Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 2, 2025

Arthur Richard Taylor passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 at 81 years old.

Art was born on April 10, 1943, to Glen and Lilah Taylor in Chippewa Falls, WI.

After High School, Art enlisted in the Navy in 1960 where he was stationed in Cuba at Guantanamo Bay during the Cuba Missile Crisis. After...

Mar 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold John Miller, a beloved father, brother, veteran, and friend, who left this world on March 2, 2025. Harold was a man of many passions and profound kindness, whose spirit touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.

Born in Medford, Wisconsin with a...

Feb 28, 2025

Michael Drier, age 76, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025. Born on June 29, 1949, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Edward and Ailene Drier, Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

A man of integrity and dedication, Michael worked proudly as the Service Manager at the Tenant Company, where he...

Feb 28, 2025

George Ervil Gruendemann, born on August 7, 1947 in Redwood Falls, MN passed away on February 28, 2025, in New Richmond, WI due to pulmonary disease and heart failure.

George is preceded in death by parents Walter E. Gruendemann and Lorna B. Robinson and brother Dana Gruendemann; He is survived by two daughters Robin Neubauer (Jerry) and...

Feb 28, 2025

Edward Kenneth Waters, age 77, of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025. Born on April 9, 1947, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Edward was the son of Walter and Olga Waters. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life that shaped him into the devoted...

Feb 27, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Johnson entered peacefully into heaven on Feb. 27, 2025, surrounded by loving family members, after a long and full life devoted to her children and their families and enriched by friends, music and travel across the United States and Europe.

Patty was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Tucson, Arizona, to Russell Lester Bidgood and Bessie...

Feb 25, 2025

Bachtle, Rose M. (Donnelly) Age 74 of Prescott. Passed away Feb. 25, 2025. Preceded in death by grandparents Frank & Rose Sylvester and John & Margaret Donnelly; parents Patrick & Gertrude Donnelly; brother Joseph; and nephew David Riggs. Survived by loving husband Walter; sons James (Heather), Timothy (Rhiannon), & Andrew (Melodie); brothers Michael (Tracey); twin brother Patrick (Paula), Kevin...

Feb 23, 2025

Janice Alire, age 68, of New Richmond, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she had been receiving care for a brief time. She was born on March 30, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Eugene and Sally (Wydajewski) Jozwiak. Janice grew up in Chicago, where she graduated from high school and later built a...

Feb 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christine Mary Hillstead, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world suddenly on February 22, 2025, at the age of 60. Christine was born on August 11, 1964, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She spent her formative years in the warmth of family and community, eventually settling in...

Feb 21, 2025

Eldon “Eldie” Charles Schellfeffer, age 83, of Ellsworth, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Ellsworth Health Services after a three year-long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Eldie was born on January 13, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Louis and Carrie (Samuel) Schellfeffer. He was raised in Ellsworth, where he attended school. Sadly, at a...

Feb 20, 2025

Juliette Suzanne Lohman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated healthcare professional, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on July 21, 1934, Juliette lived a life rich in love, service, and devotion to her family and vocation.

Juliette was a proud graduate of St. Barnabas School of...

Feb 20, 2025

Geraldine Mary Langer, age 87, of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2025.

Born on November 27, 1937, in New Trier, MN, to Joseph and Magdalena (Bauer) Reinardy, Geri was raised on her family’s farm, where she developed a strong work ethic and deep-rooted values that shaped her life. She attended St. Mary’s...

Feb 18, 2025

James “Jim” Loomis of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Wellhaven Assisted Living. Jim was born on August 24, 1940, in McGrath, Minnesota, to Clyde and Nancy Loomis. He graduated from Superior East High School before continuing his education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where he earned his degree in elementary education.

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Feb 18, 2025

Kurt E. Wheeler, age 38, left us too soon on February 18, 2025. Kurt was born on February 20, 1986, to parents Sandy Bibeau and Dale Wheeler. He attended Baldwin Highschool and went on to work for GFL as a heavy equipment operator until his cancer diagnosis in July of 2024.

Kurt was known for his adventurous...

Feb 16, 2025

Timothy LaPlante Age 65, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2025. Loving father of Victoria LaPlante. Survived by his siblings, Pat Demma, Cheryl (Dan) Ader Scott (Sue) LaPlante, Terry LaPlante, Bruce (Merita) LaPlante, Michelle (Steve) Bahneman, and Christopher (Roxanne). Uncle to many.

Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Florence LaPlante.

Timothy enjoyed dancing,...

Feb 15, 2025

James R. Widiker “Jim” Age 72 of Woodville passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 15, 2025.

Jim was born December 15, 1952 in Birchwood, WI to Robert and Lillian (Jilek) Widiker. He grew up in Birchwood and graduated from the Birchwood High School.

On September 1, 1973 he and Sharon Birdsill were united...

Feb 15, 2025

Kay Frederick Eichman, age 72, of Prescott, WI, passed away on February 15, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born on February 29, 1952, in Prescott, WI, to Kenneth and Beverly (Horbach) Eichman. Kay was a proud graduate of Prescott High School, class of 1970.

On May 27, 1972, he married the love...

Feb 15, 2025

Arlene Ann Randall, age 85, formerly of Baldwin and Woodville, passed away February 15, 2025, at Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Arlene, also called Tootsie or Toots to her closest family and friends, was born September 14, 1939, in Baldwin, WI, the daughter of Aloysius (Al) and Celia (Olson) Miller. She was united in marriage on October...

Feb 14, 2025

Donald Norman Quam, age 94, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. Donald was born on September 28, 1930, in Dennison, Minnesota, to Albert and Eva (Urevig) Quam. He attended District 52, a one-room schoolhouse, through the eighth grade before graduating from Kenyon High School in 1948. He met the love of his life, Lucille Ruth...

Feb 13, 2025

Ralph Peter Biniek, age 75 of Colfax formerly of Baldwin and Onamia, MN. Passed away unexpectedly at home February 13, 2025

He was born August 25, 1949 in St. Cloud, MN to Bernard Sr. and Eleanor Biniek. Ralph grew up in Onamia and graduated from the Onamia High School. Ralph served in the US Navy from 1967...