Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 28, 2012

Robert “Bob” L. Cramer, age 60, of Hudson, WI, passed away on November 28, 2012. Bob was born on June 11, 1952 in New Richmond, WI to Willis and Jessie (Lundeen) Cramer. Shortly following his graduation from Hudson High School in 1971, he married Nancy Cudd at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hudson on August 9, 1974. Throughout most...

Nov 27, 2012

Robert John Simmons Jr., age 47, of Hudson, WI, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2012 at his cabin in Hayward, WI. Robert was born on December 13, 1964 to Kathleen (O’Connor) and Robert Sr. Simmons in Illinois. He attended school in Lake Forest, IL and, later obtained a bachelor degree in Business. On May 29, 1999, he married...

Nov 24, 2012

Gordon H. Kanne, age 94, of Hudson, Wisconsin died early on the morning of Saturday, November 24, 2012.  Gordon was born on August 24, 1918 to Herbert and Lois (Poirier) Kanne in Agassiz Township, Minnesota.  He attended and graduated from Bemidji High School in 1937 and went on to attend college at Bradley University.  Gordon also proudly served in...

Nov 24, 2012

Roberta Joy “Bobby” Gray, age 72 of Hudson WI, died early on the morning of November 24, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family. Bobby was born November 30, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to parents Robert Samuel and Elva Virginia (Andersen) Powers. She moved with her family to Madison, WI, where she attended elementary school, and graduated from...

Nov 23, 2012

Sheldon “Bucky” Peterson, age 76, of Hudson, WI passed away on November 23, 2012 at Christian Community Home in Hudson after a brief, but valiant fight with cancer. Peterson was born in St. Paul, MI on May 21, 1936 to Hiram and Marion. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and upon his discharge, began working at...

Nov 22, 2012

Mary Ann Mazzarese, age 46, of Stillwater, MN, died suddenly on November 22, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Mary Ann was born on June 5, 1966 to Lawrence and Lavonne (Thron) Emert in Stillwater, MN. Growing up in Stillwater with her brother, Lawrence, and sister Wendy, she attended grade school in Lakeland, and graduated...

Nov 21, 2012

Nona Eugenia O’Connell age 87 of Hammond, died Wednesday November 21, 2012 at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond. Nona was born on November 4, 1925 in Elmwood, Wisconsin; the daughter of Elmer and Delia (Arneson) McKernon. She was raised in Elmwood where she attended school. On August 18, 1951, she was united in marriage to Hugh Henry O’Connell at...

Nov 21, 2012

Harold Owen Dahlquist age 82 of Hudson died November 21, 2012 at Comforts of Home in Hudson. Harold was born on October 5 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Harold grew up on Third Street in St. Paul.  Following graduation from Pillsbury Academy, Harold entered the Minnesota Air National Guard. He served his country in both civilian and...

Nov 18, 2012

Patricia “Pat” Lockhart Rude of Hudson died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at the Christian Community Home (CCH). The daughter of Arthur and Bessie Lockhart, Pat was born in Abington, PA, on Aug. 14, 1924. She graduated as valedictorian from Mt. Holly High School in 1942 and began nursing studies that June. She received her R.N. from the Presbyterian...

Nov 14, 2012

Lois Ann Carlson, age 76, of Hammond, died on the evening of November 14, 2012 at the Baldwin Care Center. Lois was born on April 3, 1936 to Arnold and Evelyn (O’Brien) Grant. She grew up in Baldwin and attended Baldwin Elementary and High School. Upon graduation she was married to Robert M Carlson. The marriage would be blessed...

Nov 9, 2012

Frank Earl Reams was born July 16, 1937 in Delaware, Ohio, the son of Frank and Matilda (Tillie) Katherine (Asman) Reams. He grew up in Marysville, Ohio and was very active in Boy Scouts achieving the rank of Eagle. It was in Broadway, Ohio at a roller rink that Frank met his future wife, Virginia Carol Hall. They were...

Nov 8, 2012

Hartzell Duane Lozier, age 77, of New Richmond, WI, formerly of Burkhardt, WI, passed away on November 8, 2012 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond after a valiant fight with cancer.

Hartzell was born on November 16, 1934 to Ava Lozier in Rock Elm, WI. Following his education, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and upon his...

Nov 7, 2012

Roger Ivan Fritsche, age 91, of Woodbury, MN, died on November 7, 2012 at the Woodbury Healthcare Center, surrounded by his family. Roger was born on September 3, 1921 to W. O. and Augusta (Wendt) Fritsche in Afton, MN. He grew up in Afton on the Fritsche family farm and attended the Ellman School until eighth grade. He would...

Nov 7, 2012

Jean Erickson (Lyon), age 85 of Hudson, WI, lived until November 7, 2012.  She was preceded in death by husband, Dean Erickson.  Survived by sons, Greg (Jamie McNaughton), Steve (Sharon Olson) and Stew (Vicky); husband, Bob Lyon; grandchildren and other family.  A Time of Reflection will take place 2-5 PM Sunday, November 11 at O’Connell Family Funeral Home and...

Nov 6, 2012

Patricia Lois Bader (nee: Cook), age 78, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, in the presence of her son, Bill, on November 6, 2012 at Comforts of Home in River Falls, Wisconsin, after a long battle with dementia. Patricia was born on April 2, 1934 to Dayton and Gerda (Haslund) Cook in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Robbinsdale...

Nov 5, 2012

LaVerne D. Gunderson, age 79, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Osage, IA, passed away on November 5, 2012 at American Heritage Care Center in Hammond, WI.

LaVerne Dean Gunderson was born at home to Ruby (Woodard) and Theodore Gunderson in Osage, IA on August 31, 1933. He grew up in Osage and attended Osage High School, graduating...

Nov 4, 2012

Clifford Jerome Schneider age 84 of Baldwin died peacefully Sunday November 4, 2012 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. Clifford was born on June 6, 1928 at the family farm in Hammond Township; the son of Bernard and Amanda (Strobush) Schneider. He attended Three Willow Elementary School prior to graduating from the Baldwin High School. On June 7, 1952,...

Nov 4, 2012

Dallas Virgil McGinley, age 80, formerly of Hudson, WI, died on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Charter House Assisted Living Community in Rochester, MN. Dallas was born December 7, 1931 in Hammond, WI to parents Virgil and Gladys (Swenson) McGinley. He was a graduate of Hudson High School with the Class of 1949. He proudly served his country...

Oct 31, 2012

Jenebelle H. Zappa (nee: Houck), age 89, of Hudson WI, passed away on October 31, 2012 at Red Cedar Canyon.

Born on May 2, 1923 to Clarence and Ethel (Crawley) Houck in Hudson, Jenebelle was the youngest of three children. She attended Hudson Elementary, graduated from Hudson High School, and later earned a bookkeeping certificate at the...

Oct 31, 2012

Donna Mae Hollyday age 82 of Hudson died unexpectedly Wednesday October 31, 2012 at her residence. Donna was born on September 6, 1930 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Alvin and Amelia (Spinler) Miller. She was raised in Owatonna where she attended school. While working at Trimble Hat Company, she would meet Robin Hollyday. They were wed on December...