Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Dec 20, 2018

Geraldine “Gerry” Wahlberg – Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend “90”, of Mesa, AZ and Hudson, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018. She is survived by her three children, Greg (Melody), Gwen (Dan) Christensen, and Glenn (Kris); six grandchildren (Jon, Jason, Heather, Ryan, Nick, and Ashley) and seven great grandchildren (Wyatt, Maddox, Stella, Calvin,...

Dec 20, 2018

Laverl Ada Huppert, age 82 of Cannon Falls MN and formerly of River Falls WI, died peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She left this world much in the same manner that she lived her life; surrounded by the love of her family. Laverl was born August 8, 1936 in Buffalo County WI...

Dec 20, 2018

Dorothy Jean Streb, age 85, of Prescott, WI passed away at her home on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Dorothy Jean (Newsome) Streb was born March 26, 1933 in Battle Creek, MI to Genevieve Mildred (Welling) and David LeRoy Newsome, Sr. She attended school in Kalamazoo, MI and then managed an office at Western & Southern Life Insurance Co. Dorothy...

Dec 19, 2018

Bernice Ann McAleavey, age 97, of River Falls, WI passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the River Falls Area Hospital. Bernice was born on December 12, 1921 in Cherma Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin to Samuel and Rose Johnson. The third youngest of 13 children, Bernice grew up in a busy household, filled with lots of love and...

Dec 17, 2018

Arlette “Pat” Lois Murphy (nee Reilly), age 91, of Hudson , WI and formerly of Racine and Shorewood, WI, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at The Pillars Hospice in Oakdale, MN. Pat was born in St. Louis, MO to parents Walter Reilly and Verna (Keller) Thunhorst. She graduated from Park High School in Racine, WI at the...

Dec 16, 2018

Jeffrey Joel Johnson, age 64 and 3rd generation owner of Johnson’s Body Shop in downtown Hudson, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 16, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Jeff was born October 12, 1954, the son of Robert and Antoinette (Tschida) Johnson in St. Paul, MN. Jeff graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1972, and...