Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jun 29, 2023

On June 29, with his wife Trudy by his side, Steve Achterhof, 73, was freed from the pain of Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born on December 7, 1949 to Bernice (Zillmer) and Eugene Achterhof, in Baldwin WI.  He served in the Army June 1969 to September 1970 and then returned home.  For a short time, he...

Jun 28, 2023

Dr. James Vernon Lawton passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, at the age of 92, after a valiant fight against dementia.

Jim was born on Dec. 6, 1930, in Hillsboro, Wis., to John and Cora Lawton. His father passed away when he was only 6 years old. His mother raised an accomplished family, all of whom...

Jun 28, 2023

Michael Bernard Thompson, age 82, of Clintonville, formerly of River Falls, passed away on June 28, 2023 at Birch Hill Health Services in Shawano, Wisconsin. Michael was born to Earl and Lorraine (Jewell) Thompson on June 14, 1941 in River Falls, WI. He attended River Falls High School graduating with the class of 1958. Michael married the love of...

Jun 28, 2023

Robert Frank Bacholke, age 88, passed away on June 28th, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Robert was born in Stillwater, MN on November 26th, 1934. He was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church, and was a farmer in the Stillwater area.

He was an outdoor enthusiast who loved hunting, fishing and gardening....

Jun 27, 2023

K. Edward Atwood, Ph.D., CPA, age 74, of Cross Plains, WI, died on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at his home in Cross Plains, WI.

Ed was born the son of Kem and Edna (Evenson) Atwood on August 23, 1948 in River Falls, WI. He grew up in Hudson graduating from Hudson High School with the class of...

Jun 27, 2023

Jason Ronald Anderson, age 53 of Comstock, WI, formerly of Woodville, WI, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023 from injuries sustained in a side by side accident.

Jason was born February 4, 1970 at the Baldwin Hospital to Ronald and Janice (Wolden) Anderson.

He graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1988.  After graduation he...

Jun 26, 2023

Errol F. Gooding age 83, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26 th , 2023. Errol was born to Bert and Verna (Hartwig) Gooding in Wheaton, Minnesota.

Errol grew up on a family farm in Wheaton, Minnesota, where he became a hard worker at an early age. He tended to the crops...

Jun 25, 2023

Gerald Allen Hedtke, age 83, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, at Kinnic Health Nursing Home and Rehab in River Falls, WI. Gerald was born on December 7, 1939, to parent’s Gilbert and Verdella (Kutzke) Hedtke in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gerald was united in marriage with the love of his life, Susan (Gulenchyn) on March 18,...

Jun 23, 2023

Edna Margaret Hollister, aged 92, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Park View Nursing Home, Woodville, WI, where she has been for the previous 10 months. She was born August 26, 1930, a twin, to Ford and Lela (Ward) Hollister in the Long Prairie, MN area. While still at home the...

Jun 23, 2023

Janet Elizabeth “Jan” Ion, age 67, of Hudson, passed away at her home on June 23 after a courageous 27-year battle with breast cancer. She was born the daughter of Arthur A. and Ethelmay L. (Bangle) Englert on June 14, 1944 in Browns Valley, MN. Jan graduated from Browns Valley High School in 1962.

On September 9,...

Jun 23, 2023

Robert Earl Loida, age 79, of Ellsworth, passed away on June 23, 2023 at Mayo Hospital- Eau Claire Campus. Robert was born to Earl and Inez (Deiss) Loida on December 1, 1943 in Pierce County, WI. He attended River Falls High School. Robert married his first wife Delores Blair in 1967, even though their union later dissolved, it was...

Jun 21, 2023

Sharon Ann Dingrando, age 73, of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Howard and Florence Young on October 12, 1949 in Red Wing, MN. Sharon attended Ellsworth High School graduating with the Class of 1967. She later had one daughter Tracy. In 1981,...

Jun 20, 2023

Our hearts are broken with the loss of Allan Millard Leonard, or as his great grandchildren called him “The Old Papa”.

Al passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, June 20 th , 2023, at the Kinnic Care Center in River Falls.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 25th from 3-7pm at...

Jun 18, 2023

David Oscar John age 83 of River Falls passed away peacefully with his wife, Anita, at his side holding his hand. A private funeral service is being held at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home. A graveside service remembering David John will be at 3:45 PM, Friday, June 18th at Greenwood Cemetery in Emerald, WI (West of Glenwood City) and...

Jun 17, 2023

Daniel Stilley age 58 of River Falls, formerly of Hudson died unexpectedly, June 17th at his residence. Danny was born on January 28, 1964 in Hudson; the son of DeWayne and Juanita (Kallenbach) Stilley. He was raised in Hudson attending Hudson Elementary School prior to the Hudson High School.

Danny worked over the years in manufacturing and...

Jun 17, 2023

Andrew Warren, age 79 of Baldwin, formerly of Hammond died Sunday June 17 at Comforts of Home in Baldwin. He is preceded in death by his wife Beverly and is survived by his children Keith (Debbie), Denise (Keith) Fern, Joe (Jennifer). No services are planned – A private family burial will be held. Cremation coordinated by the O’Connell Family...

Jun 16, 2023

Miller, Lorraine I, (Speich) Age 96, formerly of Afton, passed away June 16. She deeply loved and was dedicated to her family, faith, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley, and Isabelle Speich, husband Thomas P, her only brother David Speich, and granddaughter, Jennifer Miller.

She will be deeply missed by her ten...

Jun 15, 2023

Harold Charles Moll, age 87, of Hammond, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, at Hammond Health Services in Hammond, WI.

Harold was born on July 8, 1935, to parent’s Henry and Alice (Hojem) Moll in Hersey, Wisconsin.

After graduating from high school in Hammond, Harold went on to St. Paul Vocational School to...

Jun 15, 2023

John Samuel ”Chick”” Rose age 85 of Hudson died peacefully Sunday June 15th at his residence. Chick was born on September 2, 1928 in Bayport, Minnesota; the son of Frederick and Florence ””Flossy”” Rose. He was raised in Hudson where he attended school. As a young man, he enlisted in the armed forces and proudly served in the United...

Jun 15, 2023

Jack Patterson Jr. age 64 of Hammond died peacefully Saturday June 15 at his residence. Arrangements pending.