Remembering Your Loved Ones

Apr 1, 2021

Robert “Bob” A. Knoepke, age 72, of Chippewa Falls, WI, formerly of Hammond, WI, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, April 1, 2021 in his home at the Wisconsin Veterans Home Of Chippewa Falls. Bob was born in Hudson, WI to parents William L. Knoepke & Mildred Knoepke (nee: Affolter) on July 22, 1948. Bob attended St. Croix Central...

Mar 31, 2021

Thomas David Buckner, age 82 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away March 31, 2021 at the Ellsworth Health Services.  Thomas was born June 15, 1938 in Trimbelle Township, WI to parents Raymond and Thelma (McCusker) Buckner.  Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army – serving in the 101st Airborne, 326th Combat Engineers from July 21, 1961 –...

Mar 30, 2021

A good man died March 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Gary Maurice Briske, age 77, was born in Rochester, Minnesota on Tuesday, February 22, 1944 to Iola and LaVern Briske.  He was the only son, followed by sisters LaVonne Glidden and Anita Goetz.

He was married to Nancy...

Mar 29, 2021

Ruth Juanita Johnson, age 105, died peacefully on March 29, 2021. Ruth was born in Fargo, ND. She spent her school years in Glenwood City, WI, and then worked in Minneapolis, MN, from 1933-1940. Ruth married Roy Johnson and most of their 69-year marriage was spent on their Erin Prairie Farm, New Richmond, WI. Ruth has lived in Minneapolis,...

Mar 29, 2021

Sharon V. Salava, age 78, of New Richmond, WI, formerly of Inver Grove Heights, MN, passed away unexpectedly the evening of Monday, March 29, 2021 in her home. Sharon was born one of six children to parents Veril & Fern Coggshall in St. Paul, MN. She grew up alongside her siblings in the St. Paul, MN area, & as...

Mar 27, 2021

Leone K. Peterson, age 94, of Baldwin WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 27, 2021 at the Baldwin Care Center. Leone was born on November 16, 1926 to parents Fayett and Lola (Curtis) Owens. She graduated from Woodville High School. On August 10 1946, Leone was united in marriage to Carl Peterson, together they were blessed...

Mar 26, 2021

Warren Duane Lee, age 83 years young, of Danbury, WI, formerly of Prescott, WI, entered the loving arms of our Lord on March 26, 2021.  Warren was born to Bert and Dorothy (Doolittle) Lee on March 8, 1938 in St. Croix Falls, WI where he lived and graduated from High School in 1956 and then joined the US Army...

Mar 26, 2021

Daniel Rey Martinez, age 60 of North Hudson, WI passed away unexpectedly March 26th, 2021 at his residence. Dan was born on June 21, 1960, in St. Paul, MN; the son of Rudolph and Frances (Smith) Martinez. He attended JJ Hill Elementary prior to Park High School in Cottage Grove. He worked for the City of St. Paul in...

Mar 26, 2021

Kathleen Ann “Kate” Manahan, age 53 of Maiden Rock, WI, passed away March 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Kathleen was born July 17, 1967 in Rochester, MN to Lawrence and Rosemary (Gardner) Manahan.  She graduated from Saint Charles High School, with the Class of 1985.  Kathleen worked as a registered nurse at Regions Hospital for...

Mar 24, 2021

George L. Most, 94 of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully at the Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Home on March 24, 2021.  He was born June 11, 1926 to John and Matilda Most, in the home where he resided for the next 93 years.  He married Loretta Peterson on August 31, 1948.  Together they raised their three children on the...

Mar 24, 2021

Richard Martin Nelson, 81, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021. All his life Richard was a character with a good sense of humor, a kind gentleman and a devotion to his family and friends. He had a lifelong interest in motorcycles (especially Harleys) and enjoyed listening to music. Dementia and Covid-19 took its...

Mar 23, 2021

Eileen E. Riess, age 70, of Hudson, WI, died on March 23, 2021 at Comforts of Home in River Falls, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Eileen was born on November 16, 1950 in Hastings, MN to Andrew and Evelyn (Dahlberg) Linkert. She grew up on her family’s farm in Hastings, and graduated from St. Croix Lutheran...

Mar 22, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Louis Mealey, age 91, of Afton, MN, died on March 22, 2021 at his home in Bayport, MN, of natural causes, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on June 4, 1929 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Margaret (Paul) Mealey. After attending school in St. Paul, he enlisted in the United States...

Mar 22, 2021

Nellie Mae Anderson, age 83 of Bay City, WI, passed away March 22, 2021 at the Prescott Nursing Home.  Nellie was born March 20, 1938 in Finley, ND to William and Ovidia (Foss) Christofferson.  On February 6, 1960, Nellie was united in marriage to Lloyd Anderson.  Their marriage was blessed with four children, Brenda, Gregory, Annette and Richard.  Nellie...

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...