4, 1957 in Hudson, WI, to Harold and Alice (Fritsche) Hoaglan.  He grew up in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1975.  After high school,...

Jul 9, 2021

Robert Gregory “Bob” Wagner, age 73 of Prescott, WI, died unexpectedly on July 9, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Bob loved nature, and being on or near the water. He is the former owner of Cottage Grove Racquet & Fitness, and Leisure Time Lawn Maintenance.

Bob is survived by Shelley; Dani, Matt, Lili and...

Jul 9, 2021

Alden Milo Guberud, age 77 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 9, 2021 at his home.  Alden was born May 18, 1944 in Fergus Falls, MN to Arnold and Stella (Mathieson) Guberud.  He graduated from Spring Grove High School, with the Class of 1962.  Al furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin...

Jul 8, 2021

Barbara Ketchum, age 92 of Baldwin, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Birch Haven Apartments. Barb was born on February 20, 1929 in Amery, Wisconsin; the daughter of Albert and Anna (Hallen) Carlson. She was raised in rural Clayton where she graduated from high school. She would meet a handsome young man from Amery, Robert ‘Bob’ Ketchum. They...

Jul 8, 2021

Marsha J. Gerstner, age 45 of River Falls, WI, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

Marsha was born on December 9, 1975 in St. Cloud, MN, the daughter of Marlin and Alma (Barnes) Schroeder. She was raised on the family farm in South Haven, MN, where she grew into her deep-rooted faith. Marsha...

Jul 7, 2021

Patricia Alvira Hinck, age 80 of Spring Valley, WI passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021, at Spring Valley Health and Rehab. Patricia was born on September 6, 1940, in Redwing, MN to Chester and Alvira (Mann) Lynner. She graduated from Ellsworth High School, with the class of 1958. Patricia was united in marriage to Jerome Hinck. Their marriage...

Jul 7, 2021

Gloria Rae Anderson (nee: Henneman), age 82, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Chippewa Falls, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Comforts of Home in River Falls, WI.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Evelyn Henneman; sister, Charmain Henneman of Stanley, WI; and brothers, Lester Henneman Jr. of South Bend, WA,...

Jul 6, 2021

James “Jim” Harry Schmidt, age 85 of River Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Jim was born November 21, 1935 in La Crosse, to parents Harry and Catherine (Seiler) Schmidt. He grew up in La Crosse and graduated from Aquinas Catholic School before enlisting in the US Marine Corps....

Jul 6, 2021

Dennis Daniel O’Brien, age 83, of Beldenville, WI, passed away July 6, 2021 at the Ellsworth Health Services.  Dennis was born August 1, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to John and Josephine (Olsen) O’Brien.  He graduated from Henry Sibley High School, with the Class of 1955.  On June 2, 1956, Dennis was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Nutzmann. ...