Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 14, 2023

Mark Anthony Bates, age 54, of Hudson, Wisconsin, died surrounded by love after a courageous battle with cancer on February 14, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Mark was born on January 26, 1969 in Durand, Wisconsin to Arthur and Lila (Hofacker) Bates. He was raised on the family farm and attended Elmwood High School and graduated...

Feb 13, 2023

Lola Schingledecker, age 94, of Ellsworth, died peacefully on February 13, at Ellsworth Health Services.

Lola, daughter of Lars and Clara (Dumond) Larson was born on August 13, 1927.

Lola married John Schingledecker in 1945 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.

Lola and John had one child, Kenneth.

Lola served...

Feb 11, 2023

John Pittman age 67 of River Falls died unexpectedly February 11th at the Comforts of Home in River Falls where he was residing for a short time. A Celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Cremation services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of River Falls

Feb 11, 2023

Franklin Delano Kvam, 88, of Hudson, WI, passed away on February 11, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1934, in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Myrtle Kvam. Frank was one of seven siblings and spent much of his life in Minnesota.

Frank received his education at the University of Minnesota in St. Cloud. He...

Feb 10, 2023

Myers, Phyllis Eileen, 93, long time elementary teacher and Reading Specialist at Jackson Elementary School in Green Bay, died peacefully on February 10, 2023 in Hudson Wi. Born August 12, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, Phyllis lived many years in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and graduated from high school in Wolcott, Indiana. She often joked they did not have enough students...

Feb 10, 2023

Bentley Brandon Gunderson, of Woodville, who had an amazing three days of life surrounded in love by his mommy & daddy passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 in his mother’s arms.

Bentley was born on February 7 in Baldwin. “ An angel in the book of life, wrote down our babies birth. She whispered as...

Feb 10, 2023

Jeffrey John Hommes, beloved man of family and deep faith, inspirational coach and mentor, of River Falls, WI, passed away on February 10 th from colon cancer at age 56.  He was born on June 4, 1967 to John and Phyllis (Schafer) Hommes and raised in Cannon Falls, MN.  He graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato and obtained a...

Feb 10, 2023

Cadence Lee Allen, age 17, a junior at Prescott High School died as a result of an auto accident Friday February 10, 2023 in St. Paul. Cadence was born on September 11, 2005 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul the son of Joseph Lee Allen and Melissa Farrow. Being raised in Prescott, he attended Malone Elementary School prior...

Feb 9, 2023

Anna Marie Peterson, age 57, of New Richmond, Wisconsin, passed away on February 9, 2023, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.  Anna was born on December 4, 1965, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, to Brian and Sandra (Lucken) Berg.  She attended Hudson High School and graduated in 1984.  On February 27, 1988 she was united in marriage with Bill...

Feb 7, 2023

Kenneth Kinneman, age 83 of Hager City, died Wednesday, February 7 th in the care of The Deerfield in New Richmond. Kenneth ‘Ken’ was born on July 25, 1940 in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Walter and Ellen (Dahl) Kinneman. Ken grew up on the family farmstead on County Road OO in Trimbelle Township. He attended Spring Grove...

Feb 7, 2023

Shirley M. Nelson, age 85, of Hudson, WI, died on February 7, 2023 at Comforts of Home in Hudson.

Shirley was born on June 10, 1937 in Deer Park, WI to William and Alice (Kohlrusch) Thompson. She attended school in Deer Park until 8 th grade and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1955. On June...

Feb 5, 2023

Patrick J. Kolashinski, age 58, of Hudson, WI, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Pat was born on September 11, 1964 in New Richmond, WI to Frank and Eleanor (Parent) Kolashinski. After graduating from New Richmond High School, he went on to earn his Doctorate in Chiropractic from the...

Feb 5, 2023

Gail Klanderman, age 73, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away February 5, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Gail was born on March 23, 1949, in Frederic, Wisconsin, to Gordon and Rita (Daeffler) Smith. She was the oldest of ten children. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1967. Gail worked as an administrative professional in schools, real...

Feb 5, 2023

JUDITH MAXINE ( PATTON ) SONSTEGARD OF HUDSON/BAYFIELD

JUDITH SONSTEGARD (80) DIED FEBRUARY 5 AT HOME IN HUDSON WITH HER FAMILY BY HER SIDE.

JUDY AND HER HUSBAND DAVE WERE PLANNING THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY

HONORING A JOYOUS AND FULFILLING LIFE TOGETHER.

AS SHE REQUESTED CREMATION WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A FAMILY...

Feb 5, 2023

JoAnn Longen, age 80, of Hudson, WI, went to her eternal home with Jesus on February 5, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1942 to parents Lloyd and Edith Dahlin. She grew up in Scandia, MN and married the love of her life Walter “Bud” Longen on May 26, 1962. Together they were blessed with four children. JoAnn was...

Feb 4, 2023

Judie Knuth

Joyful Beautiful Judie Knuth!  We Miss You Dearly!

Elegant, Exquisitely Feminine, and Zesty, with a Fierce Drive to live in the moment.   Mantra: slow down and appreciate life with others.

You positively enriched many with your pizazz personality, kindness, generosity, and always a witty sense of humor throughout your 78 years.  ...

Feb 4, 2023

Donald Thomas Brightbill, age 82, of Hudson, WI, passed away on February 4, 2023 at Woodland Hills with family by his side.

Donald was born on April 20, 1940 in St. Paul, MN, to parents Donald and Myrtle (Ringham) Brightbill. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1958 and went on to Dunwoody College of Technology. After...

Feb 3, 2023

Norman James Hager, age 83, of Ellsworth, WI died peacefully Monday, February 3 at the Hospice of the Valley, Chandler, Arizona, after a hard battle with cancer.Norman was born in Ellsworth, WI on November 11, 1930 to Clarence and Celia Hager. He attended Ellsworth High School and graduated in 1949. On November 4, 1950 he married Virginia Mountin at...

Feb 3, 2023

Edwin Frederick Skog, age 86 of Bay City passed away at his residence on February 3, 2023. Edwin was born to Frederick and Minnie (Fosberg) Skog on November 14, 1936 in Red Wing, MN. He graduated from Ellsworth High School with the class of 1954. Edwin worked on his farm and owned a dry walling business for many years....

Feb 3, 2023

Merlee Susan Bartz (Holman) Jensen, age 90, of Baldwin, WI passed away on February 3, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.

Merlee was born April 1, 1932 in New Haven Township, Dunn County to Paul August Bartz and Cora Alvilda (Elstad) Bartz. She graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1950, attended the University of...