Remembering Your Loved Ones

Apr 10, 2023

Ronald Gary Roen, age 70, of River Falls, passed away at home on April 10, 2023. He was born in Baldwin, WI on June 6, 1952 to Harley and Doris (Bennett) Roen. He was baptized and confirmed at Rush River Lutheran Church. He grew up south of Hammond, WI, where he helped on his family farm until their barn...

Apr 9, 2023

Victoria “Vicky” B. Novak (Staszewski), age 102, of Hudson, WI, passed away on Easter morning, April 9, 2023 at Hudson Hospital, surrounded by family.

Vicky was born on March 10, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI and proudly graduated from Pulaski High School in 1939.

Survived by her daughter and caregiver, Barbara Kaiser; grandchildren: Todd (Christy) Rabidoux,...

Apr 9, 2023

Francis Eugene ‘Pete’ Reichert, age 88, of Diamond Bluff, passed away Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Francis was born on May 1, 1934 in Prescott, Wisconsin; the son of Harold and Philomena ˜Minnie” (Gagne) Reichert. He was raised in Prescott where he attended school. As a young man, he served in...

Apr 8, 2023

Connie Mae Brantner, age 87 of Prescott, died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center with family by her side. Connie was born on December 4, 1935 in Arkansaw, Wisconsin; the daughter of Holt and Blanche (Abel) Doughty. She was raised in Arkansaw where she graduated from high school. Shortly thereafter, she would walk down...

Apr 8, 2023

Thomas John Kendhammer was born February 15 th , 1946 in La Crosse, WI to Ruth (Reichgelt) and Herman Kendhammer. He passed away April 8 th , 2023 in Hudson WI surrounded by family. Tom had a “non-traditional” upbringing, in that he was raised at The Catholic Cemetery of La Crosse where his father was employed as a caretaker....

Apr 7, 2023

Joan Eleanor Wyland-Burns, age 88, passed away peacefully April 7th, 2023 in Sun City West, Arizona.

She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on February 24th, 1935 and was one of the four children of Harry and Ethel Beckstrom. As a young woman, she was very close to and spent time with her Aunt Elvira and her...

Apr 7, 2023

Brian Duane Thalacker, age 66 of Ellsworth died Friday, April 7th, 2023. Brian was born on February 21, 1957 in Eau Claire; the son of Duane and Lorraine (Schuh) Thalacker. He attended Lindgren Elementary School prior to graduating from the Ellsworth High School in the class of 76’. He was united in marriage to Toni Cheesebrough at St. Francis...

Apr 3, 2023

James “Jim” Curtis Solinger, age 64, of Hudson, WI died on April 3rd, 2023 at Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Jim was born on January 17th, 1959 in St. Paul. MN to Leroy and Sylvia (Blackbird) Solinger. He grew up in the area of White Bear and graduated from White Bear Mariner High School....

Apr 3, 2023

Juel D. Pettis Jr., age 76, of Hammond, WI, died on April 3, 2023 at Regions Hospital surrounded by family, following a workplace accident.

Juel was born on September 6, 1946 in Waukesha, WI to Juel Sr. and Iva (Collins) Pettis. He graduated from Mukwonago High School and then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where...

Apr 2, 2023

Sandy Elin (Erickson) Viney, age 84, passed away peacefully at Comforts of Home, River Falls on April 2, 2023. She was born to Orla (Vetter) and Nathan Erickson on April 28, 1938, in Eau Claire, WI.

She spent her early years in Madison, WI and many wonderful summer months with her cherished Aunt Lola. Her family would...

Apr 2, 2023

Jay William “Bill” Halbrehder, age 80 of Houlton, WI.

Bill died peacefully at home on April 2, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents; William and Margaret (Mauer) Halbrehder, Father-in-law, Richard Stengel. Survived by beloved wife of nearly 41 years, Barbara (Stengel) Halbrehder. Children; Teresa Halbrehder (Joe Agoglia), Angela (Andy) Farrington,...

Apr 2, 2023

Doris Iona Hansen, age 97 of Baldwin, WI, passed away on April 2, 2023 at the Baldwin Care Center. Doris was born on April 24, 1925 in Spring Valley the daughter of Wilhelm and Lydia Fritz. She was a baptized and confirmed member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hatchville, WI.

Doris married Robert (Bob) Hansen in...

Apr 1, 2023

Annette Jean (Bibeau) Gentile, age 55, of Balsam Lake Wi. passed away on April 1,2023 at Regions Hospital with her son and loved ones by her side. Annette was born on December 6, 1967 in St Croix Falls to parents Bill and June (Gullickson) Bibeau. She graduated from St. Croix Central High School in the class of 1986. After...

Mar 31, 2023

Jerry Colburn, age 82 of Hudson, formerly of Afton, died March 31st  when his heart finally rested. Jerry was born on April 20, 1933 in St. Paul, the son of Harry and Augusta Colburn. He attended elementary school in St. Paul prior to graduating from Turtle Lake High School. He would further his education at St. Paul Votech where...

Mar 29, 2023

Daniel Turner, age 96, of River Falls died peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his residence. Dan was born on November 1, 1926, in the state of Mississippi. The family moved to Minneapolis shortly thereafter where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the armed forces where he proudly served during World War II in the Navy....

Mar 29, 2023

Harold Grotenhuis, age 77 of Baldwin, WI, passed away on March 29, 2023 at the Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.  Harold was born on April 21, 1945 to parents Bernard and Eunice Grotenhuis.

He lived and worked as a carpenter and landlord in Baldwin, WI his entire life. On June 1, 1984 he married his wife...

Mar 29, 2023

Elvira J. Larson, age 88, of Baldwin, WI, died on March 29, 2023 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, surrounded by her loving family.

Elvira was born on August 6, 1934 in Baldwin, WI to George and Celia (Doornink) Kanis. She graduated from Baldwin High School and on June 3, 1954 was united in marriage to Lawrence...

Mar 27, 2023

Marcella A. Philo, age 73, of Hudson, WI, passed away on March 27, 2023 with family by her side. She was born on October 8, 1949 to parents Donald and Mary Lawler. Marcella graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, earning her degree in early childhood education. She worked as a teacher at Aldrich Memorial Nursery School in...

Mar 27, 2023

Edna Marie (Johnson) Wood, age 91 of Bay City died peacefully on March 27, 2023 at Comforts of Home in River Falls, WI. Edna was the daughter of Walter and Hilma (Setter) Johnson. She was born on June 24, 1931 in Red Wing.

Edna grew up on the family farm near Hwy K and KK in Trenton...

Mar 27, 2023

Thomas Albert Johnson, 80, of Ellsworth died on Monday, March 27, 2023, at United Hospital- Regina Campus in Hastings, MN with his family by his side. He was born on November 22, 1942, in Red Wing, MN to Loren and Wanda (Billeter) Johnson. Tom attended Pepin High School, graduating with the class of 1961. He furthered his education by...