All Obituaries

Raymond Randolph Cahow “Ray”, passed away at home suddenly on April 30th, 2026 at the age of 100 from natural causes. He was born on the family farm April 20,1926 in rural Reeve, Wisconsin to parents Syneva (Hagen) and William “Clifford” Cahow. Raymond was the middle child of 9 born, 8 boys and 1 girl who died shortly after birth. His mother Syneva is of Norwegian descent, and his father Clifford is of Norwegian/ Scott/Irish descent. Syneva’s family immigrated ...

Thomas D. Nelson, age 83, of Glenwood City, WI passed away on April 16, 2026, at  Hammond Health Services in Hammond, WI. Tom was born on July 20, 1942, in Reeve, WI to Douglas & Adelaide (Smith) Nelson.  He grew up in the Clear Lake, WI area on the family farm. He graduated high school from Wisconsin Academy in Columbus, Wisconsin in 1961. In 1962 Tom joined the United States Army and served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He proudly served in the Army for 21 years, many of ...

  Larry D. Lien, age 84 of Clear Lake, WI died peacefully on Thursday morning, March 26, 2026 at his home. Larry Dennis Lien was born in Amery, WI on November 2, 1941, the son of Otis and Helen (Hendrickson) Lien.  He grew up in the Reeve area and attended Clear Lake schools, graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1960.   After graduation, Larry worked for the village of Clear Lake and at the Clear Lake Creamery before going on to become an LP delivery driver.  ...

Robert “Bob” Arnold Priebe, age 80, of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 after a short stay in the Dove Healthcare center in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Bob was born on July 26, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Jerome and Dorothy (Haradon) Priebe and attended school in North St. Paul, MN while growing up on a farm in the suburbs. Their family moved from North St. Paul, MN to Clear Lake, WI in 1962 and Bob graduated from Clear Lake High School ...

Ronald A. “Golden Bear” Boe,  age 79 of Deer Park, WI, passed away at his home on March 21, 2026. Ron was born on February 5, 1947, in Fort Benton, Montana, the son of Daniel & Alice (Miller) Boe and was later blessed with a stepmother, Glade Boe.   He grew up near Menomonie, WI and while attending school he worked for Prochnow Farms for four years before graduating from Menomonie High School in 1965.   Ron went on to proudly serve his country in the ...

Richard  N.  Hansen,  age 79 of Clayton, WI, died peacefully at his home on Friday,  March 13, 2026.   Richard Nels Hansen  was born on January 16, 1947 in New Richmond, WI, the son of Nels & Gloria (Sandmann) Hansen. He grew up in New Richmond, played sports in school and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1966.  After graduating, Richard began working as a press operator at the St. Croix Press in New Richmond and was employed there for ...

Scott F. Swanepoel, age 58 of Ridgeland, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by his family at his sister’s home in Boyceville, WI after a long battle with cancer.  Scott Francis Swanepoel was born the youngest of seven on September 19, 1967, to Frank and Betty Swanepoel in New Richmond, WI. He grew up in Glenwood City and attended Glenwood City Schools. He went to state in high school football in 1985 and graduated with the Class of ‘86.  Post high ...

  Reynaldo  “Rey” Valentin Obituary  Reynaldo “Rey” Valentín, age 82 of Clear Lake, WI passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2026 in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico after a long life defined by faith, service, and an unshakeable trust in God’s guidance.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and believer, Rey lived every chapter of his journey with the conviction that he was never walking alone. Born in a small town in Puerto Rico on ...

George R. Hislop II,  age 65 of Clear Lake, WI, died unexpectedly on February 17, 2026, at his home in Clear Lake. George Robert Hislop was born on October 21, 1960, in St. Paul, MN the son of Albert & Vivian (Werra) Hislop.  He grew up on the East side of St. Paul and graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1979.   After graduation, George attended Lakeview Community College in White Bear Lake, MN and studied graphic arts.  He went on to work as a security ...

Paul R. Germain,  age 60 of rural Clear Lake, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on February 14, 2026.   Paul Robert Germain was born on October 24, 1965 in Stillwater, MN, the son of Martin & Gladys (Moe) Germain.  He lived in New Richmond, WI and attended school there.  Paul later moved with his mother to the Twin Cities and attended school high school in St. Paul, MN.    He later moved back to WI, working as a truck driver for various ...