Remembering Your Loved Ones

May 30, 2019

Shirley Mae Toon, age 92 of Las Vegas, Nevada and Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at her residence. Shirley was born on November 22, 1926 in Oakland, California to parents, Daniel and Edna (Berkey) Franklin.

Shirley will remain in the hearts of her daughters, Patty (Thomas) Degrood and Cathy (Howard) Joesph; grandchildren, Kelsey Snyder,...

May 26, 2019

Viona Jayne Steger, 8 weeks old, precious and beloved baby girl of Jenna and Chad Steger, of Prescott, WI, entered God’s loving arms, from the sweet embrace of her family at her home, on May 26, 2019. Viona Jayne was born March 30, 2019 at the Hudson Hospital in Hudson, WI. She was welcomed with much love, joy, and...

May 25, 2019

Gerald Ralph Cain, age 70 of Prescott WI, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Jerry was born June 8, 1948 in Plum City WI to Ralph and Laura (Brantner) Cain. Jerry attended school in Spring Valley, and graduated from Spring Valley High School with the Class of 1966. After high school, Jerry enlisted...

May 25, 2019

Ilene Moelter, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her residence in Hudson, WI. Ilene was born on November 21, 1931, in Baldwin, WI, the daughter of John and Helen (Wikkerink) VanSomeren. She attended Hopyard & Happy Valley grade school, and graduated from Baldwin High School. On October 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Lyle...

May 25, 2019

Clayton Charles Snow, Sr., Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), September 17, 1928 – May 25, 2019, Hudson, WI.

Clayton Charles Snow, Sr. 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25th at his home in Hudson, Wisconsin. Clayton was born on September 17th, 1928 in Amsterdam, NY; the son of Russell and Myrtle Snow. Known to many as fighter...

May 24, 2019

Lew David Niccum, age 33 of Hudson, WI passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on, May 24, 2019. Lew was born on November 15, 1985 in Maplewood, He grew up North St. Paul, MN and Rice Lake, WI, and graduated from Rice Lake High School. Lew went on to study at Century College and the University of Wisconsin –...

May 23, 2019

Jane K. Petrich (Janisch), age 72 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully May 23rd, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lorraine Janisch. Jane will remain in the heart of her husband of 52 years, George; children, Mike (Karen), Mary (Chris) Pruden, Mark (Melissa), 4 grandchildren, Nicholas (Madasyn), Daniel (Saundra), Brooklyn (Mike), and Sage; 2 great...

May 22, 2019

John Stadt, age 89 of Baldwin died peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Baldwin Care Center. John was born on September 9, 1929 in Hardenberg, Netherlands; the son of Cornelius and Annie (Keizer) Stadt. He was raised in the Netherlands where he received his education. He farmed in the Netherlands before making Canada his new home in 1948....

May 21, 2019

Steven Alan Rowland, age 66, of Menomonie, WI passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Our Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. Complete obituary is pending at this time. No services are being planned. Arrangements have been entrusted to O’Connell-Benedict Family Funeral Home of Ellsworth, WI.

May 20, 2019

Theodore “Ted” P. Samolytz, age 82, of Lakeland, MN, and recently Oak Park Heights Senior Living, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Ted was born on July 19, 1936, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Theodore J. and Eadviga Samolytz. He graduated from Harding High School in 1956. In 1958, he was united in marriage to Joyce Kester....

May 16, 2019

Gloria Lillian Pearson, age 94 of Hudson, passed away May 16, 2019 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. Gloria was born on February 10, 1925 in Springfield Massachusetts, to parents Rev. Hans and Edith (Nelson) Pearson. Growing up with a pastor as a father, she was taught to always be helpful to others, which she took to heart and...

May 16, 2019

Elizabeth A. Strom (Adrian) passed away on May 16, 2019, at the age of 95 at Boutwell’s Landing, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Elizabeth was born June 7, 1923, to Joseph Adrian and Elizabeth (Warras) of Jones Island Milwaukee where she was raised in a commercial fishing family on Lake Michigan instilling a love of lakes. After graduating from high...

May 16, 2019

Dr. Ray Hippchen passed away on May 16, 2019, in Soldotna, Alaska. Dr. Hippchen was born and raised in Buffalo, NewYork. He attended the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he received degrees in Pharmacy in 1957 and Medicine in 1961. He worked as a licensed pharmacist while attending medical school. Following graduation, Dr. Hippchen was engaged...

May 13, 2019

Lois M. “Cookie” Jordahl, age 88 of Hudson, passed away on May 13, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Lois was born on April 18, 1931 in Baldwin, to parents William and Hattie (Boumeester) Fern. She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1949, and was united in marriage to Richard Jordahl on September 26, 1953 at the...

May 12, 2019

Verneal Linnea Johnson, age 93 of Ellsworth WI, died on Sunday May 12, 2019 at her home, surrounded by the love of family. Verneal was born April 17, 1926 in Vasa MN to parents Reinhold and Irene (Anderson) Ekstrom. On November 28, 1942 in Red Wing MN, Verneal would be united in marriage to LeRoy Kenneth Johnson. Their union...

May 11, 2019

Jerome Arthur “Jerry” Dockendorf, age 61 of Prescott, passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2019. Jerry was born December 31, 1957 in Bloomington, MN, to Elmer and Luverne (Carter) Dockendorf. He graduated from Kennedy High School in Bloomington, the Class of 1976. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a hard...

May 10, 2019

Adolph George “Art” Koderick, age 95 of River Falls, WI, passed away May 10, 2019 at Hammond Health Services. Art was born October 9, 1923 in La Crosse, WI to Bartholomew and Katherine (Heishek) Koderick. After graduating high school, Art proudly served his country for 10 years in the United States Navy. He served in the South Pacific during...

May 8, 2019

Rodney Allen Gullixson, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, surrounded by family. Rodney was born on August 15, 1949, the son of Kenneth ‘Bud’ and Jeanette (Fagnan) Gullixson. He attended and graduated from Saint Croix Central High School in 1967; he enlisted in the United States Army shortly...

May 7, 2019

Andrew Terwilliger, age 56, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home in Hudson, WI, succumbing to kidney cancer. Andrew was born on October 23, 1962, the son of Nahum and Mary (Groth) Terwilliger in Zumbrota, Minnesota. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School and went onto attend University of Minnesota, where he attained a degree in Mechanical...

May 4, 2019

Arden Stanley Flaten, age 82 of Hastings, MN, passed away May 4, 2019 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Woodbury. Arden was born April 25, 1937 in Morris, MN to Elmer and Marie (Myklejord) Flaten. He graduated from Fosston High School, the Class of 1955. Arden furthered his education receiving a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education at Augsburg...