Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jun 5, 2021

Lamberdina “Berdine” Krupa, age 72 of Hudson, died peacefully on June 5, 2021 at the Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Berdine was born on September 4, 1948 in Calvinia, South Africa to Willem “Willie” and Petronella “Nellie” (Burden) Burger. She grew up in South Africa where she earned...

Jun 4, 2021

Arlene J. Canfield of Ellsworth, WI, died on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Bayview Health and Rehab in Red Wing, MN. She was 82. Arlene was born September 4, 1938 in St Paul, MN to parents Andrew and Clara (Weber) Krath. Arlene attended school in St Paul, and graduated from Saint Agnes High School.

Arlene worked for...

Jun 4, 2021

David Philip Ihle, age 81, of Hudson, WI, died suddenly on June 4, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Dave was born to Philip and Tilla (Martinson) Ihle on April 9, 1940 in Osseo, WI. He grew up in Osseo where he graduated from high school. He married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Shoemaker. They were blessed...

Jun 3, 2021

Jeffrey (Jeff) Robey, age 58 of River Falls, passed away on June 3, 2021. Jeff was born on June 16, 1962 to Donovan and Marion (Green) Robey. On May 30, 1989 he married the love of his life, Jodie Kusilek. They were blessed with two daughters and three grandsons. Jeff grew up as a dairy farmer and had a...

Jun 2, 2021

Robert “Bob” Nasvik, age 86, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021 with family at his side, under the care of hospice in Hudson, WI. Bob was born in Oskaloosa, IA, and raised in Bemidji, MN. He graduated from Bemidji High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota and Bemidji State University where...

Jun 2, 2021

Charity Rose Pease, age 32 of Newport, MN, passed away unexpectedly June 2, 2021 at her home.  Charity was born November 25, 1988 in Cannon Falls, MN to Stanley and Theresa (Crowley) Pease.  Charity grew up in River Falls, WI.  She graduated from Creative Arts High School in St. Paul, MN with the Class of 2006.  Charity’s life was...

Jun 1, 2021

Pastor Clarence Amundson, age 95 of Baldwin, died peacefully June 1, 2021 at the Baldwin Care Center where he has resided the past few years. Pastor Clarence was born on August 17, 1925 in Dallas, Wisconsin; the son of Norman and Palma (Berg) Amundson. He graduated from Chetek High School in the class of 1943 and would further his...

Jun 1, 2021

Viola Marie Miller, age 97, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Roberts, WI, and Afton, MN, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Viola was born on August 10, 1923 to Herman and Luella (Pechuman) Heuer in St. Paul, MN.  She was raised in Afton and was a life long member of St. Peter...

May 28, 2021

Scott L. Anderson, age 70, of Hudson, WI, died on May 28, 2021 at his home in Hudson.

Scott was born on May 12, 1951 in Stillwater, MN to Robert and Pearl (Nord) Anderson. He grew up in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School, class of 1969. On February 14, 1975, he was united in marriage...

May 27, 2021

Todd Michael Houston, age 59 of Bay City, WI, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Theresa; children, Amber (Ryan) O’Neil, Heather (Fidel Naranjo) Houston and Alexander (Allycia) Houston; grandchildren: Roarke, Sydney, Griffin, Mateo and Samuel; siblings, Brian Houston, Tom Houston and Sue (James) Crabtree.  Preceded in death by his parents, Billie and...

May 25, 2021

Ronnie Dale “Ron” Emmons, age 76, of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021 due to complications from cancer. Ron was born in La Crosse, WI on March 23, 1945 to parents Gerald and Jane (Smith) Emmons. After graduating from La Crosse Central High School in 1964, Ron enlisted in the military serving a long career with...

May 25, 2021

Charles M. “Chuck” Mueller, age 80 of Prescott, WI, died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Chuck was born February 26, 1941 in Fargo, ND to parents Raymond and Lilas Mueller. Chuck attended school in Hillsboro, ND, and graduated from Hillsboro High School with the Class of 1958.  Chuck furthered his education at...

May 25, 2021

Loren W. Smeester Sr., age 90, of Hudson, WI, formerly of River Falls and Baldwin, WI, passed away on May 25, 2021 after a battle with cancer.

Loren was born on February 20, 1931 to Jules and Fay (Rector) Smeester in Iron Mountain, MI. He was raised in Amberg, WI and graduated from Amberg High School. Though...

May 24, 2021

Ronald Dale Pittman, age 75 of Hudson died May 24, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Ron was born on February 11, 1946 in Dunn County, Wisconsin; the son of Maynard and Velma Mae (Stuart) Pittman. He attended Hillson Elementary School prior to graduating from Boyceville High School. On September 14, 1968, he was united in...

May 24, 2021

I’ve found that summing up a person’s life is quite difficult. Putting the basics in one of these is easy. But bringing the departed back to life for people to really know them is probably the most challenging.

Mom was born on August 25, 1932 in Bellevue, Michigan to Paul and Nora Wight.

That’s a...

May 24, 2021

Galen Roger Thompson, age 79, of Roberts, WI, passed away May 24, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born the middle child of nine to Harry and Nellie (Eggman) Thompson on March 18, 1942 in Colfax, WI. After graduating from Spring Valley High School, Galen served in the US Army. He then attended University of Wisconsin...

May 23, 2021

Phil Stewart, age 86 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Glenwood City, New Richmond, River Falls, died Sunday, May 23rd at the Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls. Phil was born on October 5, 1934 in Belmond, Iowa, the son of Kemett and Mollie (Wear) Stewart. He was married to JoAnne Dierks, to which children Kenton, Monty, and Hal...

May 22, 2021

Gary Luepke, age 76 of New Richmond, formerly of Danbury, River Falls, El Paso and Glenwood City died Saturday May 22nd at Westfield Hospital in New Richmond. Gary was born on February 27, 1945 in Menomonie, Wisconsin; the son of Herman and Anna (Burmeister) Luepke. He attended Sunny Slope in Glenwood City prior to graduating from Glenwood City High...

May 21, 2021

Robert “Bob” Bjork, age 82, of Prescott passed away Friday, May 21, 2021.

He was the first born of nine children to Ralph and Helen Bjork on January 26, 1939. He was raised outside of Ellsworth, WI in Trimbelle Township. He walked uphill both ways to school in his younger years and as the oldest, he was...

May 21, 2021

James Edward Jackman, age 76, of River Falls, WI passed away on May 21, 2021.  Jim was born on July 31, 1944 to parents, Harold and Irene (Jones) Jackman.  Jim attended school in River Falls and graduated with the Class of 1963.

Jim met his wife, Joyce Falteisek, at a wedding dance in Bay City, WI.  They...