Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 1, 2020

Shirley Cari, age 91, of Hudson, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Shirley was born on October 4, 1929 to parents Henry and Jessie (Brandsma) Benjamin. She grew up in Chicago, IL and graduated from Parker High School. She was united in marriage to Sam Cari and they were...

Oct 31, 2020

Nathan “Nate” “Schultzy” J. Schultz, age 42, of Hammond, WI, died on October 31, 2020 tragically in an automobile accident.

Nate was born in River Falls, WI on September 20, 1978 to John and Diane Schultz of Hammond, WI. He graduated from St. Croix Central High School, and then went on to study Diesel Mechanics at WITC...

Oct 30, 2020

Austin T. Eckard, age 25, of North Branch, WI, died tragically on October 30, 2020 in Chisago City, MN of an automobile accident.

He was born on December 21, 1994 to Teri Berg and Shane Eckard in St. Croix Falls, WI. He attended grade school in Osceola, WI, and graduated from Osceola High School, the class of...

Oct 30, 2020

Phyllis Ruth Goldin was born at St. Boniface Hospital in 1942 and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  She died October 30, 2020 at home in Prescott, WI, on hospice, following a fall and years of Parkinson’s Disease with Lewy Body dementia.

She completed her Bachelors and Medical Degrees at the University of Manitoba. She was a fiercely proud...

Oct 29, 2020

Clinton Edwin Olson, age 94, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away October 29, 2020 at the Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth.

Clinton was born September 27, 1926 in Maiden Rock, WI to Edwin and Mabel (Peterson) Olson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church. Clinton attended school at the Foley and Salem Four Rural Schools, and...

Oct 28, 2020

Mary W. Peterson, age 99 of Baldwin and formerly of Prescott WI, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Mary was born February 13, 1921 in Emerald Township, WI to parents Henry J. and Belva C. (Walfoort) Huenink. Mary graduated from Baldwin High School, and earned her teaching certificate from the River Falls Teachers College. Mary was united in marriage...

Oct 24, 2020

Jeff Hansen was born on March 6, 1960 to Max and Gertrude Hansen in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He grew up in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Jeff died October 24, 2020 of natural causes.

Jeff is survived by four sisters and a brother, Mary Ellen (Terry Hollerud), Helene (Chuck Rehm), Kathy (Don Harer), Terese (John Schachtner) and Max (Nancy);...

Oct 23, 2020

Shirley Ann Rose, age 83 of Hudson, beloved mom and grandma died peacefully October 23rd, 2020 at her home with family at her side. Shirley was born on November 25, 1936 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; the daughter of Roy and Nora (Meyers) Siglar. She was raised in Cumberland where she graduated from high school. On October 12, 1957,...

Oct 23, 2020

John Robert Ross, age 67 of Hager City, WI died peacefully October 23, 2020 at his home with his loving wife at his side.  John was born October 29, 1952 to Lavern and Florence Ross in Middletown, New York.  He attended school in Detroit, MI.  John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, serving until his...

Oct 23, 2020

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Beloved Eleanor “Toots” Holle, age 97, of Baldwin, WI, passed away in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2020 at Birch Haven Assisted Living in Baldwin, WI. Toots was born one of eight children to parents Chris and Emma Hanson on October 6, 1923 in Baldwin, WI where she continued to live and...

Oct 21, 2020

Emily Elizabeth Ferguson, age 33 of Minneapolis, Minnesota and formerly of Hudson, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21st at her residence. Emily was born on November 24, 1986 in Minneapolis, the eldest daughter of Reid and Dawn (Krysiak) Ferguson. She was raised in Hudson where she graduated from Hudson High School in the class of 05’. Most recently,...

Oct 21, 2020

Audrey Rae Campeau, age 81, of New Richmond, WI, passed away peacefully the morning of Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. Croix Health Center, just one day shy of her 82nd birthday. Audrey was born on October 22, 1938 to parents Herbert & Hilda Bulman in the New Richmond, WI area. She enjoyed telling the story of how when...

Oct 20, 2020

Viola Rose “Vi” Liddle of River Falls WI age 98 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1922 in Hastings MN to parents Bill and Anna Karnick. She married Vern “Bud” Liddle on May 7, 1948. They were blessed with a family of eight children. In 1962 they moved their family to...

Oct 20, 2020

Ralph W. Thompson, 81, of Baldwin, WI, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, WI. Ralph was born on November 13, 1938 to parents Iver R. & Gena (Hugdahl) Thompson in Baldwin, WI. He was the tenth of 15 children; 11 boys & 4 girls. Ralph attended Cloverleaf School, their...

Oct 17, 2020

John Andrew Domben of Ellsworth WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was 89. John was born December 9, 1930 in Rolette, North Dakota to Andrew and Lilly (Hansen) Domben. John enlisted into the United States Army on November 9, 1951. He served in Korea, and was honorably discharged on October 14, 1953....

Oct 16, 2020

Larry Joseph Wiskerchen, age 80 of Ellsworth, passed away October 16, 2020 at his home, due to a pre-existing heart condition.  Larry was born February 28, 1940 in Plum City, WI to Irvin and Alice (Schladweilder) Wiskerchen.  He graduated from Prescott High School, with the Class of 1957.  On June 18, 1971, Larry was united in marriage to Diane...

Oct 16, 2020

Bernie McSorley, age 81 of Hudson, passed away October 16, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Bernie was born December 22, 1938 in Manitowoc, WI. the son of Bernard and Charlotte (Olson) McSorley. In the summer of 1957 he graduated from Regis High School in Eau Claire, WI, and then immediately went into the Navy. He was united...

Oct 15, 2020

Sally Wade Stratton, age 92 of River Falls died peacefully October 15, 2020 and was reunited with her beloved husband Blair. Sally was born on November 22, 1927 in Aurora, Illinois; the daughter of Charles and Clara Wade. She attended school in Aurora prior to graduating from school there and attending Aurora University. She would be married to Blair...

Oct 15, 2020

Virginia Smith, of Hudson, WI, age 92, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Hudson to parents William and Clara (Erlitz) Schwerm. She attended St. Patrick’s grade school and graduated from Hudson High School. Out of high school she got a job at West Publishing, where she worked...

Oct 14, 2020

Virgil Guy Hammerstad

October 9th, 1944 – October 14th , 2020

Virgil “Skootch” G. Hammerstad, age 76, of Hudson Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly October 14, 2020. Virgil was born October 9, 1944 in Eau Claire, WI and raised in Strum, WI. He married his wife, Constance in 1966.  They moved to New Richmond, WI and...