Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 3, 2013

Ruth K. Ladd, age 108 years 8 months of Hudson, died peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Ruth was born on April 28, 1904 in Naperville, Illinois, the daughter of John W and Mary L. (Moeller) Kline. She was raised in Naperville where she graduated from Naperville High School and from...

Jan 2, 2013

Willard N. Swanson Jr., age 79 of Hudson, died January 2, 2013 at Comforts of Home in Hudson. Willard was born on August 18, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the son of Willard Sr. and Evelyn (Strand) Swanson. He was raised in Minneapolis where he graduated from Roosevelt High School. He would further his education be receiving his Bachelor’s degree...

Jan 1, 2013

LeOra M. Van Zee, age 93, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Prairie City, IA, passed away on January 1st, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

LeOra was born on April 3, 1919, the daughter of Andrew Douwe and Maude Mae (Roberts) Jensma, on a farm near Prairie City, Iowa.

She attended Bear Grove...

Dec 27, 2012

Molly Ann Crumley, age 48 of River Falls, died unexpectedly Thursday December 27, 2012 in Hudson. Molly was born on August 14, 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Richard Thomas and Margaret Therese (Noonan) Kennealy. She was raised in Eagan where she attended school prior to the Kennealy’s moving to River Falls where she graduated from high...

Dec 27, 2012

Jacalyn Sue “Jacki” Jones (Nee: Davison), age 57 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Hudson, passed away unexpectedly December 27, 2012 at her residence.  Jacki was born May 3, 1955 in Hudson, WI; the daughter of Leo Byron and Ramona (Wentlandt) Davison.  She graduated from Hudson High School, the class of 1973.  Jacki’s life was blessed with a son,...

Dec 26, 2012

Elmer Siguard Hanson, age 79 of Hudson, formerly of Spring Valley died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Elmer was born on June 22, 1933, in Spring Valley; the son of Selmer and Esther (Odahlen) Hanson.

While being raised in Spring Valley, he attended Locust Grove Elementary in Gilman Township. Elmer was married...

Dec 26, 2012

Thomas J. “Tom” Holland, age 77 of Osceola WI and formerly of North Hudson, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Osceola Medical Center in Osceola WI. Tom was born July 13, 1935 in Dayton MN to parents Joseph and Erma (DeShaw) Holland. Tom graduated from Elk River High School. Tom would be united in marriage to...

Dec 24, 2012

Tracy Jean Quinn went to be with our Lord, on December 24th, 2012 at the age of 53. Tracy leaves behind her close-knit family and a remarkable young son, Patrick Thomas, 13. Tracy was the second of eight children born to William Stafford and Mary Joan Clarity Quinn on September 10th, 1959. She was a fun-loving daughter and sister...

Dec 24, 2012

James Austin Kiesler Jr., age 44 of Hudson WI, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2012. Jim, also known as “J.R.”, was born December 18, 1968 in Burlington WI to parents James and Elvira (Tuttle) Kiesler. Jim was a 1987 graduate of Bradford High School in Kenosha.

Jim worked as a machinist at United Gear and Assembly in...

Dec 21, 2012

Larry Allen Wubbels, age 73, of Baldwin, WI, passed away on December 21, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born on July 3, 1939 in Baldwin, WI to Harl Kenneth and Dorothy Florence (Brummels) Wubbels. He attended East Baldwin Elementary and graduated from Baldwin High School. On July 17, 1959 he...

Dec 17, 2012

William Robert “Bob” Peterson, age 90, died on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Baldwin Care Center. Bob was born June 3, 1922 in Hammond WI to parents William Henry and Helen Decmona (Thorson) Peterson. Bob graduated from Hammond High School, and attended Dunwoody Institute for certification in Welding. Bob served his country in the United States Navy, serving...

Dec 17, 2012

Angeline Barbara Zmuda, age 72 of North Hudson, passed away December 17, 2012 at the Comforts of Home in Hudson.  Angeline was born February 12, 1940 in Mosinee, WI; the daughter of Joseph and Velda (Duir) Engman.  Angie graduated from Mosinee High School, the class of 1958.  She was united in marriage to William Blaine Zmuda on September 29,...

Dec 17, 2012

William Robert “Bob” Peterson, age 90, died on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Baldwin Care Center. Bob was born June 3, 1922 in Hammond WI to parents William Henry and Helen Decmona (Thorson) Peterson. Bob graduated from Hammond High School, and attended Dunwoody Institute for certification in Welding. Bob served his country in the United States Navy, serving...

Dec 16, 2012

Richard “Dick” Allen Olstad, age 81 of Hudson, went to be with his wife Donna and the Lord on December 16th, 2012, after a very courageous fight with cancer.

Dick was born on August 15th, 1931 in Stillwater MN to John and Bertha Olstad. He graduated from Stillwater High School. On July 10, 1954 he married Donna...

Dec 16, 2012

Gary F. Heckel, age 68, of Maplewood, MN, formerly of Hudson and Hammond, passed away on December 16, 2012 surrounded by his family at his home in Maplewood.

Gary was born on December 31, 1943 to Vernon and Bernice (Brewer) Heckel in Hudson, WI. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1962, and lived most of his...

Dec 15, 2012

Evelyn L. Rivard, age 88 of Hudson, WI, formerly of White Bear Lake, MN passed away December 15, 2012 at the Hudson Hospital.  Evelyn was born November 10, 1924 in St. Paul, MN; the daughter of Cassious and Alma (Mickelson) King.  Evelyn was united in marriage to Paul Anthony Rivard.  Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Pam and...

Dec 11, 2012

Charles “Curt” Sneen, age 84, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Stillwater, MN.

Born in 1928 in Eau Claire, WI. Past president of the Minnesota Musicians Association.

Preceded in death by his parents, Palmer and Valborg Sneen; and sister-in-law, Carla...

Dec 11, 2012

Michael R. McLuen, age 66 of Hudson WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at The Pillars Hospice Home of Oakdale, MN. Mike was born July 6, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Richard and Shirley McLuen. After moving to Minnesota with is family, Mike graduated from Stillwater High School. He then enlisted in the US Air Force,...

Dec 10, 2012

Donald Robert Feyereisen, age 80 of Woodville, formerly of Hudson and New Richmond, WI, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2012 in Woodville, Wisconsin. He was surrounded by his family and the wonderfully dedicated staff at Parkview Nursing Home.

Don was born on April 7, 1932 in Hudson, WI, the son of Albert and Mayree (Singleton) Feyereisen....

Dec 10, 2012

Robert L. “Bob” Richmond, age 61 of Hudson WI, died on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Bob was born February 12, 1951 in Kingsport TN to parents David and Eva (Fugate) Richmond. Bob graduated from high school in Maryland, and attended the University of Maryland, where he earned his degree in Information Technology....