Remembering Your Loved Ones

Feb 2, 2013

Barbara Lynn Werner passed away February 2, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, Wisconsin.  Barbara was born on May 6, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri.  She received her undergraduate and Master’s degrees from St. Louis University and her doctorate in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas.  After completing her graduate work, she taught at Missouri Western...

Feb 1, 2013

Charlene E. Mason, age 65 of Hudson, formerly of St. Paul, passed away February 1, 2013 at her residence. Charlene was born on April 4, 1947 in St. Paul. She graduated from Johnson High School and worked various jobs throughout her life. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts and watching soap operas.

She is survived by her children: Jeanette...

Jan 26, 2013

Rachel Margaret Krier, 85, of Hudson, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born July 21, 1927, in New Richmond, Wisconsin; the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Speers) Cody. She was raised in New Richmond and graduated from New Richmond High School. On July 1, 1946, she was united in marriage...

Jan 25, 2013

Marjorie P. O’Keefe, age 74 of Hudson, passed away January 25, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul surrounded by her family. Marge was born April 26, 1938 in Stillwater, MN; the daughter of James Patrick and Minnie (Lariccia) Zeuli. She was united in marriage on October 27, 1956 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Stillwater to Thomas O’Keefe....

Jan 24, 2013

J. Robert (Bob) Ulman Jr. age 90 of Hudson WI, died on January 24, 2013, at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond, WI. Bob was a WWII Army veteran, a double Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. He started in banking in Chicago and in 1953 the family moved to Hudson, WI. Bob switched careers and retired after...

Jan 24, 2013

Mary Ellen Stahnke (nee Loftus) beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, age 86, passed away suddenly on January 24, 2013 at Hudson Hospital after a year of care at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Eugene “Gene”; daughter, Deborah (William) Fristad of Rochester, Michigan; son, Mark (Wendy) Stahnke  of...

Jan 24, 2013

ohn Robert Ulman Jr. (Bob), age 90, of Hammond, WI, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 24, 2013 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond.

Bob is survived by his wife, Meta of Hammond, WI; daughters, Sharon (Thom) Brown of Cedarburg, WI, Carol (Warren) Elsasser of Oceanside, CA, and Barbara Patrow of Goodyear, AZ;...

Jan 24, 2013

Bernard J Vanderpoel, “Bernie”, age 79, of Baldwin, WI, died on the morning of January 24, 2013 at the Baldwin Care Center.  Bernie was born on October 4, 1933 in Ortonville, MN to James and Grace (Keeler) Vanderpoel.  He grew up on the family farm in Bock, Minnesota.  In 1953 he met Marilyn Pabst at the Hammond Roller Skating...

Jan 22, 2013

Ray Jensen, 87, of North Hudson, died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Ray, known to his birth family as “Bud” was born on October 5, 1925 in Austin, Minnesota to parents Raymond L. and Cora A. (Torbenson) Jensen. After high school, as so many of the “Greatest Generation” did, Ray enlisted in the Armed Forces. Ray served with the...

Jan 21, 2013

Theodore W. “Ted” Suennen, age 82 of New Richmond WI and formerly of Hudson WI, died on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond. Ted was born March 28, 1930 in Saint Paul MN to parents Theodore and Bertha (Boose) Suennen. Ted attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Hudson. Ted went on to...

Jan 20, 2013

Cheryl Ann Belisle, age 47, of Stillwater MN, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 in North Dakota.

Cheryl was born on September 22, 1965, the daughter of Roger Allen and Linda Ann (Hudson) Mork in River Falls, Wisconsin. She attended grade school in Hudson and Stillwater, and graduated from River Falls High School. Following high school,...

Jan 19, 2013

Kathleen Mary Schmidt, age 82 of Baldwin, passed away January 19, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul.  Kathleen was born August 17, 1930 in Roberts, WI; the daughter of Walter and Gladys (Burdick) Brown.  She was united in marriage in August, 1949 to Glen Triebold.  Although their marriage later dissolved, it was  blessed with two daughters, Linda and...

Jan 19, 2013

Robert Allen Grest, age 71, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 19, 2013 after a courageous 15 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia at Hudson Hospital with his family by his side.

Robert was born on April 7, 1941 to Alfred and Kathryn Grest in Little Falls, MN. His family lived...

Jan 18, 2013

Rita M. Pierce (nee: Van Beck), age 85 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Tucson AZ, Mankato MN, and Fridley MN, passed away on her 59th wedding anniversary on January 18, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Rita was born on October 12, 1927, the daughter of Anton and Louise (Osendorf) Van Beck in Elrosa, MN....

Jan 17, 2013

Kenneth Edward Sorensen, age 72 of Hudson, WI, died peacefully while surrounded by family on January 17th, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to his Danish parents, Edward and Nina Sorensen. Raised on their farm, Ken developed a passion for hobby farming and was blessed to have his own farm...

Jan 17, 2013

Ilene Marie Dettmann (Palewicz), age 94, of Hudson, died on January 17, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.  Ilene was born to Paul and Helen (Milune) Palewicz on July 10,1918 in Knapp, Wisconsin.  She was united in marriage to Alvin Dettmann on January 24, 1941.  This marriage would be blessed with two sons, Darryl and Allan.

Jan 15, 2013

David R. Garrity, age 68 of Hudson WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at his residence surrounded by family. Dave was born June 24, 1944 in St. Joseph MO to parents Richard P. and Marie M. (Merkt) Garrity. Dave moved with his family to Wisconsin, and graduated from Somerset High School with the Class of 1962. Dave...

Jan 13, 2013

Joseph F. “Joe” Wavrin, age 56 of Hudson WI, died on Sunday morning, January 13, 2013 at The Gathering at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights MN. Joe was born December 18, 1956 in Duluth MN to parents Clarence and Angelina (Stine) Wavrin. Joe attended school in Cloquet, and graduated from Cloquet Senior High School. After high school, Joe...

Jan 12, 2013

Daniel James Murphy, born August 19, 1954, passed away from natural causes in his home January 12, 2013. He had spent his final evening with his friend, Deb Curtis, watching NFL football after a delicious dinner of lobster tail and steak. His children, Chase Alexander (Liesl) Murphy and Samantha Campbell Murphy, survive Daniel and currently live in Chicago, IL....

Jan 10, 2013

Marie Geurkink (Nee Nelson), age 88 of Woodville, died unexpectedly Thursday January 10, 2013 at her residence. Marie was born on April 24, 1924 in Woodville; the daughter of William and Eva (Nielson) Nelson. She was raised in rural Woodville where she attended Maple Grove Country School prior to graduating from Glenwood City High School. Early in life, she...