Remembering Your Loved Ones

Oct 23, 2023

James M. Shearer, age 45, of Hammond, WI died on October 23, 2023 in a tragic traffic accident. James was born on May 8, 1978 to parents Melbourne and Carol (Gaulke) Shearer. He grew up near Cumberland, WI, and graduated from Barron High School with the class of 1997, where he was a gifted athlete in football, wrestling, and...

Oct 23, 2023

Howard D. Norvold, age 86, of Woodville, WI, died on Tuesday, October 23, at the Park View Nursing Home in Woodville. Howard was born to Hobart and Docia (Lunde) Norvold on August 16, 1926 on the Norvold family farm in Woodville. The eldest of 4 children, he graduated early from Hudson High School to answer the call and serve...

Oct 23, 2023

Thomas Jon Kluck, age 29, of Hammond, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on October 23, 2023, at his home in Hammond, Wisconsin.

Thomas was born on March 18, 1994, to parent’s Brad and Sara Kluck in Rochester, Minnesota.

Thomas was united in marriage with the love of his life, Andrea on October 31, 2019 in Minnetonka, Minnesota. ...

Oct 22, 2023

Gerald Gustfa Skog, age 77, of Ellsworth died on Saturday 22, 2023 at his residence. Jerry was born on April 29, 1946 to Fredrick and Minnie Skog in Red Wing, MN. He attended Ellsworth High School graduating with the Class of 1964. Jerry furthered his education at Vo-Tech learning the art of welding. He owned and operated his own...

Oct 21, 2023

Warren (Marty) Martiny, age 87, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday October 21, 2023 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Warren was born May 8, 1936 to Roman and Ethel Martiny in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Warren was married to Judith Bublitz on July 27, 1957 in Milwaukee and they remained together until her passing on December 31, 2021.

Oct 20, 2023

Harry E. Maki, 90, Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 20, 2023 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI.

Harry was born in Menagha, MN on May 19, 1933 to Arvid and Ida Maki. Growing up in a Finnish speaking household, he didn’t learn English until he was five years old. As...

Oct 20, 2023

Donna Mae Hanvelt, aged 75, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully at Noreen Family Home on October 20, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Donald and Nina Hanvelt and was born on November 30, 1947, in Ellsworth, WI. Donna’s life was marked by a deep love for her family and a passion for creativity and community.

Donna’s...

Oct 19, 2023

Idell M. Chambers, age 87 of Saint Paul MN, died on Tuesday, October 19th at Regions Hospital. Survived by her nephew, Donovan Naebers of River Falls and her dear friend, Troy Chapman. She will be interred in the Willow River Cemetery in Hudson. The O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory is assisting the family, 715-386-3725.

Oct 18, 2023

Alice J. Flowers, age 85, of Somerset, WI, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed peacefully on October 18, 2023 at her home in Somerset.

Alice was a lover of classic TV shows and westerns, and was an avid cook and baker.

Survived by children: Richard Lee, Shirley (Justin) Seay, Veronica (Greg) Ambrose, Peggy Toda, Carol Ferguson;...

Oct 18, 2023

Gary M. Larson, age 77 of River Falls, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2023, at his residence due to natural causes. Gary was born on July 3, 1946, in Red Wing, Minnesota, and was raised in Bay City, where he attended elementary school before graduating from River Falls High School as part of the Class of ’64. As...

Oct 17, 2023

John Arthur Dretsch, 51, of River Falls, died Friday, Oct. 17, at the River Falls Area Hospital. John was born on September 16, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN to Ruth (Silbernagel) and Marvin Dretsch. In 1982, John graduated from Park Senior High in Cottage Grove, MN. He was blessed with his first born Alec Mesenbourg, Stacy, MN, in 1989. He...

Oct 17, 2023

Gladys Ambourn Iverson, age 100 of Woodville died October 17th at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin. A memorial service for Gladys will be 11AM Monday, October 30th at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials preferred.

Oct 17, 2023

Delores Lee Hansen, age 74, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away October 17, 2023, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Delores was born on July 31, 1949, to parent’s LeRoy and Pearl Hilmanowske in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Delores was united in marriage with the love of her life, Allen Hansen on October 27, 1973, at...

Oct 17, 2023

Christopher Reynolds, aged 53, of Prescott, died unexpectedly on October 17th at his residence from an apparent heart attack.

Chris was born on June 10, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, as the son of Gregory and Shirley Vollmer Reynolds. Growing up in Shakopee, he graduated from Shakopee High School as part of the Class of ’88. He furthered...

Oct 16, 2023

Patsy (Pat) Ann Tobias died peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023.  She was born on April 7, 1929 to Harold and Ella Schnack.  She graduated from Prescott High School.  She married LaVerne Tobias on June 22, 1948.  They had four children:  Jack, Jim, Judy, and Jeanne Ann.   She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Parent...

Oct 16, 2023

Rochelle “Rockie” Donna Graf, age 76, of Roberts, Wisconsin, passed away on October 16, 2023, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater Minnesota peacefully surrounded by family.

Rockie was born on September 9, 1947, to  parents Richard and Donna Erdman in St. Paul, Minnesota, the day after her twin brother Rick was born in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Rockie...

Oct 14, 2023

“Salt of the earth” and “my rock” are terms that people have used to describe Erling Lestrud. While his time on earth ended on October 14, 2023, his legacy of love for family, his helpfulness, and unwavering faith in God are remembered and honored. Born at the Swedish hospital in Minneapolis on August 30, 1946, he was the beloved...

Oct 13, 2023

Amy Petry, age 49, of Osceola, formerly of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023 at Osceola Medical Center. Amy was born in River Falls, WI to Ken King and Cynthia King. She graduated from Hudson High School and went on to earn her bachelors degree in criminal justice at Rasmussen College. Amy married Tony Petry on August 27,...

Oct 13, 2023

Renee Marie Klossner, age 76, of Hammond, WI, passed away on October 13, 2023, surrounded by family. God called her home quickly after many years of struggling bravely through complex health issues.  Renee was born November 18, 1946, to parents Clarence (Sam) Helfman and Mary Maxine (Farrand) Helfman. She grew up in South St. Paul and graduated from South...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” John Gartmann, age 80, of Woodville, Wisconsin, passed away on October 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Bob was born on May 12, 1943, to parents Robert and Thelma (Stayberg) Gartmann in St. Joseph Township, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Church in Hudson. Bob grew up in the...