Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jun 6, 2020

Richard “Dick” Mann Sr, age 82, of Hudson WI, passed away at his home the evening of June 6th, 2020 with family at his side. Dick was born July 2nd, 1937 to parents Isaac & Gertrude Mann in Prairie Farm, WI. In his youth, his family moved to the Hudson area, where Dick would graduate from high school in...

Jun 5, 2020

Gary Hans Karlstad, age 66, of Elmwood, WI passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born on December 24, 1953 in Eau Claire, WI to Alvin and Joyce (Peterson) Karlstad. Gary graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1972. On October 18, 1975 he was united in marriage to Jill Nelson in...

Jun 3, 2020

Gary Allen Urman, age 60 of Prescott, WI, passed away suddenly in a tragic car accident on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  Gary was born February 2, 1960 to Joseph  and Elaine (Campbell) Urman.  He attended Stillwater High School.  He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Joannie Viellieux on June 1, 1979.

Gary was a...

Jun 3, 2020

Constance Rose Viesselman, age 68 of River Falls WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at United Hospital in St Paul MN. Connie was born February 28, 1952 in River Falls WI to parents Severt and Adeline (Dusek) Warnberg.   Connie attended school in River Falls, and graduated from River Falls High School with the Class of 1970. She...

Jun 1, 2020

John Daniel “Jack” Linehan, age 72 of River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on June 1, 2020.  Jack was born October 17, 1947 in River Falls, WI to John E. and Genevieve (Schommer) Linehan.  He graduated from River Falls High School, with the Class of 1965. He furthered his education at the...

May 31, 2020

JoAnn Arlene Persico, age 85 of Hudson, WI, passed away May 31, 2020, at Christian Community Home in Hudson. JoAnn was born March 22, 1935, in Sawyer, ND, to Lawrence and Helen (Sweet) Flammang. She graduated from Marycliff High School, and was a proud alum of Gonzaga University, both in Spokane, WA. JoAnn was united in marriage to John...

May 30, 2020

Ronald Roger Lloyd of Hudson, Wisconsin died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on May 30, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1934 to Willie and Erma (Cassem) Lloyd in Ledyard, Iowa. After attending school in Ledyard, Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force in February, 1953. Ron proudly served in the 55th Tactical Fighter...

May 29, 2020

Richard J. Johnson, age 46, passed away at home the morning of Friday, May 29th, 2020. Richard was born on December 5th, 1973 in Hudson, Wisconsin to James Richard and Margaret “Peggy” Ann Johnson (nee Meeker).

Richard attended grade school and high school in Hudson, and went on to take additional professional courses after his high school...

May 29, 2020

Jade Riley Lansing, age 20 of Colfax, passed away May 29, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul where she was brought following an automobile accident. Jade was born on May 3, 2000 in Menomonie, Wisconsin; the daughter of Lawrence Squires and Amanda Lansing. She started elementary school in Roberts, Wisconsin, before moving to Menomonie where she attended River...

May 26, 2020

Clell Eugene “Gene” Littrell, age 95 of Spring Valley, WI, former longtime resident of Smithville, MO, passed away at his home on May 26, 2020.  Clell was born August 30, 1924 in rural Carroll County, Arkansas to Joseph Otis and Dollie (Clemence) Littrell.  He was proud of his roots, and would often refer to himself as the “Hillbilly from...

May 26, 2020

Marjorie Elaine Fern, age 86, of Roberts, WI, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away the evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Kinnic Health & Rehab of River Falls, WI surrounded by her family. Marjorie was born September 12th, 1933 in Hudson, WI to parents Russell & Lida Hillary. Marjorie spent most of her life in the Hudson area....

May 26, 2020

Ingeborg ‘Inge’ G. Bleier, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 26, 2020 in Hudson, WI. Inge was born September 22, 1928 in Ulm, Germany to Erwin and Emma Leipold. The family moved to the US and settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1947, she met Howard Bleier...

May 22, 2020

Gail J. Dorsher (née Anderson) died May 22, 2020 from dementia, with her son at her bedside and compassionate care from all of the heroic women at Christian Community Homes in Hudson, Wis., and Lakeview Hospice. She was 85 years old on May 15; she was not a victim of COVID 19.

A single mother of two...

May 22, 2020

Roger William Koelln, age 86, of Hudson, died May 22, 2020, at the Christian Community Home. Roger was born on August 28, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ernest and Rose (Michels) Koelln. He was raised in St. Paul where he graduated from Central High School in 1951. He attended the University of St. Thomas. On September 26, 1959,...

May 21, 2020

Arlene Jeanette Swanson, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2020 at the River Falls Area Hospital.

Service times have been updated as follows: A private family service will be held on Thursday, July 30th at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Oak Grove Township, with burial in the church cemetery. A public Celebration of...

May 20, 2020

Michael Craig Flattum, age 65, of Hudson, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away on May 20, 2020 in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Michael was born on March 14, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Robert H. and Yvonne Jean Flattum (nee Larson).

Michael had many passions in his life. Michael had a deep appreciation for music and CB radio, and made...

May 20, 2020

Victoria Elsie Schorn, age 87 of River Falls, passed away May 20, 2020 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Victoria was born September 29, 1932 in River Falls to William and Augusta (Kroboth) Lubich. She graduated from River Falls High School, with the Class of 1951. On October 24, 1953, Vicki was united in marriage to Lawrence Schorn...

May 20, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Bettschen Dietz, age 82, formerly of Bismarck, ND, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home in Hudson, WI while holding the hands of her two daughters, Christine and Terri. Pat was born on March 1, 1938 in Grand Forks, ND to Burton “Burt” and Lillian (Klagos) Bettschen. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School...

May 19, 2020

Jeanette Gullixson, age 90, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Hammond, WI, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, at her home at Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson, WI.

Jeanette was born on Christmas Eve of 1929 to parents Albert & Evangeline Fagnan in Somerset, WI. She grew up in Somerset with her eight...

May 18, 2020

Barbara Jean Goossen, age 83, of Hudson, WI, passed away on May 18, 2020 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Hudson.

Barb was born on December 19, 1936 in Rhinelander, WI to parents Albert and Florence (Schulstrom) Onson. She graduated from Rhinelander High School and continued her education, graduating from Milwaukee County Hospital School of Nursing.  She...