Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 5, 2016

Jeff Hitchcock, age 66, of Hudson, passed away peacefully in his home on December 5, 2016 after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Claude and Bonnie Hitchcock and grew up in Edina. Jeff earned his D.D.S. from the U of M and began his dental career working in Ellsworth, WI....

Dec 5, 2016

Donna Rae Smith, age 72 of Baldwin, passed away December 5, 2016 at the American Heritage Care Center. Donna was born June 5, 1944 in Menomonie, WI, the daughter of Raymond Oscar and Selena Orvilla (Odegard) Olson. She graduated from Menomonie High School, the Class of 1962. She was united in marriage on December 1, 1962 to Lane Orval...

Dec 4, 2016

Hunter T. Blair, age 24, of Hudson, WI, unexpectedly and suddenly passed away on December 4, 2016, in Laramie, WY.

Born on March 7, 1992, in St. Paul, MN, the first born son of Thomas and Ingrid (Benz) Blair, Hunter attended Willow River Elementary and was a 2010 graduate of Hudson High School. Hunter was a beautiful...

Dec 2, 2016

Justin Dale Ogden, 32, of Menomonie, WI, formerly of Ellsworth, went to God unexpectedly, Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at his home. Justin was born on October 4, 1984 in Red Wing, MN to Kenny Dale Webb and Pamela Ann Ogden. Justin was a quiet loving child, he became a passionate, jack of many trades, kind of man and skilled...

Nov 29, 2016

Marie Delores Hansen, age 83, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Chicago,  IL, passed away on November 29, 2016 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.

Marie was born on October 11, 1933 in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Sophie (Rawski) Panek. She grew up and graduated from catholic school in Chicago. Marie was united in marriage...

Nov 28, 2016

Diane Jean DeWitte, age 62 of Arlington, Wisconsin, formerly of Hudson died peacefully Monday November 28, 2016 at the Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Diane was born on March 13, 1954 in Hudson, Wisconsin; the daughter of Robert ‘Bob’ and Donna Mae (Peterson) DeWitte. Being raised in Hudson, she attended EP Rock Elementary prior to graduating from Hudson...

Nov 27, 2016

Cynthia Caminio Beebe, 64 of Ellsworth, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Cynthia was born in the Philippines on October 11, 1952 the daughter of Rodolfo Bautista Caminio and Gaudencia Salindong Caminio. She prayed for an angel to rescue her and married David William Beebe on August 16, 1975. She was a happy,...

Nov 27, 2016

Arnold R. ‘Bert’ Bertelsen Jr., age 88, of Hudson, WI, passed away on November 27, 2016 at Pine Ridge Gardens Assisted Living in Hudson.

Arnold was born on February 15, 1928 in Eau Claire, WI to Arnold Sr. and Myrtle (Rasmussen) Bertelsen. He graduated from high school in Spring Valley, WI, then joined the navy.  He then...

Nov 26, 2016

Daniel Brooks Theese, age 27 and formerly of Hudson, WI passed away suddenly on November 26, 2016 in Auburn, WA. Daniel was born in Auburn, WA to Kelly A. Theese and Jeffery S. Edwards on July 30, 1989. He attended elementary school in Sumner, WA, and then moved to Hudson, WI where he attended Hudson High School. He was...

Nov 23, 2016

Adrian P. “Van” Van Someren, age 78 of Baldwin, died on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2016 at the Baldwin Care Center. Van was born September 23, 1938 in Baldwin WI to parents Adrian and Dora (Zwitser) Van Someren. He was baptized as a child and professed his faith as a young man in the Baldwin Christian Reformed Church. Van...

Nov 23, 2016

Patricia Louise Tyssedal, age 72, of River Falls, WI formerly of Prescott, WI passed away peacefully on November 23, 2016 at Kinnic Health & Rehab in River Falls. She was born on November 10, 1944 in Brainerd, MN to Warren and Estalene (Enes) Huffman. On July 14, 1962 she was united in marriage to Harold Allen Tyssedal. Pat enjoyed...

Nov 22, 2016

Michael Joseph Kinsella, age 40, of Chicago, IL, died unexpectedly November 22, 2016 while on vacation.

Michael was born on January 19, 1976 in Dallas, TX to Thomas and Kathleen (Moran) Kinsella. He attended St. Croix Catholic School in Stillwater, MN prior to graduating from the International School of Brussels in Belgium, where he excelled in academics...

Nov 22, 2016

Gerald W. Schlief, known to most as Jerry, passed away on November 22, 2016. Jerry was born on Friday the 13th  January, 1928 in Spooner, WI; his parents were Hope & William Schlief. The family moved to North Hudson in 1940, when the railroad transferred Mr. Schlief. Jerry entered the 8th grade at the old North Hudson school. He...

Nov 21, 2016

Dennis Wayne Forss, 68, of Ellsworth, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Atrium Post Acute Care, Ellsworth, WI. Dennis was born in Red Wing MN August 25, 1948, the son of Donald and Nancy (Brown) Forss. He spent his earliest years in Zumbrota MN, and the remainder of his life in Ellsworth

Dennis participated in Boy...

Nov 19, 2016

Betty Lou Slocum, age 89, of River Falls, WI died peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Comforts of Home, in River Falls. She was born on January 10, 1927 in River Falls, WI to William and Kate (Ray) Hendrickson. She was a graduate of River Falls High School. On September 27, 1948 Betty was united in marriage to...

Nov 18, 2016

James Robert Brenna, age 67, formerly of Ojo Sarco, NM, and originally from the Mendota Heights/West St Paul MN area, died on November 18, 2016 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola.

Jim was born on April 30, 1949 in St. Paul, MN to Duane and Jane (Rosenberger) Brenna. He grew up in the SE suburbs of...

Nov 17, 2016

James “Jim” Gaumitz, age 60, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Woodbury, MN, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Jim was born on September 12, 1956 in St. Paul, MN to Charles and Viola (Ullstrom) Gaumitz. He grew up in Woodbury and graduated from St. Paul Park High School, the...

Nov 17, 2016

May Lorene Hubbell of River Falls, WI died peacefully at the age of 94 on November 17, 2016, while residing at The Lutheran Home, River Falls, WI. She was born on July 21, 1922, in Stockton, Kansas to Millard and Lettie (Johnston) McCracken. She graduated from high school and learned to be a talented seamstress. She married Allen Hubbell...

Nov 17, 2016

Celia Viola Miller, age 100, formerly of Hammond and Woodville, passed away November 17, 2016 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Celia was born February 7, 1916 in New Richmond, WI, the daughter of Albert and Clara Olson. She was united in marriage on May 2, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to Aloysius A. Miller. Their marriage was...

Nov 15, 2016

Gerald H. “Jerry” Strobush, age 80 of Woodville WI, died on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence. Jerry was born April 29, 1936 to parents Helmuth “Jack” and Evelyn (nee Donkersgoed) Strobush. Jerry attended schools in Woodville, and graduated from Woodville High School with the Class of 1954. He would enlist in the Armed Forces, serving his country...