Remembering Your Loved Ones

May 10, 2013

Toni Halverson, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 10th after a 12-year battle with cancer.  Antoinette Ione (Anderson) Halverson was born on September 24, 1942 to Robert and Pearl (Nord) Anderson, in Hudson, WI.  She grew up in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School.  On October 15, 1960 she was united in marriage to Joseph...

May 7, 2013

Joann Louise (Walker) Johnston passed away on May 7, 2013 at Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI at the age of 86 years, 4 months, and 4 days.

Joann, daughter of Benjamin Harrison Walker and Helen Marie Boylan, was born on January 3rd, 1927 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

She grew up and attended school in...

May 7, 2013

Joanne M. Wickham, age 74 of Hudson, WI, passed away May 7, 2013 at the Hudson Hospital. Joanne was born February 2, 1939 in Owen, WI; the daughter of Einar and Lila (Kiviko) Jackson. Joanne graduated from Greenwood High School, class of 1957. She attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Marshfield, WI to obtain a nursing degree. Joanne...

May 5, 2013

Marlene L. Hilden, age 78, of North Hudson, died on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her residence. Marlene was born on May 5, 1935 to Edwin and Lillian (Henderickson) Larson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in Cannon Falls, Minnesota and graduated from Cannon Falls High School. After graduating, Marlene attended cosmetology school. She received her license and worked...

May 5, 2013

Cindy L. Harwell, age 53, of River Falls, WI, passed away on May 5, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Cindy was born on February 26, 1960 in Menomonie, WI to James and Emmy (Villman) Winoske. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Harwell of River...

May 5, 2013

Edna N. Walker, age 93 of Baldwin, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond, WI. Edna Nordica Gillespie was born September 18, 1919 in Harris, Iowa, the daughter of James and Etta (Staines) Gillespie. She attended grade school in Canby and Chokio, MN, graduating from Alberta High School, the class of 1937. After...

May 1, 2013

John Frederick Dennison, age 83 of Woodbury, MN, formerly of Hudson, WI and Clintonville, WI, passed away sudden and unexpectedly May 1, 2013 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury.  John was born December 17, 1929 in Bear Creek, WI; the son of Earl and Clara (Hedtke) Dennison.  John graduated from Clintonville High School, the class of 1947.  He furthered his...

Apr 30, 2013

Loretta “Bonnie” Raymond (nee: Bommer), age 75, of Hudson, WI, passed away on April 30, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Bonnie was born on November 13, 1937 to Gerald and Josephine (Turnis) Bommer in North Ridgeville, Ohio. She grew up in North Ridgeville with her sister, Joyce, and...

Apr 29, 2013

Mary Steffania Shoemaker, age 33, of North St. Paul, MN formerly of Hudson, WI passed away suddenly April 29, 2013.  Mary was born on December 17, 1979 in Fort Sill, OK to Tom and Paula (Krueger) Grodecki.  She was united in marriage on June 5, 2004 in Hudson, WI to Scott Shoemaker.  Mary was currently working in customer service...

Apr 27, 2013

Wesley “Wes” William Fern, age 89 of Roberts, WI, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Wes was born April 14, 1924 in Baldwin, WI; the son of Arnold and Cora (Helders) Fern.  He graduated from Baldwin High School, the class of 1941.  He proudly served his country in the US Army from...

Apr 21, 2013

Bernice L. (Martin) Davitt, age 85, formerly of Baldwin, passed away April 21, 2013 at Walker Methodist Health Care Center in Minneapolis, MN. Bernice was born December 4, 1927. Proud University of Minnesota grad, Minneapolis Public School Teacher from 1962-1987, union and political activist.

Preceded in death by husband, Bill Davitt. Survived by her children, Cynthia (Greg)...

Apr 18, 2013

Dorothy Marie Jones (nee: Oswald), age 98, of Roberts, WI, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2013 at her residence.

Dorothy was born on June 16, 1914 in Corcoran, MN, the daughter of William and Emma (Deisting) Oswald. Dorothy attended St. Johns School, and obtained a degree from the University of Minnesota’s farming school. On November 10,...

Apr 16, 2013

Murle L. Henningsen, age 97, a lifelong resident of Lakeland, Minnesota, died peacefully Tuesday April 16, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Murle was born on March 5, 1916 in Lakeland, Minnesota; the daughter of William ’Beanie’ and Lucille (Frazier) Miller. Murle dedicated her life to her family as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....

Apr 16, 2013

Kristin Marie Zappa (nee: McQuitty), age 29, of South Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Hudson, WI passed away on April 16, 2013 at her parent’s home surrounded by family, following a courageous 15 year battle with a brain tumor.

Kristin was born on July 10, 1983 in Milwaukee, WI to Jim and Jo (Edwardsen) McQuitty. Her family moved...

Apr 13, 2013

Ava Unae Mancl, 9 years old, passed away unexpectantly on April 13, 2013 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN.Ava was born on April 29, 2004 to Matthew Mancl and April Whipple in Hastings, MN.Ava was enrolled at Rocky Branch Elementary in River Falls, WI. She had a special bond with her little sister Bella. Ava would often read...

Apr 13, 2013

Eileen Marie Perry (née Johnson), age 78, passed away on April 13, 2013 in Hudson, WI. She was born on August 18, 1934 to Fred and Lucille Johnson in Clam Falls, WI. Eileen grew up in that area and married her husband, Richard Perry there. Eileen was a fabulous baker and a great chef. Along with her husband, Richard,...

Apr 12, 2013

William J. “Bill” Hartfield, age 79, of Hudson, passed peacefully on the evening of April 12, 2013, at the Hudson Hospital, surrounded by his family.  Bill was born on March 30, 1934 to Henry and Alice Hartfield in Elmwood, WI.  After graduating high school, Bill enlisted in the US Navy, where he served on various destroyers during the Korean...

Apr 12, 2013

Annabelle Wikkerink, age 79 of Baldwin WI, died on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Baldwin Care Center. Annabelle was born in February, 1937 to Carl & Frances (Wisse) Ballard at the Baldwin Hospital. She attended the Hammond school and graduated in 1955. She went on to further her education at the University of WI-Stout, after earning two scholarships....

Apr 6, 2013

Lloyd Arthur Wetzel, age 83, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Lake Elmo, MN, passed away on April 6, 2013 at Hudson Hospital. Lloyd was born on July 30, 1929 in Afton Township, Minnesota, the son of William Fredrick and Eleanor (Fritsche) Wetzel. He attended schooling in McCain Country Grade School and Bayport Middle School. Following his school, he ran...

Apr 6, 2013

Rebecca Jane Geidans age 57 of North Hudson died peacefully Saturday April 6, 2013 at her residence. Rebecca was born on June 23, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of George and Mary Watson. She graduated from Shakopee High School in 1973 prior to furthering her education with a degree in cosmetology. She would marry her best friend...