Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 29, 2025

Judith Rae Hurtgen, age 80, of rural Baldwin, passed away on January 29, 2025. Born on June 9, 1944, to Roy and Marcella Green, Judy grew up with a love for family and a zest for life. On October 22, 1965, she married Clint Hurtgen, beginning a beautiful journey together that spanned fifty years. Their marriage was blessed with...

Jan 29, 2025

Nancy Boecker, age 88, of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Nancy was born on June 16, 1936, in Ladysmith, WI to Ross and Almyra (Veness) Bell. She attended school in Ladysmith, and graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1955. On May 12, 1956, she was united in marriage to William (Bill) Boecker at the...

Jan 29, 2025

It is with great sorrow and deep reverence that we announce the passing of Joan Helene Vesley, age 83, of Hudson, Wisconsin, who departed this life on January 29, 2025. Born on January 9, 1942, in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, Joan lived a life marked by compassion, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her family.

Joan held a...

Jan 29, 2025

Eileen Ruth Wymer (nee Halberg) passed away peacefully at home on January 29,2025. She was born in River Falls, Wi on June 26, 1944 to Bert and Helen Halberg, the second of three children. She grew up on the St. Croix River and graduated from River Falls High School in 1962. After which, she attended Luther School of Nursing....

Jan 29, 2025

James ‘Jamie’ Oliver Reigle, age 70 of Red Wing, Minnesota died January 29, 2025 at Ellsworth Health Services where he received care for a very short time.

Jamie was born on December 12, 1954, to Ronald O. and Jane A. Reigle in West Bend, Wisconsin. Jamie was born 15 minutes after his identical twin brother, Ron. The...

Jan 29, 2025

George D. Foss, of New Richmond, WI, age 97, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at The Deerfield in New Richmond.

George was born June 26, 1927, in River Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Bessie (Smith) Foss. He was baptized and confirmed at the Ezekiel Lutheran Church in River Falls. He received his diploma from River...

Jan 29, 2025

Bettye Peterson McClain, age 103, of Edina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at her son’s residence in Maiden Rock.

Bettye was born on June 26, 1921, at Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Grady and Beatrice (Brown) Tucker. She was raised in Minneapolis, where she attended elementary school before graduating from West High School....

Jan 26, 2025

Orren Jesse Lucht, born 2May1927 in Mora, MN, died 26Jan2025, and is proceeded in death by father Albert, mother Alice (Lindstrom), brother Donald, and granddaughter Rebecca.

Orren was educated in a one-room country schoolhouse until high school. Upon graduating a year early, he briefly continued to farm with his parents, but in October 1946, he took a...

Jan 26, 2025

Kevin Roy Dunning May 9, 1959 – January 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin Roy Dunning, age 65, who passed away on January 26, 2025. Kevin’s life was defined by his unwavering love for family, his strong faith, and his passions that touched many lives.

Kevin’s life...

Jan 25, 2025

Timothy Alan Spearman, age 69, of Houlton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025.

Tim had a fulfilling career where he retired from at 3M. He made a lasting impression on everyone he met. Notably for his intelligence, love of history, science, politics, travel, eccentric personality, sense of humor, and big heart. He would readily give...

Jan 25, 2025

Vernon E. “Bud” Ista, age 84 of Baldwin passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025

Bud relished tending his flower garden and nurturing plants on his welcoming front porch. Music was his lifeblood, and he could often be found skillfully playing the guitar, keyboard, piano, or accordion, filling the air with joy and laughter. He enjoyed shopping...

Jan 23, 2025

It is with broken hearts, yet unshaken faith that we announce the passing of our beloved Dennis Ray Fredrick who went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2025. Dennis was a man of unwavering love, humility, and faith, whose life was a testament to God’s grace and goodness.

Dennis Fredrick was born on December...

Jan 22, 2025

Edward ‘Eddie’ Klabuhn, age 89 of Prescott died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation. Ed was born on September 6th, 1935 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Olga Klabuhn. He moved to Prescott in the 60’s with Jerry Ostrander with the help of Peter Hiniker. Ed worked at the Croixdale Hospital for 28 years in their...

Jan 22, 2025

Our Mom, Margie Ellefson, passed away peacefully January 22, 2025 at age 93. Mom was born in Hudson, Wisconsin and was one of ten children. At age 5 she was placed in a foster home and cared for by Dena Wessels, a WWI widow in River Falls, whom she called Mom. She flourished in River Falls having many friends,...

Jan 20, 2025

We are devastated to announce the unexpected passing of our son, Mitchell George Larson. Mitchell passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. Our hearts are broken, our lives are forever changed, but we take comfort in knowing he is in the hands of our Lord.

Mitchell was born on June 8, 1997 to Michael and Lori Larson...

Jan 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cornelia “Connie” Ursula Bohn, who departed this life on January 19, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on October 14, 1964, in Germany, Connie made her way to the United States in 1992, where she established roots and flourished in her community in Hammond, WI.

Connie was a...

Jan 17, 2025

Margaret Driscoll, age 86, of River Falls, and formerly of Prescott, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at The Sycamore of River Falls.

Margaret was born on April 20, 1938, to Fritz and Lillian Nelson. She attended Cloverdale Elementary School and graduated with the Ellsworth High School Class of 1957. After high school, she worked...

Jan 16, 2025

Judith (Judy) Gail Kamrowski, age 79 of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on January 16th, 2025.

Daughter of Vera Josephine (Geisness) and Harvey Davies, Judy was born in Baldwin, WI on November 29th, 1945. After graduating from Central High School in Minneapolis, in 1964, she moved to Mason City, IA....

Jan 15, 2025

Shaun Marie O’Meara, born Shaun Marie Larkin to Philip Joseph and Mary Eileen Larkin on January 1, 1940, passed away on January 15, 2025. Shaun was living independently at Christian Community Homes in Hudson, Wisconsin, where she celebrated her 85th birthday with her family on New Year’s Day.

Shaun was the oldest of nine children in a...

Jan 13, 2025

Nancy Darlene Foreman, age 79, of Mound, Minnesota, and formerly of Prescott Wisconsin, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina Minnesota following a brief illness. Nancy was born on November 28, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Winat and Virginia Lee (Barnes) Perdun. She was raised in St Louis Missouri and...