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Edward O’Connor
Edward O’Connor
Updated: May 24, 2023, 7:37 PM
Published: May 24, 2023, 7:35 PM

Edward F. O’Connor, age 97, of Blue River passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 12 p.m. at the Godager Pratt Funeral Home in Muscoda, with burial to be held in the Blue River Cemetery. A lunch will follow the service. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Godager Pratt Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 12 p.m. 

Memorial can be made to the Blue River Fire and Rescue, Boscobel Ambulance, or a charity of your choice. 

The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Complete obituary in the May 25th issue of the Boscobel Dial and Muscoda Progressive.
Marilyn Jean Myers Ellis
Marilyn Jean Myers Ellis
Published: Jun 5, 2025, 10:30 AM

Marilyn Jean Myers Ellis, 85, most recently of St. Cloud, MN passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A celebration of life for Marilyn will take place at First Lutheran Church in Hinckley, MN on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Marilyn asked that family and friends wear bright colors in remembrance of her love for flowers.  Burial will take place at the Lutheran Memorial Cemetery in Hinckley following the service, with a luncheon afterwards at the church.Marilyn loved her family and friends and will be deeply missed.  Our thanks to those who provided care and support in her last few weeks.

Complete obituary in the June 5th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.