Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 21, 2023

Joseph (Joe) D. Muchlinski, age 32 of Hudson, Wisconsin died unexpectedly Monday, August 21, 2023 at his home. Joe was born on December 23, 1990 to Bob and Mary Muchlinski in St. Paul, Minnesota where he lived until he was age four. His family then moved to Hudson where he later graduated high school. Joe received his Bachelor of...

Aug 20, 2023

Louis “Louie” Rolf, a remarkable man whose life embodied love, strength, and unwavering dedication, passed away on August 20, 2023, in Hudson, WI, surrounded by his cherished family.

Born on August 7, 1931, in Lester Prairie, MN, as the second of six children to Fred and Agnes Rolf, Louie’s life journey was defined by his exceptional character...

Aug 18, 2023

John Allen Harrison, age 80, died Friday August 18, 2023, at Hudson Hospital. John was born May 8, 1943, in Alexandria, Indiana to Lester and Ethel (Dunham) Harrison and raised in Orestes, Indiana. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1961. John attended Purdue University on a full scholarship and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked...

Aug 18, 2023

Carolyn Dyanna Beam, age 68 of Ellsworth, formerly of Red Wing, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Ellsworth Health Services Care Center following a brief illness. Carolyn was born on June 9, 1955 in San Diego, California; the daughter of David and Mary Elizabeth (Satterfield) Bryant.  She was raised in San Diego where she graduated from high school....

Aug 18, 2023

Craig R Bakke “Boone”, age 66, of Baldwin, died on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Craig was born on March 4, 1957, to Richard and Audrey Bakke (Thompson).

In 1978 Boone started Bakke Excavating. For the last 26 years his son Todd had worked beside him. He enjoyed riding his Harley, snowmobiling, and driving his Allis...

Aug 18, 2023

Kerry Larson, age 64 of Hudson, died unexpectedly on Friday August 18, 2023 at Regions Hospital.

Kerry Michael Larson was larger than life and gave the best hugs.  Although Kerry was the middle child, he was always considered a great caretaker and protector.  The family truly connected through their love of baseball and softball, happily supported by...

Aug 11, 2023

Paul Joseph Estrem, age 77, of Hudson, WI formerly of Plymouth, MN died August 11, 2023, at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul.

Paul was born on May 6, 1946, to Dr. Ralph and Ruth (Jacobson) Estrem in the Panama Canal Zone.

Paul was united in marriage with Alyce (nee Smith) in 2008 in Hudson, WI....

Aug 10, 2023

Eugene James “Jim” Peters age 81 of Hudson, died peacefully Friday August 10 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN. Jim was born on January 11, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the son of Lazarre and Esther (Skat) Peters. He graduated Wauwatosa High School prior to attending Carroll College and University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.   Jim worked many years in sales...

Aug 10, 2023

Eileen Joyce Simmons, 99, peacefully danced into heaven on August 10, 2023, in Hudson, WI, with her proud sons by her side.

Eileen Simmons was born on July 31, 1924 in Waseca, MN, to Arthur and Olga Alland. Her parents were well established in the Waseca community and lived there until the sudden death of...

Aug 8, 2023

Herman L. Krause, age 74 passed away on August 8, 2023 in Hudson. Herman was born on June 21, 1949 in Wausau.

He is survived by his son Adam (Jolene); granddaughter Harper, brother Roger; sisters Bonnie & Susie.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Melvin & Darrell; his sisters Sharon, Shirley & Sandy....

Aug 8, 2023

Joseph Michael Balfanz, age 47, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on August 8, 2023, at his home in Roberts, Wisconsin.

Joseph was born on August 23, 1975, to parent’s Michael Balfanz and Audrey (Anderson) Seidling in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Growing up, Joseph, better known as Joe, played various sports, but hockey was his favorite of them...

Aug 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Marie Leonard. On August 7, 2023, she peacefully passed away at the Kinnic Care Center in River Falls.

Born April 24, 1940 in West Union, Iowa, she was the youngest of five; born to Joseph and Josephine Blockhaus Schmelzer.

Janice moved with her...

Aug 6, 2023

Dennis Jay Peterson, age 64, passed away on August 6 at the Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. Dennis was born on January 13, 1953, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Fern) Peterson in New Richmond, WI. He graduated from St. Croix Central High School and went on to the District One Technology Institute in Eau Claire to receive his...

Aug 5, 2023

Ned William Van Dellen, age 68, of Minneapolis, MN, world traveler (38 counties) made his final journey on August 5, 2023. He is survived by siblings Debra Van Dellen, Timothy Van Dellen, and Mary Van Dellen, as well as beloved nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be on a future date.

Aug 5, 2023

Debra Kay Anderson, age 69, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away August 5, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She fought like heck to beat it, but in the end was left to return to the love of her life in heaven.

Debra was born on December...

Aug 4, 2023

Lilly Ann Hartmon, age 89 of Burkhardt, WI passed away at her home on Friday, August 4, 18 days short of her 90th birthday. She was born the daughter of André and Anna (Devine) Rivard on August 22, 1927 in Somerset, WI. Lilly Ann lived in and around the Somerset area growing up. She attended St. Anne School, and...

Aug 4, 2023

Bob (Dad) passed away peacefully in his home after a very abrupt, sudden battle with cancer on Aug 4, 2023. He will be missed by so many of us.

As an avid Minnesota sports fan, he would banter with his sons during every Vikings game about how the game was going; he had the best laughs when...

Aug 4, 2023

Howard Johnson, age 86, of Hammond, formerly of Hudson, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday August 4th at his daughter’s residence in Hammond. Howard was born on May 22, 1927 in River Falls; the son of Samuel and Rose (Johnson) Johnson. He was raised in River Falls where he attended school. On October 6, 1948, he was united in...

Aug 3, 2023

Beulah Fyedell Gregoire, age 93, of Hudson WI and formerly of Bemidji MN & Green Valley AZ, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 3rd at the Christian Community Home. She was born the daughter of Arthur C. and Bertha A. (Goepfert) Gregoire on March 23, 1918 in Mahnomen, MN. Beulah graduated from Bemidji High School and went on to...

Aug 3, 2023

Semone Watson, age 35 of St. Paul died unexpectedly August 3rd. Semone was a loving daughter, mother, and sister. Funeral service for Semone will be 2PM Monday, August 14th at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 1339 Orrin Road, Prescott, Wisconsin 54021. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Pine Glen Cemetery in...