Richard G. Krueger was born February 17, 1919 in the Town of Cylon, St. Croix County, Wis. He died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at The Gathering at Boutwells Landing, Stillwater, Minn. He was baptized, confirmed, and married in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Deer Park, Wis. Cylon State Grade School provided his education through the 8th grade.
Family and home were important to Richard. He married Doris Powers on October 20, 1940. Four children were born to this marriage: Carol (Gary) Smith, Donna (Ted) Waech, Barbara Krueger and David (Jill) Krueger. Richard and Doris demonstrated working as a team during nearly 70 years of marriage.
Richard was a life-long dairy farmer, continuing as the third generation on the farm in Cylon Township. Richard and Doris took pride in their Holstein dairy herd and farm. People would remark over the years on how meticulous the farm was. Cleanliness was definitely next to godliness at the Krueger’s. He and Doris won numerous milk quality awards and DHIA records. He was respected by his peers who elected him to serve on various boards including: Midland Co-operative Board Baldwin, Cylon School Board, Clear Lake Creamery Board, Foremost Farms/Wisconsin Dairies Board, Upper Willow River Rehabilitation District Board and Cylon Town Board.
Hunting, fishing and trapping were among Richard’s hobbies when he was young. This love of nature continued throughout his lifetime ― the bird feeders were kept filled. The time spent as a sportsman and working on the threshing crew taught Richard a lot about the area he grew up in and got to know so well. Richard was very knowledgeable about the history of the Cylon/Deer park area. He loved to share his stories all you had to do was ask.
Richard loved and respected all animals. The dogs in his life ranged from hunting dogs when he was young to English Shepherds. His children and grandchildren’s dogs were welcome at the farm. His lap was always available to the barn and house cats.
Predeceasing Richard were his parents, Arthur and Gertrude Krueger, brother Ray, an infant sister, brothers-in-law Ralph Eggen, and Calvin ‘Bud’ Powers, and Byron ‘Bud’ Koeppen and sisters-in-law Arlene Faught Skafish and Irene Krueger.
Richard is survived by his wife Doris; their four children; three grandchildren (Nathan [Heather] Waech, Rebecca [Erik] Paulson, and Katie [Kyle] Pederson); three great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by brother Donnie (Bernice) Krueger and sister Alice Koeppen; sisters-in-law Ruth Johnson, Eleanor Eggen, and Glendetta Powers; many nieces and nephews and friends, including the caregivers at Boutwells Landing. Special thanks to April at Boutwells Landing for her care and attention during his residence at The Commons, Boutwells Landing.
Memorials are preferred and will be used to carry on Richard’s legacy.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 6, 2010 from 4 PM to 7 PM at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, Baldwin, Wis. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Deer Park, Wis. The O’Connell Family Funeral Home Baldwin is in charge of arrangements.

Most recently Betty moved to Woodville, but before that she lived most of her life in Saint Paul, with the exception of living 5 years in Chippewa Falls WI and one year in Oregon. Betty worked many years as a caregiver. Betty had a wonderful gift for helping others, and she was always the first to offer a helping hand when anyone needed it. In her free time, Betty enjoyed baking, sewing, making quilts, and mending for family, friends, and neighbors.

Betty is survived by her sons, Donald Bergstrom, James (Pam) Bergstrom, Joseph Morrison, and Robert Morrison; daughters, Judy Bergstrom Laska, and Marie Morrison Porter; grandchildren, Jeffrey Bergstrom, John Bergstrom, Angela Porter, Michelle Morrison, Megan Morrison, Theodore Morrison, Brandon Morrison, and McKenzie Morrison; great-grandchildren Cerenity, Taylee, and Mariah; brothers, Maynard, Glen, Milton Jr., Ben, Rodney, and Arlen; sisters Beatrice, Evone, Lenore, Kay, Lulette, and Annette; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Olive Jensen; husbands, Robert Clover, Gene Bergstrom, Theodore Morrison, and Ernest Verdick; brother, Dwight Jensen; nephews, David Jensen, and Glen Finch; nieces, Sue Derickson Fick, and Diana Derickson; great-nephew Jeremiah Finch; sister-in-law, Beverly Jensen; and brother-in-law, Donald Kenyon.

A Memorial Service for Betty Verdick will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 7th, 2010 at the Faith and Family Worship Center, 700 80th Avenue, Baldwin WI, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. A private family burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery of Grantsburg WI. Services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory of Baldwin WI. 715-684-3434 www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com

Robert “Bob” Heinrich, age 65, of Sarona, Wis.and formerly of Roberts, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at his home in Sarona.
Bob was born July 10, 1944 in St. Paulto Robert and Florence(Leuer) Heinrich. After graduating from HardingHigh School in St. Paul in 1962 he entered the US Marinesserving in Naval Intelligence from 1962 - 1965. After receiving an honorabledischarge he returned to St. Paul.Bob was employed by 3M in Product Development until retirement in 2001. He hadalso co-owned and operated the Sidetrack Saloon in Roberts. In addition to hislove for his family and friends, he loved to hunt, fish, play cards, bowl,golf, darts and shoot pool. Bob was a founding member of the Happy HookersFishing Club.
Bob Heinrich is survived by his wife, Diane Heinrich ofSarona, WI; a son, Benjamin (Wendy) Heinrich of Hammond, WI; a daughter, Amy Jo(Todd) Ballew of St. Paul, MN; 3 grandchildren, Taylor, Peyton and Jordyn; hismother, Florence Dumer of White Bear Lake, MN; 3 brothers, Gary (Terry) Dumerof Alabama, Richard (Cindy) Dumer of Ladysmith, WI and Donald (Joyce) Dumer ofWhite Bear Lake, MN; 2 sisters, Diane (Richard) Pelletier of Cameron, WI andBeverly (James) Lau of Ham Lake, MN; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather and grandparents.
Funeral Services were held 11:30 AM Monday, April 5, 2010 atAppleyard's Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI, interment was 2:30 PM Monday at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemeteryat Spooner, WI, where Military Rites were accorded by the State Honor Guard. Friendscalled from 10 AM - 11:30 AM Monday at Appleyard's Home for Funerals.

Robert B. Muck of rural Spring Valley died on Monday March29, 2010 at River Falls Area Hospital.
Bob was born in St. Paul, Minnesota toAlva and Bernice Muck. He was an only child and saw a great deal of the United Statesat a young age because his dad was in the US Army. As a young man, he developeda love for fast cars and racing, later becoming a dirt track and NASCARenthusiast. As an adult he had many jobs, but the one that stuck was truckdriving. As a retired man, he enjoyed nothing more than spending his timeplaying Texas Hold ’em online, reading books, and Mah-jong.
He is survived by his wife, Sheryl; his children Michele,Marijo, Robert Douglas, Rockwell, Russell, Jennifer and Sharon; grandchildrenStephen, Sierra, Robert James, Meghan, Jaidyn, Olivia and Jayla. He was wellloved and he will be missed.
A Celebration of Life for Robert Muck was on Friday April 2nd from 5 until 8PM at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin. Memorialsare appreciated. Cremation services coordinated by Countryside Crematory ofBaldwin with funeral services entrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home ofBaldwin.

Alma Van Beek, age 85 ofRoberts, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, March31, 2010 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul.
Alma was born on July 26, 1924 in Hull, North Dakotato parents Rensie and Anna (Droog) Haak. Like many of her generation who grewup in rural America, Alma attended countryschool. On November 8, 1944 Alma was united inmarriage to Alvin Van Beek at the Reformed Church in Westfield, North Dakota.Their union in marriage would be blessed with seven children.
Together, Alma and Alvinraised their family on a dairy farm south of Roberts. Alma enjoyed reading,games, sewing and needlepoint, crafts, cooking and baking, vegetable gardeningand canning, salmon fishing, trips to visit family in Washington state, andbeing involved at her church. Almawas also a member of the Kinnikinnic Homemakers Club, and enjoyed sharing herrecipes with the other women. Almacherished her time with family, and was a proud grandmother to her 23grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Alma is survived by her children,Dan (Jeannie) Van Beek of Baldwin WI, B. Wayne (Jane) Van Beek of Hammond WI,LaVonne “Bonnie” (Dale) Bovenkerk of South Holland IL, A. Dale (Holly) Van Beekof Roberts WI, Susan (fiancé Al) Pinski of Roberts WI, Roger (Sandy) Van Beekof Roberts WI, and Lisa (Steve) Sollom of Roberts WI; grandchildren, Bill,Annie, Jon, Jason, Chad, Erin, Kelli, Josh, Michelle, Stephen, Jennifer, Laura,Amanda, Brian, Nathan, Jeremiah, Nicholas, Jonathan, Abigail, Lucas, Andrew,Allie, and Karin; great-grandchildren, Lillian, Axel, Brenda, Matthew, Emily,Karlee, Marissa, Courtney, Chelsey, Logan, Tiffanie, Lillian, Alexi, True andRiley; her twin brother, Elmer (Phyllis) Haak of Linton ND; brother, Gary(Aggie) Haak of Hague ND; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relativesand friends.
Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; and hersiblings Albertus, Pete, and Ada.
Funeral Services for Alma VanBeek will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 6th at the First ReformedChurch in Baldwin WI, with Pastor Tim Sluiter officiating.Visitation will be held at church from 9:00 AM until the start of the service.Burial will take place at the Baldwin Cemetery. Memorials maybe made to her church or to charities of the donor's choice. Services areentrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, WI. 715-684-3434.

Evelyn Dorothy Stelsel, age 91 of Hammond WI, died Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Evelyn was born March 22, 1918 in Baldwin WI to parents John and Dora (Helders) Achterhof. After attending school, Evelyn would be united in marriage to Gordon S. DeYoung. After only a year and 9 months, Evelyn became a young widow, as Gordon was a casualty of WWII. Evelyn would later be united in marriage to Anthony Lawrence Stelsel. Their union in marriage would be blessed with two children, Joyce and John.

Evelyn spent 26 years working at St. Croix Central Schools as a baker in the kitchen. Her bread recipe won Wisconsin State Food Service honors and is in the time capsule at St. Croix Central Middle School. Evelyn volunteered her time at the Hammond United Methodist Church, and served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, church janitor and the president of the Methodist Women. She also volunteered her time at the American Heritage Care Center, offering rides to the doctor for residents, and helping in any way she could. When she wasn’t working or helping others, Evelyn enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, sewing, playing Bingo, and being with her family.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Larry) Walen of River Falls WI; son, John (Kay) Stelsel of Danbury WI; grandchildren, Lynn Walen, Angela (Eric) VanGuilder, Tony (Tiffany) Stelsel, and Joe (Randi) Walen; great-grandsons, Riley, Randal, and Ryker; sisters, Myra VanSomeren, and Marilyn (Clarence) Wevers; sister-in-law, Julia Wevers; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Evelyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Gordon DeYoung; second husband, Tony Stelsel; granddaughter, Beth Walen; siblings, Mildred Peabody, Myron Achterhof, and Donna Kiel.

Funeral Services for Evelyn Stelsel will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 6th at the Hammond United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church, and also from 4-7 PM on Friday evening at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin. A private family burial will take place in the Hammond Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin WI.

Sherri Yvonne (Maroney) Henderson, 67, Rapid City, died after her brief struggle with stomach cancer on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at the Hospice House of the Black Hills, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Sherri Henderson was born August 4, 1942, at Old Cheyenne Agency, South Dakota, on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. She was the daughter of George and Mary (Smith) Maroney. Sherri spent the first few years of her life in Long Beach, California, where both her parents worked in factories supporting the WWII effort. In 1946, the family moved to Lebanon, South Dakota, to her paternal grandfather’s farm. There she went to school in Gettysburg, S.D., through her sophomore year. She then moved with her mother to Eagle Butte, S.D., to complete her high school education, graduating from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School in 1960. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis to first pursue a career in modeling, but instead became one of the nation’s first American Indian flight attendants, working and training for Northwest Orient airline.

On April 28, 1961, she was united in marriage to Richard A. Henderson in Mason City, Iowa. To this union, four children were born: Jeff, Joanne, Julie and John. Following their marriage, they lived in St. Paul, Minnesota for 10 years, and then moved to Hammond, Wisconsin, a small dairy farming community where Richard worked in the insurance industry. Sherri will be remembered as a very loving and empathic mother, grandmother, and friend who loved to play cards, laugh, and share in jokes.

Sherri is survived by her mother, Mary Maroney, Watertown, S.D.; sons, Jeff (Patricia) Henderson, Rapid City, S.D., and John Henderson, Tempe, Ariz.; daughters, Joanne (James) O’Neal, Macon, Georgia, and Julie Cappetta, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; four sisters; two brothers; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, George Maroney; and grandson, Brandon Clark.

There will be no public services for Sherri as the family requested.

Friends and family may leave written condolences at: www.osheimschmidt.com. 

In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions to support the establishment of a student scholarship program in Sherri’s name may be made to the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health, 701 St. Joseph St., Suite 204, Rapid City, S.D. 57702, or www.bhcaih.org.

Leona was born on February 16, 1942, in Pennington County, Minnesota; the daughter of John and Guida (Gordon) Finn. She attended Thief River Falls schools where she graduated from high school. On March 10, 1962, she was united in marriage to Vernon Vasfaret in St. Paul. This union would be blessed with four children.

When she wasn’t tending to her family, Leona worked several years as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). She truly enjoyed her 20 years working for the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. From making friends with co-workers or becoming extended family of their residents, her time spent there was very rewarding. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. Her orange cinnamon rolls where their favorite. She also liked to sew; making or mending clothes for her family. Their vegetable gardens included 100 feet rows of bountiful vegetables and her flower beds gave her great satisfaction.

Although she could be stubborn, Leona had a kind and gentle heart on the inside. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church Women’s Guild and knew who her savior Jesus Christ was.

Leona is survived by her husband Vern, children Jerome Vasfaret, Brenda Vasfaret, Christine Vasfaret, Jason (Holly) Vasfaret and her granddaughter Brianna. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Esther, and a grandchild.

Funeral services for Leona will be 2:00PM Saturday, February 27th at Peace Lutheran Church in Baldwin with Pastor John Hanson officiating. Burial will be in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 3 until 6PM at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin as well as one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Memorials preferred.  

She was born east of Baldwin on January 28, 1916. She attended Three Willow School through the 3^rd Grade and then attended the Hammond Christian School through the 8^th grade.  At 13 she began working in other people’s homes doing housework.  She met George Sandfort through their church and they were married on June 20, 1940.  They lived south of Baldwin until 1944 when they bought their farm on the west side of Baldwin.  Along with the efforts of working on the farm she also worked for VandeBerg Ace Hardware for over 25 years and for the Ben Franklin store for 4 years.  They sold the farm to the Baldwin School District in July of 1968.  It became the area known as King Field and Greenfield School.  Her husband, George passed away in January of 1984.

She volunteered for many years at the Care Center helping with Bingo on a regular basis.  She also helped with quilting projects there, and each of her Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren received a “special quilt”.  She also crocheted many items and created Afghans for donations and gifts to many people.  She stated many times that “she just had to keep busy”.  “I can’t just sit still and do nothing” was heard repeatedly as she described her efforts in the community.  She also sold items she made at area craft sales for many years.

She also volunteered for several years at Treasures of the Heart in Baldwin.  Funds raised there help fund Adoray Home Care Network which provides home health care and hospice services to area residents.  She especially enjoyed the social atmosphere while working with the “girls”. 

During the summer she volunteered at the Baldwin Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, located in a replica of a Dutch windmill, connecting with her own heritage.  For several years she also “washed the streets” as part of the “Dutch Days” celebrations.  She was a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary at both the Baldwin Area Medical Center and the Baldwin Care Center for at least 20 years.  She also contributed her time with the Ladies Aide Society of the Christian Reformed Church of which she was a member for her entire life.

According to the Wisconsin Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, where she was nominated for a state award in 2003 and was the regional winner.  “Rena not only enhances the quality of life for the residents of the Baldwin Care Center, but touches many other lives both inside the community and out through her volunteer efforts.  One of the qualities that makes Rena special to the many people she touches is her unassuming attitude.  She doesn’t think that what she does is special.  She just thinks it is something people should do.  She makes everyone she is around feel warm, comfortable and needed.  She never seemed to run out of energy and seemed to have more “pep” than folks half her age and seems able to accomplish twice as much.”

She also received Honorable Mention from the Saint Croix County Department of Aging in 2008 for her extensive volunteer efforts in her community.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father Alma and John VanSomeren, her step-father Henry Rens, and three brothers, Jim, Peter and Earl VanSomeren.  She is survived by two sisters, Rosella Fern, Vi Gordon, two brothers Leslie and Lester Rens, her sons Ronald (Joan) of Menomonie, James (Marge) of Hudson, and Randall (Joyce) of Wausau, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.  No mother, grandmother or great-grandmother was ever more loved.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 17^th at the Christian Reformed Church of Baldwin, 893 Hwy 63, with Rev. Anson Veenstra officiating. Interment will follow in the Baldwin Cemetery with her grandchildren as active casketbearers and great grandchildren as honorary casketbearers. Visitations will be one hour prior to the service at church and on Tuesday, Feb. 16^th from 5 until 8:00 PM at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, 1010 Newton St, 715-684-3434.

Autumn Pearl was born on October 9, 2009, to Lyndia and Trevor Hanson of Hammond, WI, becoming the little sister of Evelyn Jo. She died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN. In addition to her parents and sister, Autumn will remain in the hearts of her grandparents: Jake Hoffman of Randolph, WI, Sarah Hoffman of Fall River, WI, Bernard (Tina) Hanson of Milwaukee, WI, and Jill Grunseth of Ingram, WI; aunts, uncles and cousins: Monica (Bill) Root and their children Chase & Erica, Dana (Randy) Kuznar and sons Tyler & Shane Olson, Tonya (Erik) Huber and their daughter Julia Perl, Waylon Hoffman, Loni (Eric) Hasenfuss and their son Jackson James; extended family and friends who loved her dearly.

A Memorial Service for Autumn Pearl will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 20^th at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 14107 S. Hudson Road, in Afton, MN. Visitation will be at the church from 11:00am until 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for later designation. Services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, 715-386-3725. www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com

Lee Milligan, age 55, of Baldwin, peacefully went to be with his Lord Sunday January 10, 2010, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

Lee was born on March 22, 1954, the son of John and Bernice (Sampson) Milligan. He grew up in Centuria, Wisconsin and attended Unity High School. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Farm Management, as well as his master’s in Agricultural Economics. On June 7, 1980, Lee was united in marriage to Debbie Anderson at the First Lutheran Church in Cumberland.

Lee worked as a University of Wisconsin-Extension Agricultural Agent for seven years in Pepin County and was employed as an agent in St. Croix County from 1988-2010. One of his greatest passions was working with farmers. As a professor, farms and meeting halls were his classrooms. It gave him the greatest satisfaction to bring research and information to local farmers and to help them apply new ideas. He loved being involved with Farm City Day and the Glenwood City County Fair.

Lee also enjoyed farm work and spending time outdoors – whether snowshoeing in the winter or bicycling on Wisconsin’s many scenic trails. His family and friends will remember Lee on hiking trips to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park and on summer weekends waterskiing on Beaver Dam Lake in Cumberland. His greatest love was being a husband and best friend to Debbie and dad to his two girls. He was very proud of his daughters and their life adventures. Most of all, he loved the Lord, his God, and spoke often and longingly of spending eternity with Him.

Lee will remain in the hearts of his wife Debbie, daughters Kari and Krista, future son-in-law Ryan Mahoney, parents-in-law George and Ruth Anderson of Cumberland, brothers-in-law John Anderson of Stevensville, Michigan, Jim Anderson of Wonder Lake, Illinois, and many great friends and co-workers. His parents preceded him in death.

A Celebration of Life for Lee Milligan will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 15th, at Faith Community Church, 777 Carmichael Road, Hudson. A private family burial will be held in the spring at the Long Lake Lutheran Cemetery near Rice Lake.

Visitations will be on Thursday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin and on Friday at 10 a.m. preceding the service at church.  Memorials are preferred.

Dorothy Florence Wubbels, age 94, of Baldwin, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2009 at the Baldwin Care Center.

Dorothy was born the daughter of Henry and Anna (Van Someren) Brummels on August 28, 1915 in Baldwin. She attended the Willow Country School. On March 17, 1937, Dorothy was united in marriage to Harley K. Wubbels at the First Reformed Church in Baldwin. They would be blessed with two children, Larry and Sharon. Dorothy worked as a custodian at Happy Valley School and volunteered for 20 years at the nutrition center in Baldwin. As a member of the ladies circle, she was active in her church. Dorothy enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, especially the gladiolas, and she made wonderful quilts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley; sister, Eleanor Boldt; and brother-in-law, Gerald Hop.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Larry (Beverly) Wubbels of Baldwin; daughter, Sharon (Marshall) Blok of Hammond; five grandchildren: Lance (Celie) Wubbels, Cary (Scott) Oehlke, Brian (Karen) Blok, Bruce (Melissa) Blok, and Michele (Gerald) Kerber; 9 great and 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Hop of Baldwin and Hazel (Bill) Hoytink of Baldwin; brother-in-law, Everett Boldt of Baldwin; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Funeral Service for Dorothy was held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 9th at the First Reformed Church of Baldwin. Interment followed in the Baldwin Cemetery.

Dorothy’s grandsons and great-grandsons served as casketbearers. Visitation was on Friday, Jan. 8th from 4 until 7pm at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin, 715-684-3434.

Memorials may be designated to the church. www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com

Terrence Glenn “Terry” Phillipps, age 44 of Spring Valley, Wisconsin and formerly of Prescott, Wisconsin, died on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. 

Terry was born August 12th, 1965 in Hudson to Glenn Franklin and Audrey Lorraine (Corcoran) Phillipps. Terry attended school in Prescott, and then River Falls High School, where he graduated from the class of 1986.

Terry was a Green Bay Packers fan who also enjoyed board games, card games, playing 6-5-4, drawing cars and trucks, playing Bingo, and writing short stories. Terry just loved being involved! He previously spent time making friends and working through the Pierce County Developmental Activities Center, and over the last seven years, Terry has been a resident of the Spring Valley Care Center. There he enjoyed socializing with many of the staff and residents, as well as participating in the parades in Spring Valley.  Most of all though, Terry has been a good brother, and a good friend to many. He will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him.  

Terry is survived by his brother, Randy (Debbie) Phillipps; his sisters, Sharon Phillipps and Sandy (Bob) Lulloff; two generations of nieces and nephews who adored him; as well as numerous cousins, other relatives and good friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey and Glenn “Bud” Phillipps.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at Spring Valley Care Center for their loving care and friendship.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Terrence G. “Terry” Phillipps was held at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 269 Dakota Street S, Prescott, with Father Ed Shuttleworth officiating, and music provided by Beth Voss and Dorothy Most. Visitation was held one hour prior to mass at the church. Interment took place in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, WI. 715-386-3725

She was born the daughter of Marshall D. and Laurel G. (Nelson) Boumeester on January 2, 1986 in St. Croix Falls, WI. Sophia graduated from Amery High School in 2004 and from UW Stout in 2008 with a degree in Vocational Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. Her goal was to become a police officer and she had recently completed a program in Forensic Criminology at Central Penn State University. Before moving to Pennsylvania, Sophia was the first CSO officer for the Metro Transit Police in Minneapolis. Most recently, she had been working as a drug and alcohol rehab counselor. On September 20, 2008 Sophia was united in marriage to Jacob Perron in Amery, WI; they had been inseparable since their freshman year of college. Together, they had been working on remodeling their home. Sophia had been looking forward to learning to ride her newly purchased motorcycle. She was an avid fitness enthusiast, winning several weightlifting competitions. She was a talented artist with her painting winning awards and a college scholarship.

Sophia will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Heaven has gained an angel.

She is survived by her husband, Jake Perron; mother and step-father, Laurie Nelson-Lundell & Judge Eric Lundell of Hudson; father and step-mother, Marshall & Karin Boumeester of Eau Claire; brother, Christian Boumeester of Hudson; Step-siblings: Emily Lundell-Fett (Cory) of Minneapolis, Eric Lundell Jr. of New Richmond, Kjirsten Hagedorn of Eau Claire and Adam Hagedorn of Brooklyn, NY; grandparents, John & Katie Nelson of Amery and Glenn and Alice Boumeester of Baldwin; niece, Jordan Fett; parents-in-law, David & Sandra Perron of Hudson; siblings-in-law, Megan and Josh Perron; many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Memorials are preferred. Sophia’s funeral service was held on Friday, December 18th at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser, WI and she was buried in the church cemetery. Services were entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, 715-386-3725. www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com

Melvin L. Brown, age 93 of River Falls, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at River Falls Area Hospital.

He was born in Springfield, Wisconsin on July 7, 1916, son of Herman and Minnie (Penrud) Brown. Melvin married Mildred Nelson in 1937.  After her death, he married the love of his life Jeanette Anderson in 1963. Melvin farmed for much of his earlier years in life until 1962, then he started working for the River Falls school system as a custodian and retired at age 65 with 20 years of service.  Melvin loved to fish. He also cut and sold wood until he was 84 years old.

Melvin is survived by a son, Jerry (Sandy) Brown of River Falls, step son, Jerry (Pat) Anderson of River Falls, and a step daughter, Janice (Duane) Kuschel of Roberts; son-in-law, Neil Wilcoxson; and a step daughter-in-law, Sandy Laufer of West Bend, WI; 19 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his first wife of 26 years, Mildred; second wife of 44 years, Jeanette; daughter, Mary Jo Wilcoxson; great grandson, Anthony Hinkel; one brother; two sisters; and a step son, Joel Anderson.

Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Hudson with Reverend Brian Ferguson officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls at a later date. Family and friends may come to pay their respects from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at church on Sunday.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cashmanhillfuneralservice.com

Cashman-Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service of River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robby Jon Miller, age 41, of Baldwin, died on December 15th 2009 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Robby was born on December 15th, 1968 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Duane “Tiny” & Judy (Bergo) Miller. Robby grew up with his family in the Hager City, Wisconsin area where he attended Prairie View Elementary School. In 1981 the Miller family moved and Robby attended school in Spring Valley where he graduated from Spring Valley High School. Upon graduation, Robby went to Red Wing Vo-Tech School. Upon his successful completion of the programs there, Robby started working at various heating and air conditioning shops including Sylvander Heating in Red Wing, Nelson Electrical & Heating in Ellsworth & Freier Heating & AC in Ellsworth. Finally in 1994, Robby began Miller’s Air Duct Cleaning which he owned and operated for 15 years. In 2001, Robby began working at Vogel Sheet Metal in Stillwater, but still kept up his Duct Cleaning business. It was in 1999 while performing the duties of Best Man at a friend’s wedding, that he met the Maid of Honor, Amy Lockwood. Shortly after this, the two began dating and on July 14th, 2001 the two were united in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville, Wisconsin. The marriage would be blessed with daughters, Justine and MaKenna.

Robby was an active guy. He worked hard, got along with everyone he encountered, and no matter what, he always had a smile on his face. He had many hobbies, passions and loves. He was an avid snowmobiler, opting for the blue and white of Yamaha, and in the summer he and Amy hit the road on their Harley Davidson Motorcycle. He was a hunter of turkeys and deer (he shot an 11 point buck this past season), and enjoyed fishing. He was also very handy. He had all kinds of projects on his property – home improvements, fixing up their horse barn, working in his shop, landscaping, and even building 1:24 scale model cars. His love of cars also motivated him to restore a 72’ El Camino which he proudly displayed at various car shows and was he in the process of restoring an 82' El Camino. When he was relaxing he preferred to do it in front of the tv, while enjoying Packer football and NASCAR. What made all of these passions even better was that he could share them with his wife, daughters, and the rest of his friends and family, whom he was very dedicated to.

Though his time was short, Robby touched many lives. He is survived by his wife and best friend Amy, & daughters, Justine & MaKenna. He is further survived by his; father, Duane (Kathy) Miller of Spring Valley, mother, Judy (John) Hauschildt of Bay City, WI, siblings, Heidi Miller of Bay City, WI, Tammy (Doug) Ray of Wilson, WI, Tracy Miller of Plum City, WI, Charles Miller of Spring Valley, WI, step-sister, Jordan (Jeff) Polo of MN, step-brother, Jayson Hauschildt of MN, Parents-In-Law, Steve and Chris Lockwood of Woodville, WI, brothers and sisters-in-law, Melanie (Jason) DeShane of Glenwood City, Eric (Susan) Lockwood of Menomonie, WI, Robyn (Marty) Munson of Baldwin, WI, Jill (Mike) Servatka of White Bear Lake, MN, Stephanie (Brian) Rud of Ellsworth, WI, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many dear friends.

Robby is preceded in death by his; grandparents, Harold Bergo, Margaret & John Goulette, Edgar & Donna Miller; cousin, Cheryl Becker; aunt, Jeri Brunkhorst & beloved dog, Tiger.

Services for Robby were held at 2pm on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville, WI. Pastor Keith Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Woodville. Visitation was held on Friday, December 18th, 2009 from 5-8pm at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin, Wisconsin.  Services were in the care of the O’Connell Family Funeral Home.

Shawn McIntyre, age 39 of Baldwin died peacefully Friday December 18th at her residence surrounded by her loving family as a result of cancer.

A time to reflect and celebrate the life of Shawn McIntyre will be on Wednesday, December 30th from 4 until 8PM at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin.

Services will be private. Cremation services coordinated by the Countryside Crematory of Baldwin. Memorials are preferred.

(place holder) James Robert Larson "Jim" "Meatman" age 63, of River Falls, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009, at the Augustana Heath Care Center in Hastings. ..........