Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 3, 2011

Thomas “Tom” F. Kuester, age 65 of Baldwin, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2011 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond.

Tom was born August 1, 1946 in Sleepy Eye, MN to parents, Delbert “Nig” and Kathleen “Kak” (Youngman) Kuester.

Tom attended school and graduated from St. Mary Catholic School in Sleepy Eye...

Dec 3, 2011

Sarah “Sally” Theresa Pettee, age 69 of Hudson, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 3, 201l.  Sally was born September 8, 1942 in Galway, Ireland to Peter and Julia Kelly.  She spent her childhood in Ireland.  Sally was united in marriage to Leon Pettee on May 14, 1963 in Lakeland, MN.  Their marriage...

Dec 2, 2011

Jason Hayden Brown, age 41 of Woodville, formerly of New Brighton, MN, passed away suddenly December 2, 2011.  Jason was born on February 1, 1970 in Minneapolis, MN to Merrick and Ruth (Anderson) Brown.  Jason graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1990. In his early years, Jason enjoyed unicycling, karate and playing Frisbee.  Jason traveled the United States...

Nov 30, 2011

Pauline Doornink, age 88 of Baldwin WI, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Baldwin Care Center. Pauline was born on March 14, 1923 in Martell Township; the daughter of Olaf and Ida (Davidson) Lund. She attended the Clay Comer Country School in Martell. On September 18, 1946, she was united in marriage to Wesley Doornink at the...

Nov 29, 2011

LaMoyne Smothers, age 95, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.  LaMoyne was born January 23, 1916 in Bloomfield, IA to parents, Holly and Emma May (Small) Smothers.  Like many of his generation, LaMoyne attended country grade school in Bloomfield through the 8th grade.  In his early years, LaMoyne...

Nov 28, 2011

Marjorie “Sis” Brathall, age 66 of Hammond WI, died on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Marjorie was born on October 25, 1945 in Baldwin WI to parents Forrest Russell and Elizabeth Marie (nee Zerell) Ostrum. Marjorie, known affectionately to many as “Sis”, graduated from St. Croix Central High School, and furthered her...

Nov 28, 2011

Douglas Gronseth, formerly of Hudson died November 28, 2011 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Doug was born on August 1, 1945 in Rochester, Minnesota; the son of Lyman and Ruby (Anderson) Gronseth. Doug attended elementary school in Mantorville prior to graduating Lourde’s High School in Rochester. He would further his education at Rochester Junior College. Doug was...

Nov 21, 2011

Dorothy Mary Cords age 70 of New Richmond, formerly of South Milwaukee, died peacefully Monday November 21, 2011 at Comforts of Home in Hudson. Dorothy was born on June 16, 1941 in Hutchinson, Minnesota to Paul and Minnie (Witte) Radant. She was raised in Hutchinson and attended high school and college at Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm,...

Nov 20, 2011

Evelyn “Evie” Serier, age 84 of Baldwin died peacefully Sunday November 20, 2011 at the Baldwin Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Evie was born on July 28, 1927 in Hudson, Wisconsin; the daughter of Grover and Florence (VanSomeren) Frazier. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1945 and went on to Brown and Bigelow in St. Paul...

Nov 20, 2011

Kermit W. Mayer, age 90, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the Christian Community Home on November 20, 2011.  He is now at home with his Heavenly Father.  He is a cherished husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa.  Kermit is preceded in death by his parents, George and Matilda Mayer; brother, Harry; and sisters, Imogene, Betty and Pearl.  He...

Nov 20, 2011

Alvin Eric “Al” Johnson, age 63, of Roberts, passed away on November 20, 2011 after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy, a rare neurological disease, at his home in Roberts, WI.

Al had an immeasurable love for the people in his life. Family, friends, colleagues, and customers were all important to him and he always had...

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...