Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 4, 2011

Clairbel “Cubby” Halvorson, age 85, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 4, 2011. She was born on April 25, 1925 to John Wallace and Vera (Powell) Clair in Anoka, MN. She was raised in Hudson, where she graduated from high school in 1943. She then went to work as a bookkeeper at the First National Bank....

Mar 3, 2011

Rose Ann Ostertag, age 90 of Hudson died Thursday March 3, 2011 at the Hudson Hospital. Rose Ann was born on January 31, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Hayford) Conroy. She attended the Cathedral Parochial School prior to attending Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul. On November 29, 1941, she was united...

Mar 3, 2011

Ardith Ann Hoolihan, age 72 of North Hudson and formerly of Roberts, died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Boutwell’s Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN. Ardith was born on May 28, 1938 in Knapp, Wisconsin; the daughter of Arthur and Lelia (Butler) Klingman. She was raised near Knapp/Boyceville where she graduated from Boyceville High School. On June 6, 1958,...

Feb 24, 2011

James William Penman, AKA: Jim, Bill or Doc’, of Somerset, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday evening, February 24, 2011 in Ramsey County, MN at the age of 67. He was the owner of Penman Chiropractic in Stillwater. Bill was born the son of James B. and Evelyn (Koenig) Penman on May 3, 1943 in Findlay, Ohio. He was...

Feb 23, 2011

Dennis Merlin Chapman, was born in Minneapolis on July 22, 1941 and passed away, surrounded by his family, on February 23, 2011. He was a resident of the east side of St. Paul for 30 years, and retired to a lake home in Siren, Wisconsin. Dennis was a Navy veteran, truck driver and teamster.

He will be...

Feb 23, 2011

Earl Roger Fairbanks, age 88, of Hudson, an advocate for the environment, died Wednesday February 23, 2011, surrounded by loving family after a long and courageous journey.

Born Jan. 8, 1923, in Minneapolis, MN, he moved to Hudson 62 years ago. He graduated from Minneapolis Washburn High (1940) and the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology (1948)...

Feb 22, 2011

Phillip David Hopkins, age 18, of Baldwin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. He was born the son of John and Catherine (Terwilliger) Hopkins on February 3rd, 1993 in Hudson, Wisconsin. Phillip attended St. Croix Central Elementary School through 1st grade and then attended Baldwin-Woodville Schools from 2nd grade on. He was currently a...

Feb 21, 2011

Jennifer Neisinger, age 34, of Roberts, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, February 21, 2011. A memorial gathering will he held to celebrate her life on Saturday, February 26th from 11:00 until 3:00 at the American Legion in Wilson, WI. The O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory has assisted the family, 715-684-3434.

Feb 16, 2011

Margaret Claire “Dolly” McLeod, age 96, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 16, 2011 at the Linden Care Center. She was born third of five children to William L. and Margaret M. (Bey) Dehart in International Falls, MN. The family moved to St. Paul, where she would graduate from high school in the early 1930s. Upon...

Feb 10, 2011

Jeremiah Hudson Pike, age 24 of North Hudson WI, died on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Gillette Children’s Hospital in Saint Paul MN after a brief illness.  Jeremiah was born on May 12, 1986 in Saint Louis Park MN to parents Bryan and Melia (Stevens) Pike. Jeremiah was the youngest of their six children, and was also known affectionately...

Feb 4, 2011

Mildred Marie Johnson (nee: LePage), widow of Frederic Johnson, age 94, of Hudson, died February 4, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Mildred was born on January 11th, 1917, to Joseph & Emma (Lindall) LePage in Shafer, Minnesota. She attended country grade school in Franconia Township, Minnesota and graduated high school from St. Croix Falls. She attended...

Feb 3, 2011

Hazel  Haesemeyer, age 92, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, died on February 3, 2011 at the Norris Square Presbyterian Home in Cottage Grove.  Services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Stanwood Iowa.  Burial was held at the Stanwood Cemetery.  The family asks that donations be made to any hospice in her honor.  Services were coordinated by the...

Feb 2, 2011

Alice Marie Bleier, age 97, of Hudson, passed away on February 2, 2011 at the Christian Community Home. She was born the daughter of William and Lena (Templin) Breslin on August 9, 1913 in Springfield Township, WI. In 1930, she graduated from Downing High School. Alice worked as a beautician at Harold’s Beauty Salon and she attended St. Patrick’s...

Feb 2, 2011

Josephine A. “Jo” Bremer of Hudson WI. Born in Lyons NY January 30, 1922 died peacefully February 2, 2011.  While she had several jobs over her lifetime her main career was taking care of her family and one of her greatest pleasures was serving a Sicilian family meal.  After moving to WI she adopted a fierce loyalty to the...

Feb 1, 2011

Joyce Lorraine Johnsen, age 81, of Hudson, died on February 1, 2011 at the Hudson Hospital.  Joyce was born on March 25, 1929 to Martin and Ida (Opdahl) Peronto in Duluth, Minnesota.  She grew up in Indiana and graduated from Horace Mann High School in Gary, Indiana.  On October 29, 1949 she was united in marriage to Loren Johnsen...

Jan 31, 2011

Stanley Carlton Miller, age 90 of Roberts WI, and formerly of Afton MN, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Comforts f Home in Baldwin WI. Stanley was born June 7, 1920 to Fred and Cora (Zinschlag) at Cottage Grove MN. He was baptized at the Salem Lutheran Church in Woodbury MN on July...

Jan 31, 2011

Stanley Carlton Miller, age 90 of Roberts WI, and formerly of Afton MN, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Comforts f Home in Baldwin WI. Stanley was born June 7, 1920 to Fred and Cora (Zinschlag) at Cottage Grove MN. He was baptized at the Salem Lutheran Church in Woodbury MN on July...

Jan 26, 2011

James Matthew Schultz, age 64, of Hudson, died unexpectedly on January 26, 2011.  Preceded in death by his parents, Donald & Sylvia Schultz.  Survived by his; loving wife and soul mate, Wendy; step-children, Christie Tanner (Tim), Sam Tanner (fiancée, Katie); grandson, Skylar; sisters, Barbara (Bill) Graupe, Donna (Chuck) Kasten; sister-in-law, Polly (Scott) Heaton; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Celebration...

Jan 21, 2011

Edward B. McCauley, US Army – Vietnam Veteran, age 66, of Hudson, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ed at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 12th at St. Francis...

Jan 20, 2011

Floyd Francis Foust, age 85, of Hudson, died on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.  Floyd was born on March 4, 1925 in Tripoli, WI, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Ralph) Foust.  He was raised near Glenwood City where he attended school.  He enlisted in the armed forces and proudly served in the...