Remembering Your Loved Ones

Obituary is pending at this time for Corene.

Dale R. Woodard, age 60, of Hager City WI, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital with his family by his side.

Dale was born July 26, 1954 in Hillsboro WI., to Boyd (Bud) and Elaine (Schmidt) Woodard. He was the youngest of three children. Dale graduated in 1972 from Royal High School, Elroy WI. Dale began a...

On April 29, 100 years old Don Matzek joined his beloved wife, Lee, whom he missed dearly since her death in 2019.

Donald William was born on November 6, 1921, to William and Christine Matzek.  He grew up on a farm near River Falls and lived in the area his entire life. After his parents moved into...

Hazel Elaine Ferber, age 99, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away at the River Falls Area Hospital.  Private graveside services will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in Ellsworth.  Arrangements are entrusted to the O’Connell-Benedict Family Funeral Home of Ellsworth (715) 273-4421.  www.oconnellfuneralservices.com

Dr. Eugene Reynold Jonas, age 84, of River Falls, WI, formerly of Ellsworth, died Friday night at his home.Doc was born on February 17, 1930 in Red Wing, MN the son of Reynold and Lucille (Kull) Jonas.He is survived by his loving wife Theresa (Cudd) Jonas. Five children: Bill (Kathy Martino), son of Doc and Lois (“Schmoo”); Scott (Kim);...

Eric James Nyquist, of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening at the age of 57, after spending a wonderful weekend with his family.

Beloved son to Rhea and Jim; brother to Ramona (Ross); and Heidi (Bill). He will be lovingly missed by his wife Kristin and children Cameron, Peter, and Madeline.

Eric was...

Marcella “Marcy” Janovec, 94, passed away at the Lutheran Home in River Falls after a heroic battle with pneumonia.Marcy was the second oldest of a family of 17. She was like a mother to some of her younger siblings. Marcy married Frank Janovec in November of 1936.She led a very active life. Marcy volunteered many years at the Kinnic...

Joan Marilyn Fosmo was born on Sept. 29, 1925, the daughter of Marjorie and Dr. Ferdinand Fosmo. Joan and her brother Elliott grew up in Ellsworth, WI during the Great Depression. When Joan graduated from Ellsworth High School she wanted to become an interior decorator – instead she worked as a dental assistant for her father and then at...

Gayle Ardis (Joachim) Korfhage, 76, of Prescott, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Gayle was born on July 18, 1940 in Langdon, North Dakota, the daughter of Charles and Hilda (Domres) Joachim. Gayle married Richard Austin Korfhage on July 21, 1962. She worked as a secretary for White Bear Lake Area High School for 28 years. Gayle enjoyed...

Chief Gary Martin Krutke, age 57, passed away at Regions Hospital, finishing his long battle with cancer. Chief Krutke served the Prescott Police Department admirably for nearly 18 years, starting as Patrol Officer and working his way through the ranks to become Chief of Police January 13, 2014. He also served many other jurisdictions in Wisconsin and Minnesota as...

Leora Johanna Rawn (Jensen) was born on July 29, 1916, in Flaxton, North Dakota, and spent her final days at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by the people she loved. She was 98 and a half years old. The second of Nels and Gertrude Jensen’s six daughters, Leora was quick to cultivate a strong work ethic, a...

An obituary is pending at this time

Leora Johanna Rawn (Jensen) was born on July 29, 1916, in Flaxton, North Dakota, and spent her final days at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by the people she loved. She was 98 and a half years old. The second of Nels and Gertrude Jensen’s six daughters, Leora was quick to cultivate a strong work ethic, a...

Joyce Arlene Karlstad, age 93 of Ellsworth died at her home with her family by her side. Joyce was born September 4, 1928 in River Falls; The daughter of Oscar and Faith (Hurst) Peterson. She was raised in River Falls where she graduated from high school. In 1946, she was married to Alvin Karlstad in Eau Claire. To this...

Anny (Annie) Bærheim Dunn was born on September 18, 1928 in Sola, Norway to Ingvald and Anna Helene (Askeland) Bærheim.  Annie attended school until April 9, 1940, when, while walking there, her and her sister were shot at by German airplanes that were flying over them.  The Germans not only occupied the country, but the home that Annie and...

An obituary for Tom is pending at this time.