This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Murray, Gallinger, Olson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2474 Message Board Post: Friday, August 08, 2003 Mae Murray, 92 Mae Murray, 92, of River Falls died Wednesday, July 30, at the Lutheran Home in River Falls, where she had been a resident for the past year. Born in Peshtigo, March 31, 1911, she was the daughter of Peter and Ida (Olson) Gallinger. In 1928 she was the recipient of the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Life Saving. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a chemistry degree and worked as a chemist before marrying Marcus S. Murray in Marinette in April 1931. For more than 60 years she was a resident of Cameron in Barron County. She had multiple interests. She loved traveling, was fascinated by geology and was a member of a gem and mineral club, enjoyed bird watching and seniors activities. Preceding her in death were her husband, Marcus, in 1980 and five brothers and sisters. Surviving is her son, Alan (Lois) Murray, of Hudson. There were private funeral services with burial in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Barron County Officer on Aging. Arrangements were handled by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services in Hudson. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8269&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Owings, Conklin, Hicks, Nadeau, Edburg, Olver, Hague, Diaz, Groover, Goddard, Oustrich Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2473 Message Board Post: Friday, August 08, 2003 Carol L. Owings, 61 Carol Linda Owings, 61, of Baldwin, and formerly of New York, died at her home Saturday, Aug. 2. She was born in Naponach-Port Jervis, N.Y., Feb. 1, 1942, the daughter of Kenneth and Edna (Hicks) Conklin, and attended school in New York. She was married twice, first to Robert Nadeau, who preceded her in death, and then to Leo G. Owings. She was a homemaker, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hudson and enjoyed spending time with her family and baking. Survivors are her husband, Leo G. Owings; her mother, Edna Hicks Conklin of Huguenot, N.Y.; three sons, Jeffrey Nadeau of Georgia, Alcid J. Nadeau of Eagan, Minn., and Lee Owings of Menomonie; six daughters, Annette Edburg of Baldwin, Diane Olver of Honesdale, Penn., Denise Hague of Spring Valley, Annie Olver of Pen Argyl, Penn., Karen and Bonnie Lynn Owings, both of Menomonie; two brothers, Kenneth (Judy) Conklin and David (Sherry) Conklin, both of Huguenot, N.Y.; three sisters, Barbara Diaz of Port Jervis, N.Y., Judy Groover of Sparrowbush, N.Y., and Patricia (Roy) Goddard of Monroe; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Robert Nadeau, and her father, Kenneth Conklin. The funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home in Port Jervis, N.Y., with Bishop Tim Oustrich officiating. Burial was in the Rural Valley Cemetery in Cuddebackville, N.Y. A local memorial service will be at a later date to be announced. Arrangements were with the O’Connell Family Funeral Home. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8270&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nelsen Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2472 Message Board Post: Friday, August 08, 2003 Helen Nelsen, 89 Helen Nelsen, 89, of Hudson, died Thursday, August 7, 2003 at the Christian Community Home. Graveside funeral services will be held at a later date in the Mount Olive Cemetery in Chicago. Arrangements are being handled by the O'Connell Family Funeral Home, Hudson, (715) 386-3725. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8311&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=144&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Owings Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2471 Message Board Post: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 Carol Linda Owings, 61 The memorial service for Carol L. Owings, 61, of Baldwin and formerly of New York, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 545 Stageline Road, in Hudson. Burial was in the rural Valley Cemetery in Cuddebackville, N.Y. The full obituary of Mrs. Owings was printed in last week’s issue of the Star-Observer. She died in Baldwin at her home Saturday, Aug. 2. The O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson is handling arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8316&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=144&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pearson, Anderson, Mayer, Snyder, Machi Classification: Pension Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2470 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Angela Pearson,100 Angela Pearson, 100, of St. Paul died peacefully at her residence Wednesday, August 13, 2003. She is survived by children Lavonne Anderson, CA., Mary Pearson, St. Paul, Richard (Jean) Pearson, Hudson, Donna Mayer, CA., Patricia Snyder, FLA., Robert Pearson, Clear Lake, MN., Margaret (John) Machi, CA., Mark Pearson, Oakdale, 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00PM Saturday, August 16 at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul. Visitation will be one hour prior to mass at the church. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in North St. Paul. Funeral services entrusted to O'Connell Family Funeral Home, Hudson 715-386-3725. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8357&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=144&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray, Petersen, Pedersen, Gonsioroski, Schwartz, Nelson, Larson, Fredrikson, Ashwood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2469 Message Board Post: Friday, August 15, 2003 Kathleen P. Ray, 77 Kathleen Phyllis Ray, 77, of Hudson died Thursday, Aug. 7, at Hudson Hospital, where she had been a patient for three days. She was born in Milwaukee Oct. 3, 1925, the daughter of LeRoy Chris and Anna Margaret (Pedersen) Petersen, and came to Hudson with her parents at an early age. She attended Hudson school and graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1943. On Aug. 25, 1951, in Princeton, Minn., she was married to Darrell James Ray. She was employed by Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company in St. Paul prior to her marriage. Later, after her children were raised, she resumed work at 3M. In Hudson she was a member of the First Baptist Church and later became affiliated with the United Methodist Church. She served on several committees, was active in the Ladies Guild and taught Sunday School. She and her husband were active charter members of the Willow River Antique Car Club in Burkhardt and enjoyed traveling in the five-state area to attend various car shows and see old friends. After the death of her husband, Darrell, April 6, 1985, she sold their home and moved to WinterGreen apartments in Hudson, where she resided for 10 years. About four years ago, she left WinterGreen and entered Pine Ridge, a facility for assisted living, in Hudson. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 2115 through the service of her husband as a World War II veteran. Besides her husband, Darrell, she was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are two sons, Michael Ray of River Falls and James Ray of Hudson; a daughter, Nancy (James) Gonsioroski of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; three sisters, Jean (Ronald) Schwartz of Faribault, Minn., Dorothy (George E.) Nelson and Audrey (Dean) Larson, both of Hudson; a brother, David L. (Jane) Petersen of Hudson; and six grandchildren, Michaela Ray, Samara Ray, Jordan Ray, Benjamin Gonsioroski, Zachary Gonsioroski and Elliott Gonsioroski. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Randy Fredrikson of the First Baptist Church officiating. Music was provided by vocalist Beth Ray and organist Ruth Ashwood. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, where casketbearers were nephews Bob Petersen, Jeff Nelson, David Nelson, Rick Schwartz, Bill Schwartz and Tim Schwartz. Visitation was prior to the service. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8315&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nelsen, Peska, Horabik, Jaskot, Bartkowski, Niedzwiedz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2468 Message Board Post: Friday, August 15, 2003 Helen H. Nelsen, 89 Helen H. Nelsen, 89, of Hudson died Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. She was born Aug 28, 1913, in Chicago, the daughter of Valentine and Anna (Peska) Horabik, and was raised in Chicago, where she attended school. Later she attended night school and bookkeeping classes. On Dec. 31, 1935, she was married to Clarence Nelsen at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Chicago. For 28 years she worked as a bookkeeper for the Montgomery Ward Company. Her hobbies included crocheting and sewing and watching her favorite television shows. Preceding her in death was her husband, Clarence Nelsen, on July 10, 1964. Survivors are her son, Ralph (Marjorie) Nelsen of Hudson; three grandchildren, Marilyn (Joe) Jaskot of Thorp, Kathy Nelsen of St. Francis and Gary Nelsen of San Jose, Calif.; two great-grandchildren, Jason Jaskot and Jennifer Jaskot; two sisters, Mrs. Clem (Toni) Bartkowski of Portage, Ind., and Mrs. Edward (Frances) Niedzwiedz of Chicago; and a brother, Walter Horabik of Chicago. Graveside funeral services will be at a later date at Mount Olive Cemetery in Chicago. Memorials are preferred. The O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson was in charge of arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8317&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moser, Kirkpatrick, Jones, Roth, Butler, Baribeau, Nelson, Ashwood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2467 Message Board Post: Friday, August 15, 2003 Grace Kirkpatrick Moser, 69 Grace Kirkpatrick Moser, 69, of Aurora, Colo., and formerly of Hudson, died of cancer Sunday, Aug. 3, in Aurora. She was born July 24, 1934, in El Paso, town of Gilman, Pierce County, the daughter of Waldo Emerson and Isabelle Grace (Jones) Kirkpatrick, and was raised in Hudson, where she attended school. On Dec. 16, 1966, in Parker, Colo., she was married to Dieter Moser, and in 1979 the couple built their home in Aurora, Colo. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Third World countries, to learn their cultures. To her, education and knowledge were very important and she read intensively in anthropology and religion. After her retirement she earned an associate and a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College in Denver, Colo. One of her greatest joys in life was the faithful companionship of her pet dogs, Sheena, Katie, Binker, Buzz and Fefe. Preceding her in death were her parents, and her husband, Dieter, in 1994. Surviving are a brother, David E. (Patricia) Kirkpatrick of Hudson; and four sisters, Rochelle M. Roth of Woodville, Sarah C. Butler of Boyceville, Sheila Rae Kirkpatrick of North Hudson and Pamela K. Baribeau of St. Paul. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 8, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Dennis Nelson officiating. Music was by Ruth Ashwood. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery with her family serving as casketbearers. Memorials are suggested. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8318&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kremer, Froehle, Holt, Phelps, Bennett, Moelter, Starck, Pickering, Larsen, Brunn, Hallo, Bell, Johnson, McLain, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2466 Message Board Post: Friday, August 15, 2003 George M. Kremer, 81 George Michael Kremer, 81, publisher of the River Falls Journal for 27 years, died Sunday, Aug. 10, at Westshire Village in the town of Westport near Madison. Kremer purchased the Journal in 1957 and served as editor and publisher until he sold the newspaper in 1984. Previously, he published the Osakis (Minn.) Review for seven years before moving to River Falls. He was active in civic and church affairs, including terms on the River Falls Hospital and United Hospital boards of directors, the River Falls School Board, the Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Board and St. Bridget’s building committee. He was a longtime member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, serving as an usher for 25 years and a member of the building committee. He was also a member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge and Knights of Columbus. He was born April 1, 1922, in Eden Valley, Minn., the oldest child of Nicholas J. and Edwina (Froehle) Kremer, and grew up in Osakis, Minn. He graduated in 1940 from St. John’s University College Preparatory School in Collegeville, Minn., and that fall he entered the University of Minnesota. After enlisting in the Army in 1942 during World War II, he landed in Normandy, France, with Patton’s Third Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he returned to the University of Minnesota, where he received his degree. On Nov. 23, 1950, he was married to Lorraine Holt. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; nine children and their families: Ann (Larry) Phelps and their children, Matthew and Douglas of Pueblo, Colo.; Joan Kremer and her children, Joshua and Erin Bennett of River Falls; Mark Kremer of Red Wing; Paul (Debby) Kremer and their children, Zachary and Meredith of DeForest; David (Pat) Kremer and their children, Jason and Adam, Christopher Moelter and Shannon (Tommy) Starck of Chippewa Falls; Ruth (Randall) Pickering and their children, Richard, Rachel and Ryan of Fitchburg; Sara (Bill) Larsen and their children, Jill, Kimberly and Kelly of Waterford; Margaret (Steve) Brunn and their children, Kyle and Lora of Franklin; and Michael (Sheryl) Kremer and their children, Nicholas and Collin, Joseph Hallo and Tiffany Bell of Eau Claire; and a step-great-grandson; Also surviving are a brother, William (Joanna) of Wheaton, Minn.; two sisters, Rose (Lowell) Johnson of Albertville, Minn., and Helen (Pat) McLain of Osakis, Minn.; three sisters-in-law, Fran Kremer, Eloise Anderson and Shirly Holt and a brother-in-law, Marvin (Wanda) Holt. David A. Holt of Hudson is a cousin of Lorraine (Holt) Kremer, widow of George Kremer. One daughter, Kathleen, died at the age of 15 in 1977 in a swimming accident in California. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two small grandchildren, Christopher Larsen and Emily Kremer; and a brother, Robert. After selling his newspaper in 1984, he and his wife spent summers in River Falls and winter months in Mesa, Ariz. However, since 1998, they have lived at Westshire Village in the town of Westport, Wis., to be close to many of their children and grandchildren. Visitation was at the Ryan Funeral Home in Madison from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. Funeral Mass will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in River Falls. Visitation will be at the church starting at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family prefers Mass intentions and donations to charitable organizations. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8319&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aamodt, Rudesill, Richardson, Hulleman, Bolling, Talsma, Swenson, Sias, Vearrier, DeBoer, Jorstad Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2465 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 07, 2003 Leona Rudesill Aamodt, 78 May 4, 1925 - July 29, 2003 Leona Rudesill Aamodt, of Amery, died on Tuesday, July 29, at her daughter’s home in Mission Viejo, Calif. She was born Leona Mae Richardson in Ireton, Iowa on May 4, 1925 to Millard and Grace (Hulleman) Richardson. Leona was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Grace Richardson; husbands Lloyd Bolling and Stanley Rudesill; three brothers Harry “Dutch” Hulleman, Louis “Swede” Talsma, John “Jack” Swenson; two granddaughters, Jaime Rudesill and Jennifer Sias. Leona married Lloyd Walter Bolling of Amery Dec. 5, 1942. Together they had two daughters, Sharone Lee and Sandra Kay. On April 6, 1948, Leona married Stanely Leslie Rudesill of Baldwin, and they had two sons, Bruce Duane and Randy Stuart. Stanley passed away Jan. 19, 1987. Then on May 20, 1994, Leona married Richard O. Aamodt of Minneapolis, Minn. Her leisure activities included crafts, crocheting, gardening, cooking and outdoor activities. She is survived by two sons, Bruce (Carol) Rudesill of Rice Lake, Randy (Ruth) Rudesill of Lumber Bridge, N.C.; two daughters, Sharone (Jim) Bolling Vearrier of Mission Viejo, Calif., Sandra (Marvin) Bolling Sias of Clear Lake; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darrell “Bud” Richardson of Amery, Glenn “Tony” Talsma of Burke, S.D.; one sister, Iris DeBoer of Clear Lake; and ex-husband Richard Aamodt of New Richmond. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Beebe Mortuary in New Richmond with Pastor Larry Jorstad officiating. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons, Wayne Sias, Corey Sias, Matthew Sias, Joshua Sias, David Vearrier, and David Rudesill. Interment was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6998&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elton Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2464 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 07, 2003 Gerald R. Elton, 75 Gerald R. Elton, 75, of Woodville, owner of Gerry's Trailer Roost, died peacefully Wednesday night August 6, 2003 at his residence following an illness with cancer. Memorial service for Gerry Elton will be 2PM Sunday, August 10 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Baldwin. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Sunday. Interment will be in Rice Lake. Memorials preferred to the Baldwin Area Medical Center Oncology Department. Funeral services entrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6999&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Garrity Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2463 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 07, 2003 Marie Merkt Garrity, 85 May 4, 1918 - Aug. 4, 2003 Marie Merkt Garrity died peacefully Aug. 4 in New Richmond. Marie was born May 4, 1918. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Teacher’s College and taught for many years in one-room schoolhouses in St. Croix County. Marie switched careers after raising her family and joyfully worked 20 years at Holy Family Hospital caring for new mothers and their babies. Marie had an unusual zest for life, for people, and loved to read and discover new things. Marie will be lovingly missed by her children, Dave (Gayle), Rita (Craig), Mike (Rose), Dan (Julie), Paul, Joan (Denny), and Pat; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Chance (Shelly) and Adam, Bridgett (Dave), Justin (Alisha) and Trevor, Katie (Matt) and Sophie and Gwen, Shannon (Jason), Nathan, Simone and Kelli; sisters-in-law Anne and Shirley; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard, and also by her sister Camille and brothers, Bill, Fran, Ted, and Ralph. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Somerset. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at Cullen Funeral Home, New Richmond with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Cullen Crea Hegstrom Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=7001&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Germain, Meyer, Counter, Mitchell, Richards, Brinkman, Baillargeon, Sutherland, Neuenfeldt, Lawrence, Feiner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2462 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 07, 2003 Dennis B. Germain, 77 July 2, 1926 - Aug. 3, 2003 Dennis B. Germain of Somerset died Aug. 3 at home. Dennis was born July 2, 1926 in New Richmond. He was preceded in death by his mother, Berengere; father, John; sisters, Doris and Claire; and brothers, Donald and Delore. He is survived by wife, Velma; daughters, Denise (Randy) Meyer, Carolyn (Scott) Counter; sons, Allan (Jelaine), Jerry, Eric, Stephen (Melanie), Brian (Cathie); sisters, Ella Marie Germain-CSJ, Mae (Tom) Mitchell, Rita Richards; brothers, Andrew, Urban (Pauline), Leo, Ralph (Diane); also 18 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Somerset, with Father Jim Brinkman and Deacon Maurice Baillargeon officiating. Visitation was one and one half hours prior to the service at the church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Music was by Janelle Sutherland, Jeanne Germain, Cathie Germain, Sharisse Germain, Jerry Germain and Sharon Neuenfeldt. Pallbearers were Tim Germain, James Lawrence, Luke Germain, Adam Germain, Ted Germain and Scott Feiner. Cullen-Crea-Hegstrom Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=7002&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Casey Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2461 Message Board Post: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 Norine Casey, 73 Mrs. Norine Casey from River Falls died peacefully surrounded by loving family Aug. 12. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Cullen Funeral Home, New Richmond with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service and one hour prior to service at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Cullen-Crea-Hegstrom Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=7017&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Casey, Dubois, Berends, Knight, Owen, Benner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2460 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Patricia Ann (Casey) Anderson, 77 Oct. 16, 1925 - Aug. 10, 2003 Patricia Ann (Casey) Anderson died Sunday, Aug. 10 at home. She was born Oct. 16, 1925 at Erin Prairie. Patricia married Willard Anderson on Sept. 2, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Mary Casey, and husband Willard. She is survived by sons, William of Chicago, Ill., James (Hope) of Derby, Kansas, Thomas of New Richmond, Father John of Ladysmith; daughter Mary (Jerry) Dubois of New Richmond; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters Rachel (Ralph) Berends of New Richmond, Monica Knight of Huntington Beach, Calif., Eileen Owen, Lola, Mont., Katherine Benner of New Richmond. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11 a.m. today (Thursday), Aug. 14, 2003, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Richmond. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cullen Funeral Home, New Richmond, with prayer service at 6:30 p.m. and one hour prior to service at church. Cullen-Crea-Hegstrom Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7036

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Casey, Gillis, Wells, Phillips, Goodlad, Cheesebrow, Bean, Young, Weiss, Larson, Casey, Harris, Bradley, Murphy, Peterson, Anez Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2459 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Norine Casey, 73 Sept. 19, 1929 - Aug. 12, 2003 Mrs. Norine Casey from River Falls died peacefully surrounded by loving family Aug. 12. She was born Sept. 19, 1929 in New Richmond. She graduated from River Falls Teacher’s College in 1950 and taught school in Amery for one year. She married Larry Casey March 31, 1951 and raised a large family. She was active in the local Catholic church and Al Anon for 41 years and was a fixture at her children’s and children’s friends’ events. All who were fortunate enough to know her were regarded as a trusted friend and were welcome at the dinner table and cookie jar. She is preceded in death by infant sons, Jimmy, Martin and Dick; parents Joseph and Alice Gillis; brother Francis; and brother-in-law John Wells. She is survived by husband Larry; sons, Steve (Doris Phillips), Bill (Lillis), Brian, Lee (friend Ann Goodlad), Tony (friend Cathe Cheesebrow), Terry (Kathy), Joe (Michelle); daughters, Mary Lou (Jeff) Bean, Kathleen (Mike) Young, Jane Weiss (friend Jerry Larson); grandchildren, Scott, Jackie, Andy, Jolene, Shannon, Lindsey, Claire, Jeff; brothers, Jack (Rosemary) Gillis, Ed (Ellen) Gillis; sisters, Anita Wells, Sister Elizabeth Gillis; sisters-in-law, Rita Gillis, Loretta Casey; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Cullen Funeral Home, New Richmond with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service and one hour prior to service at the church. Fathers Jerry Harris and Al Bradley and Deacon Larry Murphy will officiate. Music will be provided by Barb Peterson and Anne Anez. Pallbearers will be Steve, Bill, Brian, Lee, Tony, Terry and Joe Casey. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Cullen-Crea-Hegstrom Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7037

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Christianson, Hawkins, Gallagher, Haines Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2458 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Rose I. Christianson, 80 Oct. 10, 1922 - Aug. 5, 2003 Rose I. Christianson (nee Hawkins) of West Bend died surrounded by her loving sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center in West Bend. Rose was born Oct. 10, 1922 in New Richmond to the late Elmer and Nellie (nee Gallagher) Hawkins. After graduation from New Richmond High School, she married her high school sweetheart Gordon H. Christianson on June 27, 1942 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond. After raising her family in New Richmond, she lived for many years in Beaverton, Ore. before moving to West Bend to be nearer her family. Rose is survived by four sons, Gary (Karen) of West Bend, David (Lynn) of Conyers, Ga., Thomas (Maryann) of Portage, and James (Marie) of Apple Valley, Minn.; 10 grandchildren: Mathew, Sarah, Jennifer, Emily, Jason, Jacquelyn, Jamie, Andrew and Kathyrn; as well as one great-grandchild Lucy, due to be born in November. She is further survived by cousins and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Gordon on February 20, 1973; her parents; and her twin sisters, Mary and Margaret. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in West Bend with Rev. Jeffrey Haines presiding. Inurnment will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Thursday, at the church. Masses or memorials to St. Frances Cabrini Church or Cedar Community are appreciated. The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend assisted the family. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7038

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harvieux, Christiansen, Gorka, Lindquist, Polzin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2457 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Francis Harvieux, 78 Nov. 26, 1924 - Aug. 5, 2003 Francis Harvieux of New Richmond, formerly of Stillwater, Minn. died Aug. 5. He was preceded in death by his wife Kay and grandson James Christiansen. He is survived by daughter Diane (Gary) Gorka of Amery; son Jerry (Laurie) of New Richmond; grandchildren, Kellie Lindquist, Pete, Erik, Justice and Adrian; great-grandchildren, James and Julia; sister Barb (Bob) Polzin. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, a past Grand Knight. He was a retired mechanic from Northwest Airlines. Service was held at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Stillwater, Minn. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at Simonet Funeral Home, Stillwater. Simonet Funeral Home assisted the family. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7039

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jarchow, Williamson, Dulon, Reynolds, Stoner, Stelter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2456 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Dennis ‘Thumper’ Jarchow, 50 Dennis “Thumper” Jarchow passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 of cancer at his home in Somerset surrounded by his loved ones. Dennis was the son of Leonard Paul and Luella Jarchow. He is survived by devoted and loving soul mate Kathy Williamson; her loving mother Eloise Williamson; and son Brandon Jarchow; his adopted family Sue, Nathan and Caitlin Dulon and Mike, Karen and Justin Reynolds; extra special friends, Steve Jarchow and Randy Stoner. He is also survived by three brothers, Jim (Sue) and children; Lenny (Vicki) and children Jennifer, John and Jeff; Leroy, (Melody) and son Mike; one sister, Kathy, (Gary) and children Kyle and Jake Stelter; many relatives, friends and acquaintances. Memorial services will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the United Methodist Church, 209 East Second Street, New Richmond with a church service at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the New Richmond United Methodist Church. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7040

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spanton, Johansen, Holmes, Brown, Paulson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2455 Message Board Post: Thursday, August 14, 2003 Mary R. Spanton, 68 Sept. 2, 1934 - Aug. 4, 2003 Mary R. Spanton of New Richmond died Monday, Aug. 4 at her home. Mary was born Sept. 2, 1934 in Minneapolis to Julius and Mabel (Holmes) Johansen. She graduated from Excelsior High School with the Class of 1952. She greatly appreciated the class’ friendship through the years. She married Milton D. Spanton, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton and parents, Julius “Joe” and Mable. She is survived by her sons, Milton III (Lynn), Thomas (Dawn), William (Jennifer); grandchildren, Betsy, Shantih, David, Ariel and Heidi; brother Thomas (Sharon) Johansen; dear friends, Betty Brown, Susie Spanton and Marge Paulson. Memorial services were held Friday, Aug. 8, at Christ Lutheran Church in Somerset. Interment was in the Bethesda Cemetery in rural Dresser. Arrangements were by the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7042