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Lucille J. Nielsen was born and raised in Crystal Lake, Iowa. She married Gunnar A. Nielsen of Luck, Wisconsin in August, 1963. A lifelong caregiver and friend to all. She will be remembered for her hospitality, her generosity and her outgoing fun spirit. She is preceded in death by husband, Gunnar Nielsen; son, Kim Nielsen; parents, Lawrence and Gladys Siekmeier; and siblings, Violet, Geraldine and Norman. She is survived by siblings, Gretchen Peck and Lawrence Siekmeier; children, Kara, Mary and Steven (Joie); and grandchildren, Tanner (Ali Metcalf), Olivia Strang (Logan), George and Ruby. Lucy, 90, passed away in the early [...]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Loren Aldrich on Nov. 15, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1992, to Rae and John Aldrich in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Chris was a graduate of Luck High School in 2010 and was employed by Steffl Drilling and Pump in Wilmar, Minnesota. Chris was a kind soul with an infectious sense of humor that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. His laughter and playful spirit made him a joy to be around. A lover of the outdoors, Chris found peace in nature. He cherished [...]

John Couvert Ayers, age 89, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at his residence in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. John was born in Los Angeles, California, on Aug. 19, 1935, to parents Louis and Mary (Buchanan) Ayers. Following graduation, John went into the Navy where he served for nine years. During this time, he was an aircraft engine mechanic, stationed in Japan and Hawaii. He was proud of his military time and enjoyed volunteering at the American Legion and being a member in St. Croix Falls. Shortly after getting out of the military, John met Sharon (Judkins) [...]

William (Bill) Nolan Boughton passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2024, at his home in Lexington, Kentucky. Bill was born on May 26, 1925, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to Stephen and Clara Boughton and was the youngest of four siblings, Ruth, John and Guy. Bill grew up in and spent the majority of his life in the St. Croix Falls area. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy’s naval aviation and electronics program. After discharge in 1947, he met his future bride, Marjorie Carlson. They were married in 1948 and lived in the St. Croix Falls [...]

Marilyn Jean Donnelly, 90, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, died in Chisago City, Minnesota, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Marilyn was born on Oct. 20, 1934, in Geddes, South Dakota, the daughter of Jean and Mary LaTelle. She will be deeply missed by her children: Mark, Micky (Frank) Palewicz, Kathleen, Maureen and Jimmy (Deb); 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Marilyn always said, “Not a bad one in the bunch.” She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim (Sept. 23, 2023); and her sister, Beverly Ryan. Marilyn always had a smile on her face and would stop whatever [...]

  John E. Bazey, 88, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin. He was born on May 27, 1936 to Joseph and Mae (Clark) Bazey in Arddeck, Minnesota. He was the fifth of ten children, and baptized in the Catholic church. He attended school in Grafton, North Dakota, at Grafton Public School from 1st to 11th grade. While attending school, he also worked at the local bowling alley as a “pin setter”. The summer before his senior year, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to live with his older brother, George, and finish [...]

  Janice Rosemary Menge, age 78, a resident of Webster, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Nov. 26, 2024. Janice was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents, Walter and Dorothy (Zilmer) Tyrpa. She attended McKinley Grade School, Jordan Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School. In March of 1968, Janice married John Menge in Minneapolis. Together they raised two children, Linnae and Christopher. They lived their life in many different places. From North Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, where Janice worked at the U of M campus library; Dugway, Utah, while John was in the Army; and Raleigh, North Carolina, [...]

Ethel June Daniels (Mortson) was born in Webster, Wisconsin on June 8, 1927. She entered into heaven peacefully on Nov. 26, 2024 in Luck, Wisconsin. Ethel graduated from Orange Elementary School before graduating from Webster High School. Upon graduation, she spent three years in Washington, D.C. working at the Pentagon in the record keeping department. She returned home and found the love of her life, Melvin Daniels, and was married soon after. Melvin was called to duty and spent the next few years overseas due to the Korean War. Soon after his return home, they began raising a family and [...]

Carol McQuillan, 69, of Comstock, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, with her loving family at her side, after a brave battle with cancer. Carol was born on July 30, 1955, to Robert and Marian Bollman in Winona, Minnesota. After high school Carol went on to cosmetology school at SE Tech School in Winona and loved making her clients, friends, and family beautiful with her craft. Carol married the love of her life, Dennis, on March 25, 1994, in Buffalo, Minnesota. They lived in Corcoran, Minnesota, until moving to Comstock in April of 1994. Carol worked at the [...]