Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 4, 2020

Edan Richard Laidlaw, age 14 of River Falls, WI, beloved son of Richard and Stephanie (Rutty) Laidlaw, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home. Edan was born January 31, 2005 in River Falls, and was baptized at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church. He was currently a freshman at River Falls High School.

Edan was active,...

Jan 3, 2020

Virginia Ann Pedersen, age 95 of River Falls, passed away peacefully January 3, 2020 at the Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born July 4, 1924 in Boscobel, WI to Bert and Ethel (Crase) Richards. She attended Roberts school, and was raised in a busy household with eleven siblings.

She...

Jan 3, 2020

Carol Ann Wichelmann, age 63 of Stillwater, MN, surrounded by family died Friday January 3rd, 2020 in her home. Carol was born March 2nd, 1956 in Stillwater, MN, the daughter of George and Joan (Davidson) Harwell. She was raised in Hudson where she attended St. Patrick Catholic School and Hudson High School.

Carol was united in marriage...

Jan 2, 2020

James Fredrick “Jim” Hanson, age 74, of Maiden Rock, WI, formerly of Maple Plain, MN. Born January 14, 1945, and died on January 2, 2020, of prostate cancer. Jim was a proud member of the Carleton College, class of 1967, and established meaningful relationships with many of his fellow alumni that persisted throughout his lifetime. He was a strong...

Jan 1, 2020

Scott Bratten, age 63, of Lakeland, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home in Lakeland. Scott was born on October 26, 1956 in South St. Paul to parents Richard and Ardis Bratten. After graduating from South St. Paul High School Scott furthered his education at Dunwoody Institute and the University of Minnesota. He then began...

Jan 1, 2020

Darryl Karl Siebold, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2020 in River Falls, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. Darryl was born in Rush City, Minnesota on May 10th, 1950 to Sheldon and Dolores (Frisk) Siebold. After graduating high school, Darryl received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin River Falls, and a master’s degree from Hazelden Graduate...

Dec 31, 2019

Lillian Mavis “Til” Peterson, age 88 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away December 31st, 2019 at the Ellsworth Senior Living. Lillian was born January 20, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to Joseph and Helga (Swanson) Hilden. She graduated from Ellsworth High School, the Class of 1948. Til was united in marriage to Marlin Peterson on April 5, 1952 at English...

Dec 29, 2019

Richard Christian Gutting, age 72 of Ellsworth, passed away December 29, 2019 at the Atrium Senior Living in Ellsworth. Richard was born May 24, 1947 in Red Wing, MN to William and Doris (Hollinger) Gutting. He graduated from Ellsworth High School, with the Class of 1965. After high school, he obtained an Associates degree in Business from Chippewa Valley...

Dec 29, 2019

Richard “Dick” Henry Greenfield, age 86, of Roberts, Wisconsin passed away in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 29th, 2019. Richard was born on February 26th, 1933, in Warren Township, Wisconsin to Howard and Anna (Anderson) Greenfield. Richard grew up in and around Roberts, Wisconsin and graduated from Roberts High School. Richard was married to Elaine Grace (Schrimpf) Greenfield in...

Dec 29, 2019

Alice Marie McSorley, age 80 of Hudson, passed away December 29, 2019 surrounded by family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Alice was born August 13, 1939 in Eau Claire, the daughter of Fredrick and Alice (Marcotte) Ginder. She graduated from Regis High in Eau Claire. She was united in marriage to Bernie McSorley June 13, 1959 at St....

Dec 28, 2019

Diane Lynn “Princess Di” Johnson, age 64 of Hudson, formerly of Baldwin, died peacefully December 28, 2019 at the Christian Community Home with family close at hand. Diane was born on September 8, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of David and Janet (Norrbom) Bolle. She was raised in Mendota Heights prior to graduating from Sibley High School...

Dec 27, 2019

Timothy J. Beedy, age 72, of Roberts, WI passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in Roberts. Tim was born on July 31, 1947 to parents Roy and Sylvia Beedy in St. Paul. Shortly after graduating from North St. Paul High School, he was drafted into the Army where he worked as a helicopter mechanic for...

Dec 25, 2019

Robert Stanley “Bob” Nelson, age 79 of Ellsworth WI, died unexpectedly on December 25, 2019. Bob was born October 20, 1940 in Red Wing MN to parents George J. and Elsie C. (Bartlett) Nelson. Bob attended school in Ellsworth, graduating from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1958. Bob served his country in the United States Marine Corps....

Dec 24, 2019

Larry “Smokey” Dean Hart, age 83, passed away on December 24th, 2019 in Hammond, Wisconsin. Larry was born in Hudson, Wisconsin on January 3rd, 1936 to West and Hannah (Sorenson) Hart.

Larry will remain in the hearts of his wife, Doris; his daughter, Karen (Rick) Brown; sister, Laura Rankin; brother, David (Arlene) Hart; sister-in-law, Berny Demotts; brothers-in-law,...

Dec 22, 2019

Sonya J. Schwertel age 87, of Hudson, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Sonya was born on February 18, 1932, in Bangor, Wisconsin to parents Raymond and Leona (Mitchell) Jones. After graduating from High School, Sonya was united in marriage to James Schwertel on September 6, 1952 and together they...

Dec 21, 2019

Arlene Laura Siewelo, age 88 of Prescott, WI died on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Arlene was born December 1, 1931 in Hager City, WI to parents George and Clara (Deiss) Armbruster. Arlene was a graduate of Prescott High School. On June 6, 1953 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Big River, she was united in marriage to Edward Siewelo....

Dec 17, 2019

John E. Zornes, age 79 of Hudson, WI, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his home. John was born November 29, 1940 in Independence, Missouri to Harold and Ruth (Yambert) Zornes. John served as an Airman  first class in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in England. On November 27, 1994, John was united in marriage to...

Dec 14, 2019

Charlene “Charlie” Gail Sonsthagen, age 75 of New Richmond, passed away on December 14, 2019, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. She was born on August 4, 1944 in Carlisle MN, the daughter of Leonard and Maxine (Mason) Nelson. She worked as a machine operator for Dymatronix in Amery. Charlie enjoyed hunting, at home she could be found baking...

Dec 13, 2019

Jean Elizabeth Mulvihill, 77, of Cannon Falls, Minnesota passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, peacefully with her family at her side.

Jean was born on February 15, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota and was the daughter of the late Dr. Elmer Smisek and Elsie (Kasal) Smisek. She attended Visitation High School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota and...

Dec 13, 2019

Janice Lifteau, age 76 of Afton, former owner The Bungalow Restaurant in Lakeland, died Friday December 13, 2019 at her residence. A Celebration of Life for Janice will be on Thursday, December 19th from 1pm to 2:45pm with a prayer service at 2:45pm at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in...