Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 1, 2013

Gary Lee Anderson, age 69, of Hudson WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on the evening of March 1st, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Gary was born on September 13, 1943 in Galesville, WI, the child of Ernest and Irene (Kube) Anderson. He was a Vietnam veteran and spent most of...

Feb 26, 2013

Hilda J. Renick, age 86, of Hudson, WI, passed away suddenly on the evening of February 26, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Services will be held at Arlington Cemetery at a later date.

Feb 25, 2013

Lois A Lovejoy, age 71, of Ellsworth, WI, died later in the evening on February 25, 2013 at the River Falls Area Hospital.  Services for Lois will be held privately at a later date and are in the care of the O’Connell Funeral Home – Baldwin chapel.  715.684.3434.

Feb 24, 2013

Alan David Weeks, age 56 of Knapp, died February 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Baldwin Care Center.  Alan was born on September 19, 1956 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; the son of David and Elaine (Travis) Weeks.  He graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School prior to enlisting in the armed forces where he served in...

Feb 24, 2013

Gerald Edwin Kusilek, age 78 of Baldwin, passed away February 24, 2013 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond.  Gerald was born October 4, 1934 in River Falls, WI to Edwin Delbert and Loretta Marie (Hauth) Kusilek.  He attended grade school at Oak Knoll Country School in Mann Valley and graduated from River Falls High School in 1952. ...

Feb 23, 2013

Douglas Allen Thompson, age 86 of Baldwin, passed away February 23, 2013 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. Doug was born July 7, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan; the son of Iver and Gena (Hugdahl) Thompson. The family moved back to Wisconsin in the early 1930‘s where Doug attended Clover Leaf Country school just over the hill from the family...

Feb 23, 2013

Ellen Mary Dunne, age 80 of Ellsworth, died Saturday February 23, 2013 at the Ellsworth Care Center following a long struggle with Alzheimers. Ellen was born February 16, 1933 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin; the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Seiler) Schmidt.  She was united in marriage to James L Dunne, to which daughters Maureen and Colleen were born. She worked...

Feb 20, 2013

Helen Ann Bretthauer, age 84, of North Hudson, died in the early morning on February 20, 2013 at her home in North Hudson.  Helen was born on June 8, 1928 in Appleton, WI to Francis & Helen (Balliet) Brandherm.  She attended and graduated from Menasha High School in 1946 and began her career as a secretary in Neenah, WI. ...

Feb 19, 2013

Tyler John Hole, age 23 of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly February 19, 2013 in River Falls. Tyler was born March 3, 1989 in River Falls, WI; the son of John and Sherri (Kreutzian) Hole. Tyler graduated from Hudson High School’s class of 2007. While in high school, Tyler played football and participated in many school and church activities, was...

Feb 16, 2013

Thomas Kizer Jr. age 43, lifelong resident of New Richmond died Saturday February 16, 2013 at his residence following a hard fought battle with cancer. ‘Tom’ was born on September 1, 1969 in New Richmond; the son of Thomas Sr. and Gloria Jean (DeSmith) Kizer. Tom being raised in New Richmond, attended elementary school prior to graduating from New...

Feb 15, 2013

Elva Virginia Powers, age 98 of Hudson WI and formerly of Stillwater MN, died on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Comforts of Home in Hudson. Elva was born June 6, 1914 in East Gary, Indiana to parents Henry E. and Carolina Christina (Hansen) Andersen. Elva was the youngest of seven girls in her family, and graduated high school from...

Feb 15, 2013

L. Newel Jones, age 93 of Roberts, passed away peacefully February 15, 2013, surrounded by his family at his residence where he and his wife, Dorothy farmed for all of their lives.  Newel was born February 12, 1920 in Baldwin, WI; the son of Lloyd and Lucy (Clapp) Jones.  Newel graduated from Baldwin High School, the class of 1938. ...

Feb 14, 2013

Patrick Eugene “Pat” Murphy, age 87, of Hudson, WI and formerly of Racine and Shorewood, WI, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Pat was born in Manitowoc, WI to parents, George and Amanda (Baumann) Murphy. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School, and graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in Racine.

Feb 12, 2013

Josephine Mary Fitch (Dean), age 94, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Syracuse, NY, Manlius, NY and Berea, OH, died on the evening of February 12, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Josephine was born on November 27, 1918 to John and Mary (Falvey) Deane in Syracuse, NY.  She grew up in Syracuse and graduated from...

Feb 12, 2013

Margaret Louise (nee: Nelson) Fisher, left us peacefully on February 12, 2013 to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Robert.

Margaret was born on December 31, 1927, in Hudson WI to Theodore and Eleanor Nelson. She was the first of two children born to this union. She attended school in Hudson, WI.

On...

Feb 6, 2013

Richard “Dick” Jonas, age 88 of Cylon Township, formerly of Hudson, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. Dick was born on December 13, 1924 in Hudson, Wisconsin; the son of Reinhart and Anna (Killian) Jonas. He was raised in Hudson where he attended school. As a young man, he enlisted in the armed...

Feb 6, 2013

Ethel Mabel Hahn, age 95 of Hammond, formerly of St. Paul, passed away February 6, 2013, at the American Heritage of Hammond.  Ethel was born January 2, 1918, the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Hoskin) Froelich. Ethel’s  mother, Mabel, passed away during the influenza epidemic of 1918, when Ethel was just a baby. Ethel graduated high school and was...

Feb 3, 2013

Kenneth Joseph Larson, age 81, formerly of Winter, WI and Andover, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.  Ken was born on the family farm in Ojibwa, WI on November 13, 1931.  He grew up in Ojibwa and graduated from Winter High School in 1949.  Ken served in the Army with the 2nd...

Feb 3, 2013

Dorothy “Dotty” Smeester age 80 of Baldwin, formerly of River Falls, died peacefully Sunday February 3, 2013 at her residence. Dotty was born on January 5, 1933 in Wausaukee, Wisconsin; the daughter of John and Mary Tadish. She attended elementary school in Wausaukee prior to graduating from high school in Amberg, Wisconsin. While in high school, she would meet...

Feb 3, 2013

John A Lewis, age 55, of River Falls. Born in Mpls. MN July 4, 1957, passed away unexpectedly at home on Feb 3, 2013. John is survived by his wife Angela; daughters Melanie and Mallory; his parents Ruth and Chuck Lewis, and John Walters (Diane White); sisters, Charlene (John), Sherry (Mark); brother Jeff (Kim); grandma Marcella Lewis; mother and...