Remembering Your Loved Ones
Honored to serve your families.
Shelby Jean Schommer
May 30, 2026
Shelby Schommer, age 63 of Beldenville died May 30th at United Hospital in St. Paul. A funeral mass is being planned in the future with St. Francis of Assisi in Ellsworth. A full obituary is forth coming. Funeral services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ellsworth. For more information or to share a memory, please...
Ian Jeffrey Wilson
Jan 9, 2026
Son, brother, friend
Ian Jeffrey Wilson, 68, died Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born July 29, 1958 in Marshall, Missouri. Jeff passed away at home after many years of managing diabetes and kidney disease.
Jeff was a gifted potter, an avid ham radio operator, a DJ for many years on KDWA talk radio in Hastings, MN and recently retired from Quality...
John Stewart Everson
Jun 1, 2026
John Stewart Everson age 80 of Hudson, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, with the love of his family surrounding him. .
John was born on January 4, 1946, to parents Alfred and Helen (Cramer) in Hudson. John grew up in Hudson and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and Hudson High School.
On May 3, 1980, he and Julie Wright were...
Kathy Marie Ladd
May 31, 2026
Kathy Marie Ladd, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Kathy was the oldest of three children and shared a close bond with her two brothers. Kathy was a lifelong artist with a special talent for painting. She was also an accomplished seamstress who found joy in cooking, traveling,...
Lois Mae Dreher
May 31, 2026
Lois Mae Dreher of Oakdale passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 91 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 20, 1934, in Saint Paul, MN, the daughter of Roy & Eva Pierre.
Lois spent much of her life as a homemaker, creating a warm and nurturing environment for her family. She was an amazing mom, known...
Susan Marie Meulemans
May 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet angel Susan Marie Meulemans, affectionately known as "Sue Boo," who spread her wings and left this world on May 30, 2026, at the age of 61, releasing her from the earthly burden of suffering. Born on February 13, 1965, in Hudson, WI, Susan was...
CarolAnn Mary Schlussler
May 30, 2026
CarolAnn Mary Schlussler was born on December 23, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Clarence and Shirley (Garvey) Pawlenty. She was raised in St. Paul, where she attended St. Paul High School. She was united in marriage to Robert O. Schlussler at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in SSP on Friday, August 2nd,1958. This union brought five children: Christine,...
Barbara Lynn Simmon
May 29, 2026
Barbara Lynn Simmon, age 75, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026.
Barbara was born to LeRoy George Weiland and Norma Pauline Weiland in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Growing up, she spent time in both Minnesota and California, creating cherished memories with family and making friends wherever life took her. Her warm personality and caring nature allowed her to...
Darin Schuyler Ofstie
May 28, 2026
Darin Schuyler Ofstie, 57 of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2026, following a motorcycle accident.
Anyone who knew Darin knew life moved a little faster when he was around. Born on June 13, 1968, in Red Wing, Minnesota, he packed more into 57 years than most people do in a lifetime. He built a life fueled by family,...
Gerald Paul Mielke
May 27, 2026
Gerald Paul Mielke
May 27, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) Paul Mielke, 87, of Hudson, WI passed away on May 27, 2026.
Jerry was born in Harvey, IL on September 20, 1938 to Paul and Dorothy (Hopp) Mielke. While he was still a young boy, his family moved to Merrill, WI, where he grew up on a farm and graduated from Merrill High School in...
James Francis O'Malley LT COL USAF (Retired)
May 27, 2026
James Francis O’Malley, 88, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away, leaving behind a life defined by service, family, and a well-earned reputation for doing things his own way.
Born on February 4, 1938, in River Falls to James and Alice (Singleton) O’Malley deceased. Jim grew into a man of determination, curiosity, and unmistakable wit. He proudly served his country as a Lieutenant...
Dorothy Ann Jensen
May 25, 2026
Dorothy Richie Jensen, age 92 of Hudson, WI died peacefully on May 25, 2026, in the company of her loving children. Dorothy was born on Sept 29, 1933, in North Hudson to the parents of Felix and Rose (Calguire) Richie. She attended St. Pats elementary school through 8th grade and then graduated from Hudson High school in 1951. She always...
Eleanor Mae Peterson
May 24, 2026
Eleanor Mae Nelson Peterson, a beloved matriarch and faithful servant of her Lord, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Comforts of Home in River Falls, Wisconsin, at the age of 101. Born on December 18, 1924, in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, Eleanor was the daughter of Hjalmar and Mabel Nelson. Her early life was steeped in faith and community,...
Constance 'Connie' Rieck
May 24, 2026
Constance "Connie" Jean Rieck, age 95, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Ellsworth Health Services.
Connie was born on November 5, 1930, in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Scritchfield) Swanson. She was raised on a small farm in Trenton Township and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1948. On April 8, 1950, she...
Jill Kay Burton
May 23, 2026
Jill Kay (Hansen) Burton, 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and devoted nurse, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 surrounded by her family, in Palm Springs, California.
Jill is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Marvin Lowell Burton; her children, Jenell (Bryan) Neidermyer, Marvin Craig (Cristi) Burton, Kelly Burton, and Mark (Joy) Burton; and her twelve grandchildren:...
Erick Lee Langer
May 22, 2026
Celebration of Life set below.
Erick Lee Langer, age 51, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin passed away in his sleep on May 22, 2026. Erick was born on February 14, 1975 to Leon and Jane (Lilley) Langer. Erick attended Ellsworth High School and was very active in sports. He loved playing football and wrestling, and he graduated in 1993. Erick was a devoted...
Jean Loader
May 20, 2026
"Jean Marie Loader, aged 70, of Roberts, WI, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 10, 1955, in Minneapolis, MN to parents Eugene and Julia McCann.
Jean was dedicated to her career as a machinist at Honeywell where she worked for over 35 years before retiring.
Jean enjoyed crocheting and cross...
Larry Brian Potter
May 20, 2026
Larry Potter, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away on May 20, 2026 in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin at the age of 82.
Larry was born to Harold and Lorraine Potter on August 5,1943 in Portland, Maine. His school years were spent in St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and finally Excelsior, Minnesota where he developed many lifelong friendships. He graduated from...
Jennifer Callen
May 19, 2026
Jennifer Lee Callen, born on November 26, 1978, in Seoul, South Korea, passed away on May 19, 2026, with loved ones by her side. Raised in Maplewood, MN, Jen graduated from North St. Paul High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Beloit College and a master’s in social work from St. Louis University. Jen...
John Stanley Mizinski
May 17, 2026
John “Jack” Mizinski, a beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 90.
Jack was born on April 22, 1936, in Superior, Wisconsin, to the late Adam “Edge” Mizinski and Helen (Waletzko) Mizinski. He grew up in the close-knit community of Superior and graduated from Superior East High School, where he developed...
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