Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Feb 4, 2021

Diane G Perez, 67 of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully Thursday night, February 4, 2021, after a tough battle with cancer. Diane was born November 28, 1953 to Levi and Francis (Spears) Leith, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married her high school sweetheart, Ken Knutson, and was blessed with four children; Elizabeth, Monica, Jackie, and Kenneth, before their marriage ended....

Feb 4, 2021

Doris Marie Nelson, age 92 of Prescott, WI, died on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Doris was born on December 18, 1928 in Red Wing, MN to parents Frank and Emma (Timmerberg) Johnson. She attended school in Red Wing. On January 17, 1948, Doris was united in marriage to Orville...

Feb 3, 2021

Carl Bruch PhD, age 91, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 3, 2021. Carl was born on May 25, 1929 in Kenosha, WI to parents Carl and Bessie (Jacobson) Bruch. He graduated from Kenosha High School and continued his education at Michigan State University, where he obtained his masters in Soil Microbiology; he then earned his...

Feb 3, 2021

Thomas B. Springett, age 75 of Ellsworth, WI, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his residence. Tom was born January 5, 1946, in Hornell, New York, to parents William and Ida (Bissell) Springett. He attended school in Arkport, NY, graduating from Arkport Central with the Class of 1965. Tom furthered his education at Corning University with an emphasis...

Feb 2, 2021

Peter James Deusterman, age 58 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away surrounded by family February 2, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Peter was born February 14, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Bernadette (Gondreau) Deusterman.  He grew up on a dairy farm, and graduated from Ellsworth High School, with the Class of 1980.  Pete proudly served...

Jan 30, 2021

Kathryn Lillian Hoseid Wasmund (Stark), age 91 passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at the Beehive Home in Elk River, Minnesota.

Kathryn Lillian Stark was born August 15, 1929 to Ralph and Marcelline (Schmotter) Stark in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  The family relocated to Hudson, Wisconsin where she graduated from Hudson High School, class of ’47.  While...