Raymond Donajkowski
Oct 5, 2026
Raymond W. Donajkowski, 68, of Hudson, passed peacefully with his wife by his side, into his eternal home with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 22, 1958, to Clarence and Glores (Ring) Donajkowski. Ray was baptized at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Milwaukee, WI. Ray’s family moved...
Theodore Sheldon Klein
Oct 24, 2026
Full obituary to follow soon.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 27. You can livestream the service here. A private family burial to take place at Willow River Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hudson, Wisconsin. For more information or to share a memory, please visit www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com or call 715-386-3725.
Mark Albert Colman
Oct 22, 2026
Mark Colman, age 71, resident of Hudson Wisconsin, died on October 22nd after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Mark was born in Algonac MI, to parents Robert and Theresa Colman. Mark grew up in Algonac, attending St Catherine's Catholic School, and then Algonac High School. After graduation, he attended St. Clair County Community College, earning an Associates degree, and then...
Casey Alex Follansbee
Oct 21, 2026
Casey Alex Follansbee, age 40, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on October 21, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1986, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Clinton and Cindy Follansbee. The youngest of four siblings, Casey grew up surrounded by family and developed a personality that was unmistakably his own. He attended River Falls Montessori High School, where his...
Curtis Patrick Carey
Oct 19, 2026
Curtis Patrick Carey, 76, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on October 19, 2026, at Regions Hospital.
Curtis was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, to Thomas and June Carey. He grew up in Republic, Michigan, where he attended elementary school. Later, he moved to Eveleth, Minnesota, where he attended high school before returning to Republic to finish his education. He went on to...
Harry Leif Danielson
Oct 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry Leif Danielson, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on October 18, after a long battle with cancer. Born on May 17, 1947, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to parents Henry & Frances Danielson, he lived a life marked by dedication and passion.
Harry served...
William "Bill" Joseph Capeder
Oct 15, 2026
William “Bill" Capeder age 93, of North Hudson, passed away October 15, 2026. Retired Machine Trades teacher at St. Paul TVI. Survived by his loving wife Janice; son Vincent (Sandy); daughters Jenine (Partner Paula) and Lisa (Neil) Benson; stepdaughter Gwendolyn Marty (Doug Erlandson); grandchildren Rachel, Christopher, Andrea, Olivia and Truman; and four great-grandchildren. Bill and Janice built their dream home...
William Lee Theis
Oct 14, 2026
William Lee Theis, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on January 7, 1955, in Saint Peter, MN, to parents Roger and Marilyn Theis. After graduating Bill was living in Florida, that is where he met the love of his life, Diane Allen. the two were married on July 28, 1983, and...
Timothy Scott Dreier
Oct 14, 2026
Tim Dreier, 63, passed away peacefully in his home on October 14th, 2026 after a year and a half long battle with cancer.
Tim was born in Clear Lake, WI on July 19th, 1963. His first love was the dairy farm where he grew up and got so many life recollections from. He loved sharing memories about the farm, his buddies,...
Raymond Paradowski
Oct 13, 2026
Ray Paradowski was born in Milwaukee to Edmund and Bernice Paradowski. He was the third of four brothers, all of whom preceded him in death.
At the age of 21, Ray was drafted into the United States Army and served in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner. In 1972, Ray came to know the Lord, and his life took a new...
Ronald "Ron" Riek
Oct 13, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Riek, 63, of Woodville, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, following a tragic accident.
Ron was born August 1, 1963, to Lloyd and Betty (Johnson) Riek in Baldwin, Wisconsin. He grew up in Woodville and graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1982.
On August 6th 1984, Ron married Brenda Kroening, together they welcomed three daughters; Suzanne, Bonnie, and...
Gary Wayne Fosberg
Oct 13, 2026
Gary Wayne Fosberg, age 81, was born on March 16, 1945, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Hillard and Adeline Fosberg.
Gary grew up in the Bay City area, where he attended school before beginning a life centered around hard work. Throughout his years, he worked as a machinist and in cabinetry at Riviera in Red Wing, while also lending a helping...
Ruth Ann Freiburger
Oct 12, 2026
Ruth A. Freiburger, Hudson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1948, in New London, Wisconsin. Her parents Arthur and Cecile Freiburger; sisters, Mary and Jean Freiburger; and her brother Peter Freiburger preceded her in death. Ruth is survived by her sisters Ellie Gillis (Paul), La Crosse and Ann Kuntz (Dan),...
Garnet Mae Ninke
Oct 12, 2026
Garnet Ninke, age 84 of New Richmond, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026.
Garnet cherished her family and her faith provided her with strength. As an avid gardener, she grew both vegetables and flowers, taking pride in canning the fruits of her labor and sharing with others. She enjoyed golfing and participated in several golf leagues. Her love for travel...
Susan Rae Kroll
Oct 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Susan Rae Kroll. Susan, affectionately known as "Big Sue," by her nurses, touched the lives of everyone around her during her brief time on Earth. Born on June 10, 2026 at 7 pounds 2 ounces and diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect, Truncus Arteriosus type 3, Susan faced unimaginable challenges from...
Louie J Pechacek
Oct 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Louie
Our precious 8-month-old son Louie passed away on Friday, October 9th at 12:12 PM. Although his life was far too short, Louie filled each of his 8 months with more happiness, love, and joy than we could have ever imagined was possible.
Louie was the happiest, chunkiest, most perfect baby and he had a way of making...
Catherine Ellen Gardner
Oct 8, 2026
Catherine Fitzsimons Gardner (May 24, 1940 - October 8, 2026)
Catherine (Kay) was born to her parents Lawrence and Mary Fitzsimons more than 80 years ago in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She lived in Hudson, Wisconsin, at the time of her passing, but earlier she and her husband, 68 years, Donald, lived in Minneapolis and in Princeton.
Kay was preceded in death by not...
Manley Ed Glaubitz
Oct 8, 2026
Manley Edward Glaubitz age 96, of Prescott, WI, passed away on October 8, 2026, at Prescott Nursing Home. Ed was born on October 18, 1929, in Cumberland to Edward and Mabel (Bearrood) Glaubitz.
He married Mary Jane Peterson at Center City, Minnesota on June 26, 1948. They had two children, Christel, born at Fort Monroe, VA, and Joseph, born at RAF...
Lynn Jansen
Oct 8, 2026
Lynn Marie (nee Luebstorf) Jansen Hudson WI. Lynn (age 70) died peacefully at home after a long decline in health on Oct 08th. She was born Dec.19 1955 in Tacoma Washington and moved to St.Paul during childhood. She attended Monroe High School class of 74. Remained there until she married Charles and relocated to Wisconsin in 2003.
She is preceded death...
Kenneth Theodore Kildahl
Oct 8, 2026
Kenneth Theodore Kildahl, a devoted father, and beloved grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 4, 1944 in Wisconsin. Kenny embodied the spirit of the Midwest, filled with resilience, and warmth.
Kenny was a dedicated service member of 6 years, with 2 years active duty and 4 years in the reserves. He...