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Douglas Frederick Peterson
Sep 10, 2026
Douglas F. Peterson
Douglas F. Peterson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on September 6, 2026.
Doug was born on May 11, 1936, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to Arlo Peterson and Laura Ellen (Lillesvangstu) Peterson. In 1946, his family moved up the Mississippi River and settled in Hudson, Wisconsin, which would become his lifelong home.
Doug graduated from Hudson High School in 1954...
Edward W Metten
Sep 7, 2026
Edward W. Metten Age 83 of Baldwin, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Ed was born in Eldorado, IL on September 3, 1943 to Aidan and Helen (Warren) Metten. He spent much of his childhood and adult life in Eldorado, IL where he attended primary school and graduated from Eldorado High School. In 1966, Ed...
Doris Traynor
Sep 7, 2026
Doris Traynor, age 95, passed away peacefully at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, September 7, 2026. Doris Marie Krause was born on July 1, 1931 in Elmwood, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Fannie Krause. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elmwood. She graduated from Elmwood High School. On August 7,...
Donald McKenzie
Sep 7, 2026
Donald "Don" Clayton McKenzie, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on December 18, 1939, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Donald lived a life full of love, creativity, and service.
As a proud Marine Corps veteran, Donald exemplified dedication and strength throughout his life. He worked as a programmer with NSP for many years before transitioning...
Robert M. Sebion
Sep 7, 2026
Robert Maynard Sebion, age 86, of Gilman Township, Wisconsin, died September 7, 2026 at his residence.
Robert was born June 16, 1940, in Gilman Township, Wisconsin, the son of Maynard and Bernice (Olson) Sebion. He attended Lone Balsam Grade School and graduated from Spring Valley High School. He continued his education at UW-River Falls and Dakota County Technical College, studying business...
Stanley Bell
Sep 6, 2026
Stanley Bell, 92 a US Navy veteran, passed away on September 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sophie.He is survived by his children and their spouses, Debra (Cary), Steven (Jane), and Diane (Mike); six amazing and accomplished grandchildren; and nine beautiful great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his dear friend and...
Eric Scott Mentink
Sep 4, 2026
Eric Scott Mentink, a beloved husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 65.
Born on May 3, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Doris Mentink, Eric brought joy and laughter into the lives of those around him. He spent his life in the service of his community, working as a pipe layer...
Helen Joan Stone
Aug 31, 2026
Helen "Joan" Stone was born October 11, 1933, in St. Paul, MN, to John Joseph and Edith May (Bower) McGuire. Joan passed away very peacefully on August 31, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by family.
Joan is survived by her husband, Arvid Stone; her children, Matthew (Donna) Stone, Martin (Amy) Stone, Patricia (Doug) Whitman, Clarissa (Bob) Evanoff; son-in-law, Kevin...
Zeona Jane Bechel
Aug 31, 2026
Zeona Jane Bechel passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 98.
Zeona was born on March 29, 1928, in Eau Galle, Wisconsin, to Albert and Lida Myers. She grew up in the area and later met Ed Bechel, whom she married in August of 1948. Together, they shared nearly 57 years of marriage before Ed's passing in 2005.
During...
Tony Ward
Aug 28, 2026
Tony William Ward, passed away at home in Hudson on August 28, 2026, at the age of 55. Tony was born on February 11, 1971, in St Paul, MN to parents George and Geraldine (Bohart) Ward.
Tony dedicated many years of his life to serving as a manager at a foundry before taking on the role of supervisor at a metal...
Jacqueline Ann Gantt
Aug 28, 2026
Jacqueline Ann Crippen Gantt passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus early morning on Friday, August 28th, 2026, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, WI. Jackie, as she was known to her family and friends, is now reunited with her beloved husband, James Gantt; her parents, Larry and Lillian Crippen; her sister, Barbara Crippen; and step-sons, Michael Gantt and...
Rodney Frederick Gieser
Aug 28, 2026
Age 88, of Hudson, WI formerly of Danbury, WI and Farmington, MN passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026.
Celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 26, 2026 with a visitation one hour before at Woodland Hill, 441 Stageline Road, Hudson, WI. A luncheon will follow. A private internment will be at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans...
Shirley Ann Johnson
Aug 28, 2026
Shirley Ann Johnson, age 83 of Prescott died unexpectedly, Friday, August 28th at her residence. A service will be forth coming at a later date. Please keep Shirley's family in your thoughts and prayers as her husband is also receiving end-of-life care. An obituary will follow.
Funeral services are entrusted to O'Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Prescott. For...
Karen S Patterson
Aug 27, 2026
Karen (Breitbach) Patterson, age 20 x 4 = 80, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away on August 27, 2026, at River Falls Area Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born March 22, 1946, in Park Rapids, MN, to Roy and Loraine Breitbach. She grew up and attended grade school near Ponsford, and graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1964. She...
Dennis "Butch" Franklin Radkey
Aug 26, 2026
Dennis "Butch" Franklin Radkey passed away on August 26, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's and dementia. His claim to fame was his lifetime of service to the family farm. Some might say he was a man outstanding in his field...
It seems like everywhere you went, there was someone familiar with his legend, and they all spoke of the...
Ronald Arthur Rabine
Aug 26, 2026
Ronald Arthur Rabine, age 82, of McAllen, Texas, passed away on August 26, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Arthur and Florence Rabine.
Ronald grew up in St. Paul and attended Harding High School before proudly serving his country from 1963 to 1967. Following his military service, he worked as a machinist for Burlington...
Susan Ann Sogla
Aug 23, 2026
Susan Ann Sogla, 57, of Fosston, Minnesota, passed away in St. Cloud on August 23 at 9:11 p.m.
Susan grew up on the Sogla Cattle Ranch outside of Trail, Minnesota, a place that remained an important part of her family's life. She attended school in McIntosh, Minnesota, alongside her twin sister, Stephanie.
Susan had a wonderful talent for working with flowers and...
Cheryl Jean Sobottka
Aug 21, 2026
The family of Cheryl Sobottka is saddened to announce her unexpected passing on the 21st of August, 2026. Cheryl Jean George was born December 30th, 1960 in Stillwater, Minnesota, to her parents Josephine and Norman George as the 5th out of 6 children. She attended St. Croix Central High School, where she graduated in 1979. She married the love of...
Constance M Rydberg
Aug 20, 2026
CONSTANCE M. RYDBERG
Constance "Connie" Rydberg, 80, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 20.
Connie was born in Brainerd, MN and raised in Superior, WI. She married Ellard "El" Rydberg in 1968. They were happily married for 33 years, until his passing in 2001.
Connie is survived by her daughters, Amy (Jay) Berg of Spring Valley, WI;...
Paul Edward Vickberg
Aug 20, 2026
Paul Edward Vickberg, 91, of Afton, MN died Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN after a brief illness.
Though many family members remained uncertain of his birthdate because he steadfastly refused to celebrate it, he was born on June 10, 1935 to Nels and Svea Vickberg in Batavia, IL, the oldest of four siblings. Paul filled...
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