Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 15, 2017

Geraldine “Geri” Anne Bjork, 75, of Ellsworth, WI passed away February 15, 2017 in River Falls, WI. Geri was born October 29, 1941 in River Falls, WI, the daughter of Arnold and Florence (Matzek) Kordosky. Geri was a 1959 graduate of River Falls High School. She married Harold Laverne Bjork on June 3, 1961 in River Falls, WI. Geri...

Feb 13, 2017

Arlen Dale Strate, age 61 of Roberts, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on February 13, 2017.  Arlen was born December 15, 1955 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Russel Clarence and Marjorie LaVerne (Krueger) Strate.  He graduated from St. Croix Central High School, the Class of 1974.  Arlen was united in marriage...

Feb 13, 2017

Carolyn Sperry (nee: Brault), of Hudson, Wisconsin died peacefully with her family at her side at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. She was born on February 13, 1938 and passed away on her 79th birthday February 13, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louise Brault; and many close relatives and friends.

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Feb 12, 2017

Mary Bernadine “Bernie” Luebke, age 93,of Hudson, WI passed away on February 12, 2017 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.

Bernie was born to John and Edna (Roach) McDonald on October 15, 1923 in Fond Du Lac, Wi.  Their family moved to Hudson when her father bought the bakery in town just as she was...

Feb 12, 2017

Elaine Irene Radunzel, age 92 of Baldwin WI, died on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Elaine was born August 9, 1924 in Baldwin WI to parents George and Nellie (Vandenberg) Bosman.  Elaine attended the Sunnyside School, and went to graduate from Baldwin High School with the Class of 1942. She would be united in marriage to Glenn Radunzel on June...

Feb 12, 2017

Rita Ann Chouinard, age 82, of New Richmond, WI passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017. Obituary is pending at this time.

Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Feb 12, 2017

Rudolf Smirnov, 92, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Red Wing, Minnesota. Rudy was born May 9, 1924 in Romania, Austria to Nicoluas and Josefa (Zeder) Smirnov. He married Anna Grabendorfer on April 23, 1946 in Ingolstadt, Germany and worked as a Master Cabinet Maker. Rudy and Anna, along...

Feb 12, 2017

Regina Cecilia Larson, age 84 of Ellsworth, passed away surrounded by her family on February 12, 2017 at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Ellsworth. Regina was born February 9, 1933 in Buffalo County, WI, the daughter of John James and Margaret Ethel (Cain) O’Keefe. She was united in marriage on February 4, 1956 to Glen Lester Larson...

Feb 11, 2017

Donald D. Eggers, age 94, of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his residence on Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was born on July 5, 1922 in Otis, CO to William and Lillian (Gee) Eggers. He graduated from high school in 1940. Donald served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. On October 7, 1950 he was...

Feb 11, 2017

Maylon Eugene “Sliver” Hartfiel, age 81, of Hudson, WI, passed away on February 11, 2017 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond, WI.

Sliver was born on March 10, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Loretta (Dearborn) Hartfiel. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he received his nickname “Sliver” because...

Feb 10, 2017

Sharon Bailey Koland, age 74, formerly of Hudson, WI and Boston, MA, passed away February 10, 2017 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond.  Sharon was born May 12, 1942 in Malden, MA, the daughter of William and Rose (Cohen) Levine.  She graduated from Malden High School, the Class of 1960.  Sharon’s life was blessed with a daughter,...

Feb 9, 2017

Curtis E. Gilbertson, age 88 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Montevideo, MN, passed away February 9, 2017 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson. Curtis was a loving father and great adventurer. He is survived by his 4 children: Linda, Larry, Lori, and Lee; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Private graveside services will take place at a later date....

Feb 9, 2017

Barbara Geving, 88, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family on February 9, 2017 at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN.

Barbara was born October 12, 1928, in Fairfield, Iowa to Thomas and Norene Staves.  She graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Parsons College where she was homecoming queen in 1948.  In...

Feb 8, 2017

Eileen Jean Gulbranson, 84, of Ellsworth, WI passed away peacefully Feb.8 at her home. Eileen was born April 9, 1932 in Ellsworth, WI to Waldemar and Agnes Larson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1949 and River Falls State Teachers College in 1951 receiving her teaching certificate. She started...

Feb 5, 2017

Tammy L. Severson (nee: Hill), age 51, of Houlton, WI, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2017.

Tammy was born on December 6, 1965 to Ronald and Diane (Albertson) Hill in Stillwater, MN. She attended Houlton Elementary School, and Hudson High School. After high school, Tammy was blessed with her three daughters: Sondra, Chelsea, and Mackenzie.

Feb 5, 2017

Jeanette Catherine Hageman Falteisek, 97, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away February 5, 2017 at Comforts of Home in River Falls, Wisconsin. Jeanette was born November 13, 1919 in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Bernard and Mary (Crean) Dunn. She married August John Hageman in November 1945. Together they had two daughters, and owned a grocery store in town for many...

Feb 4, 2017

Pearl Grotenhuis, age 90 of Baldwin, died peacefully February 4, 2017 at the Baldwin Care Center. Pearl was born on February 2, 1927 in Baldwin township, the daughter of Herman and Elizabeth Grotenhuis. Pearl attended East Baldwin Grade School before graduating from Baldwin High School. In 1944, she began working at the office of Harold D. Olson in Baldwin....

Feb 4, 2017

Marjorie J. Johnson, age 95 of Baldwin died peacefully February 4, 2017 at the Baldwin Care Center.

A memorial service is being planned for May.

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Feb 4, 2017

Dean Hendrickson Loree, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 just five days from his 85th birthday. Dean was born in Ann Arbor, MI on February 9, 1932 to Douglas and Mary Loree. Dean lived most of his growing up years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, summering in Bay View. He worked many different jobs including the freighters...

Feb 3, 2017

Erlin LeRoy Nuessmeier, age 85, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017 at the Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson, WI.

Erlin was born on July 22, 1931 in Gibbon, MN to Otto and Olga (Buerkle) Nuessmeier. He grew up in Gibbon and graduated from Gibbon High School in 1949. Erlin learned the skill...