Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 26, 2016

Edward Roy Rang, 88 of Hudson WI died September 26, 2016 after a short illness.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, the son of Edward and Della Rang.  Ed earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, worked as an engineer at Honeywell and taught at the University of Minnesota.  He went on to become...

Sep 25, 2016

LeRoy Edson Burgess, 96, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home.

Le Roy was born on December 29, 1919 in the town of Rock Elm, the son of Claude and Ina (Betterly) Burgess. He married Helen Eggenberger of Plum City, on April 19, 1947. Helen died in 1968. He later married Audrey Rice.

Sep 24, 2016

Mildred Edna (Orcutt) Danielson Turner, age 88, of River Falls, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Hometown Senior Living in Hudson, WI where she has been living since May of 2015. She was born on December 10, 1927 in New Richmond, WI. She was raised by her parents Lawrence and Lillian (Baribeau)...

Sep 24, 2016

Sally Ann Bethke, age 80 of Grant Township, Stillwater, MN, passed away September 24, 2016 at her home.

Sally was born on August 11, 1936 in Hudson, to Howard and Lilah (Rose) Brown. She grew up in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School. Sally was united in marriage to Morris “Bill” Bethke on July 27, 1957...

Sep 23, 2016

Dr. Gary Alan Palmquist, DDS, 62, of Ellsworth, died peacefully, Friday, September 23rd, 2016 at his home in El Paso surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born in St. Paul, MN the son of Kenneth and Olga (Christopherson) Palmquist. He married Sue Volkmann on June 24, 1978 in Red Wing, MN.

Gary practiced dentistry...

Sep 22, 2016

Marjorie J. LaDuke, age 82, died peacefully at The Lutheran Home in River Falls, WI, surrounded by her family. From her birth on July 19th, 1934 to her death on September 22nd, 2016 she nourished people around her with love, faith, laughter and kindness. She was born in Alma, WI to Clarence and Beulah (Murry) Serum and was the...

Sep 22, 2016

Mildred M. Winger, age 95 and formerly of Hudson, WI and known affectionately as “Mid” or “Millie”, died on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Millie was born August 13, 1921 in River Falls, WI to parents Leo and Mabel (nee Dean) Armbruster. She attended schools in the River Falls area, but became a city girl when she moved to Minneapolis,...

Sep 20, 2016

Kathleen Patricia Carey, age 78 of Hudson, formerly of River Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 20, 2016 at the Christian Community Home of Hudson. Kathleen was born March 14, 1938 in LaCrosse, WI, blessing the lives of her parents, Paul and Margaret Carey. She graduated from River Falls High School, the Class of 1956. After...

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.