Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 11, 2017

Dr. Raymond Earl Asp, age 95 of Lake St. Croix Beach, MN died peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2017 (Veterans Day) at Comforts of Home in Hudson. Raymond was born August 19, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Ernest and Dagny (Thompson) Asp. Raymond graduated from John Marshall High School in Minneapolis. Following high school, he moved to California...

Nov 11, 2017

Les Edwards age 87 of Hudson died peacefully on Veteran’s Day November 11, 2017 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Les was a proud veteran of the Army during the Korean War. To honor Les’s wish, no formal services will be held. Cremation services entrusted to Countryside Crematory of Baldwin and the O’Connell Family Funeral Homes.

Nov 10, 2017

Janice Marie Doonan, age 74 of Hudson, died Friday, November 10, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following complications related to cancer. Jan was born on September 23, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Leonard and Angela (Couette) Skalicky. She was raised in the Twin Cities where she attended schools and would later graduate from the Hudson...

Nov 10, 2017

Eddie Don Salas, “Sir Eddie”, passed away on November 10, 2017 at his residence. Eddie was born on June 10, 1979 to Eddie R. and Donnora (Bylander) Salas in Lubbock, Texas. He spent his elementary years at North Plains Elementary School at the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. Eddie went to high school at Trinity Christian in...

Nov 9, 2017

Harriet Christianson, age 99 of Hudson, former owner of the Hudson Flower Shop, died November 9, 2017 at her residence (Wintergreen Apartments). Harriet was born June 12, 1918, in Park Rapids Minnesota, the second of four daughters to Clyde and Imogene (Miller) Campbell. Most of her young life was spent in River Falls where she graduated from high school...

Nov 7, 2017

Gordon P. Thompson, age 81, of Baldwin, passed away suddenly on November 7, 2017. Gordon was born May 14, 1936 in Baldwin, Wisconsin, one of fifteen children to Iver and Gena Thompson. Gordon attended Cloverleaf Grade School, Baldwin High School, and 1 year at River Falls College. He proudly served his country in the  United States Army serving 2...

Nov 6, 2017

Jeffery A. Loe, age 47 of Newport, WA, formerly of the Twin Cities, MN, died unexpectedly November 6, 2017 at his home.

Jeff was born December 16, 1970 in Alexandria, LA to parents Robert and Sherry (Spence) Loe. He grew up in California before his family moved to Woodbury, MN. Jeff graduated from Woodbury High School, class...

Nov 6, 2017

Sister Jane Winkler, O. Carm., went home to her loving Father on the evening of November 6, 2017, after a bout with pneumonia and long decline in health due to Multiple Sclerosis. Sister Jane was known for her poetry and for her feisty, fun-loving, persevering, and kind spirit. She could make anyone she met feel attended to and loved....

Nov 5, 2017

Beverly Rose Hansen, age 93 of Hudson, formerly of West St. Paul, passed away November 5, 2017, with her family at her side. Beverly was born on January 31, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Marie Vernstrom. On September 13, 1947, she was united in marriage to Howard Hansen at St. Matthews Catholic Church in...

Nov 1, 2017

Gordon “Gordy” Robert Anderson, age 87 of Hudson, WI, passed away November 1, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, due to complications from a recent stroke.

Gordy was born February 19, 1930, in Rice Lake, WI, to Oscar and Marie Anderson. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Jean, for 69 years. They were...

Oct 31, 2017

Aubree Faith Long died tragically on October 31, 2017, at her home. Aubree was born on July 21, 2017 in Maple Grove, MN, the daughter of Jeff and Andrea “Annie” Long.

Aubree was a marvelous joy and an absolute angel; her irresistible smile and astonishing eyes were adored by her entire family. Aubree’s presence was a blessing...

Oct 31, 2017

Jeffrey Daniel Long age 39 of Baldwin, formerly of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died tragically on October 31, 2017 at his residence. Jeff was born on February 22, 1978 in Albert Lea, Minnesota; the son of Dennis and Mary Long. He was raised in Albert Lea attending Lakeview Elementary school prior to graduating from Albert Lea High School. He would...

Oct 30, 2017

Wallace “Wally” Shefland, age 84 of Baldwin, passed away on October 30, 2017, at the United Hospital in St. Paul surrounded by his family. Wally was born in Woodville on October 3, 1933, the son of Malford and Florence (Delander) Shefland. He was raised in Woodville where he graduated from Woodville High School. He enlisted in the United States...

Oct 29, 2017

Brian Stadler, age 49 of Key West, FL, formerly of Hudson, WI, died on October 29, 2017.

Brian was born on July 13, 1968 in Kaukauna, WI. to Gerald and Rosemary Stadler. He met the love of his life, Wendy Klaes and they were blessed with two sons, Justin and Bryce. Brian worked as a Online Banking...

Oct 28, 2017

Sharon Louise Danielson, age 70 of Hudson, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on October 28, 2017. Sharon was born on June 29, 1947, in Amery, WI, the daughter of Everett and Virginia Westlund. Sharon was married to Harry Danielson and their marriage was blessed with two children, Dustin and Courtney. She spent the last 25 years...

Oct 25, 2017

Cathy Joan Jacobson, age 47 of Hudson, WI, lost her battle to cancer on October 25, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. Cathy was born May 8, 1970 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Charles and Joan (Schaar) Wachter. She graduated from Rosemount High School, the Class of 1988. While in...

Oct 21, 2017

Nora (Stohl) Swanson, age 95, died peacefully on October 21, 2017 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Nora was born on a small farm near Amery on March 21, 1922; the daughter of Harris and Clara (Siltberg) Johnson. She would live on the farm until she married Reuben Stohl in July of 1943. They would be...

Oct 20, 2017

Carolyn ‘Kelly’ Hanley, age 96 of Hudson, died Friday October 20th, 2017 at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson. Kelly was born on August 18, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Bernard and Mathilde Lindeman. She was raised in Woodbury where she graduated from high school. On August 16, 1962, she was united in marriage to...

Oct 19, 2017

Leslie Lee Swenson, age 84 of Hudson, WI, passed away October 19, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Leslie was born June 11, 1933 in River Falls, WI to Oscar and Nellie (Wilcox) Swenson. He graduated from River Falls High School, the Class of 1952. After high school, Leslie proudly served his country in the National Guard. Leslie...

Oct 17, 2017

Patricia Claire Rios, age of 70 of Hudson, passed away October 17, 2017 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson. Patricia was born August 9, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Merrill Max and Ruth Surges. She attended Waterford Union High in Milwaukee. After high school, Pat worked as a waitress, and then found her true calling as...