Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 19, 2016

Lawrence “Larry” M. Halvorson, age 85, of Hudson, WI, passed away on September 19, 2016 at his home in Hudson, surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on August 9, 1931 to Ole and Melina (Gagner) Halvorson in Rice Lake, WI. He attended school in Rice Lake and began working at a cheese factory in the Rice...

Sep 18, 2016

Karen M. Graham, 69, who moved recently to Ellsworth, WI, formerly of East Palestine, OH, passed away unexpectedly from this life into the hands of Jesus, on Sunday, September 18 at her residence. Karen was born April 6, 1947, in Beaver Falls, PA, to Isabelle and John Nalepa, of West Mayfield. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School, Class...

Sep 18, 2016

Josephine “Josie” King, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 86 of Greenfield, WI died September 18, 2016 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Josie was born on October 12, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Rapant) Wavrinec. She was raised in Cudahy where she attended school. On May 28, 1949, she was united in...

Sep 18, 2016

Dr. James Leo “Doc” Wallace, age 90, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2016.

James was born on July 14, 1926 to John and Genevieve (Maroney) Wallace in Hudson, WI. He grew up in Hudson, attending St. Patrick School and graduating from Hudson High School in 1944. James was united in marriage to Carol...

Sep 18, 2016

Anna Dorothy Husfloen (nee Merta) died peacefully September 18, 2016 at the Kinnic Health and Rehabilitation Center in River Falls, WI at the age of 101.

Anna was born on July 28, 1915 in Beldenville, WI to Peter and Julia Merta (Matzek). She attended school in Ellsworth, WI. She married Alton Husfloen on May 28, 1950 and...

Sep 17, 2016

Brian A. Anderson, died unexpectedly on September 17th, 2016.

Survived by son Alex (Izzy); former spouse, Heidi Anderson; girlfriend, Trish Amberg; parents Everett and Joan Anderson; brothers, Blair (Brenda) and Bruce (Kari); and nieces, April and Kayli.  Long time employee of Wipaire.  Brian loved flying and airplanes and especially spending time at the dirt bike track with...

Sep 15, 2016

Hazel Mae Smitley, infant daughter of Stephen and Nicole (Johnson) Smitley, entered the eternal embrace of our Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016. She spent 29 precious days being doted on and adored by family, friends and, most importantly, her devoted Mommy and Daddy. Her bright eyes and cheerful disposition captured the hearts of those around her. She loved...

Sep 15, 2016

Marilyn A. Vanderpoel, age 82 of Baldwin, WI, died on the morning of September 15, 2016 at the Baldwin Care Center. Marilyn was born on June 19, 1934 in Stillwater, MN to Albert and Irene (nee Johnson) Pabst. She grew up in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and attended Stillwater High School before moving with her family to Roberts, Wisconsin, where...

Sep 14, 2016

Elizabeth (Betty) A Riley was born in New Richmond, WI on July 24, 1925, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Bessie) Riley.

The youngest of three children, Betty joined brothers Robert and Thomas. She was baptized on August 2, 1925 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond. During her early years, the family lived in New Richmond,...

Sep 11, 2016

Laurie Marie Strate, age 60 of Roberts, passed away September 11, 2016 at the Deerfield Arbors in New Richmond with her loving family by her side. Laurie was born June 1, 1956 in New Richmond, WI, the daughter of Donald and Constance Marlene (Olson) Hanson. She graduated from New Richmond High School, the Class of 1974. She was united...

Sep 8, 2016

James A. King, age 86, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016.

Jim was born on April 5, 1930 in Wichita, KS to Hurley King and Ida (Carrigan) King. He grew up in River Falls and graduated from River Falls High School, the class of 1948. Following his graduation, Jim and his lifelong friend,...

Sep 7, 2016

Wayne Noel Ptacek, age 77, of Webster, WI formerly of Prescott, WI passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, WI. He was born October 20, 1938 in Prescott to John & Josephine (Windau) Ptacek. He was united in marriage to Sandra E. Bottolfson on March 20, 1958 in Prescott.

Sep 7, 2016

Marion Revena (Boles) Moe, 91, of River Falls, died peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at American Lutheran Home in River Falls.

Marion was the first born and only daughter to James H. and Marie (Mercord) Boles, arriving on November 9, 1924 in Prescott, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s United Church of Christ in...

Sep 4, 2016

Jeanne M. (Rouleau) Gilbert, age 57, of North Hudson, WI, passed away on  September 4, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeanne was born on May 30, 1959 in St. Paul, MN to William and Lois (Buchanan) Rouleau. She grew up in a rambunctious household in Hudson, WI,...

Sep 2, 2016

Timothy James “Tim” McGrane, age 34 of Amery WI, died on Friday, September 2, 2016. A Memorial Service for Tim will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the rural Immanuel Lutheran Church, 375 65th Ave, in rural Clayton, WI, with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the...

Sep 2, 2016

Phyllis Anne Koss, age 75, of Hudson Wisconsin passed away September 2, 2016 peacefully in her home after a long fight with cancer and congestive heart failure (and a lifetime of not letting childhood polio take an inch more than it had to). A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, counselor, parishioner, listener, reader, writer, web master and life-long learner,...

Sep 1, 2016

Gary Richard Lindahl passed away on September 1 at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Madge Lindahl, and sister Pam Lucio.  Survived by his beloved wife and best friend Kathy; loving children Shelly (Dennis) Doerr, Gary (Betty) Lindahl and Rebecca (Bob) Wolfe; grandchildren Erik (Laura) Doerr,...

Sep 1, 2016

Melissa Mae Skulski died peacefully September 1st, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was an inspiration to all that knew her as she fought a courageous twenty month battle with cancer. Her family will miss her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and fun loving attitude towards life. Melissa, or Missy, spent her time doing what she loved. On a...

Aug 30, 2016

Marcel Dano Marquart, age 89 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Markesan, WI, passed away August 30, 2016 at the Presbyterian Homes – Woodland Hills in Hudson. Marcel was born December 31, 1926 on the family homestead in Markesan, WI, the son of Arthur and Hazel (Abendroth) Marquart. Marcel graduated from Markesan High School, the Class of 1944. After high...

Aug 30, 2016

Richard Vincent Hornstien, Born on December 6th, 1975, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on August 30th, 2016 in Ellsworth Wi, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Survived in his passing by his soul mate, Stormy Hoyer, step daughter Lexus, son, Decklan, mother, Kathy, father, Rick (Lori), sister Charity (Jesse), Nephew Bryton and Niece Brenna, Grandparents,...