Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 17, 2024

Thomas E. Geistfeld, age 77, of Hudson, WI, passed away at his home on February 17, 2024. He was born on January 26, 1947 in Rochester, MN to parents Emil and Viola (Wolter) Geistfeld. He graduated in 1964 from Garden City High School in MN. He worked at different electric companies through the years before opening his own business,...

Feb 17, 2024

Curtis Neal Held, 87 years old, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond, Wisconsin. He was born December 9, 1936 in Lake City, Minnesota to Roy W. Held and June McCorkle Held. The family moved to Iowa, where he graduated 8th grade from a one-room country school house. He attended Rake,...

Feb 15, 2024

Sharrel Waxon, age 54 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away on February 15, 2024. She was very loved and will be missed terribly.

Sharrel Waxon was born on June 7, 1969 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Ronald Waxon and Kathrine Zeland.

Best known for contagious laugh. She had a loving and giving personality. She lived an...

Feb 15, 2024

Martin Francis ‘Marty’ O’Connell, age 60, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and formerly of Hudson, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with depression. Born on March 18, 1963, in Hudson, Wisconsin; Marty was the son of Martin W. and Nancy L. (Rogers) O’Connell. Raised in Hudson, he graduated from high school in the class of 1981...

Feb 14, 2024

Marvin William Roberts, age 96 of Hudson, passed away on February 14, 2024 at Hammond Health Services, with family by his side.

Marvin, the youngest of six children, was born on April 18, 1927 in Hammond, WI, to Dan and Gwen (Jones) Roberts, a 100% Welsh family. His father died when he was 8, and he worked...

Feb 14, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Diane Adele Shervheim, age 71, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, who peacefully departed from this world on February 14, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Diane will forever be cherished and remembered for her kindness and generosity of spirit, which touched the lives of all who knew her.

Diane was...

Feb 14, 2024

Steven James Wernlund AKA “Shooter” (82) of Baldwin passed away on Feb 14 th , 2024 at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Shooter was born July 26 th , 1941 in Baldwin to James and Lilas Wernlund. He liked Baldwin so much he would spend his entire life here “) He spent most of his...

Feb 13, 2024

Donna Mae Shubat, age 92 of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024 at Cambridge Senior Living in Hudson. Donna was born in Drummond, WI on September 2, 1931, to parents Clarence and Esther (Olson) Peterson. She graduated from Drummond High School and went on to attend business school in Eau Claire. On June 25, 1955 Donna...

Feb 12, 2024

Kelly Jene Hamilton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 12, 2024. She was born in Medford, Oregon on May 29, 1958, the third of six children to Norma and Leo Becker.

Kelly was united in marriage on May 14, 1983 to Mike and the two of them renewed their vows last year...

Feb 10, 2024

Thomas ‘Tom’ Sorenson Sr. age 63 of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly on February 10th, 2024 at his residence following a battle with heart disease.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 2, 1960 to Brigitte and Harry Sorenson.  His childhood was spent in Coon Rapids where he attended Elementary & Highschool. Tom was a...

Feb 10, 2024

Steven Harold Findlay, age 74, of Prescott, WI died on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the U of M Medical Center. Steve lived his life with vigor and optimism even after his cancer diagnosis in 2020. He was born on September 7, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN to Donald and Margaret (Boucher) Findlay. While a teenager Steve was a member...

Feb 9, 2024

Madeline passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024. Born February 24, 1945 in Spring Valley, WI to John and Audrea Dunn. She grew up in Hudson, WI with her 5 brothers and sisters. Preceding her in death were her parents, her daughter, Dawn Marie, husband Sig and sister Marie Kavaloski. She is survived by her 3 sons, Jerry, Mike (Pam)...

Feb 5, 2024

David Paul Heinisch, beloved son, brother, uncle and cherished member of his family, passed away unexpectedly in the early week of February 5th, leaving a legacy of passion, love and determination.

David was born on February 20 th , 1987 to Earl and Deb Heinisch of River Falls, WI.  From a young age he exhibited a love...

Feb 5, 2024

Delores “Dee” Zeilinger, 95, formerly of Baldwin, WI passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at the  Hudson Hospital.

She was born August 22, 1928 in Baldwin, the daughter of Morris “Bob” and Hulda Geurkink. Dee was married to Johnnie Zeilinger and celebrated more than 50 years together. They were blessed with 4 children.

Dee was...

Feb 4, 2024

Ardys June (Cardarelle) Hustad, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2024. Ardys was born on June 11, 1932 in Neillsville, WI, to Joseph E. and Anna H. (Schroeder) Cardarelle.

Upon graduating high school from Neillsville, Ardys went on to get her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire...

Feb 4, 2024

June Arlene Geurkink, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, surrounded by her entire family. Born on July 31, 1926 June was the daughter of Herman and Ragna (Lund) Anderson. She grew up on the family farm, attended East Baldwin Elementary, and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1944. For many years she was a member of...

Feb 3, 2024

Joanne M (Schmidt) Melander was born on July 27, 1938 in Marshfield, WI, the daughter of Elmer F. Schmidt and Mary (Fitzel) (Schmidt) Volland. She passed away on February 3, 2024, after a sudden decline in her health. Joanne was only 85 years of age.

Joanne is survived by her loving husband, Donald Melander. The couple met...

Feb 2, 2024

James Allen Kruizenga (71) of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on Friday, February 2, 2024. His loss is completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened. A funeral will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 2:30pm at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Afton, MN with a visitation the 2 hours prior. A celebration of life will immediately...

Feb 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Jane Cashman, a pillar of strength, aged 70, who departed this world on February 1, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul, surrounded by her loving husband, Rich, and devoted children. Irene valiantly fought a challenging battle against cancer, demonstrating unwavering courage and resilience until the end....

Jan 30, 2024

David Joseph Cassellius, age 74 of Glenwood City, WI, passed away January 30, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  David was born March 20, 1949 at St Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN to Clarence and Alice Loretta (Gillis) Cassellius.

He was raised on the family dairy farm in Glenwood City where his love of...