Remembering Your Loved Ones

Nov 19, 2011

Glenn John DeSmith passed away on November 19, 2011 after a brief struggle with lung and brain cancer.

Glenn was born on June 5, 1942 in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, the sixth child of Ed and Anna (Berends) DeSmith.  He graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1960.  After high school, he went to work for the railroad...

Nov 18, 2011

Walter William Fenstra, age 76 of Jim Falls, Wisconsin; formerly of Woodville died unexpectedly Friday November 18, 2011 at his home. Walter was born on March 21, 1935 in DeGraff, Minnesota; the son of John Henry and Bessie Mae (Pierson) Fenstra. He was raised in DeGraff where he worked on the family farm and attended school. As a young...

Nov 18, 2011

Ronald K. Frazee age 64 of New Richmond, formerly of Hudson died Friday November 18, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Ronald was born on June 9, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa; the son of Walter and Ruth (Britton) Frazee. He attended schools in Iowa and So. St. Paul prior to furthering his schooling at a vocational school....

Nov 17, 2011

Jerry Dean Conwell, known affectionately to many as “JC”, age 72 of Roberts WI, died on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born October 24, 1939 in Baldwin WI to parents Kenneth and Camille (Cave) Rasmussen, and was later adopted by Robert W. Conwell. Jerry was a graduate of Hammond High School....

Nov 17, 2011

Tammy Ann Fink, age 49 of Hudson WI, died on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at her home with loved ones by her side. Tammy was born July 19, 1962 in Port Washington WI to parents Elmer and Dorothy (Lanser) Fink. After moving with her family to Hudson, Tammy graduated from Hudson High School with the Class of 1980. Tammy...

Nov 16, 2011

Nancy Ellen Monteith age 66 of Edina died peacefully Thursday November 16, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Nancy was born on December 9, 1944 in River Falls; the daughter Noel and Dorothy (Thompson) Monteith. She was a graduate of Baldwin Woodville High School. She previously worked as a receptionist for WCCO Radio in the Twin Cities. Nancy...

Nov 15, 2011

Matthew W. Wilde, age 34, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Dayton, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2011 at his home.

Matthew was born on November 2, 1977 to William and Lynda (Holme) Wilde in Anoka, Minnesota. He grew up in Dayton, Minnesota and graduated from Elk River High School in 1996. Matthew moved to...

Nov 12, 2011

Walter Vernon Bakke, age 84, of Hudson, WI, died early on November 12, 2011 at his home in Hudson.

Walt was born on November 24, 1926 to Oscar and Inga (North) Bakke in Hammond, Wisconsin.  The seventh of eight siblings, Walt grew up on the family farm in Hammond and attended school in Baldwin.  After graduating from...

Nov 12, 2011

Brett Michael Simpson, age 23 of New Richmond, died unexpectedly Saturday November 12th, 2011 in Hudson. Brett was born on February 24, 1988 in Youngstown, Ohio; the son of Kelly and Lori (Lubinsky) Simpson. He was raised in Ohio attending Woodside Elementary before the family making Hudson their home. He attended EP Rock and St. Patrick’s Parochial School before...

Nov 9, 2011

Larry Raymond Zirbel, age 67, of Hudson passed away unexpectedly at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, surrounded by his family on November 9, 2011. Larry was born on June 29, 1944 to Raymond and Ione (Meyer) Zirbel in Algoma, WI.  He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School, Algoma High School and attended the University of Wisconsin...

Nov 9, 2011

Laverne M Bryce, age 91 of Cumberland, formerly of Hudson and River Falls, WI, died on November 9, 2011 at the Cumberland Extended Care Unit in Cumberland, Wisconsin.

Laverne was born on July 27, 1920 to Garnett and Maude (Hill) Maggs in Leroy, Saskatchewan, Canada. The oldest of 3 children, she grew up rural Saskatchewan and graduated...

Nov 6, 2011

Margaret Katherine Johnson age 91 of Stillwater died November 6, 2011 at Stillwater Good Samaritan. Margaret was born on December 1, 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the daughter of John and Genevieve Wallace. She was raised in Hudson where she attended schools prior to furthering her education at Rasmussen Business College. After working as a secretary for several years, she...

Nov 5, 2011

LaNette L. Smith of Hudson, WI, born into life February 26, 1951, was born peacefully into eternity at her home on November 5, 2011, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

LaNette was born in Saginaw, MI to Burton and Rose (Morris) Loomis.  She married Miles Smith on August 11, 1990, in Oscoda, MI, and worked at...

Nov 5, 2011

Willard Otto Schultz age 81 of Hudson died peacefully Saturday November 5, 2011 at The Gables of Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Willard was born on August 29, 1930 in Stillwater, Minnesota; the son of Otto and Viola (Moritz) Schultz. He was raised in River Falls where he attended elementary school prior to graduating from River Falls...

Nov 3, 2011

Allen William Brakke, age 90, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home in Somerset, WI. He was born in Milroy, MN. He was a farmer and writer at heart. He loved books, reading, walking outdoors, gardening, watching football, and spending time with his family.  He clung to life through an extended illness. He will be greatly...

Nov 2, 2011

Gerald William Horton, age 74, of Hudson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 2, 2011 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Gerald was born on September 12, 1937 to William Anthony and Maude Mae (Daniels) Horton in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  The third of six children, Gerald grew up in Grand Rapids and graduated from Grand Rapids...

Oct 29, 2011

LeRoy Roland Wahl age 76 of Woodville, died unexpectedly Saturday October 29, 2011 at his residence. LeRoy was born on June 28, 1935 in Baldwin; the son of Roland and Elsie (Rothe) Wahl. He attended Riverside Elementary School prior to graduating from Baldwin High School in the class of 1954. He enlisted in the armed forces where he served...

Oct 26, 2011

Catherine Marie DeGregorio age 56 of St. Joseph Township died peacefully Wednesday October 26, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. Catherine was born on August 31, 1955 in Staten Island; New York; the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Murphy) Monahan. She was raised in New York where she attended school. She furthered her education at Cornell University...

Oct 23, 2011

Jeffrey Lee Eggers, age 59 of Saint Cloud MN, formerly of North Hudson WI, died on Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Saint Cloud. Jeff was born June 8, 1952 in Emporia KS to parents Lee Roy and Phyllis Marguerite (Olson) Eggers. Jeff was a graduate of Hudson High School, and served as a Sgt. in the US Army, where...

Oct 23, 2011

Richard Frederick “Dick” Durner, age 86 of Baldwin WI, died peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Baldwin Care Center. Dick was born September 12, 1925 in Edgerton WI to parents Herbert Balis and Bessie Mae (Fellows) Durner. Dick graduated Evansville WI High School in 1943. After serving his country in the United States Navy, Dick went on...