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Dr. Thomas “Tom” P. Goerke, of River Falls, WI, died peacefully in his sleep at home on his farm November 29, 2023 at age 77 after a rich full life
Read life storyKathleen Gustafson, age 71 of Hammond, WI, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home in Hammond. Kathleen was born the daughter of Patrick and Barbara (Hajdu) Campion on
Read life storyMichelle Lynn Eral (1968–2023) Michelle Lynn Eral, age 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Michelle believed in living life fully surrounded by her family and friends. Michelle
Read life storyTommy Bowman, age 72, died on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home. A memorial service for Tom will be Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 3PM at Bakken-Young Funeral &
Read life storyTom Wenstad was born on March 8, 1938 in St Paul, MN. He was raised on the family farm in the village of Star Prairie and attended Star Prairie State
Read life storyMary Ann Margaret Wisemiller passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 16th. She was born in Clear Lake, Wisconsin on April 3, 1943 to
Read life storyDavid Hegre, age 76, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 1:00PM
Read life storyJo-Ann Woeste, of River Falls, WI, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Jo-Ann was born on Feb. 10, 1948 on the Big
Read life storyIlene Ann Zielsdorf, age 78, of Deer Park, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Hammond Health Services. Ilene was born in Amery, Wisconsin to Ray and
Read life storyLifelong River Falls resident, Jason Troy Getzie, 41, passed way unexpectedly, Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at his home in River Falls. A celebration of his life will be from 1pm-4pm
Read life storySusan was born on July 13, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN to Wayne and Ruth (Schneider) Gustafson. Her childhood had many homes across the U.S.; beginning in Minnesota and then to
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