Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Apr 5, 2013

Fred F. Mangine, age 97, of Hudson, WI, passed away on April 5, 2013 at his residence in Bayport, MN.

Fred was born on April 9, 1915 in St. Paul, MN, the oldest child of Joseph and Consolina (Saviantonio) Mangine. Along with his five siblings: Julio, Margaret, Albert, Tony, and Helen, he grew up and attended school...

Apr 2, 2013

Gary (Punk) Schmidt, age 52, died April 2, 2013 preceded in death by sister Linda Arnal and father Richard Schmidt.  Survived by son Thomas (Amanda) Schmidt , daughter Nicole Schmidt and their mother Linda;  grandchildren Cameron, Kayden and Calista; mother Delories Schmidt; brother Robert Schmidt, sisters Gerri (Dennis) Sadowski and Cathy Schmidt; many nieces and nephews and best friend...

Apr 1, 2013

Harry Raymond “Butch” Silvernale, age 66, of St. Paul, MN, travelled to his heavenly home on April 1, 2013. He was born in St. Paul, MN on August 10, 1946.  All of his school years were in Hudson where he graduated in 1962.  During his high school years, he played on the football and basketball varsity teams.   His mom...

Mar 31, 2013

George T. Boldizsar, age 74, of North Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving friends and family, following a valiant fight with cancer.

George was born on January 7, 1939 in Long Beach, CA to George and Lucille (White) Boldizsar, where he grew up with his sisters, Elizabeth...

Mar 27, 2013

Chester “Chet” Bahneman, age 84 of Hudson, retired Hudson Police Sergeant died Wednesday March 27, 2013 at Regions Hospital following a brief respiratory illness. Chet was born on September 15, 1928 in Bayport, Minnesota; the son of Chester and Alice (Lohmann) Bahneman. Being raised in Bayport, he attended elementary school there prior to graduating from Stillwater High School. As...

Mar 24, 2013

Wayne “Bones” Johnston, age 71, of Hudson, WI, passed away on March 24, 2013 at his home in Hudson.

He is survived by his dear wife of 48 years, Dianne; children: Beth (Joe) Hartman, Jill Willenbring (fiancé, Suresh Patel), Doug Johnston, and Holly Larkin; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings: Jean Schmidt, Joanie Proulx, Jim, Rick, Tom, and...

Mar 23, 2013

Bernice Agnes Vandenberg, age 101, of Boutwell’s Landing, Oak Park Heights, MN and former long time resident of Wintergreen, Hudson, WI died on Saturday March 23, 2013 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN. Bernice was born Christmas day 1911 on the family farm in Grant County, WI to Clement Edward and Anna Marie (Manemann) Brandt. Bernice attended Fairplay, WI...

Mar 22, 2013

Andrew C. Chmieleski, age 80, born November 4, 1932 in Sturgeon Bay, MN, passed away while in the arms of his children at the hospital on March 22, 2013. Proud Korean War Vet and Union 512 Iron Worker.

Proceeded in death by Wife – Beverly, Father – Joseph Chmielewski, Mother – Christina Altman, Sisters – Agnes, Sophie,...

Mar 22, 2013

Arlene Wernlund passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Baldwin Care Center at the age of 88 years old.  She was born in Emerald township in September 14, 1924 to Herman and Minnie TeBeest.  She had one sister, Merle Baker and a brother, Orien.  She attended Carr Creek School and graduated from Baldwin High School.  She...