Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 22, 2023

Sandra Ethelyn Ptacek age 85 of Prescott died September 22, 2023 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. Sandy was born on August 20, 1938 in Saint Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Alton and Helen (Bottolfson) Larson. She was raised in Prescott where she graduated from high school. On March 20, 1958 she was united in marriage to her best...

Sep 21, 2023

Samuel Robert Haster, age 79 of Ellsworth died September 21, 2023 at his residence. Samuel was born on June 6, 1944 in Red Wing, Minnesota; the son of Robert and Janet (Wurtz) Haster.

Following graduation from Ellsworth High School, he enlisted in the Armed Forces and served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968 during...

Sep 21, 2023

Jeannette A. Herald, age 91, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, at Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Jeannette was born on May 10, 1932, to parent’s Oscar and Florence Velie in Omro, Wisconsin.

Jeanette graduated from Elk Mound High School, and attended Northwestern Bible College, St. Paul Bible College and...

Sep 20, 2023

Marianne Neuharth, age 87, of Hudson, WI passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 20.  She was born to Henry and Iva Young in Leola, SD on December 24, 1932.  She attended Leola High School and was valedictorian of her class.  She married Albert Neuharth and they lived in several towns in the Midwest before settling down in the St....

Sep 20, 2023

John Arlen Geister, age 69, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away on September 20, 2023, at Marshfield Hospital in Marshfield, WI, after a brief illness with meningitis. He was born on April 29, 1954, in Prescott, WI, the cherished son of Eugene and Nellie (Bengtson) Geister.

John’s educational journey began at Sunnyside and Lindgren Elementary Schools. He was...

Sep 19, 2023

Betty Lou Willett, a beloved resident of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away at the Ellsworth Care Center on September 19, 2023, at the age of 90. Betty was born on September 17, 1933, to loving parents Earl and Margaret (Mascotti) Dressley in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Betty was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her unwavering love...

Sep 19, 2023

Gayle was born in Kansas City, MO. on March 3, 1943. Originally named Natalie Ann Newkirk by her biological mother, she was put up for adoption during WWII. Lee and Virgil Kenall of Ellsworth, WI, brought her home as an infant, completing their family and renaming her Gayle Marie. Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard...

Sep 17, 2023

James Joseph Eral, “Mr. Jim” age 80 of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on September 17, 2023.

James “Jim” was born January 3, 1943 to Margaret and Albert Eral in Spirit Lake, IA. He attended Estherville High School in Estherville, IA.  Jim joined the Air Force in 1961. Upon leaving the military, he worked in Petroleum Transportation Sales...

Sep 16, 2023

Carol Ellingson was a devourer of experiences and a collector of skills and knowledge from an early age. In elementary school she skipped a grade in her rush to learn.  A Master’s degree in theater from the University of Minnesota led to her founding and owning a dinner theater, three years as leading lady at the Stagecoach Opera House,...

Sep 14, 2023

William John Kavaloski, age 85, of Hudson, WI died Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Bill was born on May 31, 1938, to John and Anna (Mack) Kavaloski in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  He was united in marriage with Marie (Dunn).  They enjoyed traveling and spending time at their place on the lake in Chetek.  Together they would winter on...

Sep 14, 2023

Thomas Ray Lewis, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN. Born on March 9, 1990, to parents Terry and Kriste (Hartley) Lewis, he was a remarkable individual whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him.

Thomas was a true people person, known for his boundless sociability and his willingness to...

Sep 13, 2023

Joshua A. Studer, age 40,  passed away suddenly, but peacefully on September 13, 2023 at his home in Clear Lake, WI.

Josh was born on July 7, 1983 to Dean Studer and Karen (Gramley) Lovejoy. Josh graduated high school in Wisconsin and excelled at various customer service and IT employment positions he held.  He thoroughly enjoyed playing...

Sep 12, 2023

Carol Weberg, age 88 of Hager City, Wisconsin died Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Assisted Living Community. Carol was born on December 10, 1934, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the beloved daughter of Reuben and Harriet (Tollison) Cady. Carol’s journey through life was colored by love, family, and an indomitable spirit. She graduated from Maiden Rock...

Sep 12, 2023

Daniel “Dan” Anderson, 52, passed away peacefully along side his family September 12th 2023. Dan was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend. Born to Phyllis and James “Sam” Anderson on March 20, 1971 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and in 1980 moved to Hudson, Wisconsin with his family. Attended grade school at Saint Patrick’s School where he made...

Sep 12, 2023

Charles Herbert Henderson, age 91 of Baldwin, Wisconsin, died on September 12 at the Baldwin Care Center. Born in Larimore, North Dakota on July 6, 1923, Herb was the son of Rev. Charles Herbert Henderson, Sr. and Agnes (Harrison) Henderson. In 1925 they moved to Phillips, Wisconsin, where they lived until he was in the 10th grade. In 1938,...

Sep 12, 2023

Robert (Rob) Donald Ward, age 56 of Hammond, Wisconsin, passed away on September 12, 2023 at his home in Hammond, WI.

Rob was born on January 10, 1967 to parent’s Donald and Lynn (Catura) Ward in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Rob was united in marriage with the love of his life, Darci (Remmers) on May 2,...

Sep 11, 2023

Andris Straumanis, who is remembered by his family and friends as a dedicated mentor, talented photographer, and passionate historian for immigrant and diaspora press in North America, died Monday, Sept. 11, in Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. He was 66.

Straumanis, a resident of River Falls Township, was born March 08, 1957, in Long Island, NY. He...

Sep 11, 2023

Georgia Nord, age 72 of Frederic, formerly of Hudson died September 11th at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Georgia was born July 17, 1948 in River Falls, Wisconsin; the daughter of Eugene and Alice (Brunette) Nord. She was raised in Hudson where she graduated from high school in 1966.

Georgia was a homemaker who loved cooking, dancing and...

Sep 9, 2023

On September 9, 2023, the world lost a true gem. Virginia Irene Bishop passed away after a brief but stubborn battle with colon cancer. Virginia (Ginny) loved a good story, so here is hers.

Ginny was born on June 16, 1950 in Red Wing, Minnesota. She was the third child, and second daughter, born to Glenn and...

Sep 9, 2023

Biruta Straumanis, who is remembered by her family as an avid gardener, talented cook and voracious consumer of the news media, died Friday, Sept. 9, in River Falls Area Hospital. She was 96.

Straumanis, a resident of River Falls Township, was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Nitaure parish, Latvia. She was the second of three daughters born...