Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 21, 2021

Todd Russell Kranz, age 58 of Hudson died peacefully February 21, 2021 at Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale where he was given dignity and compassion over the last days of his life. Todd was born on March 17, 1962 in Mankato, MN; the son of James and Rosemarie (Loe) Kranz. He was raised in Mankato where he attended Mankato...

Feb 21, 2021

Kevin R. Potter, age 70 of West Lakeland Township, Minnesota died unexpectedly February 21st 2021 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Kevin was born on December 19, 1950 in St. Paul; the son of C. Stanley and Norma Potter. He was raised in West Lakeland prior to graduating from Stillwater High School. A bachelor his entire life, he...

Feb 20, 2021

Marlin Leroy Peterson, age 90 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away February 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Marlin was born June 20, 1930 to Reuben and Laura (Anderson) Peterson in Red Wing, MN.  He lived most of his life in Hartland Township, Pierce County, WI., taking over the family farm after high school following the death...

Feb 20, 2021

Roland Wayne Thom, age 88 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with Leukemia.  Rollie was born November 19, 1932 in Red Wing MN to Fred and Lorraine (Hanson) Thom. He was raised on a farm in Trimbelle Township WI and went to school in...

Feb 20, 2021

Joan Kvam of Hudson, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Joan was born on September 12, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. She was the eldest of two daughters born to John and Theresa Krause. Prior to her graduating from Washington High School in Milwaukee, her...

Feb 19, 2021

Donald Michael Kehoe, age 68 of Houlton, died unexpectedly February 19th 2021, surrounded by his wife and children at United Hospital. Don was born on April 8, 1952 in Freeport, Illinois; the son of Robert and Elizabeth Kehoe. He was raised Freeport where he attended St. Mary’s Parochial School prior to graduating from Freeport High School. Following high school,...

Feb 19, 2021

Janet Roberta Rude, age 88 of North Hudson Wisconsin, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Prescott Rehab and Nursing Home in Prescott, Wisconsin. Janet was born to Robert and Agnes (Paulson) Pierson on September 29, 1932 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. She graduated from Clear Lake High School, and later obtained her nursing degree from the Swedish School of...

Feb 17, 2021

David George Bull, age 64 of Maiden Rock, WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the River Falls Area Hospital. Dave was born July 14, 1956 in Saint Paul, MN, to parents John S. and Alice M. (Puig) Bull. Dave attended school in South Saint Paul, graduating with the Class of 1974. On August 5, 1978, David...

Feb 15, 2021

James Allen Kromschroeder, age 65, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Jim was born to Roy and Lorraine (Priefer) Kromschroeder in St. Paul, on October 14, 1955. He grew up on the eastside of St. Paul and, after graduating from Harding High School, went on to serve in the United States Navy....

Feb 15, 2021

Paul Alan DeBriyn, age 65, of Estero, FL and formerly Houlton, WI, was called to Heaven unexpectedly on February 15, 2021.

Paul was born in Thief River Falls, MN to Lester and Gladys (Westman) DeBriyn. After graduating from high school in Thief River Falls, he attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with an agribusiness degree. While...

Feb 14, 2021

Johanna “Jo” H. Radzwill, age 76 of Hudson, Wisconsin, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away February 14, 2021. Jo was born November 23, 1944 in Paducah, Kentucky to Van Dursen and Carolyn (Lemon) Harms. She graduated high school in Homewood, Illinois as a National Merit Scholar Winner and continued her studies at Purdue University where she met her future...

Feb 13, 2021

Wayne Nelson, age 83, of North Hudson, WI passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Wayne was born on July 27, 1937 in Knapp WI, to parents Arthur and Goldie (Ford) Nelson. He graduated from Menomonie High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his service he returned home and began his...

Feb 12, 2021

Richard Donovan Wartenberg, age 80 of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on February 12, 2021.  Richard was born October 25, 1940 in Mankato, MN to Donald and Margaret (Dobie) Wartenberg.  He grew up on a farm outside of Amboy, MN.  He was baptized and confirmed at Jackson Lake Lutheran Church, Amboy,...

Feb 12, 2021

Patricia M. Meinke, age 83, of Emerald, WI, passed away in the early hours of Friday, February 12, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Baldwin, WI. Patricia was born in Anoka, Minnesota to parents Dallas & Pearle Morris on March 6, 1937. She would go on to start a family of her own with Alfred Kable, with whom she...

Feb 12, 2021

Adeline Lorraine Hesselink, age 97, lifelong Baldwin resident died peacefully Friday February 12, 2021 at the Baldwin Care Center. Adeline was born on October 15, 1923 in Baldwin; the daughter of John and Jeanette (Wikkerink) Fern. She attended 3 Willow and East Baldwin schools while growing up.  Even as a young girl her industrious spirit was evident as she...

Feb 11, 2021

Donald “Don” Joseph Schneider was born on October 17, 1938 to Edwin and Dorothy (Fletcher) Schneider in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He graduated from Breckenridge High School in June 1956, and after a short stint in the Navy with a medical discharge, began working at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M). There, he was affectionately known as “Schnoz,” and worked for...

Feb 10, 2021

Thomas “Tom” James Frey, 59, passed away February 10, 2021 after a valiant battle with colon cancer. Affectionately known as “Scuzz”, Tom grew up in Prescott, WI, born to Paul and Joanne (Schommer) Frey on August 20, 1961.

Tom graduated from Prescott Senior High in 1979. After which, he had a variety of jobs and moved around...

Feb 9, 2021

Gerald A. “Gramma” Bjornson, age 75 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away February 9, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Gerald was born July 16, 1945 in El Paso Township, WI to Howard and Ruth (O’Connell) Bjornson.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School. Gerald’s life was blessed with two sons, Jody and Jason.  Gerald worked for the Ford...

Feb 8, 2021

Raphael Robert “Bob” Kahler, age 95, passed away at his home from Congestive Heart Failure on Monday, February 8, 2021. Robert was born one of nine children to parents Andrew J. Kahler & Abigail (Hines) Kahler on March 10, 1925. He was born in Castle Rock, MN. The family farmed in the Spring Valley & Roberts areas. Then, in...

Feb 8, 2021

On February 8, 2021 after a long bout of cancer, Phyllis Joan Huber, age 72 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully.  Phyllis was born December 11, 1948 to Clarence and Helen (Kover) White of Emerald, WI.  On March 11, 1978, Phyllis married Irwin Huber of Ellsworth.  They resided in rural Ellsworth until Irwin’s death in 1987.  After living alone...