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Beverly Lucko, age 67, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota. Burial of her urn will take place at a later date. Cremation Services provided by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
Read life storyMarilyn Fredrickson, age 90 of New Richmond, WI went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond. A God honoring memorial service is being planned for the spring of 2022. Marilyn’s complete obituary and more detail about her service will be updated here
Read life storyMarie Fisher, age 98, died on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. Arrangements are pending with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Daniel Weir, age 57, of Hudson, WI died Thursday, December 2, 2021. Daniel was born the son of Janis Weir and Harvey Long on December 30, 1963 in International Falls, MN. Dan grew up in River Falls, WI. After high school, Dan moved around and worked at various jobs before settling in Hudson. He enjoyed
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Nancy Bursch, age 83 of Somerset, WI, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:00AM at Christ Lutheran Church (510 Germain Street) in Somerset, WI with a visitation starting one hour prior to the service. Interment
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William (Bill) Joseph DeMar, 85, of rural New Richmond, WI passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2021. Bill was born November 25, 1936 in Superior, WI to Levi Joseph DeMar and Laura Mae (Hankins) DeMar. Growing up he was a sports enthusiast and won all conference in football, basketball, baseball and even ping
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Sherman Olson died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Sherman grew up on the family farm in Wanderoos, graduating from Amery High School in 1951. After 4 years of attempting to be a turkey farmer, he realized he needed a backup plan. In 1954 he joined the Army and
Read life storyDavid J. Lewis, age 69, of River Falls died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Private Family Service will be held on on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 12 noon at Harvestime Outreach Church 498 Jacobs Ln, Hudson, WI 54016 and streamed live through the link just below this obituary.
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It is with great sadness we announce Lisa Utecht Green was given her angel wings the afternoon of Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Lisa was just 49-years-old. She was surrounded by those who loved her, passing peacefully. Lisa was the first of five children born to Debbie & Marvin
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Cynthia Contreras, age 62, died on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN. Cynthia S. Contreras passed away peacefully November 19, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Cynthia was a loving mother to 3 children and grandmother to 3 wonderful kids. Cynthia was born July 10, 1959 in Shakopee,
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James E. “Choppy” Staberg, 97, of North Hudson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 18. James was born on July 6, 1924 in Hudson, to James C. and Bertha (Miller) Staberg. He grew up in Hudson. Jim enlisted in the Army during his senior year in High School and came back
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Brian Patrick DeCoux, age 48 of Oakdale, MN died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his home. Brian was born the son of Ronald and Sandra (Bussiere) DeCoux on July 8, 1973, in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in New Brighton, MN, graduating from Irondale High School. He joined the United States Army in
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Mike Duvall, 83, of River Falls, formerly of LeRoy, Illinois, died at 11:43 PM on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at home, with his family at his side. Mike was born January 5, 1938, in Clinton, Illinois, a son of George (Jack) and Nora (Conroy) Duvall. He was the sixth of eight children. He graduated from
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Marina K. Strohbusch, age 66 of River Falls, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home. She was born the daughter of Stanley and Dolores Kowalczyk on September 4, 1955 in Mannheim, Germany. Marina grew up in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, graduating from Wild Rose High School, class of 1973. She worked in the service
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Harry I. Nelson, age 79, of Star Prairie passed away from cardiac complications on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Amery Hospital. He graduated from New Richmond High School in 1960. Harry served his country in the US Army and was awarded soldier of the month in 1963 in Germany. In 1971, he earned his
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by Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Many of us will manage grief with the support of the loving and caring people around us, such as family, friends and co-workers. Sometimes we need the help of others to walk with us in our grief, such as a well-run support group. Still, there are times we may
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