Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 16, 2021

Audrey Halvorson, age 102, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Willmar, MN, passed away on August 16, 2021, at Comforts of Home in Hudson. Prior to this, she was a longtime resident of CCH Wintergreen Senior Apartments. Audrey was born on August 4, 1919, in New London, MN to parents Oswald and Mae (Smithson) Gravgaard. After graduating from New London...

Aug 15, 2021

Roger Roy Evenson, age 85, of Hudson, WI. passed away at home the morning of Sunday August 15, 2021.

Roger was born February 9, 1936 in Shawno, WI. to Palmer and Dorothy (Radke) Evenson. He graduated from Hudson High School class of 1954. Roger served in the United States National Guard before later pursuing further education at...

Aug 14, 2021

Jon Frederick Johnson, age 73, of Baldwin, WI. Passed away peacefully at United Hospital on Saturday August 14, 2021.

Jon was born March 9, 1948 in Stillwater, MN to Lawrence (Shorty) and Linda (Hallquist) Johnson. He graduated from Stillwater High School Class of 1966. Jon entered the US NAVY in 1967. As the saying goes, “It’s not...

Aug 13, 2021

Catherine Lorraine Mulvihill, age 85, of Champlin, Minnesota, formerly of Mendota Heights, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Lorraine was born on May 15, 1936 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Victor and Evelyn (O’Keefe) Davis. She grew up in the Champlin area and graduated from Anoka High School with the class of 1955. Lorraine...

Aug 13, 2021

Brenda Michelle Diaz, age 36, of River Falls, WI, formerly of Minot ND, passed away Friday August 13, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Brenda was born January 29, 1985 in Suisun, California to Mary Eckdahl (Pabst) and Raymundo Diaz. She spent her childhood/early adulthood in Minot, North Dakota where she graduated high school and attended Minot State University,...

Aug 12, 2021

Kristie Lynn Wilkens, age 51, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away August 12, 2021 at Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital.  Along with her twin sister, Kristie was born October 3, 1969 in St. Paul, MN to David and Mary (Harris) Wyandt.  She graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis, with the Class of 1988.  Kristie was united in marriage to the...

Aug 12, 2021

Sheldon Milton Hilden, age 92, of River Falls, WI, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Kinnic Health and Rehab. Sheldon was born July 9, 1929 north of Beldenville, WI, to Vernon and Pearl (Dopkins) Hilden. He grew up in the Trimbelle area, where he graduated from Prescott High School and the University of Wisconsin – River Falls....

Aug 12, 2021

Frederick Elie Fritts, Jr., age 56, was called Home on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Regions Hospital, surrounded by family.  Fred was born August 12, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Edith Fritts and Frederick Fritts, Sr.  He was raised in Wauwatosa, WI and attended Wauwatosa East High School where he graduated in 1983.  After high school, Fred...

Aug 11, 2021

Roger Nelson, age 92, formerly of Woodbury, passed away August 11, 2021 at Norris Square Presbyterian Homes in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Roger was born on August 4, 1929 in Woodville, Wisconsin to Ralph and Hilda (Pederson) Nelson. After graduation from Woodville High School, he served in the Army for 2 years and then later in the Air...

Aug 11, 2021

Linda is survived by her mother, J Leona Coombs; her two heart sisters, Heather Farmer and Janet Mason; and her heart niece Emily Farmer.  Her father LeRoy Coombs preceded her in death.

Linda’s Legacy includes Love, Kindness, Gentleness, Sweetness, Joy, Richness, Peace, and Beauty.   Everyone whose life she touched was made better for knowing her.  While we...

Aug 9, 2021

John Anton Paver passed away at the home he shared in St. Joseph, WI with his long time partner Pamela Greer on Monday, August 9, 2021 after a long battle with multiple health conditions. He was 75.

John was born on June 25, 1946 in Hibbing, MN. While he had a challenging childhood and adolescence, he would...

Aug 8, 2021

Jeanne K. Laganowski, age 88, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died on August 8, 2021 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Jeanne was born on April 20, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Lucille (Denessen) Vannieuwenhoven (Vann). She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Messmer High School. After high school, Jeanne worked...

Aug 8, 2021

Patricia Ann Love, age 82, of Lakeland, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 8, 2021 at her home.

Patty is preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack”; mother, Nell; father, Dr. Leo Zachman; stepmother, Evelyn; and beloved daughter, Sharon.

She is survived by her children, Andrew (Carla), Donald (Deborah), Diane (Rob...

Aug 8, 2021

Barbara Aras, age 77 of Hudson, passed away August 8, 2021 at the Hudson Hospital.

Barb was born on June 8, 1944 in Trail City, South Dakota to Peter and Frances (Silbernagel) Mastel. She grew up in the Trail City area before moving to St. Paul, Minnesota and graduating from Our Lady of Peace Catholic School. Barb...

Aug 7, 2021

Shirley Sarah Ann Schultz (nee McCallum) of Hudson, WI and formerly of Madison, WI, passed away August 7, 2021 at Christian Community Homes.

Born January 7, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Shirley was 88 years old. She is survived by her son, Ross McLaughlin and daughter, Ann McLaughlin, both of N Hudson, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren....

Aug 7, 2021

Aldon ‘Bud’ Forsythe, age 83 of Hudson died August 7, 2021 at the Hudson Hospital. Bud was born on May 1, 1938 in Baldwin, Wisconsin; the son of Sherman and Minnie (Sittlow) Forsythe. He was raised in Baldwin where he graduated from high school in the class of 57’. He enlisted in the armed forces and proudly served in...

Aug 4, 2021

Jerome P. Foss, age 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 4, 2021.  Jerry was a very kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor and a smile that could brighten a room.  You were in for a real treat if you ever saw one of his little tap dance routines. He was a proud master...

Aug 3, 2021

Steven Harris, age 62, of Hudson WI, passed away on August 3, 2021 at Regions Hospital. Steven was born on December 21, 1958 in St. Paul, MN to parents Leon and Helen (Ewert) Harris. Steve attended Baldwin/Woodville High School and graduated with the class of 77’. After graduation he began his career at Andersen Windows where he worked until...

Aug 3, 2021

Carol Moenke passed away at home on August 3, 2021 from complications of metastasized cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49-3/4 years, Jim Moenke.

In 1979 Carol applied for a job with 3M in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where she worked for several years, and then transferred to the St. Paul campus. Carol...

Jul 30, 2021

Carlton “Carl” E. Westerdahl, age 90, of River Falls, WI, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away on July 30, 2021 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN.

Carl was born on April 30, 1931 in Beldenville, WI to Wm. Julius and Amelia (Paulsen) Westerdahl. He grew up in New Richmond, and later his family relocated to River Falls...