Irma Juneal Wood, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Irma was born to Clarence and Agnes Johnson on June 19, 1925, near Luck, Wisconsin. She graduated from Milltown High School and met Robert while working as a waitress at a restaurant in Milltown, Wisconsin. Irma and Robert married on March 2, 1947 and farmed on her father’s farm until they purchased their own south of Falun, Wisconsin. Irma worked right alongside Robert for many years. It took incredibly hard work, sweat, tears and sleepless nights to make their farm a success and to raise their family. In addition to [...]

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  Margaret (Peg/Peggy) M. Stary (Gockowski), age 88, of Milltown, Wisconsin, (formerly of St. Anthony Park, St. Paul, Minnesota and The Villages of Lady Lakes, Florida) died unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don, of 68 years, and is survived by children, Kathy (Jeff) Weeks, Linda (Mark) Ficcadenti, Mike, Bob, Ron (Dawn), and Laura Mussehl; grandchildren, Melissa, Angela, Kristi, Michelle, Dan, Kim, Brian, Ben, Andy, Allysia, Eric, Jim and Adam; and 16 great-grandchildren. Peg was an extroverted, happy “people person” all the way, who very much enjoyed telling corny (and sometimes inappropriate) [...]

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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 [...]