Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 9, 2023

Gregory Riley, age 71, passed away peacefully November 9, 2023, at his home in Hudson, WI.

Greg was born September 25, 1952, to Edward (Ted) and Muriel (Salkiewicz ) Riley. He graduated from St. Croix Central. Greg married the love of his life Karen Hillstead, and together they raised their family in Hammond, Wisconsin.

Being...

Nov 9, 2023

Michael Henry Weyers, 78, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on November 9, 2023 at Hudson Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1945 to Henry and Ruth (Bartels) Weyers in Hudson, WI.

After high school, Mike received his associate degree in Architecture Designing from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Nov 9, 2023

Frank “Butch” Helmond Hince Jr., age 77, peacefully passed away at his home in Bay City, Wisconsin, on November 9, 2023. Born on December 29, 1945, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Frank was the son of Frank Sr. and Gloria (Kadinger) Hince. He was raised in Plum City, where he attended school. As a young man, he learned the craft...

Nov 7, 2023

Eric Jeffrey “Red” Bjerstedt, a lifelong River Falls resident, died November 7 at his home in rural River Falls surrounded by family and friends after an 18-month battle with brain cancer.  He was 51.

Eric was a devoted family man, auto mechanic, avid outdoorsman, classic car enthusiast, and Green Bay Packer fan.

Eric was born...

Nov 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Joshua Terry Johnson, a bright and spirited soul, at the tender age of 14. Joshua left this world as a result of a tragic accident on November 6, 2023, at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul. Born on August 18, 2009, he was the...

Nov 6, 2023

Walter “Swede” Scott Lamson, age 102, of Hammond, Wisconsin, passed away on November 6, 2023, at Hammond Health Services. He was born on September 14, 1921, to parents Charles and Eva (Ranney) Lamson in Roberts, Wisconsin. After high school graduation, Swede served his country with the United States Army Air Forces. He  married the love of his life, Donna...

Nov 4, 2023

Jeanette Jensen, age 89, of River Falls died peacefully November 4, 2023 at the Kinnic Health and Rehabilitation Center in River Falls. Jeanette, born on June 23, 1934, in Rock Elm Township, was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love, family, and enduring commitment. She was the beloved daughter of George and Matilda (Christensen) Larson, and...

Nov 3, 2023

Jasmine Lynn Petersen passed away on November 3, 2023, after a heartbreaking, long battle with depression. Jasmine was 18 years old, and tragically took her own life at Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake, WI.  Jasmine was born on March 18, 2005, in Woodbury, Minnesota.  She was the first-born child to her parents, Beau and Natalie, the first grandchild and...

Nov 2, 2023

Thomas John Packard, age 80, of Somerset, WI, passed away on November 2, 2023 at home with family by his side. Thomas was born on June 2, 1943 to parents Rollin and Carine (Carlson) Packard. Tom grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from DeLasalle High School. He continued his education at St. John’s University and St. Cloud and he...

Nov 2, 2023

Paula “Penny” Mae Randall, age 80, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on November 2, 2023, at Comforts of Home in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Penny was born on September 25, 1943, to parent’s Ernest Randall and Mavis Johnson in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Penny was raised in the Hudson area.  After graduating from Hudson High School, she...

Nov 1, 2023

Raymond Orville Randall born 07/18/1939 and passed away on 11/01/2023 at the age of 84. Ray was born in Kansas City, MO and at 2 years of age moved with his family to Southern California. He graduated from Compton High School in 1957. Soon after he met his wife of almost 60 years Barbara Gahr Randall who preceded him...

Nov 1, 2023

Jennifer Johnson Wrege, age 70, of Woodville, Wisconsin, passed away on November 1, 2023 at Park View Home in Woodville, Wisconsin.

Jennifer was born on July 7, 1953, to parent’s Donald and Patricia Johnson in Belleville, Illinois.

As a child, Jennifer lived with her family in Rockford, Illinois before moving to Amery, Wisconsin in 1967. ...

Nov 1, 2023

Brian Scott Weiss was born to Gerald Paul Weiss and Sharon Kae Weiss (Wilson), September 3rd, 1959. The family ran a dairy farm in Roberts, WI. Brian graduated from St. Croix Central High School in 1978.

Brian married Susan Helen Weiss (Landry) in 1980 and had two children, Jon Weiss and Annie Johnson (Weiss). Susan died at...

Oct 30, 2023

Anne “Sandy” Krumm, age 80, of Roberts, WI, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023.

Sandy was born on February 7, 1943, in Lebanon, MO to Charles and Anne (Hardy) Hatcher. She grew up in Georgia and was known for her southern hospitality. From her mouthwatering meals, to her exquisitely decorated home, and her always put together...

Oct 30, 2023

Ronald Duane Debban, 83, from Glenwood City, passed away peacefully at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond on October 30th. He was born on August 6th, 1941 at Ancker Hospital in St. Paul. He was raised in St. Paul and attended grade school before moving to Mora, MN. to finish high school. He enlisted in the US Army in 1960...

Oct 29, 2023

Anita Penman, age 64, owner and operator of Vine Street Florist died Saturday October 29th at Lygnblomsten Care Center in St. Paul following a brief illness. Anita was born on September 30, 1947 in River Falls, the daughter of Robert and Charlotte (Hughes) Penman. She graduated from Hudson High School prior to furthering her education at Globe Business College....

Oct 29, 2023

Alice Ann (Meredith) Flitter, age 89, of Hudson, WI, passed away on October 29, 2023 at Woodland Hill in Hudson, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

Alice was born on January 14, 1934 in Black River Falls, WI to Maurice W. Meredith (of Tioga, WI) and MayBelle (Lightfoot) Meredith (of Fairchild, WI). She graduated from Neillsville High...

Oct 29, 2023

Paul G. Karis, age 62, of Roberts, WI, passed away on October 29, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1961 to parents Giles Joseph and Ruth Elizabeth (Steinhoff) Karis. He graduated from Onalaska High School and went on to earn an associate degree in electronics. Paul began his career as a truck driver when he was 18 which...

Oct 26, 2023

Berniece Evangeline (Sarnstrom) Leonard, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Red Wing, Minnesota, on October 26, 2023.

She was born on May 27, 1927, in Pierce County, Wisconsin, to Elenora (Swanson) and Clarence Sarnstrom. Berniece lived all of her life in Pierce County, until moving to Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing, Minnesota, in...

Oct 23, 2023

James Leroy Johnston, age 76 of New Richmond, WI, died peacefully at Deerfield’s surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 23rd.

Jim was born on February 5th 1939 in St. Paul, MN to Alfred and Marion (Hopkins) Johnston. Jim attended North St Paul High School. He married Carol Yeagle in April of 1960. He is an...