Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 25, 2011

Bernie Merrill Hanson, age 89 of Hudson WI, died on Monday morning, July 25, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Retired UAW Local #1268. Funeral services for Bernie Hanson will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, July 28th at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 South 11th Street in Hudson. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Jul 24, 2011

Edgar Dennis Hollerud, age 84, of Hudson, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011. He was born the only son of Edgar O. and Camilla (Nelson) Hollerud on March 31, 1927 in Minneapolis. Dennis grew up on the family farm in rural Glenwood City, Wisconsin and he attended Glenwood City High School. On August 29, 1953 Dennis was united...

Jul 24, 2011

Leslie Oliver Berg, age 70, of North Hudson, died suddenly at his home on July 24, 2011.

Les was born on April 1, 1941 to Stewart and Thelma (Benson) Berg in Clarkfield, Minnesota. He grew up on the Berg family farm near Clarkfield and graduated from Clarkfield High School with the class of 1959 as a National...

Jul 23, 2011

Jule D. Melby, age 79 of Baldwin WI, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. Jule was born on November 30, 1931 in Cylon Township WI to parents Carl and Gertrude (Zacharias) Melby. Jule was a graduate of New Richmond High School. Jule would be united in marriage to Parma Faye...

Jul 20, 2011

Clarence Oscar “Chuck” Rothe, age 87, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 20, 2011 at the Deerfield Gables Nursing Home in New Richmond, WI. Chuck was born April 16, 1924 in Emerald WI to parents Oscar William and Alma (Klawatter) Rothe. Like many of his generation, Clarence attended country school through the 8th grade. On November 2,...

Jul 15, 2011

Loren G. “Bert” Bertelsen, age 86, died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, Wisconsin. Bert was born September 7, 1924 in Almena, Wisconsin. He was the son of Herman and Maymie (Soltau) Bertelsen. He grew up on a farm outside Almena. Bert graduated from Barron High School in 1942 and attended the...

Jul 15, 2011

Dale Wesley Fern, age 84, of Baldwin, passed away on July 15, 2011 in Red Wing, MN. He was born the son of Harry and Leona (Olson) Fern on February 25, 1927 in Baldwin. Dale graduated from Baldwin High School in 1945. In February of his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the US Navy.  Serving as...

Jul 11, 2011

Thomas George Nau, age 68, of Hudson, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2011. He was born the son of Earl and Clara (Stoss) Nau on December 29, 1942 in St. Paul. Tom graduated from Roseville High School in 1961. Throughout his life he was always learning and earning certifications. For over 20 years, Tom worked as an industry...

Jul 8, 2011

David Frank Genova, age 48, of Baldwin, WI, died suddenly on July 8, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, surrounded by his family and close friends. David was born on February 22, 1963 to Phillip and Audrey (Akers) Genova in New Castle, PA. Dave graduated from the Lawrence County Vocational Technical High School in 1981 and went...

Jul 4, 2011

Patrick Joseph Sobota, age 56, of Wilson, WI, died suddenly on July 4, 2011. Patrick was born on March 14, 1955 to Theodore and Amelia (Lenk) Sobota in Browerville, MN. At the age of 15 Patrick’s family moved to St. Paul and Patrick would later graduate from Johnson High School with the class of 1972. Patrick attended the St...

Jul 1, 2011

Lucille J Bjerkeng, age 82, of Baldwin, died at her home on the morning of July 1, 2011.  Lucille was born on November 6, 1928 in Menomonie, WI to Otto and Hulda (Krueger) Benzel.  She grew up in Menomonie and attended grade school and high school there where she was affectionately known as “Toots.”  After graduating from high school,...

Jun 30, 2011

Dora Mary Nootnagel, age 100, of Hudson WI and formerly of Osakis MN, passed away on Thursday morning, June 30, 2011 at Comforts of Home in Hudson. She was born the daughter of Gabriel and Anna (Pischke) Wagner on June 14, 1911 in Brandon, MN. She attended the Brandon Country School. On October 16, 1934 Dora was united in...

Jun 28, 2011

Dolores G. Persells, age 84 of Gordon WI and formerly of North Hudson WI, died on June 28, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth MN. Dolores was born November 16, 1926 in Prescott WI, the only child of parents William and Gertrude (Schaar) Polenske. Dolores was a graduate of Hastings High School. On June 17, 1961, Dolores...

Jun 25, 2011

James R. DeWitte; son of the late Robert and Donna (Peterson) DeWitte died suddenly Saturday June 25th 2011 at his home in Owatonna; where he had been residing for a short time. James was born on September 3, 1959 in Hudson; Wisconsin. James was raised in Hudson where he attended school, graduating from Hudson High School. He worked for...

Jun 25, 2011

John Paul Novak, age 31, of Redcliff, Colo., passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in a kayaking accident on Saturday, June 25, 2011.

John was born to Thomas and Cynthia Novak on Nov. 10, 1979, in Wausau, Wis. John grew up with his parents in Roberts, Wis., and attended River Falls High School, graduating in 1998.

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Jun 24, 2011

William Stafford Quinn, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth, WI, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the age of 79.  Bill died in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Bill was the consummate gentlemen, beloved father and a fun-loving Irishman.  There wasn’t a tale he didn’t love to share, a face he couldn’t remember, a charity he...

Jun 21, 2011

Mary Grace Fisk (nee: Lewis), age 90, of Hudson, died on June 21, 2011 at Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Clinton B Fisk, parents, John and Ada Lewis, brother, Malcolm and sisters, Frances and Alice.

Mary is survived by her; children, John C. (Vicki) Fisk of Charlotte,...

Jun 21, 2011

Mary Grace Fisk (nee Lewis), age 90, of Hudson, died on June 21, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Mary was born the daughter of John M. and Ada (Boardman) Lewis on February 16, 1921 in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Central High School in St. Paul and went on to earn a degree...

Jun 20, 2011

Kenneth Richard Benoy, age 86 of Hudson WI and formerly of Texas, died on Monday, June 20, 2011 at his residence. Ken was born on February 16, 1925 in Holcombe WI to parents Marvin and Lena Margaret (Olson) Benoy. Ken attended grade school in Hudson, and graduated from high school in Birchwood WI. Ken was stationed in the Philippines...

Jun 20, 2011

Gerald Benson age 87 of Roberts died suddenly Monday June 20 2011 at his residence. Gerald was born on November 3, 1923 in Darwin, MN (about 50 miles west of the Twin Cities) in the bedroom of a house; lit by kerosene lamps and heated by wood on a farm ‘powered’ by horses. He was the youngest of four...