Remembering Your Loved Ones

Apr 26, 2019

Inez Mae Ross, age 87, of Hager City, WI passed away at home on April 26, 2019. She was born on December 12, 1931 in Chehalis, WA to Vernon and Mathilda (Kaempf) Holt. On October 1, 1949 she was united in marriage to Lyle Howard Ross in Red Wing, MN. Inez worked as a home decorator and owned and...

Apr 26, 2019

Joseph Andrew Diers, age 54 of Hudson, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2019 at his home.

Joe was born on April 21, 1965 in Stillwater, Minnesota to Thomas and Donna (Conrad) Diers. He graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire, class of 1983, and continued his studies at college. Joe was united in marriage to Juline...

Apr 25, 2019

Bernard “Sam” Harold Kittleson, age 89 of Ellsworth, formerly of Prescott, WI passed on to Eternal Life Thursday, April 25, 2019. Sam was born 3/31/1930 in El Paso Township to Severin and Birdie Kittleson. He attended Prescott High School and graduated with the class of 1948. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1951, stationed in San Diego, and was...

Apr 25, 2019

Barbie’s Beautiful Life

Barbie Karls (Barbara Ann Karls) 56, of Hudson, entered the Angelic Realm of Heaven on her birthday Thursday, April 25, 2019.

God released her from her pain and this part of her journey after nearly three years battling pancreatic cancer. She fought hard and strong, and “Never, Ever Gave Up“ the fight...

Apr 22, 2019

Alfred “Butch” Gagne, age 63 of Orange City, Florida, formerly of Hudson died unexpectedly April 22, 2019 at his residence in Florida of congestive heart failure. Butch was born on February 7, 1956 in Escanaba, Michigan; the son of Alfred Gagne & Lora Pirlot. For the majority of his life, he lived in Florida. He owned & operated Tarrymore...

Apr 20, 2019

Adwina M. Gregerson, 92, of Woodville, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Park View Home of Woodville.  She was born May 27, 1926 in Eau Galle township of St.  Croix County, WI, the daughter of the late Peter and Julia (Skresvig) Nelson.    She married Arley Gregerson on September 11, 1945 in Hudson, WI.

Adwina and Arley...

Apr 20, 2019

Michael Cassady, age 37, of Hudson, formerly of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 during surgery. Michael was born on February 1st 1982 to parents Patrick Cassady and Tammy Quamme. He graduated from Apple Valley High School and went on to work at Gartner Studios for 12 years and just recently stared working for Freedom Valu Centers....

Apr 18, 2019

Alexander Bueford Leonard was born on January 25, 1987, during the kickoff on Superbowl Sunday, and was the firstborn son of Bruce and Cindy (Erbst) Leonard. He grew up as an easygoing, creative, and happy boy. He charmed others with his ready smile, blonde curls, and sparkling blue eyes and started up conversations with clerks in the store by...

Apr 16, 2019

Roger H. Rebholz, a longtime Hudson resident passed away on April 16, 2019. Roger was raised on dairy farms in southern Wisconsin and remained a farm boy at heart for all his days. After high school he enlisted in the US Army. Taking advantage of the GI Bill after his discharge, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture at...

Apr 16, 2019

Adena C. Mayer, age 94, of Blaine MN passed away peacefully on April 16, 2019 in her home. She is now home with her Heavenly Father. She is a cherished sister, mom, grandma, great-grandma and aunt.

Adena was preceded in death by her parents William and Alma Benker, Husband Kermit Mayer, and brothers Elder Benker and Willard...

Apr 16, 2019

Judith Grace Truax, age 79 of Maiden Rock, WI passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2019 at St. Mary’s – Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. Judy was born October 20, 1939 in Comfrey, MN, the daughter of Arley and Margaret (Morgan) Weinkauf. She was united in marriage to David William Truax on September 21, 1957 in Onamia, MN. Their...

Apr 14, 2019

Lois Mae Wernlund, age 88, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Baldwin Care Center. Lois was born on June 9, 1930 in a house in the Town of Hammond the youngest of three daughters to John & Josephine (Flipse) Bosman. Lois met Kenneth “Keck” Wernlund when her family moved from Roberts to Baldwin as a 7th grader....

Apr 14, 2019

Donna Marie Christensen, age 85 of Hudson died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Donna was born on December 24, 1933, in Hudson, to Howard and Lilah (Rose) Brown. She attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated from Hudson High School in 1952. On April 11, 1953, Donna was united in marriage to...

Apr 12, 2019

Verna Mae Johnson, age 89 of Prescott, passed away peacefully April 12, 2019 at the Prescott Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Verna was born November 2, 1929 in River Falls, WI, to George and Clara (Deiss) Armbruster. She was united in marriage to Eugene L. Johnson in October 12, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Big River....

Apr 12, 2019

Roger R. Leen, age 81 of Hudson, died at his home on April 12, 2019.

Roger was born on June 8, 1937 in Poplar, Minnesota; the son of Rudolph and Roseanna (Rothwell) Leen. He attended Lamberton High School in Minnesota and graduated with the Class of 1957. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Apr 11, 2019

Gregory Lee “Crank” Shaffer age 57 of Hammond WI, formerly of Hudson WI, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 11 at his home in Hammond. Greg was born on March 22, 1956 in St. Cloud, Minnesota; the son of Charles “Chuck” and Doreen (Wilkes) Shaffer. He was raised in Hudson where he attended school. As a young man he worked with...

Apr 10, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” David McCormack, age 75 of Hager City, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2019. Larry was born January 28, 1944 in Hinckley, MN to Lyle and Fern (Breckheimer) McCormack. He graduated from Rosemount High School, the Class of 1962. Larry furthered his education, obtaining of Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of...

Apr 9, 2019

Eldon Alfred Bader, age 89, of Roberts, WI, died peacefully at his home on April 9, 2019.

Eldon was born to Alfred and Ruth Evenson Bader on June 28, 1929 in Boardman, Wisconsin. He graduated from New Richmond High School in the Class of 1947. Eldon joined the U.S. Army Air Corps shortly after graduation, and months...

Apr 9, 2019

Neil Katner age 88, of Edina, Formerly of Hudson, passed away on April 9, 2019 surrounded by family. Neil was born on February 10, 1931 in Hudson WI, to Ralph and Ruth (Sandberg) Katner. Neil grew up in Hudson and graduated High School with the class of 1949, after which he spent 4 years in the Air Force. He...

Apr 7, 2019

Jack D. Mattison, age 87, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center in Spring Valley, WI. Jack was born on September 7, 1931, the son of Glen and Edna (Esanbock) Mattison. Jack attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School; he left his home in service to his country during the Korean...