Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 5, 2019

Judith Ann Haugerud was born in Menomonie, WI on August 7, 1946, the daughter of Alvin and Rozella (Schill) Olson. Judy was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Judy attended high school in Menomonie, WI and graduated with the class of 1964. After high school she attended Eau Claire Beauty School. After receiving her beautician’s license, she...

Jan 5, 2019

Joyce E. Waldera, age 75, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Hammond Health Services of Hammond, WI. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, WI.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the...

Jan 5, 2019

John Peter Raleigh, age 76 of Somerset, passed away January 5, 2019 at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN. John was born December 8, 1942 in Stillwater, MN to John Joseph and Alice Genevieve (Jacobson) Raleigh. He was the oldest son of eight children. John was a St. Paul Hill High School graduate. John furthered his education at...

Jan 3, 2019

Mary Catherine Schramski, age 86 of Ellsworth WI, died on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Preferred Senior Living. Mary was born May 22, 1932 in Benson MN to parents Terrance and Ella (Fogerty) Commerford. Mary graduated from Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield MN. She was united in marriage to Gerald Thomas Schramski on June 6, 1959. Their union...

Jan 3, 2019

Claudia Noble, age 59, a resident of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 18, 1959 in Evergreen Park, IL.

Claudia was a successful Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams in Woodbury MN., where she highly valued the friendships she made and kept over the...

Jan 3, 2019

Marilyn Ilene Bol, age 86 of Woodville, WI, passed away January 3, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Marilyn was born May 31, 1932 in River Falls, WI; the daughter of Marion and Irma (Geurkink) VanDien. She was united in marriage to Harold Edward Bol on August 26, 1955 at the First Reformed Church in Baldwin. Their marriage...

Jan 3, 2019

Joyce Cassutt, age 90 of Hudson, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Pine Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Hudson, WI. She was born April 18, 1928, in Waseca, Minnesota to Clyde and Kathryn Williams. After graduating from Winona High School in Winona, MN, she earned a teaching degree at Mankato Teachers College. Joyce married Florian “Cass” Cassutt on...

Jan 2, 2019

Mary Jane Ries, age 71 of Hudson died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Mary Jane was born on September 26, 1947 in Mitchell, South Dakota; the daughter of Melvin and Zola Fredericksen. She was raised in White Lake where she graduated from high school. On September 1, 1967, she was united in marriage to...

Jan 2, 2019

Dennis Michael Senty JR, age 47 of Hudson, suddenly died on January 2, 2019.

Dennis was born on March 23, 1971 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dennis and Kathleen (Hannah) Senty. He attended St. Paul Open School; graduating with the class of 1989. Dennis then proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Gulf...

Dec 31, 2018

Age 78, Hudson, WI Formerly St. Paul Passed December 31, 2018 Terry was born and raised in St. Paul and worked 37 years at 3M Company. He was a dedicated & loving father & grandfather. Terry was an avid Vikings, Twins and T-Wolves fan, and a Life Master duplicate bridge player who amassed 6,399 career points. Terry will be...

Dec 30, 2018

Debra Lynn Rasmussen, age 64, of Baldwin passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, December 30, 2018, surrounded by her family & beloved dogs after living with breast cancer for 15 years. Deb was born March 30, 1954 to Michael & Evelyn Furyk in Ironwood, MI. She was the oldest of seven children. Her family moved to Streamwood, IL...

Dec 29, 2018

Ronald Siegersma, age 86, was called by his Lord Jesus Christ to his heavenly home on December 29, 2018.

He was born in Wyanett Township, Minnesota, on May 6, 1932 to George & Mabel Siegersma. His mother passed away when he was 7 months old. The overwhelming job of caring for 4 boys was too much for...

Dec 29, 2018

Doris June “Dory” Olson, age 72, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Ladysmith, WI. Dory was born June 1, 1946 to Arthur & Bernice Olson. Although she had challenges in life, she always had her parents & three sisters there for her to shower her with love & support. Throughout her life, Dory...

Dec 26, 2018

Martha Wolfe, age 91, of River Falls and formerly of Durand, WI, died on Wednesday evening, December 26, 2018 at her home. Martha was born February 8, 1927 in Circle, MT to parents John and Agatha (Sonsalla) Rybarczyk. Martha earned her teacher’s degree after high school and taught in a one-room school house until she was united in marriage...

Dec 25, 2018

William Richard “Bill” Hopkins, age 78 of Osceola, WI, passed away December 25, 2018 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 South 11th Street, Hudson.

Dec 24, 2018

Delores Margaret Books, age 87 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away December 24, 2018 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN. Delores was born December 26, 1930 in Wabasha, MN to Edmond and Agnes (Laqua) Sexton. She attended a rural country school through 8th grade, High School in Plainview, MN, and took nurses training in Minneapolis, MN. She worked...

Dec 24, 2018

Ruenger, Eugene “Gene” W., age 100, of Woodville, WI, died December 24, 2018, surrounded by those he loved and who loved him.  Gene was born in Waukesha in 1918.  He lived on a farmette in the city of Waukesha for 50 years, first with his father and brother and later his wife & children.  The family moved to a...

Dec 23, 2018

Marjorie Mae Stokke died on December 23, 2018 from kidney disease. Marge was born March 18, 1934 to George and Hazel (Evans) Strombeck in Racine, WI. She was their only child. Her first paying job was making red bows at Christmas time for Miller Flowers. Following high school, Marge decided to further her education in Menomonie at what was...

Dec 22, 2018

Richard “Dick” Daniel Olender, age 86 of Woodbury, entered eternal life on December 22, 2018.

Richard was born on February 2, 1932, the son of Kasimir and Laura (Stryblinski) Olender. After graduation, Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 – 1955. He was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha,...

Dec 21, 2018

On December 21, 2018, Robert ‘Bob’ Vrieze, gathering the few tools he had remaining, jumped in his truck and left us all to see his Lord. Bob was known for his keen sense of directions. He was born March 10, 1919, the son of Henry and Christine (Schouten) Vrieze. He graduated from Baldwin High School and later integrated himself...