Remembering Your Loved Ones

Oct 1, 2018

Damiano Caponi, age 92, of Hudson, WI died on Monday, October 1, 2018. Damiano was born on November 25, 1925 in Pretare, Italy to parents Giovanni and Letizia Caponi. Damiano’s family immigrated to Akron, OH when he was 12. Upon graduation, he served in the 65th Infantry Division, Patton’s 3rd Army, from 1943-1945 in France, Germany and Austria. After...

Oct 1, 2018

Deanna Lynn Becker died on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Ellsworth, surrounded by her family. She was 73. Deanna was born October 28, 1944 in Red Wing MN to parents Clarence H. and Ethel L. (Krause) Stelling. Deanna attended school in Red Wing, and graduated from Red Wing High School with the Class of 1962.

Deanna worked...

Sep 30, 2018

Sandra Jean Durning (McCullough), age 78, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born in 1939 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to George and Florence McCullough. She married James Durning on February 6th, 1960. Together they raised three children, Catherine, Jack, and Ann, and also founded Durning’s Restaurant, a successful...

Sep 30, 2018

Frederick Charles Kuebker, age 96, of Roberts, WI, died on Sunday evening, September 30, 2018, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.

Fred was born on June 30, 1922, in Grayslake, IL, to parents Charles and Alma Kuebker.  Fred graduated from Libertyville High School in Libertyville, IL.  Fred married Helen Seng on October 22, 1947, in...

Sep 27, 2018

Janet Ruth Hager, age 88, of Bay City, WI died September 27, 2018 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City, WI. She was born on October 11, 1929 in Ellsworth, WI to Milton and Ruth (Glaus) Hulverson. She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School class of 1948. Janet met her future husband Francis Hager at a...

Sep 27, 2018

Joan Mae Eckhoff, age 81, of Ellsworth, WI passed away September 27, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Martell, WI to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gilbertson. Joan was united in marriage to Lester J. Eckhoff on November 5, 1955 in Ellsworth. She was a homemaker and did sewing in...

Sep 27, 2018

Janet Mary Hansen, age 73, of Prescott, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Kinnic Health & Rehab in River Falls, WI. Janet was born in LaCrosse, WI to Leon and Jeannette (Prindle) Cook on April 30, 1945. She graduated from Bangor High School, the Class of 1963. Janet was united...

Sep 26, 2018

Deborah Christina (Bushek) Wekkin age 63, left this world peacefully on September 26, 2018 with family by her side. Debbie had courageously battled breast cancer for seven years. Despite her struggles, she was up-beat and positive, full of life until her final days.

Deborah was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on March 22, 1955 to Clarence and...

Sep 25, 2018

Doris Corrine Hollerud, age 93, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living in Hudson.

Doris was born on January 17, 1925 in Duluth, MN, to parents Albert and Karin (Westman) Anderson. She grew up in Hudson, and graduated from Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, MN. She was united in marriage to...

Sep 24, 2018

William L. “Bill” Most, age 80 of Prescott, died on Monday, September 24, 2018 at his residence. Bill was born in Prescott WI to parents Ralph and Mary (Sperr) Most. Bill attended school in Prescott, and graduated from Prescott High School with the Class of 1956. Bill enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army.

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Sep 23, 2018

Leon Ray Ringstad, age 90, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at the Western Wisconsin Health Center in Baldwin, WI. Leon was born August 15, 1928, the son of Arthur and Olive (Gwaltney) Ringstad. He was united in marriage to June Villman and together they had three children: Gary, Deanna, and Julie.

Leon loved music and dancing...

Sep 22, 2018

Marion Sophie Johnson, age 84, of Ellsworth, WI died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth. She was born on November 11, 1933 in Red Wing, MN the daughter of Joseph and Adeline (Johnson) Buss. On May 17, 1952 Marion was united in marriage to Duane Johnson in Red Wing, MN. Together they made their home...

Sep 19, 2018

Florence Cecilia “Flossie” Jakes, age 81 of Ellsworth, WI, passed away September 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Florence was born April 26, 1937 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Otto and Johanna (Muellner) Leitner. She graduated from Monroe High School, the Class of 1955. Flossie was united in marriage on April 25, 1959...

Sep 17, 2018

Darrell “Dug” Lee Dugdale, age 83, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, in New Richmond, WI. after a short battle with bladder cancer. Darrell was born on May 23, 1935, the son of Clarence and Ethel (Larson) Dugdale. He graduated from Minneapolis Southwest High School in 1953 and went on to attend college at the Milwaukee School of Engineering....

Sep 15, 2018

Carl R. Luepke of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. A hero is defined as a person who is idealized for their courage, outstanding or noble qualities. Carl was a true hero. One of his first acts of courage was facing his father after accidentally burning down the hay barn when he was in his teens. He...

Sep 15, 2018

Marjorie Ann (O’Hara) Wilgren, passed away on September 15, 2018, while in a memory home in Hudson WI. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on January 9, 1937, to “Lu” Leonore Lucille (Kuyava) O’Hara and Raymond Patrick O’Hara Sr., both preceding her in death. Marjorie’s long hard battle against Alzheimer’s disease has ended and she is now at peace....

Sep 14, 2018

Sharlene Carol Momchilovich (83) passed away on September 14, 2018 at her home and surrounded by friends and family. She was born on October 17, 1934 in Greybull, WY, the daughter of James and June Gallant.

Sharlene grew up in Wyoming and Montana in her beloved Bitterroot Mountains where she delighted in the wild and untamed landscapes...

Sep 13, 2018

Elaine K. Johnson, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Sept. 13, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1930, in Baldwin, WI to Henry and Katie Rademaker. Elaine married Neil Johnson in Baldwin, WI. She loved to travel, square dance and sew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil; parents,...

Sep 12, 2018

Douglas Earl Young of River Falls, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his residence. He was 84. Doug was born March 8, 1934 at home in Elmwood WI, to parents Glenn and Mabel (Larson) Young. Doug attended school in Elmwood and Ellsworth before moving to River Falls, where he would graduate from River Falls High School with the...

Sep 11, 2018

James “Jim” Alan Stewart, age 62, of River Falls, WI passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born on April 21, 1956 in Hudson, WI to Dr. Alan and Jean (Norlander) Stewart. He grew up in River Falls and graduated from River Falls High School in 1974. Jim was a police...