Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 20, 2021

David William Truax, 83, Plum City, Wisconsin, was called by his Lord and Savior to his heavenly home after a brief battle with cancer on, Saturday, March 20, 2021.  He died peacefully, with his family surrounding him.

Born in Zimmerman, MN, on September 5, 1937, Dave was the firstborn child of Laurence Truax and Audrey Meyer (Bartlett).  ...

Mar 19, 2021

Maxine E. Johannsen, age 84, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, formerly of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on March 19, 2021 at her home. Maxine was born and raised in Stillwater, Minnesota, and graduated from Stillwater High School. On December 27, 1954, Maxine was united in marriage to LeRoy Johannsen in Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. LeRoy was serving in...

Mar 19, 2021

Darroyl “D.J.” Newcomer, age 81, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully at home the afternoon of Friday, March 19, 2021 with his beloved wife by his side. D.J. was born on March 31, 1939 in Bernie, Missouri to parents James & Carrie Newcomer. He grew up alongside his four siblings in Missouri, & he still has many family members...

Mar 19, 2021

Kenneth W. “Ken” Nelson, age 88, died peacefully on March 19, 2021 surrounded by family. Born on March 1, 1933 to Walter and Hildegarde (Froemming) Nelson in Tigerton, Wisconsin, Ken grew up on a dairy farm on the Frank Settlement in rural Gillett. He graduated from Gillett High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United States Army. He...

Mar 18, 2021

JoAnn Kristine “Joni” Anderson, of Stillwater MN, daughter of Marvin and Patricia (Hoel) Solsvig passed away with family by her side, March 18, 2021. Born in Saint Paul MN on November 14, 1950, she lived in Hudson WI until age 20.  She is survived by her husband, Brad Anderson; daughters, Abbie (Michael Rihm) Endres of San Francisco and Amy...

Mar 18, 2021

Jerry Yaritz, age 80, of Hudson, WI, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2021 at Hudson Hospital.

Jerry was born on October 22, 1940 in St. Paul, MN to Joseph and Elizabeth (Tschida) Yaritz. He grew up in St. Paul, graduating from Cretin High School, the class of 1958. He began his collegiate career at St. Thomas...

Mar 17, 2021

Adeline L. Kahler, age 89, of Baldwin, WI, passed away on March 17, 2021, at the Baldwin Care Center. Adeline was born in the township of Baldwin on October 12, 1931, to William “Bill” & Irene (Bol) Helders. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin & Woodville, WI; & was proud of her Dutch heritage. She graduated from Baldwin...

Mar 17, 2021

Jeff Brown, age 45, of Houlton, WI, struggled with mental illness and, after a courageous battle, took his life on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Jeff was born on May 29, 1975 in St. Paul, Minnesota to parents Gary and Joyce (Schmoeckel) Brown. He graduated from Hudson High School and continued his education at the University of Minnesota...

Mar 16, 2021

Mary Ellen Langer, age 91 of Hager City, WI, passed away March 16, 2021 at the Comforts of Home in River Falls, WI.  Mary Ellen was born April 12, 1929 in Arlington, MN to William and Margaret (Kauffmann) Weckop, the youngest of five daughters.  On June 26, 1954, Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Wilfrid Langer at the...

Mar 15, 2021

Age 64 of Buckeye, Az. Passed away March 15th, 2021 She was born in White Plains, NY on October 15, 1956. She was preceded in death by husband, Dan; parents, Kenneth and Marjorie Johnson.

She is survived by her daughter, Angie (Drew) Burton and granddaughter, Allison Jacobson, siblings; Casey Green, Kenneth Johnson Jr. JoAnn (Patrick) Poshek, Marcia...

Mar 14, 2021

Jody Lynn Fink, 72, passed away in his home the morning of Sunday, March 14, 2021.  After years of struggle and fighting, he passed peacefully surrounded by close family.

Jody was born on April 12, 1948 in Red Wing, Minnesota to parents Berlin and Marian Fink (Lemke) and was a lifelong resident of Ellsworth.  After graduating high...

Mar 14, 2021

Gretchen M. Kvanli, age 97, of Hudson, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Gretchen was born on June 5, 1923 in Füerth, West Germany to parents Lorenz and Babete (Bavernfeind) Bassler.

Gretchen will be laid to rest next to her husband Vernon at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Mar 14, 2021

Virgil Robert Thoner, age 94 and formerly of Ellsworth, WI was called to his Heavenly home on March 14, 2021 at Kinnic Health & Rehab in River Falls, WI. Virgil was born on December 11, 1926 in Montevideo, MN to Gilbert and Mabel (Peterson) Thoner.  He was the third of six children.

He graduated from Ellsworth High...

Mar 13, 2021

Marianne Jane Gilbertson, age 85 of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Marianne was born on January 18, 1936 in Connorsville, WI to William and Helen (Miller) Dinnies. She graduated from Boyceville High School, with the class of 1954. On November 9, 1964 Marianne was united in marriage...

Mar 13, 2021

Patricia Dorwin, age 93, of Baldwin, died March 13, 2021 in Birch Haven Assisted Living. Born on July 16, 1927, Shirley Patricia Irene Booth, was the eighth of ten children to Curtis and Anna Booth in Glenwood City Wisconsin. After graduating from Glenwood City High School, Pat went on for a very short stint at the University of Wisconsin...

Mar 11, 2021

Leland “Lee” E. Myhre, age 95, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Anaheim, CA, passed away on March 11, 2021.

Lee was born on August 16, 1925 in St. Edward, NE to Ingvald and Mary Myhre. After graduating from St. Edward High School, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1943. He served in the 100th Division,...

Mar 11, 2021

Patricia Mary Girardi, age 73 of River Falls, WI, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. Pat was born December 21, 1947 in Red Wing, MN, to parents William N. and Lorraine M. (Buss) Gavin. She attended school in River Falls, graduating from River Falls High School with the Class of 1965....

Mar 10, 2021

Gerald William “Jerry” Myers, age 78 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2021.  Gerald was born October 30, 1942 in Wichita, KS to William and Naomi (Hummer) Myers.  He attended Troy Rural High School, and graduated from Midway High School in Denton, KS, with the Class of 1960.  Jerry served his country in...

Mar 10, 2021

Pamela Jean Gates, age 53, of Glenwood City, passed away on March 10, 2021 at Mayo Health Systems Luther Hospital—in Eau Claire.

Pam was born July 9, 1967, to Judith A (Booth) Klatt and Richard Gates in St Paul, MN. Shortly after birth the family moved to Phoenix, AZ. She went to grade school, in Phoenix, AZ....

Mar 10, 2021

Fern M. Willson, age 76, of Hudson, WI, passed away on March 10, 2021.

Fern was born on April 21, 1944 in Ames, IA to Frank and Freda (Heeney) Riecken. She grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High School, the class of 1962. She later went on to begin her studies at the University of...