Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 20, 2024

Ronald Duane Truesdill, age 67, of River Falls, passed away on September 20, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born on April 30, 1957, in River Falls, WI, the son of Gordon and Verna Mae (Ray) Truesdill. Ron attended Sunnyside Elementary School near Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth...

Sep 20, 2024

Tracy Bolier Nelson, 82, of Hudson, WI, sadly passed away on September 20, 2024. He was born on June 8, 1942, in Baldwin, WI, and was the oldest son of Roy and Edith Nelson.

In 1960, he graduated from the Baldwin High School. He was active in the Boy Scouts and had achieved the level of an...

Sep 17, 2024

Christopher Olson passed away on September 17, 2024, in a tragic vehicle versus pedestrian accident, in La Crosse. The son of Satch and Barbara Olson, Christopher was born on May 22, 1979. He was a proud graduate of class of 1997, St. Croix Central. Chris then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from UW Eau Claire in Kinesiology...

Sep 16, 2024

James Henry Brown, age 83, of Hudson, WI, passed away on September 16, 2024. Born on October 9, 1940 to parents Henry and Evelyn (Wails) Brown. He grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania and graduated from Reading High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and during his service he met his future wife, Carole Heckman. The two...

Sep 16, 2024

Thomas Edward Lee, age 76, a lifelong resident of Prescott, passed away on September 16, 2024, at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Born on October 3, 1947, in Prescott, Wisconsin, he was the son of Kenneth and Doris (French) Lee. Tom grew up in Prescott, where he attended elementary school and graduated from Prescott High School in the...

Sep 16, 2024

Ellen Mary Kramer, age 95, of Hudson, WI passed away on September 16, 2024 at Woodland Hill in Hudson. Ellen was born on September 24, 1928 in Oshkosh, WI, to parents Ray and Mae (Lemke) Wynen. Ellen graduated from Oshkosh High School and started working as an administrative assistant.

She met her future husband, Dale, at the...

Sep 16, 2024

Charles “Butch” Kahut, age 86, of River Falls, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Born on December 31, 1937, to Joseph and Ethel (Barron) Kahut in rural Pierce County, Wisconsin, Butch lived a life marked by dedication to family and community. He graduated from River Falls High School with the...

Sep 15, 2024

Lisa Burns, 59, passed away on September 15, 2024, in Hudson, WI. Lisa Burns was born on March 10, 1965 in Beeville, TX, to Lawrence and Janice (Hardern) Imm.

She graduated from Stillwater High School.

Her favorite hobbies were roller skating, skiing, watching her favorite shows and movies (John Candy movies in specific), listening to...

Sep 14, 2024

Roger Orva Ware, age 84 unexpectedly closed a chapter on his earthly life September 14, 2024 to begin his new life with his heavenly father. His love of life, optimism & his faith reflected in his gentle spirit. He was born November 27, 1939 to Fred & Fern Ware in Lamberton, MN where he was baptized, confirmed & was...

Sep 14, 2024

At St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota, Paul and Helen Haag became the proud parents of a baby boy on October 27, 1941. They named him David Paul. He grew up mainly in that same area, until January, 1954. When he was 12, the little family arrived in South Africa as missionaries. He attended school there and was not happy...

Sep 12, 2024

Trigg Gerard Ruehle, age 33, of River Falls, WI, died suddenly at his residence on September 12, 2024. Trigg will be forever missed by his family and friends. Trigg is survived by his wife Ashley Ann Herman, his two sons Merrick Harlan Ruehle and Croix Gerard Ruehle, his daughter Celeste Jean Schoeder and her mother Nicole Schoeder, his parents...

Sep 11, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Paul Fred Hempel, age 71, of Ellsworth, WI, on September 11, 2024, at his home. Born on July 21, 1953, in Cannon Falls, MN, Paul was the son of Joseph and Verida (Langevin) Hempel.

Paul’s life was a tapestry of rich experiences and passions. He was the father...

Sep 10, 2024

Ruth Ann Brunckhorst, age 79, of Lakeland, MN passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. Born on March 21, 1945, Ruth Ann was the beloved daughter of Otto and Ethel (Frazier) Miller. On April 22, 1967, she was united in marriage with Donald Brunckhorst in Lakeland, MN where they built a beautiful life together. Ruth Ann lived a full...

Sep 9, 2024

Van Horn, Martin Alan “Marty” Age 66 of Hudson. Passed away September 9, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Pekin, IL the son of Bert and Patricia (Ramsey) Van Horn. He was a Pekin High School graduate.

In 1989 he and Christine were married. They made their home in Hudson.

For...

Sep 9, 2024

Musician and retired deputy clerk of courts, Jacqueline K. Krenik, age 76, of Hudson, WI, passed away on September 9, 2024 in her home. She was surrounded by her loving family, who continue to honor her shining legacy by living their lives to the fullest. She was born on November 26, 1947 in Linton, North Dakota, to parents Frank...

Sep 8, 2024

Catherine Marie Johnson, age 61, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, died peacefully on September 8, 2024, with her family by her side.

Cathy was born on September 6, 1963, to Duane and Barbara (Peterson) Jacobson. She was born two minutes ahead of her twin brother, Chris. Cathy was delivered breech, and it was a life-long family joke that...

Sep 8, 2024

Wayne Michael Wilgren of Hudson, Wisconsin, long-time machinist at 3M, outdoor enthusiast, and devoted hockey dad, passed away on September 8, 2024, at age 63 after suffering injuries from a bicycle accident.

Wayne was born on February 16, 1961, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Rodney and Marjorie (O’Hara) Wilgren. His early years were in Wentworth, near the Brule...

Sep 8, 2024

Judy Kay Nelson, age 67, of Beldenville, WI, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) on September 8, 2024. Born on March 12, 1957, in Red Wing, she was the daughter of Marvin (Red) Galvin and Frances (Mitchke) Hardy. Judy grew up in Red Wing, MN and graduated from high school...

Sep 8, 2024

William John Morrow, age 65, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, formerly of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on September 8, 2024, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, following complications from a sudden stroke. Bill was born on October 14, 1958, in River Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Daral and Deanna (Steele) Morrow. He attended Greenwood Elementary School and graduated from...

Sep 5, 2024

Colleen Therese Kealy, age 89, of River Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Kinnic Health and Rehab on September 5, 2024. Born on September 14, 1934, in Hudson, WI, she was the beloved daughter of John and Katherine (Fable) Ryan. Colleen was the youngest of six girls and grew up on their family farm in...