obituaries

Ruth Afdahl, 82 Died June 21, 2017 Ruth Afdahl, 82, of Baldwin, Wis. died Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the Baldwin Care Center. Memorial service for Ruth 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at The Historic Woodside Place, rural Baldwin. Visitation from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Historic...

Corey B. Carlson, 36 Oct. 25, 1980 - June 19, 2017 Corey B. Carlson, 36, of Roberts, Wis., died tragically June 19, 2017. Gathering of Family and Friends 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 23, followed by 8 p.m. Memorial Service, O'Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson. Memorials...

Matthias Cremer Putzier March 22, 1933 - June 18, 2017 Matthias Cremer Putzier, formerly of Ellsworth and Prescott, passed away on June 18. There will be no funeral service. Memorials can be made to one's favorite charities.

Stephen F. Nash, 60 Jan. 23, 1957 - May 12, 2017 Stephen Fletcher Nash of Pahrump, Nevada, formerly of River Falls, passed away unexpectedly on May 12. A Celebration of Life will be held at a family residence, 197 County Road JJ, in River Falls, beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, June...

Chris M. Spirit. Friend. Petter of dogs. Humanitarian. Doctor. Frisbee-ist. "I like catching them." Chris came to our city a short while ago and found his home. He landed here broken and by the love and friendship of our community was made whole. He loved us in a very special way....

Robert A. Cooper Jr., 76 Died June 11, 2017 Robert A. Cooper Jr., age 76, of Hudson, formerly of River Falls, died on Sunday June 11, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with the O'Connell Family Funeral Home. Full obituary next week.

Jennifer J. Hinz, 42 Died May 24, 2017 Jennifer Jean Hinz, age 42, of River Falls, Wis., passed away peacefully at her parent's home in Star Prairie, Wis., on Wednesday, May 24. Funeral services for Jennifer will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in River...