Carol Cran Bjornstad, age 64, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away on May 3, 2025, at home with her husband by her side. She fought a 10-month battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 23, 1961, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Ralph and Myrtle Cran. Carol grew up on the family farm in Fox Creek. She was baptized and confirmed at the Georgetown Lutheran Church and graduated from Unity High School in 1979. She worked at Royal Oaks in Osceola as a CNA. In 1986, Carol started her 20-year career at Andersen Windows. July 24, 1982, she married Vern Bjornstad at [...]

    Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Miller, 83, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, in Sedalia. She was born August 7, 1941, in Highland, Indiana, a daughter of the late Arnold and Mari-Jeanne (Shadowan) Wirth. On August 24, 1962, in Falun, Wisconsin, she married Stanley E. Miller, who survives. During her time in Luck, Wisconsin, Jackie primarily worked as a babysitter, nurturing and caring for countless children. Her talent extended to the kitchen, where she was known as an excellent cook and baker. Jackie possessed a remarkable ability to create delicious meals [...]

  Cheryl Lynne Hach, age 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 28, 2025 at her home in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Cheryl was born Dec. 24, 1959 to Edward and Joyce (Burch) Emerson in St. Croix Falls. She attended St. Croix Falls High School, graduating in 1978. Cheryl worked at Solum Laundry and Car Wash right after high school up until she was married. She married Richard “Rick” Hach on August 12, 1978, and they soon took over his family farm, where they raised their three children, Andrea, Angela and Anthony “Tony”. Cheryl had many jobs on the farm including [...]

    Kay Frances Kulbeck Mork, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend joined our Heavenly Father on April 4, 2025, after a short illness. Born on June 20, 1937, in Siren, Wisconsin, Kay’s life was a tapestry of dedication, love, and service, woven through her 87 years.  She departed peacefully from this world in her home, surrounded by family, in Frederic, Wisconsin, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love, warmth, and family values. Kay was a beloved educator, loving family matriarch, and pillar of her community.  Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Alvin. [...]

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  Kenneth V. Pedersen, of Luck, Wisconsin, also known to his family and friends as Ken, Kenny and KP, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathleen “Kathy”; sons, John (Colleen) and Anthony “Tony” (Denise); daughter, Felicia; grandchildren, Conor, Keenan, Avery, Carson, Owen and Anton;  great-granddaughter, Kendall; brothers, Ronald “Cook” and Doug (Terry); sister, Kathy McLean (Scott) and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted [...]

  Kayleen Sue Pedersen, 79, of Maplewood, Minnesota, loving sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend finished the race peacefully surrounded by family on April 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by husband, Gerald Olson; parents, Clarence and Shirley; and brothers, Warren, Wayne and Arlen. She was survived by sister, Katherine (James) Dix; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Pedersen; nieces, nephews and great-nieces. Kayleen loved nature and the outdoors. She enjoyed reading, gatherings with family, walking in her nearby park and taking care of her two cats for 20 years. She worked as an accountant for the state of Minnesota for 39 years. Married [...]

Judith Marie Mattson passed away on April 22, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, joining her loving husband Andrew in heaven. Judith was born on Oct. 7, 1948, to Wesley and Betty Graves, and was the oldest of three children. She graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1966. She then attended vocational school in Rice Lake from 1966-1968. Judith then worked at the First Bank of Grantsburg for 8 years (1968-1976). On Oct. 19, 1976, Judith married Andrew Mattson at First Baptist Church of Falun, Wisconsin. She then moved to Almena, Wisconsin, to start her married life with [...]

  Marvel Elaine Nielsen, age 91, of rural Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on April 23, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her daughters, Marlaine, Julie, Lori and Joy. She was born in Cando, North Dakota on July 20, 1933, the daughter of Oscar and Anna Dahl and sister of Lucille. Marvel grew up on a wheat farm in rural Cando and graduated from Cando High School. She enjoyed playing tenor saxophone in the band, singing in the high school choir, and attending 4-H Club. After high school, she went to nursing school and became a registered nurse. Her first [...]

  Alice Louise (Zuech) Lindberg, born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on Dec. 12, 1963, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Frederic, Wisconsin on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Alice lived most of her younger years in Plymouth, Minnesota, where she made many great childhood memories with her siblings and friends. She moved to Wisconsin and met her husband Andy Lindberg when they worked together at The Beaudry Company in Frederic. After they got married, Alice and Andy built a home on the property adjacent to Alice’s parents in Falun, Wisconsin, where they lived for 19 years and raised [...]