Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jun 10, 2020

Gary Lee Bell, age 58 of Hudson died unexpectedly June 10th 2020 while at work of an apparent heart attack. Gary was born during a snowstorm on April 14, 1962 in Blue Earth, MN; the son of Donald and Vernette (Vogt) Bell. He was baptized April 29th, 1962 and confirmed May 23rd, 1976 through St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in...

Jun 10, 2020

Jane Ann Fink, age 93 of New Richmond, died Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Amery Memory Care, in Amery WI. Jane was born on August 23, 1926 in Butte, Montana.  She is the daughter of Harold and Blanche (Snowden) Hoyme. She graduated high school in Butte, Montana.  Jane is mother to four children, Ted, Linda, Don and Debbie.

Jun 10, 2020

Jane Ann Fink (Hoyme), age 93 of New Richmond, died Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Amery Memory Care, in Amery, Wisconsin. Jane was born on August 23, 1926 in Butte, Montana.  She is the daughter of Harold and Blanche (Snowden) Hoyme. She graduated high school in Butte, Montana.  Jane is mother to four children, Ted, Linda, Don and Debbie....

Jun 10, 2020

Viola “Vi” Mae Harer, July 17, 1933-June 10, 2020, passed away in Woodville, WI at home with her children Mike, Greg & Val with her & caring for her. Vi was born in Farmington, WI & graduated from Baldwin, WI. She grew up farming & worked at Honeywell in MN. In 1957, Vi married Fred Harer & farmed for...

Jun 8, 2020

Brian B. Beil, age 51 of Cannon Falls, MN, formerly of Prescott, WI and Hastings, MN, died unexpectedly on June 8, 2020.  Brian is survived by his children, Chad (Katelyn) Anderson, Emily (Jeff) Duden, Damion Beil, Courtney Beil, and Logan Beil; 5 grandchildren; his father, Benjamin Beil Sr.; siblings, Benjamin Jr., Robert, Kelly Walker, Kerry and Meghan Kress.  He...

Jun 8, 2020

Kate (formally Mary Catharine) Yanisch was born in El Paso Township on November 22, 1920, the third child of Fred and Estella (Murphy) Yanisch. She attended the Hines School in El Paso Township and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1938. Kate received her teaching degree from the State Teachers College at River Falls (now UW-River Falls) in 1947...

Jun 7, 2020

Bernice June “Bee” Fritz, age 67 of Prescott, WI, formerly of Backus, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 7, 2020.  Bernice was born July 6, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to Herbert and Blanche (Wood) Abbott.  She graduated from Coon Rapids High School, with the Class of 1970.  On September 1, 1972, Bee was united in...

Jun 7, 2020

Dr. William C. Kelly, “Bill”, age 84, of Hudson, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, June 7, 2020. Bill was born January 11, 1936 in Superior, Wisconsin to Charles and Reba (Coyne) Kelly. He received his undergraduate degree while playing football at the University of Wisconsin Superior, and continued on to receive his Ph.D from the University...

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...