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Carol Meyers - March 07, 1931 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Carol Meyers, age 91, of Spring Valley, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her home in Gilman Township.

Arrangements are pending and a service will be held at a later date.

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Marvin Anderson - May 12, 1937 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Marvin Anderson, age 84, of Sarona, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona.

Visitation is Friday, April 22, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday.

Funeral service is on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Stanfold Lutheran Church (1573 21st Ave, Rice Lake, WI).  Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Woodville at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Marvin Ray Anderson, age 84 of Sarona WI, passed away April 13, 2022 in Mesa AZ.  Marvin was born May 12, 1937 in Cumberland, WI to David and Margaret (Shellito) Anderson.  He graduated from Cumberland High School in 1955.  After graduation, Marvin moved to St Paul and worked in the Title Insurance business field for several years.

On August 29, 1958, Marvin married the love of his life, Carol Alborn.  The couple raised their 4 children in Minneapolis until they made a leap of faith and moved to Woodville WI in 1979 to start a liquidation business.  C&M Liquidators quickly became known to all as the ‘fun place to shop’.  Marvin and Carol operated C&M until retiring to Long Lake WI in 2005.

Marvin was confirmed at East Cumberland Lutheran Church, was a member of Zion Lutheran church in Woodville for more than 20 years, and most recently was a member of Stanfold Lutheran Church west of Rice Lake.

Marvin was a proud Woodville Lions Club Member, and was Lions President 1992.  Alongside Russ Lund and Larry Knegendorf, the three coordinated the Syttende Mai parade for many years. Marvin enjoyed spending time with family at the cabin on Long Lake.  For 29 years, every fishing opener was an Anderson family contest of who could catch the best fish. If it was a close call, Marvin was the judge of who’s name would be added to the Anderson Family Trophy.  (It always helped to be a grandkid!)

Marvin is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol, of Sarona WI.  Four children:  Sue (Al) Quigley of Burnsville, MN; Steve (Teri) Anderson of Woodville, WI; Jim Anderson (special friend Stephanie Moore) of Eau Claire, WI and Jeff (Jen) Anderson of Amelia, OH.  10 Grandchildren,  8 Great-Grandchildren.  Brother:  Doug (Joy) Anderson, Mound MN. Sister:  Lois (Arlen) Stensland, LaPorte MN.  Brother in law: Bill Ranallo, Cumberland, WI.  He is preceded in death by: Brother: Milford (Lois) Anderson.  Sisters: Elizabeth Abu-Azzam, MN and Joanne Ranallo, Cumberland, WI.

Pallbearers are: Michael Quigley, Patrick Quigley, Dillon Anderson, Riley Anderson, Lake Anderson, Cade Anderson.

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Donald Eberhardt - January 02, 1969 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Donald ‘Don’ Eberhardt, 53, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin passed away April 9, 2022 at Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long struggle with congestive heart failure.

Don was born January 2, 1969 in Chippewa Falls to Patricia Strassburg and Bill Wernland and was later adopted by Patricia’s husband, Bob Eberhardt.

Don had his profectionate abilities with welding.  Don had multiple job’s throughout his life welding and doing side jobs.

Don is survived by his sister Micelle Gartmann of Chippewa Falls; daughter Kaitlyn Eberhardt; son Jesse Eberhardt, both of Chippewa Falls; step daughter Auttumn Dembowski (Gerret Janicks) of LaCrosse, WI; two grandchildren: Adalynn and Xavier Prindiville; step sister Julie and Clyde Loiacona from Georgia; step sister Pam Eberhardt of Eau Claire; step sister Debbie Freather (Ron Fasbender) of Chippewa Falls; and step brother Duane and Rhonda Eberhardt of Sioux City, Ia.; many nieces, nephews and cousins in the family.

Don was preceded in death by his loving mother Patricia Eberhardt.

A Celebration of Life is being planned, updates to follow.

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Betty Colburn - October 06, 1928 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Betty Colburn, age 93, of Woodville, Wisconsin, died Friday, April 8, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Funeral service for Betty will be Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with visitation from 9:30 until 11 a.m. at church prior to the service.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Hersey, Wisconsin.

Rinehart and Ella (Moldenhauer) Timm had their first child on October 6th, 1928 and named her Betty Marie.  She was born at home on their farm in Cady Township.  Betty was followed by brother Junior and sister Sharon, both now deceased. The children attended the Planview country school graduating from the eighth grade in a ceremony at the then county seat, Hammond, Wisconsin.  Betty went to high school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1946.  As a junior she reigned as Homecoming Queen.  Rudolph Syverson was her principal, and it was from him that Betty got her driver’s license.  Those were the days.

At the afore mentioned eighth grade graduation ceremony, Betty met a young man, Jack Colburn.  He was the youngest of thirteen children.  At a family wedding, a group of the young people went to a dance at the White Owl and Betty and Jack, and his sister Virginia, were among them.  On October 8, 1949, Jack and Betty were married at St. Matthew’s Lutheran parsonage in Hatchville.  Jack had taken over the home place and they lived there and raised their children.  They were together of 64 years.  Their oldest daughter Wendy and husband Roger Clark lived on the homestead now and the farm has been in the family for over one hundred years. Sadly, a second daughter, Denise Steinmeyer is deceased, a victim of a motorcycle accident.

When the children were older, Betty tended bar at the White Owl and at Schillinger’s Bar.  Jack and Betty were still farming when Jack brought home a heavy-duty sewing making harnesses and shoes in the basement.  The business grew and Jack moved it to a cabin bought and transported from Fred’s Pleasant View.  The next move was to the garage.  Betty worked right along with Jack and said she just loved to fix shoes.

She moved to Park View Home in Woodville and enjoyed any and all activities, including playing cards, visiting with the coffee bunch, and most of all spending time with family and friends.  Her positive attitude and contagious smile make her a joy to be around.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Jack; daughter Denise; siblings Junior and his wife Elaine; and Sharon Johannsen.

She is survived by daughter Wendy (Roger) Clark of Woodville; granddaughters Billie Jo (Scott) Kostman of Wilson, WI. and Amy (Matt) Foss of Kenyon, Minnesota; grandson Deric (Danielle) Steinmeyer of Menomonie, WI.; great grandson Cole Steinmeyer;  nephew Dean (Sue) Timm of Wilson; sister-in-law: Jeanette Colburn of Wilson; brother-in-law Bill Johannsen of St. Paul; two nieces: Lynn and Jason Thoen and Jill Johannsen; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Visitation was from 9:30 until 11 a.m. at church prior to the service .  Bearers were Scott Kostman, Deric Steinmeyer, Matt Foss, Dean Timm, Jason Thoen, and Cole Steinmeyer. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Hersey, Wisconsin.

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June Butler - May 04, 1924 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: June Butler, age 97, of Spring Valley, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at her home in Valley Villas.

The funeral will be Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ellsworth, Wisconsin.

June was born on May 4, 1924, the daughter of Roy and Signe (Hoeknson) Schmidt.  She had two sisters, Lorraine Pierce and Donna McGrory.

June married N. Harold Butler on July 29, 1942 at her family’s farm at Bass Lake, Minnesota.  They had two children, Larry H. Butler and Bonnie J. Butler (Kurschner).  They lived on a potato farm at Bemidji, Minnesota and moved to Ellsworth, Wisconsin in 1961 and started the Butler’s V-Store.  June became a member of the Eastern Star in Ellsworth.

In 1988 they moved to Part Charlotte, Florida and there she was a member of the Lions Club of Port Charlotte.

June moved back to Wisconsin in 2010 after the passing of her husband Harold Butler.  She came to live at Valley Villas in Spring Valley Wisconsin until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, husband, and children, Larry and Bonnie Butler; nephew, Curt Haakenson; niece, Vicki Moros; and grandson Daniel Kurshner.

June is survived by five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren: Holly (Butler) Girdeen (Mike) and their four sons; Adam Girdeen, Matthew Girdeen, Charles Girdeen and Benjamin Girdeen.  Aaron Butler (Daralynn) and their son; Dylan Butler.  David Kurshner (Natalie) and their two sons; Jacob Kurschner and Joel Kurschner.   Ellen (Kurshner) Frits (Mike) and their three children; Katelyn Frits, Ethan Frits and Abigail Frits and Dana (Kurshner) Geyer (Shannon); Adeline Geyer, Samuel Geyer, Alexander Geyer, Matthew Geyer and Aaron Geyer.  Three great great grandchildren; son-in-law Mike Kurshner and daughter-in-law Rita Butler.

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Elsie Arneson - June 18, 1925 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Elsie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 25, 2022.    She was born to William and Alma Steiger on June 18, 1925 in Greenwood, Wisconsin. After graduating high school, as part of the war effort, she helped assemble and build aircraft avionics. After the war she attended Miss Wood’s School, an innovative teacher’s college in Minneapolis and then went on to teach kindergarten in Spring Valley.    There she met and married Ary Arneson, the love of the her life. Together they raised four children: Charlie, Sally, Jay and Sarah instilling in them a love for nature and a curiosity about the world. Later, she finished her teaching degree at the University of Wisconsin River Falls and continued to teach reading classes in the Spring Valley school system for many years. Elsie was always positive and enjoyed every minute of her extraordinary life, but was never happier than when she was with her family at the lake or the farm.    Elsie’s legacy is her loved ones who were inspired and nurtured by her:  Charlie and Barbara, Sally and Steve, Jay and Wendy, Sarah and Tom; her grandchildren Anna, Tim, Paige and Claire; her nephew and niece Bill and Mary.    A small family service is planned. Memorials preferred to Seniors Staying Put, Spring Valley, Wisconsin

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Gloria Duffy - November 08, 1927 - March 14, 2022

Departed: 03/14/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, opened Heaven’s Gates to our mother, Gloria Yvonne Duffy, on the morning of March 14, 2022.  Gloria was residing at the Comforts of Home Assisted Living when she passed from congestive heart failure.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church (211 E Division St) in River Falls.  Lunch will be served following the mass.

Visitation will be on Friday, at the church, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service.

Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Spring Valley.

Gloria was born to Arthur and Severina ‘Marie’ (Ray) Brooke on November 8th, 1927.  She was the 7th of 11 children born to this pioneering family of Spring Valley, WI. Her parents and siblings Walter, Adeline (Langer), Colburn ‘Cub’, Byron, Eunice (Dahms); John ‘Sonny’, Ada (Hughes); Robert ‘Bob’, Richard ‘Dick’, and Dale have all preceded her in death.

She met our father, Lawrence Duffy, in Spring Valley. They were married on August 29, 1947. She and Larry owned an A&W restaurant in Tucumcari, New Mexico before moving back to Spring Valley and Ellsworth, WI.  Larry passed away in 1988 and Gloria continued with her job as a bookkeeper and store clerk for the Ben Franklin Store in Ellsworth.  Upon her retirement, she moved to River Falls, WI.

She enjoyed playing cards, reading, making the occasional trips to Treasure Island with her sister, Eunice Dahms, attending church at St. Bridget’s in River Falls, and she seldom missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune.  Gloria was also a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution).  Upon learning of her eligibility for membership in DAR, she remarked “Dad always told me we [the Brooke Family] had been here for a long time, I didn’t know it was that long ago!”  Her apartment was often very busy with visits from friends, nieces and nephews, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  There were always treats, coffee, and coca cola.

Her passing leaves an emptiness in our hearts but we have the blessed assurance of seeing her again and sharing in the eternal life that Jesus Christ offers us.  Her love and family stories will stay in our hearts.  She is survived by her children, Patricia Duffy of Fridley, MN; Gayle (Charles) Nelson of Ellsworth, WI; Julie (Michael) Daly of Northfield, MN; Mike (Allison) Duffy of Three Forks, MT; Tom (Cheryl) Duffy of Ellsworth, WI; Jim (Susan) Duffy of New Richmond, WI.   She is survived by several grandchildren, Joleen Gutting, Jennifer Duglin; Larry Nelson; Shad Christenson; Nick and Brad Duffy; Nathan Duffy; Marissa Jourbert and Will Daly.  One grandchild preceded her in death, Sara Christenson of Montana.  Pictures of her great and great great grandchildren filled her apartment.

A very special thank you to all the staff at Comforts of Home-The Falls in River Falls and St. Croix Hospice for their support, patience and loving care.

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Samantha Mary Halls - Unknown - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: It is with great sadness that Jake and Amanda (Leisenheimer) Halls, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, announce the death of their unborn daughter, Samantha Mary Halls.  On March 11, 2022, she joined her Grandpa Phil, who died just a few short years ago, in Heaven.

She will live forever in the hearts of her parents; her sister Rachel; her maternal grandmother Marie Leisenheimer;  paternal grandparents Jerry and Mary Halls; several aunts and uncles and other relatives.

A private family service is planned with burial in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery, Beldenville, Wisconsin.

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Robert Freiberg - August 06, 1943 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Robert Freiberg, age 78, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley and one hour prior to the service at church on Thursday, March 17.

A memorial service will be on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Woodville, Wisconsin. Please follow the link below to view the service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYBKNLwaa28

Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery-Hatchville in Weston Township, Wisconsin.

Bob was born August 6, 1943 to Arnold and Lillian (Aamodt) Freiberg in Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith, was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church-Hatchville, and presently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Woodville.

Bob grew up and attended grades 1-8 at Reed School and Spring Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1962.  After graduating, Bob  worked with his parents on the home farm.

On October 5, 1968 Bob married Barbara Fritz.  They were married at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church due to the fire at St. John’s-Hatchville. They purchased the home farm and lived and worked there until 1992 when they purchased a home south of Hatchville and Bob started his Welding & Repair business.

Bob was well known for his goofy sense of humor and his love of talking to anyone that had the time. His family and his Christian faith were very important to him. His passion was welding, forging, and helping others. He was preceded in death by his parents;  Brothers - Gordon, Leroy, & Dennis. Sisters - Joan Styer & Delores Afdahl

Survivors include his wife Barb of Spring Valley; children: Susan (Curt) Turner and Sara (Wally) King both of Spring Valley. Grandchildren:  Kelsey (Adam) Barstad, Faith (Brandon) King, Austin (Jenna) Turner, and Hope King

Great Grandchildren: Blakely, Brylynn, & Brewer and Savannah, Mckenna, & Annabelle.

Siblings: Sister, Marilyn (Charles) Gjovig of East Bethel, Mn. and Brother-in-law, Herb Afdahl of Anthem, Arizona.

Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Brenda and Duane Kado.

Many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Barb and the family wish to thank the staff of  Spring Valley Health & Rehab and St. Croix Hospice for their wonderful loving care. They made Bob's and our lives as easy and comfortable as possible during his stay.

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Grace Wood - April 21, 1926 - February 15, 2022

Departed: 02/15/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Grace Wood, age 95, of Elmwood, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Park View Home, Woodville.

The funeral will be Monday, February 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be Monday, February 21 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Ono Methodist Cemetery, Salem Township, Wisconsin.  Lunch will follow the burial at the Spring Valley Community Center.

Grace was born April 21, 1926, to George and Isabell (Reichert) Gutting in Ellsworth, Wisconsin.  She grew up in Ellsworth and attended Cudd School.  Grace met a young man, Chester ‘Chet’ Wood, at a dance at Proch’s Ballroom in Ellsworth.  Grace and Chet were married on February 23, 1950 in Red Wing, Minnesota.  They loved to dance and seemed to float across the floor together.  They lived most of their lives farming near Waverly, Wisconsin.

Grace loved to play cards, especially Euchre and 500 Rummy and spent hours playing solitaire.  She worked on the farm, raised her family, and enjoyed gardening and crocheting.  She was loved by all and was ‘Grandma’ to all and embraced everyone.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Chet; infant son Randy; son-in-law Eugene Ray; and her nine siblings.

Survivors include 4 daughters and 2 sons: Phyllis Ray of Ellsworth; Sharon (Bruce) Schutz of Spring Valley; Sandra Linder of Spring Valley; Shawn (Tim) Forer of St Croix Falls; Lonnie Wood of Elmwood; and Rodney Wood of Balsam Lake; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; sister Rosemary Rousseau of Bloomington; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Karen Hudson - September 27, 1948 - February 15, 2022

Departed: 02/15/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: PLEASE NOTE:  Due to the winter storm, Karen's Celebration of Life has been postponed until tomorrow night, Wednesday, February 23, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Karen Hudson, age 73, of Hudson, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Karen was born September 27, 1948 to Robert and Kathleen (Harshman) Dahlman in Baldwin Township, St. Croix county, Wisconsin.  She grew up and attended school at Spring Valley until her Junior year in high school.  Her family moved to Hudson and she graduated from Hudson High School in 1966.  She worked many years as a stocker at Walmart.  She was an avid Packer fan.  Most important to her were her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Bob, grandson Austin.

Survivors include her mother Kathleen of Hudson; 4 children: Shaun (Dana) Hudson of Glenwood City; Steven (Angela) Hudson of River Falls; Jamie Hudson of River Falls; and Jennifer Hudson of Bloomington; 11 grandchildren: Samantha Hudson, Hunter Lewis, Zach Marek, Haley Lewis, Kimberly Hudson, Mathew (Brittany) Evenson, Marne Lewis, Isabelle Hudson, Landon Moore, Michaela Hudson, and Abigail Hudson;  2 great grandchildren: Liam and Dakota Anderson; siblings: Erlene (Jerry) Barriault of Hudson and Robert ‘Butch’ (Dawn) Dahlman of New Richmond.

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Larry Hopwood - May 29, 1942 - January 31, 2022

Departed: 01/31/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Larry Hopwood, age 79, of Elmwood, Wisconsin died Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Baldwin Care Center, Baldwin, Wisconsin.

A private family service is planned.

Larry was born May 29, 1942, to Will and Olive (O’Connell) Hopwood in El Paso Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin.  He attended Spring Valley Schools and graduated with the Class of 1960.  A year later, on June 10, 1961, Larry married Cathy Falde.  They were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elmwood.  After marriage they lived in St. Paul for a while before purchasing their farm in Rock Elm Township.  They were blessed with 4 children: Suzanne, Steve, Shawn and Sandra.

Larry was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed fishing.  He worked as a tool and die maker and kept busy on his hobby farm raising beef cows and hogs.

Preceding him in death were his parents; stepmother Hazel; daughter Sandra Binkowski; granddaughter Amber Wheeler; brother Morris ‘Dick’ Hopwood; brother-in-law William Van; mother-in-law and father-in-law Gordon and Jean Falde.

Survivors include his wife Cathy of Elmwood; children: Suzanne (Dave) Casey of Menomonie; Steve (Jamie) Hopwood of Elmwood; Shawn Hopwood of Roberts and sons-in-law: Corey Binkowski and Dave Wheeler; 9 grandchildren: Jordan (Hannah) Wheeler; Miranda (Tanny) Flowers; D.J. Wheeler; Justin (Tasha) Hopwood; Jesse Hopwood, Hunter Hopwood; Zac Binkowski; Hayley (Brandyn) Seipel; and Paige (Mike Erlitz) Binkowski; 6 great grandchildren: Braylon and Ellie Hopwood; Lydia Hopwood; Camdyn and Carter Seipel; and Donavin Erlitz; sisters: Marilyn (Robert) Slonecker, Sterling, CO.; Ramona Van, Plum City, WI.; Karen (Jim) Olek, Andover, MN.; sister-in-law Wanda Hopwood, Spooner, WI.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Kent Rudesill - January 18, 1931 - January 27, 2022

Departed: 01/27/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Kent Rudesill, 91, of Baldwin, died of heart failure on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at New Centerville United Methodist Church, located at: 36 County Rd Y, rural Baldwin.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Martell Township.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. at New Centerville United Methodist Church.

Kent was born on January 18, 1931, to Scottie and Elsie (Knerr) Rudesill in Martell Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and top graduate of United Electronics Laboratories in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kent met his future wife, Ann Turner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa at a youth group roller skating party at the Hammond Hall. It was love at first sight for both of them. Kent served his country for two years during the Korean War. He did his basic training in Camp Chaffee, Arkansas and served in Heilbronn, Germany as a company clerk. Kent and Ann were married on October 11, 1953 at St. James Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa between basic training and deployment to Germany. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in 2021.

Kent and Ann farmed with Kent’s parents from 1955 to 1968 and continued farming on the family farm in Gilman Township, Pierce County into the 1990s. His dream was to build a prized herd of registered Holsteins. By the early 1980s he accomplished that dream. He along with his sons continued to improve the herd and became a top butterfat producer in Pierce County for several years.

In the 60s and 70s, Kent had a side job operating ‘Kent’s TV and Radio Repair’ for extra income.  He installed many antennas and changed out tubes in many TVs in the area. In addition to farming and TV repair, he served as Gilman Township Clerk for many years.

Kent was an avid sports participant, viewer, and coach. As a young adult, he played baseball for the well-known ‘Duffy’s Darlings’ in Spring Valley and also for Elmwood town team. He fondly told tales of playing against Bud Grant who was a pitcher for various town teams as a young man. Kent shared his knowledge by coaching youth in 4-H and church softball. He also enjoyed playing league golf and bowling. He even appeared on the TV show ‘Bowl-a-rama’ in the 1960s. His most memorable golf success was a hole-in-one at a Casa Grande golf course in Arizona. Kent rarely missed watching the Twins and Vikings on TV.  Fishing too was a passion as he and Ann, along with friends, made many trips to lakes in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

Kent loved to play cards, especially bridge. He taught many people how to play the game he loved. He was always up for playing some kind of card game.

Kent and Ann were fortunate to spend 35 winters in the Phoenix and Casa Grande Arizona area where they made many wonderful life-long friends.

Kent is survived by his wife Ann, sons Doug (Sue) Rudesill of Shell Lake, Andy (Rose) Rudesill of Baldwin, Kurt (Becky) Rudesill of Menomonie and daughter Jane (Jeff) Ducklow of Maple Grove, Minnesota; Grandchildren: Ben (Suzannah) Rudesill, Greg, Jacob and Troy Rudesill, Tony (Lacey) Ducklow, Alex (Katie) Ducklow, Samantha Rudesill (Samuel Roesler), Vince (Tana) Rudesill, Heather Rudesill and Jenna (Brock) Sletner; 7 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in law Mary (Len) Place, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, brother-in-law, Charles Olson, Alden, Michigan and sister-in-law June Gwynn, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-laws Lorraine (Harold) Turner, Audrey (Joe) Menter, sister, Judy Olson and brother, Troy Rudesill.

Kent was a life-long member of the New Centerville United Methodist Church.  Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Centerville, Wisconsin after the celebration of life service in the spring.

Special thanks to Pastor Tim Matthaei of New Centerville United Methodist Church and Adoray Home Hospice Care.

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Jeanette Timm - July 24, 1927 - January 13, 2022

Departed: 01/13/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Jeanette Timm, age 94, of Spring Valley, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

The funeral for Jeanette will be on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley, and one hour prior to the service at church on Thursday.

Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Spring Valley.

Jeanette was born July 24, 1927, to LaVernge and Clara (Raebel) Hammond in Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin.  She attended Hatchville Rural  School and Spring Valley  High School.

While attending a dance she would meet Floyd Timm and they would marry on May 8, 1947, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hatchville.  They made their home in Spring Valley, Wisconsin and raised a family of 5 and celebrated 63 years together.

Jeanette’s favorite activities included: camping, fishing, playing cards, dancing, sewing, crafts, baking, and traveling to Texas in the winter.  She was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and was very active in Ladies Aid and served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years.

Jeanette was a member of the Spring Valley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 227  for 52 years, and had served as president for many years.  She was a charter member of the Indianhead Jim Beam Club with her husband and traveled to many conventions throughout the United States.  Most recently she enjoyed quilting with the ladies of the Cardinal Quilting Club.

Jeanette enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved going to all their events and when they came to visit her, but most of all enjoyed baking them sugar cookies for every holiday.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Floyd; granddaughter Jodi Timm; son-in-law Richard Moulton; brother Marvin Hammond; brother and sister-in-law Raymond and Marian Hammond; parents-in-law Herman and Rose Timm; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Alvin and Colleen Timm; and brothers-in-law Ralph Timm and Arden Timm.

Survivors include her children: Raymond (Rosalie) Timm of Spring Valley; Pauline (Lee Erl) Moulton of Holcombe, WI; Roger (Bonnie) Timm of Wilson, WI.; Russell Timm of Deer Park, Texas; and Peggy (Kevin) Newton of Baldwin, WI.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Trudy Timm of Hudson; special neighbors Mike, Mel and Megan Wentlandt; special friends Burt and Sharon Lansing; many other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are grandsons: Ryan Timm, Justin Moulton, Rob Timm, Brodie Newton, Ty Newton, and Nathan Timm.  Honorary bearers are grandchildren: Ashley Jones, Jenny Boche, Renee Obermueller, Rebecca Rassmussen, and her 16 great grandchildren.

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Susan Oehlke - August 28, 1944 - January 11, 2022

Departed: 01/11/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Sue Oehlke, 77, of Woodville, WI died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Park View Nursing Home.

The funeral for Sue will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 15, 2021, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Woodville, WI. Burial will be at Immanuel Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday January 14, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran and one hour prior to the service at church.

The service will be live-streamed on Immanuel Lutheran Church website (ilcwoodville.com).

Sue was born August 28, 1944, in Lancaster Pennsylvania to Donald and Donna (Kruger) Austin.

She graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester MN in 1962. She married Dennis W. Oehlke in Nashua IA in 1962. Sue and Dennis lived in Minnesota until 1977 when they moved to Woodville to a dairy farm. Sue was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a member of the church choir for many years.

Sue loved to bake, putter in her flower gardens, and to be a grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her brother Richard Austin of Sartell MN and her children; Christopher Oehlke of Buffalo MN, Scott (Cary) Oehlke of Woodville WI, Daniel (Teri) Oehlke of Lillian AL, Alisa (David) Cone of Rutledge GA, and Matthew (Bridget) Oehlke of Woodville WI; like a son Travis (Elizabeth) Jordahl of Knapp WI; and her grandchildren Luke, Bryce, Betsy, Cody, Wyatt, Annie, Spencer, Maddie, Ryeah and great-grandchildren Lexie, Logan, Legend, Kacey, and Avery. She was preceded in death by her husband Dennis, her parents Don and Donna Austin, and her grandson Nate Oehlke.

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Keri Halvorsen - October 27, 1963 - January 05, 2022

Departed: 01/05/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Keri Halvorsen, age 58, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home in Spring Valley.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Keri was born October 27, 1963 to James and Linda (Johnson) Immerfall in Menomonie, Wisconsin.  She grew up and attended school at Spring Valley graduating with the Class of 1982.

After school she attended Regis Beauty School in the Twin Cities.  She earned her license and worked for Regis Salon in the Twin Cities for a number of years.  She continued her education and attended La Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.  She worked as a Chef at the Sheridan Inn in Woodbury and at Water Street Inn in Stillwater.

Keri had been married to Rodger White and they had two children together: Kasi and Kory.  Several years later she met and married Keith Halverson and was blessed a son, Zak.  She was presently living in the home she grew up in, in Spring Valley. Keri enjoyed  (hobbies, etc)

She was preceded in death by her father James; sister Jody Brown; and nephews Parker Brown.

Survivors include her mother Linda Immerfall of Tucson, AZ; children Kasi White, St. Louis Park; Kory (Jessica) White, Somerset; and Zak Halvorsen, Hudson; brother Barry (Megan) Immerfall, Littleton, CO; and niece Carly Brown, Madison; other relatives and many friends.

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Duane Larrieu - February 26, 1947 - January 04, 2022

Departed: 01/04/2022 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Duane Clarence Larrieu “Spook”, age 74, of Spring Valley, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his son’s home in Spring Lake Township. With his family at his side.

Memorial service will be on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Duane was born February 26, 1947, to Ervin and Signa (Larson) Larrieu in Menomonie, Wisconsin.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Cady Township.

Duane attended Spring Valley Schools.  He worked all his life in Spring Valley for Gilbertson Lumber Company and Oak-Dale Hardwoods. He also worked for Elmer Miller skinning coon, foxes and mink as a side job for many years.  On June 21, 1969, Duane married Judy Gilbertson at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley.

Duane would give you his shirt off his back if you needed it. He enjoyed the company of everyone, always looking for the good in you. He enjoyed going to the bars and Cenex where he could have a drink and play some Lottery (I’m going to win big one day, wait and see!!). He enjoyed the outdoors (hunting, cutting wood and camping). He was a collector of many things, hats, stuffed animals, and whatever else he liked. (“it’s going to be worth something someday”) He always enjoyed going ‘thrift sailing’, especially with Darcie and Donna because they would let him buy anything.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Bill Larrieu; nephew Josh Larrieu; and niece Amy Larrieu.

Survivors include his wife Judy; sons: Jim (Lisa) Gilbertson and Lloyd (Darcie) Larrieu; 4 grandchildren: Zach and Cody Gilbertson and Trenton (Jennifer) Larrieu and Alexzandria Larrieu; 3 great grandchildren: Addy, Brantley, and Harleigh;  Special niece Jamie (Michael) Hall; siblings: Bonnie (Gail) Mick; Timothy Larrieu; and Tina Cotts; several in-laws; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and his beloved dog Bandit.

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Nancy Weikum - March 13, 1952 - December 26, 2021

Departed: 12/26/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Nancy Weikum, age 69, of Woodville, Wisconsin, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 16, 2022 at the Holway Town Hall, located at W8581 Co Rd A, Holway, Wisconsin.

Nancy was born March 13, 1952 to Austin and Hazel (Vagle) Hamland in Medford, Wisconsin.  She grew up on the family farm near Medford and attended Medford Schools, graduating with the Class of 1970.  She worked at 3M in St. Paul where she met and married Richard Mandehr.  They were blessed with 4 children: Stacie, Nathan, Anne-Liv, and Nikoline, along with Richard’s daughter Christy.  The marriage ended in divorce.

The family lived in Woodville where Nancy started her career with the US Postal Service as a carrier for Woodville Post Office.  She then worked at the distribution plant in Eau Claire before retiring in 2018.

On August 28, 2004 Nancy was united in marriage to Ron Weikum at their home in Springfield Township by Pastor Keith Anderson.  They considered each other soul mates.

Nancy loved exploring this beautiful country by car, learning its history, and enjoying out-of-the-way places.  She drove to Alaska, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and many places between.  Nancy helped bring distant family close when she traveled to Norway.  She loved taking pictures of nature while walking in her woods alone or with children and grandkids.  Birds, deer, bears, and other critters where shot by her camera.  She enjoyed walks along bodies of water, searching for the next special rock or piece of sea glass. Her love for words was evident in the captions of her pictures and the adventures she created for her little Viking.

Nancy loved her family and friends greatly.

She was preceded in death by her parents and second husband Ron.

She is survived by children: Stacie Mandehr, Nathan Mandehr, Anne-Liv (Ryan) Crosby and Nikoline Mandehr; Robert (Jeanette) Weikum, Randy Weikum; Christy (Sidney) Larson; grandchildren: Heather, Shane, Shawn, Skyler; Eleanor, Catherine, Julia; Trapper, Sawyer, Savannah, Cody, Grace; Bethany, Ayden, Carson, and Mary; great grandchildren: Xander, Ryleigh, Waelen, and Elijah; siblings: Diane (Jerry) Olson, David Hamland, Alvin Hamland and Richard (Lynn) Hamland; cousin Bill Raster; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and the close family in distant Norway.

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Roger Madland - January 24, 1947 - December 25, 2021

Departed: 12/25/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Roger Madland, age 74, of Spring Valley, was called home on Christmas day, Saturday, December 25, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 9, 2022, from noon until 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Spring Valley. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart after the visitation. A luncheon will

Roger was born January 24, 1947, to Glen Howard and Lola Florence (Boyd) Madland of St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up there and attended North St. Paul High School, graduating with the Class of 1965. He entered the U.S. Navy and served duty in Vietnam.

When he returned home, Roger continued his education at Winona State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree, majoring in business. On August 14, 1973, he married Mary Rose Beard of St. Paul Park. They were blessed with five children: Christopher, Erik, Anthony, Nicolas, and Kathleen.

Roger owned and operated several businesses and specialized in transportation logistics. He loved his children and hobby farm. He loved spending days at the cabin, taking his children and grandchildren fishing, going on vacations from the Boundary Waters to Disney World. Of his many hobbies, he found companionship in his time with the SV Stagehands and the bond of his friends in which he loved riding his motorcycle with.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; brother Larry; father-in-law Robert Beard; brother-in-law Pat Beard; and sisters-in-law Teresa Madland and Joan Madland.

He is survived by his wife Mary; children: Christopher, Erik (Sarah), Anthony (Stevi O’Neill), Nicolas, and Kathleen; 6 grandchildren: Emma, Malena, Anya, Everett, Jacob, and Katrina; siblings: Glen ‘Bug’ Madland, Zandra ‘Sis’ Madland, Daniel (Joy) Madland, Wally Madland, Pete (LuAnn) Madland, and Bonnie (Paul) Madland; in-laws: mother-in-law Rosemary Beard, Margaret Ravn, Antonette ‘Toni’ Beard; John Beard, Terri (Pete) Joyce, and Sharon Beard; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

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Bobbie Hannack - Unknown - December 22, 2021

Departed: 12/22/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Bobbie Hannack, age 66, of Winter, Wisconsin died Wednesday at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Visitation for Bobbie will be on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home in Spring Valley.

She was born October 7, 1955, in Viola, Minnesota to Geraldine (Ewy) and Rodney Richardson.  She was named after her paternal grandfather (Robert).  Bobbie is survived by her husband Gene, children: Amber (John) Kaeder, Jeremy (Nicole), and Jarrad (Laura); her beloved grandchildren: Brianna, Justin, Trevor, Kimberly-Ann, Parker, Skyler, Lilly, Caleb, and Andreya.  She is also survived by her siblings who were always there for each other no matter what part of the country they lived: her sisters: Debbie Mauro, Chrissy (Kenny) Johnson, and brother Ed (Terri) Richardson; in-laws: Delores (Lawrence) Hulback, Joyce (Butch) Wentlandt, Judy (Ron) Hoyt, and Gloria (Greg) Anderson, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bobbie’s family moved to Spring Valley in 1971.  It was then that she met her future husband Gene Hannack.  She finished high school at Elmwood and graduated with the Class of 1973.  Later that year, on November 3, 1973, Gene and Bobbie were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church-Hatchville.  They recently celebrated 48 years of marriage.  They farmed several years together in Spring Lake Township.   She had worked at Western Life Insurance as an underwriter, at Coldwell Banker Realty selling homes, and also as a floral designer at Ben Franklin in Menomonie.

Bobbie was known for putting others before herself, helping out wherever she could. She enjoyed children, especially babies, she was able to accurately predict the sex of the babies to be.  She also picked out the names for several children.  Bobbie had many talents that came naturally to her, whether it was decorating, painting, or recordkeeping, she could do it all.  Her philosophy was: why pay someone when I can to do it myself (and she did).  She taught herself many crafts and home repair.  Her other passion became designing and building homes, which became a testament to her skills.

Her greatest source of pride was her grandchildren.  The love she has for them extends to the heavens above, leaving a lasting imprint on them all.  She always went out of her way to make sure she never hurt anyone.  She loved this country and The Constitution and it pained her to see what is happening to our country and the future of all our children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister Lorraine “Lorrie” in childhood; then she lost her mother Gerri at age 10, her father Rodney, her in-laws as well as maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends.

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Timothy Sandvig - March 07, 1938 - December 19, 2021

Departed: 12/19/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Timothy Sandvig, age 83, of Woodville, Wisconsin, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Park View Home in Woodville.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 1-2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville, in the fellowship hall.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran with a luncheon and time of fellowship following the service until 4 p.m.

If my grandpa Tim wrote this, he wouldn’t have said much. A paragraph or maybe two that gave people enough detail to smile and say “that’s nice” but not so much that they might miss a snap if the Packers were playing. He’d say he loved his family—his wife, Sylvia, and three kids, Julie, Susan, and David. He’d mention working at 3M but wouldn’t dare hint at the 122 patents filed under his name. And he’d spend most of his few words talking about fishing. Then, he’d cap his pen and get back to the John Sandford novel burning a hole in his side table. But I’ll tell you a little more about him. And don’t worry, grandpa—the Packer game is on in the background, and I won’t miss a play.

You’re reading these words in the newspaper under a small, black-and-white photo of the handsome fella, so you already know he’s gone home. So, I won’t dwell too much on that. Other than telling you he passed away peacefully Sunday morning December 19 at Parkview Nursing Home in Woodville, WI, I’m not going to say a lot about the end of his life. It’s over with and he’s busy chatting with his aunts and uncles and listening to Marty Robbins sing live, so I’ll focus on the 83 beautiful years we get to look back on and celebrate.

Timothy Charles Sandvig was born March 7, 1938 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. He spent his childhood along the Eau Galle river, camping and fishing and building log rafts with his brothers and friends. He played football at Spring Valley High School and hunted squirrels in the woods behind his house. When he was 18, he asked the former Syttende Mai Queen out on a date. He and Sylvia caught a movie for 25 cents a ticket and shared two bowls of oyster stew and a steak that hung off the sides of the platter that held it. They spent a few months fishing and walking in the woods and whistling hymns in Tim’s car, and less than a year after that first date, on September 14, 1957, they were married.

After graduation, Tim joined the Navy, and he and Sylvia moved to his base in Escondido, CA and rented a studio apartment with a pomegranate tree in the backyard for $45 a month. He served overseas in Japan and worked for General Electric in Thule, Greenland while Sylvia stayed in California with their first child, a baby girl named Julie—or as Tim was told by an incorrect telegram sent to his ship: Lulie. After the Navy, Tim and Sylvia considered buying a chicken franchise called Chicken Delight, but opted instead to put the money toward a college education for the both of them. Judging from the fact I had never heard of Chicken Delight until my grandma told me that story, I’d say they made the right call. And although they missed out on free drumsticks, their degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls led to greener and less greasy pastures.

Tim chose chemistry as his major because it had the shortest line at registration. And after four years of raising a child in their trailer home, welcoming a second (Susan), and working nights as a janitor and secretary at 3M where they would see each other in passing, Tim and Sylvia graduated. Tim taught high school science in River Falls until 3M called to offer him a job as a chemist, a position he held for more than 30 years. And outside of work, he and Sylvia went on to plan more than 40 annual fishing trips to Canada with friends he met in the lab.

At 3M, he invented the first ever scratch-proof coating for plastic eyeglass lenses, helped Olympic gold medalist Tim Daggett try out a new casting material he invented, and was awarded 20 US patents and more than 100 foreign patents, some coming with a dinner atop the IDS Center in Minneapolis where a waiter would present him a cigar under a glass case. But other than Sylvia, he never told a soul. My mom, Susan, didn’t know the total patent count until this year. She says it was because he didn’t care about all that. He just wanted to get home.

5:30 on the dot. No later or something was up. That’s when he would walk through the door of the Woodville home he shared with his wife and, after welcoming David to the family, three children. He didn’t think about chemistry at home, choosing instead to focus on wrestling with his kids or growing sweet corn or walking through the pasture to give his cows a gentle rub on the head. Oh, and of course he watched the Packers. He never missed a game. So much so that he once climbed onto the roof during an ice storm to straighten the TV antenna, slipped off, dislocated every toe on one foot, and asked for a spinal anesthetic so he could watch the rest of the game from his hospital bed. Heck, some of the last words he ever said to my mom were “Did the Packers win?” You bet they did.

As a retiree, Tim read westerns and mysteries and To Kill a Mockingbird, helped Sylvia can vegetables from their garden, and did a lot of fishing. Immediately after retirement, they took a two-month trip to Seward, Alaska to stay with Susan and her husband Todd. There, they fished for silver salmon almost every day out of the boat they hauled 3,300 miles up that Alcan Highway. They kept up the Canada trips each year, too, competing with their pals to see who could catch the heaviest total weight in fish. Sylvia usually beat Tim, but he wasn’t in it to win. He just wanted to be on the water.

I bet that’s where he is now. On the water. Casting a line and reeling up eternity with the people who taught him how to set the hook. I bet he’s smiling—enjoying whatever conversations he can listen to and the silence that lies between them. And I bet he’s thinking back on 83 years of creek-rafting, squirrel-hunting, corn-shucking, Packer-watching, tomato-canning, cast-inventing, grandkid-wrestling, deep-deep-listening, life-loving fun.

You deserve that, grandpa. Catch a big one for us.

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Daniel 'Dan' Vanasse - September 20, 1959 - December 13, 2021

Departed: 12/13/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Daniel ‘Dan’ Vanasse, age 62, of Spring Valley, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021, at United Hospital, St. Paul.

A Prayer Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, at 3 p.m. at The Wildwood Bar and Restaurant.

A Celebration of Life will follow the service at the Wildwood from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Dan was born September 20, 1959, to Richard and Gladys (Olson) Vanasse at Baldwin, Wisconsin.  He grew up and attended school at Spring Valley graduating with the Class of 1977.

Dan had worked for Vanasse Auto Repair in Spring Valley; McMillian Electric in Woodville; and has worked for Woodville Warehousing for about the past 15 years.  One of his favorite jobs was working at the Spring Valley Golf Course. In 1982 Dan and Joanne Kannel began dating and were married in 1984.  There were blessed with two children: TJ and Aselia.

Dan was a huge Packer and Badger fan and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his kids and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Rick Vanasse.

He is survived by his son and daughter:  TJ (Samantha) Vanasse; Aselia (Michael) Runnels;  grandchildren: Traven and Grayson Vanasse and Isibealla Runnels; two brothers: Greg (Darlene) Vanasse and Steve Vanasse; numerous nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

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Clifford Lund - October 14, 1938 - December 13, 2021

Departed: 12/13/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Clifford Lund, age 83, of Wilson, Wisconsin died unexpectedly at his home in Cady Township on Monday, December 13, 2021

Visitation for Clifford will be on Monday, December 20, 2021, from noon until 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville.

Funeral service is on Monday, December 20 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church.

Burial will be in the Baldwin Cemetery, Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Clifford Floyd Lund passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2021.  He was born October 14, 1938, to Arthur and Irene (Hartwig) Lund in Baldwin Township, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.   He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville.

He attended East Baldwin and Woodville Schools and graduated with the Class of 1956.

He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Woodville American Legion Post 301.

Clifford was united in marriage to Alice Trustem on June 19, 1965.  Their union would be blessed with two children, Susan and John.

He enjoyed dairy farming for many years.  He was hardworking and had a real appreciation for life on the farm.

Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers: Russell Lund, James Lund and wife Marlys; Vernon Lund and wife Kathleen; nephew Thomas Lund and wife Joan; parents-in-law Gule and Anna Trustem; and brother-in-law Glenn Trustem.

Clifford is survived by his wife Alice; daughter Susan; son John; sisters Margie Lund and Kathryn (Joel) Passow; sisters-in-law and brothers-in law: Lucille Lund, Ann Trustem, Elizabeth and Dean Roberts, and James and Joanne Trustem.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.  He will be dearly missed.

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Norma Bee - March 29, 1927 - December 08, 2021

Departed: 12/08/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Norma Bee, age 94, of  Baldwin, Wisconsin died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Baldwin Care Center.

Celebration of Life for Norma will be on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Gilman Lutheran Church, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at church.  Masks will be required at the church.

Private burial will be in Gilman Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley.

Norma was born March 29, 1927 to Norman and Eda (Bossman) Sorenson at her parent’s home in the town of Eau Galle in rural Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Norma was baptized and confirmed at the Gilman Church and was a lifelong member of Gilman Lutheran Church.

She attended all 8 grades at the one room Wildwood School and graduated from the Spring Valley High School in 1945.

Norma worked in an office in Minneapolis for two years   She married Francis Bee on April 5, 1947, at the home of her parents by Rev. S. Berven.  They rented a farm the first year and then bought their farm in Gilman Township. Together they farmed their land for 30 years and raised their four children: Nancy, Lois, Alan and Douglas.

Francis and Norma were very active in the Gilman Church.  They were Luther League advisors several years and 4-H Project Leaders.  Norma was also very active in the Gilman WELCA.  She taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. Norma loved to can and freeze their garden produce, bake, cook, sew, crochet, and make quilts.

Francis passed away on September 14, 2003.  The following September Norma sold her home and moved into Cedar Crest apartments in Baldwin.  Here she enjoyed playing card games with her friends and reading books  She also did volunteering at the Senior Center for 9 years.  She loved spending time with her family. In January of 2020 she moved to the Birchwood Apartments.

She was preceded in death by her husband Francis; daughter Nancy Anderson; son Douglas Bee; great grandson Dawson Boelter; her parents Norman and Eda Sorenson; her 3 brothers: Dale, Stanley and Robert Sorenson; sisters-in-law: Harriette Sorenson, Helen Sorenson, Lois Bee, Pat Bee, brothers-in-law: Eldon Bee, Duane Bee, and Pat Weber; nephews Robert Rudolph, Mick Rudolph and Bill Bee.

Survivors include her children: Lois (Bruce) Benedict of Cottage Grove; Alan Bee of Menomonie; son-in-law Gerald (Diane) Anderson of Ellsworth; daughter-in-law Lori Bee of Baldwin; 10 grandchildren: Sherry (Steve) Marson, Sandy (Brent) Place, Shelly (Chris) Boelter, Kristen (John) McBrien, Brock (Chelsey Sand) Benedict, Adam (Kaitin) Benedict, Amy (Christopher) Rothlisberger, Bryan (Rachel) Bee, Tanner Bee, and Kayla (Dillian Friedrich) Bee; 19 great grandchildren: Tyler and Jared Marson, Jasmine and Taite Place, Caleb and Avery Boelter, Andy and Eddie McBrien, Melah and Ethan Benedict, and Elaina Sand, Hudson and Roman Benedict, Maverick Rothlisberger, Alayna and Payton Bee, Jaylen, Riley, and Jax Friedrich; many other relatives and friends.

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Charles "Chaub" John O'Brien Jr. - August 27, 1954 - December 03, 2021

Departed: 12/03/2021 (Spring Valley)

Obituary Preview: Charles ‘Chaub” John O’Brien Jr., age 67, of Woodville, Wisconsin, died Friday, December 3, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire.

A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. at The Old Ptacek’s Event Center in Prescott.

Chaub was born August 28, 1954 to Charles and Florence (Freese) O’Brien at Baldwin, Wisconsin.  He grew up and attended school at Prescott, graduating with the Class of 1972.  He married Shelley Lansing in 1973 and they were blessed with two children: Pat and Angie.  They lived in Pierce and St Croix Counties and were together for 25 years before the marriage ended.

Chaub worked for McMillan Electric in Woodville for over 30 years.  In 1999 he married Dawn Rott. After being together for almost 20 years, the marriage ended in divorce.

Chaub loved his motorcycle and riding the countryside with his friends.  He had a love for music and enjoyed playing his drums.  Most important to him was his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sons Jacob and Connor; brother David Beying and wife Joan.

He is survived by  his son Pat (Jamie) O’Brien of River Falls; daughter Angie (Jeremy) Whirry of Baldwin; grandchildren: Damian, Kaitlin, Isaiah, Bella, Cody, Libby and Siraj; brothers Duane ‘Duke’ (Karen) O’Brien and Steve (Fran) Beying; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and one great great nephew, other relatives and friends.

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What is an obituary?

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How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

To submit an obituary to a newspaper, you will typically need to contact the newspaper's obituary department directly. They will provide you with guidelines on length, format, and deadlines for submission. You may also need to provide proof of death, such as a death certificate or funeral home documentation.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, many online platforms allow you to publish an obituary. These may include funeral home websites, online obituary platforms, and social media sites. Online obituaries can be shared easily with friends and family around the world.

How long does an obituary stay online?

The length of time an obituary stays online varies depending on the platform or website. Some online obituaries may remain available indefinitely, while others may be archived after a certain period of time.

Can I edit or update an existing obituary?

In most cases, yes, you can edit or update an existing obituary. However, this may depend on the specific platform or publication where the obituary was originally published. Be sure to check with the publisher or website administrator for their policies on editing or updating obituaries.

What is the cost of publishing an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication or platform. Newspaper obituaries can range from $50 to $1,000 or more, while online obituaries may be free or low-cost.

Is there a word limit for an obituary?

Yes, many publications have word limits for obituaries. These limits can range from 100 to 500 words or more, depending on the publication. Online platforms may have more flexible word limits or no limits at all.

Can I include photos or other multimedia in an obituary?

Yes, many modern obituaries include photos, videos, or other multimedia elements. These can help bring the person's story to life and provide a more personal tribute.

How do I handle errors or inaccuracies in an obituary?

If you notice errors or inaccuracies in an obituary, contact the publication or platform where it was published as soon as possible. They will work with you to correct the mistakes and republish the revised obituary.

Can I request corrections to an online obituary?

Yes, if you find errors or inaccuracies in an online obituary, you can request corrections from the website administrator or platform provider. They will work with you to make the necessary changes.

How do I share an obituary on social media?

You can share an obituary on social media by copying and pasting the link to the online obituary into your social media post. You can also share a screenshot of the obituary or write a brief summary of the person's life and achievements.

Can I create a memorial page for my loved one?

Yes, many online platforms allow you to create a memorial page for your loved one. These pages can include photos, stories, memories, and condolences from friends and family.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can find old obituaries through various sources such as newspaper archives, genealogy websites, and online databases. You may also contact local libraries or historical societies for assistance in finding old obituaries.

Are there any cultural or religious differences in writing an obituary?

Yes, cultural and religious traditions can influence how an obituary is written and what information is included. For example, some cultures may emphasize the person's ancestry or family lineage, while others may focus on their spiritual beliefs or achievements.

Can I write an obituary for someone who has not passed away yet?

No, it's generally not recommended to write an obituary for someone who is still alive. Obituaries are intended to announce a person's passing and celebrate their life after they have gone.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you need to include sensitive information in an obituary (such as cause of death), it's best to approach this topic with tact and discretion. Consider consulting with family members or close friends before publishing sensitive details.

Can I use humor in an obituary?

Yes! Humor can be a wonderful way to celebrate someone's life and personality in an obituary. Just be sure to keep it respectful and tasteful.

How do I ensure that my obituary is accurate and complete?

To ensure accuracy and completeness in your obituary, gather information from multiple sources (such as family members, friends, and official documents). Double-check facts and dates before publishing.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes or poems can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose ones that resonate with the person's personality or legacy.