Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 10, 2023

Deborah Ann Rutledge, age 65, of North Hudson, WI passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 10, 2023, presumably from a heart attack. Debbie was born on January 22, 1957 to parents Marvin and Gertrude (Neumann) Rutledge. She graduated from Osceola High School and later attended ADvTECH. Debbie worked in administration at West Publishing, The St. Paul Travelers...

Jan 9, 2023

John William Feia, age 58, passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. John was born August 20, 1964, in St. Paul MN to Merle and Mary Feia. John was united in Marriage to his beloved Star (Stella) Castillo on August 15 th , 1992.

John graduated from Hudson High School in...

Jan 9, 2023

George J. Gardner died January 9, 2023 peacefully at home.

He was born to parents Allie & Elvera Gardner in West Chicago, IL. When he was in the eighth grade, the family moved to Sumner, IA where George graduated from high school. After graduation, he joined the Navy during the Korean Conflict and made many trips to...

Jan 9, 2023

Kathleen A. Nelson, age 94, of Somerset, Wisconsin, passed away on January 9, 2023, at the Westfield Hospital in New Richmond. Kathleen was born on March 27, 1928, in Hudson, Wisconsin, to Edward (Otto) and Alvida (Anderson) Hallenberger. She grew up in Hudson. In 1950 she was united in marriage with Elmer K. Nelson. She moved to Houlton in...

Jan 8, 2023

John Patrick George Shepherd passed away peacefully in his home in River Falls on January 8, after suffering a devastating stroke. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends.

John was born in England on May 11, 1937 and grew up in London during World War II. He attended Imperial College in London where he...

Jan 6, 2023

David W. Helders passed away peacefully at Birch Haven Assisted Living after suffering a severe stroke three years ago. Dave was born in Baldwin, WI to William and Irene (Bol) Helders. He grew up north of Baldwin, attended Sunnyside and graduated from Baldwin High School with the class of 1956.

After high school he worked at Nor-Lake...

Jan 6, 2023

Zella Mae Schlegel, age 93, died on the evening of January 6, at the Comforts of Home in Baldwin, surrounded by her family.  Zella was born in Alma Center, WI to Frank and Myra Joos.  She graduated from Alma Center High School, and took part in the Wisconsin Honors Band playing her clarinet.  She graduated from Stout State Institute...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Joan Quinn (née Clarity), longtime resident of Ellsworth, WI, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 6th, 2023 in her 89th year. Mary Joan died in her home surrounded by loving children and dear friends.

Mary Joan, beloved mother and friend to all whose lives she graciously touched will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts....

Jan 5, 2023

Laurel Thais Denny, age 57, of Hammond, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home.

Laurel was born May 1, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN to Donald and Joyce (Matthews) Denny. In the summer of 2007, she began her partnership with Mark Broker. Their marriage gifted them with three boys Matthew, Ethan and Raini.

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Jan 5, 2023

Arthur “Art” L. Kunze, age 77, of North Hudson, WI, died suddenly on January 5, 2023 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN.

Art was born on September 19, 1945 in New Richmond, WI to Charles and Viola (Peters) Kunze. He grew up on the family farm, third youngest in a family of eight kids, and graduated from...

Jan 4, 2023

Joan K. Murray, age 91, of Hudson, Wisconsin, formerly of Clayton, Wisconsin, and Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on January 4, 2023, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Joan was born on June 24, 1931, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Roman (of Milwaukee) and Eleanor (Sabota – of Green Bay) Zens. She grew up in Madison, attending St....

Jan 4, 2023

Hilda Eleanor Swanson, age 99, passed away January 4, 2023.

Hilda was born July 8, 1923 in Tamarack, MN to Gust and Josephine (Maki) Hermanson. July 21, 1945 Hilda was united in marriage to Carl Swanson. This union blessed them with three children: June, Sandra, and Kim.

Hilda graduated from McGregor High School in McGregor,...

Jan 4, 2023

Rev. Salvatore Joseph “Fr. Joe” Collova A.A.C., age 64 of Hammond died Friday, January 4 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Fr. Joe was born on May 10, 1948 in Milwaukee; the son of Joseph and Rose (Emanuele) Collova. He was raised in Milwaukee where he attended elementary school before graduating from high school in Melrose Park,...

Jan 4, 2023

Robin LeRoy Berg, Sr., longtime resident of Hudson, WI, went to join his Lord and Savior on January 4th, 2023.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on December 13th, 1938, he was the son of Lloyd Berg and Erma Baker. Robin and MaryAnn “Mickey” were united in marriage on November 3, 1960, which lasted over 54 years and were...

Jan 4, 2023

Audrey Morrison died peacefully on January 4, 2023 at the age of 89.  Preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene and Stanley Olson and her brother, Gary Olson. Audrey’s first marriage was to Ted Bebee and they had one son, Steve Morrison.  They later divorced. Audrey met Leon, when her friend Estelle (Leon’s sister) brought Audrey to...

Jan 3, 2023

Duane R. Bonse, age 70, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 3, 2023 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Duane was born on September 29, 1952 in Stillwater, MN to Lenard and Lorraine (Bahnemann) Bonse. He worked in several fields throughout his life and retired from 3M in 2018.

Duane loved...

Jan 3, 2023

Kathryn Joanne Gutting

October 9, 1958 – January 3, 2023

Beldenville lost another matriarch. Our sweet and spicy – like a chilled shot of Fireball whiskey – Chatty Kathy passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 3, 2023 at the age of 64 during her favorite daytime program, The...

Jan 2, 2023

Dr. Roger A. Swanson, age 83, of Cushing WI died peacefully on January 2 nd , 2023 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. He was born in Cushing, WI on Dec 29 th 1939. His parents, Art and Alice (Torkelson) Swanson ran a small dairy farm. Roger attended Lanesdale School House, a 1 room schoolhouse about 1 mile...

Jan 2, 2023

Eldon “Eldie” Frye, age 90, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 2, 2023, at Hudson Hospital in Hudson, WI.

Eldie was born on April 13, 1932, in Ellsworth, WI, to Edmund and Anna (Wussler) Frye. He graduated from Hudson High School and then honorably served in the United States Army from 1952-1954.  Eldie was united in...

Jan 2, 2023

Sylvia Sophie Kuether (94) beloved wife and mother died peacefully on Wednesday January 2nd at her home surrounded by her husband and family. Sylvia was born on June 20, 1924 in Little Chute, Wisconsin to Peter and Martha Janssen. She had two sisters, Marianne and Rosemary, and nine brothers, Don, Gary, Joe, Ken, Les, Orville, Paul, Pete and Romy....