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Amy Marie Kempfer, age 54 of River Falls WI, finished her battle with kidney disease on July 28, 2020. Amy was born March 6, 1966 in Hartford WI and was a 1984 graduate of Hartford Union High School. Such a bright spirit, we were lucky to share in her light. Her smile and ever positive
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Shirley A. Christenson, age 94, River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Kinnic Health and Rehab, River Falls. She was born the daughter of O. Julius and C. Sophie (Berkseth) Anderson on Nov. 3, 1925 in rural Hudson, Wisconsin. She graduated from River Falls High School in 1943, then earned a two-year
Read life storyGeraldine “Geri” Nelson, age 95, of River Falls died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Baldwin Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Evelyn (Evie) Roen passed away peacefully two days before her 92nd birthday on May 9, 2020 at the Kinnic Health & Rehab in River Falls, WI. She was born on May 11th, 1928 to Max and Matilda Kiefer in El Paso, Wisconsin, was baptized and confirmed and married at St. Paul’s UCC in Ellsworth, WI,
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Norma Rae (Hampton) Hall, age 85, of New Richmond, WI died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the St. Croix County Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Belton, South Carolina October 10, 1934. Norma graduated from Belton High School, and attended Anderson College for one year. She later attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
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Nicholas J. Bishop, age 27 of Deer Park, WI passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at home on May 6, 2020. Preceded in death by Father, Kevin Bishop. Survived by Mother, Brenda Bishop; Grandparents, Lowell and Gail Bishop and many other family members and friends. Treasured in our hearts he will stay until we meet
Read life storyTerry Naser, age 68, of New Richmond, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Regions Hospital in Minnesota. Terry was born the son of Wayne and Lorraine (nee Woods) Naser on September 27, 1951 in Lake Mills IA. He attended New Richmond High School. Following high school, Terry worked for Anderson Windows for 37 years. Terry
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Thomas, Audrey Crystal (Miller) passed away on April 22, 2020. Audrey was born Dec. 8th, 1927 in St. Paul, Minn. to Harley and Crystal (Ballman) Miller. She married her high school sweetheart, Brown W. Thomas, in 1949, and their loving partnership was blessed with two daughters. Audrey graduated from the University of Minnesota at age
Read life storyLois Horwath, age 90, died on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Saint John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. A memorial service will be held at Saint Pius X Catholic Church in White Bear Lake, MN at a later date. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Tony James was born in Waseca, MN in 1963 to Margie and Tom James. The family then moved to Belle Plaine, MN where Tony would grow up. Tony loved sports from an early age, in high school he was a three-sport athlete lettering in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Earning all-conference awards in Football and Baseball.
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Teresa Mary (Grassy) Betterley August 18, 1947 – April 12, 2020 Terry at the age of 72 Passed away Peacefully Sunday morning April 12, 2020 at Deerfield Gables, New Richmond, WI where she has resided for many years, living with the daily battle of Parkinson’s now she at peace with her heavenly father. Terry lived
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Donald William Holmberg, age 86, of New Richmond passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2020 with family at his side. He was born October 18, 1933 in Range, Wisconsin and grew up in the Centuria area. Following high school, Don enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean War. After his military
Read life storyRonald A. Rudd, age 75, of New Richmond passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home. He was born the son of Raymond and Irma (Beebe) Rudd on February 16, 1944. Ron served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years. He is survived by his brother, Steve Rudd and sister, Sharon (Rudd) Albright; nieces,
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Duane L. Fitch, age 76 of New Richmond, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN. He was born on August 26, 1943 in Oregon. Growing up Duane was moved around throughout his family. When he was 12, Duane was fostered to a wonderful family in Wausau, WI. After he turned
Read life storyJanet Denucci, age 76, of New Richmond died Wednesday, August 5, 2020. A Celebration of Janet’s Life will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 with a service at 3 pm followed by visitation from 4-7 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI. Please dress casual, your favorite
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Edward “Ed” Wittstock, age 72, of Webb Lake, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from esophageal cancer at his home on the lake. He was born the son to Ernest and Mildred (Newville) Wittstock on February 12, 1948 in Amery, WI . Ed worked for Berwald Commercial Roofing for 40 years. He retired
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Laurence W. Sutten, age 91, of River Falls died Monday, August 3, 2020 at the River Falls Area Hospital. A private family memorial service will be held Friday, September 18, 2020 at Ezekiel Lutheran Church in River Falls. Larry’s memorial service will be live streamed via a link found at bottom of the obituary. Interment
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John Peter Anderson, age 87 of Red Wing, Mn, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home in Red Wing. John was born the son of Herbert and Mabel (Johnson) Anderson on August 17, 1932 in Stockholm, WI. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Thompson on July 28, 1956. John served in the
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James H. Larson, age 83, of North Hudson and Lake Panasoffker, FL died Monday, July 27, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Jim worked for Stokely Van Camps for 32 years and then owned and operated Jim’s Concrete Lawn Ornaments for the past 51 years. He is survived by his wife of 61
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Gary P. Pederson, age 82, of New Richmond died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Estates at Greeley in Stillwater, MN. He was born the son to Parnell and Virginia (Miller) Pederson on July 24, 1937 in New Richmond, WI. Following graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army and worked at 3M for
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Mary Arnet Sather (May 28, 1930-April 5, 2020) Courtesy of Rivertowns newspaper group. Written by David M. Newman. Additional information added from family. NEW RICHMOND — Mary Sather was at the heart of New Richmond’s growth over the past 50 years and she was always there to document the city’s progress. Sather died Sunday, April
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