Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 3, 2024

Georgia Adams, age 93, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024 with family by her side.

She is survived by her children Julie (Malcolm) Clegg, Nancy Johnson, Eric (Betty) Adams, and Paul (Patti) Adams; grandchildren Steven (Ola) Clegg, Jamie (Estera) Clegg, Rachel (Pavel) Zaprawa, Claudia Johnson, Robbie (Kait) Adams, Ericka (Justin) Gannon, Erin (Bryce)...

Mar 2, 2024

Gregory Allen Pittman, age 60, died on March 2, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.  Greg was born on September 5, 1963 in Hudson, Wisconsin to parents Donald and Sandra (Kohl) Pittman.

Greg had a passion for the outdoors.  He would often be found fishing on the St. Croix River or...

Mar 2, 2024

Melvern Joseph Janisch, age 93, of Ellsworth, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Ellsworth Care Center. He was born on January 26, 1931, with his twin brother Marvin in El Paso Township, the son of Victor and Eva (Birkel) Janisch.

Melvern attended Hines Elementary School and graduated from Ellsworth High School, class of 1947. Following...

Mar 1, 2024

Lonnie Dean Breitung passed away on March 1, 2024, at Ellsworth Health Services, where he had resided for the past three months. He was born on February 9, 1946 in Wabasha, Minnesota to the late Cornelius and Ethel (Wohlferd) Breitung. Lonnie spent the majority of his life in Pepin, Wisconsin.

In his younger years, Lonnie worked on...

Mar 1, 2024

Margaret Ruth (Cochran) Lorrigan, 76, of Seattle, Washington, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2024, in Hudson, Wisconsin, after bravely battling Alzheimer’s disease. She left behind a legacy of love and warmth that will always remain in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her as she set out on her final journey with her loved...

Mar 1, 2024

Mary Margaret Souter

Age 79 of Hudson, WI

Passed away March 1, 2024 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Mary was born February 3, 1945 in Eau Claire, WI to Robert and Betty Miles.

She grew up in Hudson attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church School. In 1963 she graduated from...

Feb 29, 2024

Lillian Pittman, age 91 of Hammond, WI passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Lillian was born on November 20, 1932 in Mauston, WI to parents Arthur and Rachel (Olson) Ackerman. She graduated from Elroy High School. Later moved to Hudson, WI and raised her family while working at the Hudson Flower Shop for many years. She attended Lakewood...

Feb 24, 2024

Michael Joseph Kurilla, Jr., 77, of Somerset, WI, passed away on February 24, 2024 in River Falls, WI.

Michael was born to Michael and Virginia (Burmeister) Kurilla on June 17, 1946 in Ashland, WI. After graduating high school, he joined the Army where he was stationed in Germany for a few years and worked in transportation. After...

Feb 24, 2024

Fern Gladys Tomaszewski left her earthly home for eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the age of 94.  She was surrounded by family at home and passed peacefully after spending most of February in the hospital, bravely struggling with multiple health issues.  Her final wish was granted – to be at home and leave this place quickly...

Feb 24, 2024

Gary Harold Wandmacher, Age 82, of Prescott, WI died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Agrace, Fitchburg, WI. Gary was born on February 23, 1942 in Red Wing, MN the son of Harold and Elsie (Schlichting) Wandmacher. He was a graduate of Red Wing, MN High School. Gary was united in marriage to Mary Busch on June 18, 1966 at...

Feb 24, 2024

Christina Marie Anderson Krizek made her final journey on the evening of 2/24/24, under a full moon after a 6-year battle with dementia. She was surrounded with love in her final days and passed peacefully. She may not have lived an extraordinary life, but she lived her life extraordinarily.

Christina was born on August 21, 1952, in...

Feb 23, 2024

James “Jim” (Rock n Roll Jimbo) Kafka, age 66 of St. Croix Beach died from complications of a traumatic brain injury on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Jim was born August 21, 1957 in St. Paul the son of Douglas & Frances Kafka. On Setember 2, 1978 he was united in marriage with Cynthia Miller at his parents...

Feb 22, 2024

David R. Durnbaugh, age 75, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his home in River Falls, Wisconsin.

David (aka Dave, D 2 , Quinn, mon, pops, dork, captain, Davey, bud) led a full life. He racked up 16 speeding tickets the year he turned 16. He joined the army out of high school and could...

Feb 22, 2024

Aaron J. Cooke, age 36 of Hayward, MN passed away on February 22, 2024.

Aaron was born on August 18, 1987 in St. Peter the son of Kathleen (Cooke) Tobias & Brian Maznio. He attended Prior Lake High School. Aaron enjoyed camping, hunting,  fishing, four-wheeling, demo derbys, riding motorcycle, horses, and carpentry work. He built fish houses....

Feb 21, 2024

Jeanne Delores “Jean” Owens, age 88 of Pleasant Valley Township passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 21, 2024. She was born in St. Paul on September 19, 1935 the daughter of Elmer & Helen Vadnais. She graduated from Hill Murray High School in St. Paul. She was united in marriage with Alan Owens on August 15,  1964...

Feb 20, 2024

Karl Marvin Kunz, age 87, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Hudson Hospital in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Karl was born on April 29, 1936, to parent’s Alfred and Mary (Jensen) Kunz in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

Karl was united in marriage to Virginia (Thibado) on August 26, 1954 in Downsville, Wisconsin.  Together they raised...

Feb 19, 2024

Barbara Charolette Phillips, aged 94, of River Falls, and formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on February 19, 2024, at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Born to Richard and Pearl (Speigner) Corbin on September 18, 1929, Barbara’s life was marked by simplicity, dedication, and a deep love for literature.

After graduating from Council Bluffs High...

Feb 19, 2024

Audrey Mae Samuel, born on July 18, 1930, in St. Paul, Minnesota, led a life filled with love, service, and dedication to her family and community. Audrey was the daughter of Angus Parker Wilson and Hazel Harding Wilson, and she spent her early years attending Bay City Grade School before graduating from Red Wing Central High School in 1948....

Feb 17, 2024

Joan Langness (Gilbertson), of Bloomington, earned her angel wings on February 17, 2024. Joan was born on July 22, 1954, in Hudson, Wisconsin, the daughter of James and Nina (Lyksett) Gilbertson. She was raised in Hudson, graduating from Hudson High School in the class of 1972. She took great pride that she was homecoming queen in her senior year....

Feb 17, 2024

Barbara Hunter George, 85, of Hudson, WI passed away on February 17, 2024.

Those that knew her could testify that Barbara was a wonderful reflection of sisu , a Finnish concept that emulates the ability to sustain strength of will and perseverance. She was, as described by those that loved her most, a spit-fire, where her love...