Remembering Your Loved Ones

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Joseph Van Allen

Joseph Van Allen

May 1, 2026

Joe Van Allen, 63, passed away peacefully at 5:31 the morning of May 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1962, just 4 minutes after his twin brother, John, to Bill and Sally (Holden) Van Allen. 

Joe fought the good fight for 2 and 1/2 years against Glioblastomas (brain cancer), living over one year beyond expectancy....

Shellby Jean Schommer

Shellby Jean Schommer

May 30, 2026

Shellby Schommer, age 63, of Beldenville, Wisconsin, passed away on May 30, 2026, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Shellby was born on December 21, 1962, in Douglas County, Tennessee, the daughter of Lynn and Ruby (Leply) Brooks. She was raised in Tennessee and attended elementary school there before her family moved to Wisconsin,...

Ian Jeffrey Wilson

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...

Joseph Anthoney Gutting

Joseph Anthoney Gutting

Jun 14, 2026

Joseph Anthony Gutting, age 78, of Hager City, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Red Wing, Minnesota.

Joseph was born on March 19, 1948, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Mary Gutting. He grew up in the Ellsworth area and graduated from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1966. Following high school, he attended vocational school...

Roland Ross Carpenter

Roland Ross Carpenter

Jun 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roland Ross Carpenter, who left us on June 11, 2026, at the age of 83, at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Roland was born on October 12, 1942, in Staples, MN, and he spent his life making a positive impact on those around him.

In 1965, Roland met the love of...

Marjorie L Dusek

Marjorie L Dusek

Jun 9, 2026

Marjorie L Dusek, age 90, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Marjorie was born on November 1, 1935, in Hudson, Wisconsin, to Peter and Erna Fable. At a young age, she was orphaned and raised by her aunts. She attended grade school at St. Patrick’s and later graduated from Hudson...

Steven Clarence Luepke

Steven Clarence Luepke

Jun 9, 2026

Steven Clarence Luepke, age 75, of Glenwood City, died Tuesday, June 9, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Cedar in Menomonie.

Steve was raised primarily in Glenwood City, where he graduated from Glenwood City High School with the Class of 1968. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army and was stationed in New Jersey before receiving an honorable...

Kenneth Eugene Larson

Kenneth Eugene Larson

Jun 9, 2026

Kenneth Eugene Larson, age 94, died peacefully on June 9th at Westfields Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Ken was born on March 2, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN to Ben and Esther (née Gregerson) Larson. He attended school in Hudson, where he was involved in many clubs and had many achievements including all conference in football, boxing champion and captain,...

Maschall Linda Bloomstrand

Maschall Linda Bloomstrand

Jun 8, 2026

Maschall Linda (Baier) Bloomstrand, 70, of Plum City unexpectedly passed away on June 8, 2026.

Maschall was born on November 14, 1955, in Hazen, ND to Daniel and Marlene Baier. In 1966, Marlene moved with Maschall and her four siblings to Ellsworth, WI where she attended school and met and married LeRoy Roen. Together they welcomed two children, RoChelle Smaller (Roen)...

Kathleen Ione Cooley

Kathleen Ione Cooley

Jun 7, 2026

Kathleen Ione Cooley passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Hudson, Wisconsin. 

Kathleen was born in Hartford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alex Mellenthien and Marian (Washburn) Mellenthien. Her family moved to Madison when she was a young girl. She graduated from East High School in 1947 and married Keith Cooley on August 16, 1951, when they eloped to Dubuque, Iowa.

Kathleen...

Wayne Donald Anderson

Wayne Donald Anderson

Jun 7, 2026

Wayne Donald Anderson passed away on June 7, 2026, at his home in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Born on March 10, 1947, in St. James, Minnesota, Wayne graduated from St. James High School before pursuing higher education at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he earned a degree in mathematics and minored in religion.

Wayne was known for his selflessness...

Larry Marvin Gilbertson

Larry Marvin Gilbertson

Jun 7, 2026

Larry Marvin Gilbertson, age 83, of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Plum City, Wisconsin. He was born on September 26, 1942, to Marvin Willard Gilbertson and Wilma Mae Gilbertson.

Larry grew up and lived in the Maiden Rock area all of his life. He graduated from Plum City High School. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted in...

Olivia Ann Bathen

Olivia Ann Bathen

Jun 5, 2026

Olivia A. (Germain) Bathen passed away June 5, 2026, at St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born on May 23, 1940, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Edmund and Leda Germain. She attended New Richmond High School and graduated in 1958.

Her career spanned 37 years at 3M as an executive secretary and...

Richard Frank Hanson

Richard Frank Hanson

Jun 2, 2026

Richard Frank Hanson was born on May 4, 1945, in Barron, Wisconsin to Ingval and Margaret Hanson. He died on June 2, 2026, in Hudson, Wisconsin surrounded by the people he loved the most in a room filled with stories and laughter. Rich lived a full life. Raised on the family farm, he learned the value of hard work and...

Susan Jean Burns

Susan Jean Burns

Jun 2, 2026

Susan Jean (Ives) Burns, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Helena, Montana, on December 1, 1940. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee B. Ives and Jane G.B. (Poole) Ives, and her brother-in-law, James Ball.

 She is survived by her fiancé, Donald (Skip) Helseth; sons...

Lamont 'Monty' John Heilman

Lamont 'Monty' John Heilman

Jun 1, 2026

Lamont 'Monte' Heilman, age 62 of River Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, died June 1, 2026 at his residence following a short illness with pancreatic cancer.

Monte was born on November 21, 1963 in West Allis, Wisconsin; the son of Sylvester and Sherry (Thurber) Heilman. He was raised in West Allis, before the family moved to Sun Prairie as...

John Stewart Everson

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

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

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...

Ethan Paul Tjader

Ethan Paul Tjader

May 30, 2026

Ethan Paul Tjader, age 22, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2026, in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Ethan was born on November 6, 2003, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Paul and Valerie (Sprague) Tjader. One of a set of triplets, Ethan shared a special bond with his brothers from the very beginning. He attended St. Croix Central High School...