Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 28, 2021

David McLaughlin died at his home on July 28, 2021.

David Leroy McLaughlin was born on July 20, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Manzer and Marie Olinda (Langager) McLaughlin. He spent most of his childhood in Bloomington, Minnesota, before moving as a teenager with his family to northern Minnesota.

On October 15, 1966 he married...

Jul 28, 2021

Thomas Edward Pedersen, age 62 of New Richmond, WI, passed away July 28, 2021, on his 42nd wedding anniversary, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond.  Thomas was born January 21, 1959 in River Falls, WI to Richard and Virginia (Richards) Pedersen.  He graduated from River Falls High School with the Class of 1977.  On July 28, 1979, Tom was...

Jul 25, 2021

Peter Scott Anderson passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI after a long battle with Huntington’s disease.  Pete was born to Arlene and James T. Anderson on October 25, 1965.  Pete graduated from Prescott High School with the Class of 1984. He went on to UW Stout and received a degree in...

Jul 25, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Anderson, age 62 of Hager City, WI, passed away July 25, 2021 at the Ellsworth Health Services.  Kenneth was born October 3, 1958 in Red Wing, MN to Wayne and Rochelle (Dopkins) Anderson.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1977.  Ken’s life was blessed with a son, Logan James.  Ken enjoyed his work...

Jul 22, 2021

Peter John Kelly, Sr. “I depart from you, and I am ever with you.” Dr. Frank Crane

Peter John Kelly, Sr. born December 13, 1939 was first most a devout Irish Catholic. His father’s family came over from Ireland in 1886. Peter, and his twin brother Paul, were altar boys at Saint Bridget’s church in River Falls,...

Jul 21, 2021

Ardelle O. O’Neill, age 79, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021 in Hudson, Wisconsin. Ardell was born on April 11, 1942 to parents James and Martha (Schnock) Richison in Siren, Wisconsin.

First and foremost she was a mother to her three children but she also worked for over a decade at Univac, volunteered...

Jul 21, 2021

Ethan Paul Bronner, age 18, passed away suddenly on the morning of Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Ethan was born August 9, 2002 in Marietta, Georgia the son of Ron Bronner and Heidi Taavola. He was a recent graduate of Hudson High School and had been looking into attending Michigan Technical University.

Ethan was a kind, thoughtful, and...

Jul 21, 2021

John H. Gorman, formerly of Madison, WI died peacefully on July 21, 2021 at the age of 94, surrounded by his family.

John devoted his life to loving his family, taking care of others, enjoying the great outdoors, and playing Euchre with his grandkids. He especially loved winning at Euchre and laughing until he cried when he...

Jul 20, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Allen Benedict, age 73, of Hammond, WI, passed away on July 20, 2021 at Hudson Hospital. Ron was born on May 14, 1948 in River Falls, WI, to parents Edmund and Edythe (Bengtson) Benedict. He graduated from River Falls High School with the class of 1966. Ron was a talented welder and spent most of his career...

Jul 20, 2021

Diana Lynn Steinke, age 65 of Prescott WI and formerly of Hastings MN, died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence. Diana was born October 2, 1955 in Red Wing MN to parents Maynard Schiller and Hazel Morinelli. Diana graduated from high school in Downington PA. She furthered her education at University of Northwestern in Saint Paul MN,...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard F. Kranz, age 90, of Stillwater, MN, passed away on July 20, 2021. Richard was born in Montevideo, MN, on March 3, 1931 to parents Frank and Lila (Aker) Kranz. After graduating High School Richard enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska for 4 years. During his time there the beauty of Alaska captivated...

Jul 20, 2021

Orrie Elton Brettingen, age 92 of River Falls, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson. Orrie was born on November 23, 1928 in Otter Creek Twp, in Dunn County, to Morris and Bertha (Holte) Brettingen. He graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1948. During the Korean War,...

Jul 19, 2021

Donald Jacob Mailloux, age 83, of Hudson, WI, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond.

Don was born on April 9, 1938, to Jacob and Luella (Harbick) Mailloux in Marinette, WI. He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School but not before finding his lifelong love, Judie...

Jul 18, 2021

Lorene Mary Bauer, age 89 of St. Paul, MN, formerly of the Ellsworth area, passed away July 18, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Lorene was born January 17, 1932 in Hillman, MN to Michael and Caroline (Wacker) Kapsner.  She was united in marriage to Edward Jacob Bauer on May 25, 1953. Their marriage was blessed with...

Jul 18, 2021

John Joseph Moelter, age 98 of River Falls, WI, passed away July 18, 2021, at Our House Senior Living in River Falls.  John was born October 1, 1922, in Troy Township, WI to Joseph and Sadie (Simon) Moelter. He graduated from River Falls High School with the Class of 1941.  On October 18, 1952, John was united in marriage...

Jul 15, 2021

Jeff unfortunately passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021.  He was a proud graduate of Johnson High School, proud of his accomplishments at 3M, and very proud of his marriage to Chris (Schwingle) and their sons, Adam and Brent.

Jeff loved spending time with his sons, sharing that life will be good if you always do your...

Jul 14, 2021

Mildred Anderson, age 88 of Woodville left her home on this earth to be with her husband Galen in their new home in heaven, Wednesday, July 14 2021 at the Birch Haven Assisted Living in Baldwin. Mildred was born on July 24, 1932 in Woodville, Wisconsin; the daughter of Clarence and Helma (Peterson) Olson. She was raised in Woodville...

Jul 13, 2021

John Dykstra, age 73, of Roberts, WI, passed away unexpectedly at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Tuesday July 13, 2021. John was born on November 28, 1947 to parents Lewis and Lennice (Wright) Dykstra. John grew up in Aurora Illinois and graduated from West Aurora High School before attending the University of Eau Claire and earning his degree...

Jul 11, 2021

Priscilla Mellen, age 92 of Schenectady, New York passed away on July 11, 2021 at Park View Community Campus in Woodville, Wisconsin.

Priscilla was born on September 5, 1928 to parents John and Eunice (Barnes) Untiedt of Schenectady, New York. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady, New York. She then went on to work...

Jul 10, 2021

Kevin C. Hoaglan, age 64, of St. Cloud, MN, formerly of Hudson, WI, died unexpectedly on July 10, 2021 in Siren, WI.

Kevin was born on February 4, 1957 in Hudson, WI, to Harold and Alice (Fritsche) Hoaglan.  He grew up in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1975.  After high school,...