Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Apr 6, 2019

Gwen Richardson, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019 at her home in WinterGreen in Hudson, WI. Gwen was born on December 12, 1933 in Eau Galle, WI to G. Vaughn and Helen (Fuhrman) Welch. Growing up, Gwen spent most summers living and working on the family resort, Welch’s Point, on Lake Eau Galle. On September 24,...

Apr 6, 2019

Paul Richard Vielhaber passed away on April 6, 2019 at the age of 71 from glioblastoma.

Paul will be sadly missed by his best friend and wife of 41 years, Corrine; daughters, Raina Rosarno and Nicole (Dave) Flattum; grandchildren, Corrine Gardner, Rachael Rosarno and Michael Rosarno; sisters, Elaine (Jim) Frisk and Sharon Conner, and many other family...

Apr 5, 2019

Keith Robert MacLennan, age 58 of Hager City, passed away April 5, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN, to John and Jeanne (Peterson) MacLennan. He graduated from Grand Rapids High School, the Class of 1978. Keith furthered his education attending classes with his father, and worked as an...

Apr 5, 2019

LeRoy L. Peterson, age 89 of Maplewood, MN, formerly of Hudson, died on Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Ecumen Seasons of Maplewood.

LeRoy was born on May 3, 1929 in Clark, South Dakota; to Raymond and Inez (Holm) Peterson. He was raised in Minneapolis and attended Phillips Junior High. LeRoy served in the United States Army...

Apr 5, 2019

Laurna Lou Johnson, age 83 of Hudson, died peacefully on April 5, 2019 at Comforts of Home in Hudson.

Laurna was born on March 26, 1936 in Melrose, Wisconsin on the family farm to Lawrence and Lillian (Affeldt) Olson. She attended Melrose High School in Wisconsin and graduated with the Class of 1954. On August 21, 1954,...

Apr 4, 2019

Brian Thomas Foster, age 35, of Hudson, passed away April 4, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, from injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Brian was born on October 25, 1983 in Stillwater, MN, to Michael and Mary (Cardarelli) Foster. He graduated from Hudson High School in 2002, and attended Century College. Brian was united...

Apr 4, 2019

Joshua “Josh” Paul Sletten, age 30 of Hudson, died unexpectedly on April 4, 2019.

Josh was born on December 25, 1988 in Stillwater, Minnesota; the son of Paul Sletten and Alice Wilson. He attended Hudson High School; graduating with the Class of 2007.

Josh loved hunting, fishing, spending time with friends and family and enjoyed...

Apr 4, 2019

Leland LeRoy Persells, age 85 of Gordon, formerly of Hudson, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. Leland was born on June 13, 1933 in North Hudson, to Lawrence and Emma (Clementson) Persells. He graduated from Hudson High School and worked at Andersen Windows for 37 years. Leland served in the U.S Army and...

Apr 4, 2019

David J. Johnson, age 66, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond, WI. David was born on August 22, 1952, the son of Herman and Ruth Johnson. David was proud to serve his country as a member of the United States Air Force; he served for eight years in various varieties of duty prior...

Apr 4, 2019

Mavis Jean Ruud, age 91, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday April 4, 2019 at Christian Community Home with family by her side. Mavis was born August 13, 1927 in Wilmot, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Palmer and Elsie Holman. Mavis had a brother Bruce who was 10 years younger. Mavis graduated from High School in Minneapolis...