Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 18, 2023

Donald Maurice Lewis, age 91 of Hudson, WI passed away on December 18th, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Don was born on May 24, 1933, in Appleton, WI, the first of three children born to Maurice and Ruth Lewis. Soon after earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute (Terre Haute, IN), Don moved to St. Paul,...

Dec 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and daughter, Eileen Adams (Smith). Eileen, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18th, 2023 in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Eileen was born to Marion and Luella Smith on September 23rd, 1952. She grew up in the Blaine, Minnesota area with her 7...

Dec 18, 2023

On Saturday July 27, 1974, Nancy Mae Paramo (Taylor) was born to the late Bonita and Oliver Taylor in Des Moines, IA.  For the next 49 years Nancy would spread sunshine and happiness to the world.

How do you put Nancy into words?  How do you sum up a person who radiated sunshine and love everywhere she...

Dec 17, 2023

Roger Steven Horstmann, aged 70, of Ellsworth, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at River Falls Area Hospital. Born to Joseph and Ester (Theising) Horstmann on October 19, 1953, in Wadena, MN, Roger’s life was one filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to his family.

On September 2, 1972, Roger married the love of...

Dec 15, 2023

Georgia Mae Hoberg age 93 of River Falls, died peacefully December 15, 2023 at the Wellhaven Senior Living in River Falls. Georgia was born on August 20, 1930 in Underwood, North Dakota where she received her education. She furthered her schooling at the Bismarck Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her degree as a registered nurse.

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Dec 15, 2023

Patrick Kenneth Close age 69 of Elmwood died unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Advent Health Hospital in Durand. Patrick was born on September 25, 1954 in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Michael and Maxine (Hines) Close. He was raised in Ellsworth, where he attended Saint Francis Parochial School prior to graduating from the Ellsworth High...

Dec 15, 2023

Jeffrey W. King, age 74 of Hudson died December 15, 2023.

Jeff was born on March 9, 1949 in River Falls, WI, to Bruce and Florence King of North Hudson.  He was the 9 th child of a family of ten.  After his schooling, he worked for 14 years at St. Croix Steel Workers.  Then worked for...

Dec 14, 2023

Jessica Lyn Peterson died tragically in a car accident on December 14, 2023. She was born February 26 th , 1984 in Stillwater to Craig Peterson & Teena Barr-Larson. She grew up and attended school in Baldwin, later moving to Hudson where she graduated with the class of 2002.

She is survived by her three children Kyley...

Dec 14, 2023

Norman Arthur Doyone, age 89 of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023 at Christian Community Home. Norman was born on October 3, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to parents Norman and Doris. He attended McKinley High School in Washington D.C. and after graduating, enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.  He served for 4 years.

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Dec 13, 2023

Robert Milton “Bob” Pierce formerly of Hudson, WI passed away on December 13, 2023 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. Bob was born on May 18, 1931, in Cornell, WI,  to Milton and Sophie (Kroll) Pierce. He married Rita Van Beck on January 18, 1954. They were married for 59 years. They raised three sons, traveled to all 50 states...

Dec 13, 2023

Jeannine Ellen Durner, age 92, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023, at Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Jeannine was born on September 5, 1931 to parents Burns and Cecille (Kelly) Stinson in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

After graduating high school, Jeannine adventured into the world taking a train out to Seattle, Washington...

Dec 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our mother and grandmother, Maxine Bernadine Close. Maxine Close, age 90, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born January 13, 1933, and was the only daughter of J.S. and Emma Hines, and had five older brothers. Maxine married Mike Close in the fall...

Dec 13, 2023

Karen Riley, age 70, passed away December 13th, at her home in Sun Prairie, with her husband and hospice nurse by her side.

Karen was born March 9th, 1952, to Edgar and Millie ( Tollefson ) Hillstead. The youngest in a family of eight, she grew up on the family farm in Wilson, Wisconsin. She graduated from...

Dec 12, 2023

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN FUNERAL AND VISITATION DATE DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS.

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of John C. Rohl Sr., who, at the age of 82 died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his residence in Clifton Township. John was born on October 9, 1941 at the family farmstead...

Dec 11, 2023

Kenneth Close, 80, of Roberts, passed away peacefully & surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 11 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Ken was born on November 16, 1938 in Eau Claire, WI to parents Stephen & Mildred (Brown) Close. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1957, & married his wife, Joan Lorraine (Olson) the next spring on...

Dec 10, 2023

Joan Louise (Larson) Johnson, age 69 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away on Sunday December 10, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1954, in Red Wing, Mn to Gerald and Dorothy (Cook) Larson. She attended River Falls High School, graduating with the class of 1972. She worked at many places and retired from Bergquist in Prescott, WI in 2018....

Dec 9, 2023

Donna Mae Kurrelmeyer, age 90 of Maiden Rock died December 9, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul where she was receiving care for the past couple days. Donna Mae was born on June 22, 1933 in Dakota County, MN; the daughter of Sydney and Louise (Klingnor) Kurrelmeyer. The family moved to Wisconsin where she attended Carpenter County School....

Dec 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Margaret Kehren Nelson

Margaret Kehren Nelson, age 100, of Red Wing, MN, formerly of Bay City, WI, peacefully passed away at Benedictine Care Center in Red Wing on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Margaret’s life, marked by love, resilience, and generosity, left an enduring impact on those fortunate enough to know her.

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Dec 9, 2023

Ruth Spencer, age 75 of Hudson, WI passed away on Saturday December 9, 2023.

Ruth was born to Florence and Herman “Ole” Henck on July 26, 1948. She lived and helped on the family dairy farm on the shores of her beloved Horseshoe Lake with her younger brothers William (Henck) and Joseph (Henck). She attended Turtle Lake...

Dec 8, 2023

Mary “Mollie” Catherine Jensen, 70, of Woodville, passed away with her family by her side at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Friday December 8th, 2023 after an aggressive battle with cancer.

Mollie was born at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on January 8th, 1953 and was raised by her mother, Theresa Nichols, and stepfather, Lynn “Sam” Nichols,...