Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 8, 2011

Erma Roberts, age 97, resident of Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson, passed away at Regions Hospital on Monday, August 8, 2011. Survived by daughters, Frances and Mary Kay, son Keith, and their families. Private remembrances are being planned. Cremation services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory, 715-386-3725.

Aug 7, 2011

Deborah Lucille Asmus, known affectionately as “Ma Debbie”, age 59 of Bayport MN, died suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at her residence. Debbie was born May 29, 1952 in Hudson WI to parents Bernhard A. and Mae J. (Miller) Hirte. Debbie was a graduate of Stillwater High School, graduating with the Class of 1970. On February 21, 1975...

Aug 2, 2011

Wesley Nelson, age 95 of Menomonie, formerly of Baldwin, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Comforts of Home in Menomonie. He was born on June 13th, 1916 to Nels and Ella Nelson, in Eureka, Wisconsin. He grew up in Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin, where he attended grade school, and graduated high school from Red Wing, Minnesota in 1934. On...

Aug 2, 2011

Marybeth Potter, loving mother and gentle spirit, passed away in her Afton home on Tuesday night, August 2, 2011 at the age of 56. She was born the daughter of Donald and Patricia (Flaherty) Yemne on December 29, 1954 in Minneapolis. She graduated from Southwest High School in Minneapolis and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College...

Jul 30, 2011

Gene Elzo “Geno” Hoaglan, age 75, of Hudson, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 30, 2011. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009. Gene was born the son of Harold and Delma (Potter) Hoaglan on October 31, 1935 in Byron Township, Iowa. In the 1950’s and 60’s Gene drove cab for his...

Jul 30, 2011

Marcella Kuntzman, age 82, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI on Saturday, July 30, 2011. Services will be private. Cremation services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory, 715-386-3725.

Jul 28, 2011

Honorable Thomas James O’Brien “TJ”, age 87, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN on July 28, 2011.  Tom was born on October 12, 1923 to Thomas and Martha O’Brien in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Tom grew up in Hudson, Wisconsin and at a young age, worked at the post office as courier.  He graduated...

Jul 27, 2011

Jeffrey Robert Kenall, age 54, of Hudson, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was born the son of Richard Lee and Barbara Ann (McGlynn) Kenall on October 14, 1956 in Madison, WI. Jeff became the third generation to own and operate his family’s home construction business, Hudworth Homes (formerly Kenall Builders).

On September 8, 1984...

Jul 25, 2011

Bernie Merrill Hanson, age 89 of Hudson WI, died on Monday morning, July 25, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. Retired UAW Local #1268. Funeral services for Bernie Hanson will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, July 28th at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 South 11th Street in Hudson. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Jul 24, 2011

Edgar Dennis Hollerud, age 84, of Hudson, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011. He was born the only son of Edgar O. and Camilla (Nelson) Hollerud on March 31, 1927 in Minneapolis. Dennis grew up on the family farm in rural Glenwood City, Wisconsin and he attended Glenwood City High School. On August 29, 1953 Dennis was united...

Jul 24, 2011

Leslie Oliver Berg, age 70, of North Hudson, died suddenly at his home on July 24, 2011.

Les was born on April 1, 1941 to Stewart and Thelma (Benson) Berg in Clarkfield, Minnesota. He grew up on the Berg family farm near Clarkfield and graduated from Clarkfield High School with the class of 1959 as a National...

Jul 23, 2011

Jule D. Melby, age 79 of Baldwin WI, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. Jule was born on November 30, 1931 in Cylon Township WI to parents Carl and Gertrude (Zacharias) Melby. Jule was a graduate of New Richmond High School. Jule would be united in marriage to Parma Faye...

Jul 20, 2011

Clarence Oscar “Chuck” Rothe, age 87, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 20, 2011 at the Deerfield Gables Nursing Home in New Richmond, WI. Chuck was born April 16, 1924 in Emerald WI to parents Oscar William and Alma (Klawatter) Rothe. Like many of his generation, Clarence attended country school through the 8th grade. On November 2,...

Jul 15, 2011

Loren G. “Bert” Bertelsen, age 86, died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, Wisconsin. Bert was born September 7, 1924 in Almena, Wisconsin. He was the son of Herman and Maymie (Soltau) Bertelsen. He grew up on a farm outside Almena. Bert graduated from Barron High School in 1942 and attended the...

Jul 15, 2011

Dale Wesley Fern, age 84, of Baldwin, passed away on July 15, 2011 in Red Wing, MN. He was born the son of Harry and Leona (Olson) Fern on February 25, 1927 in Baldwin. Dale graduated from Baldwin High School in 1945. In February of his senior year of high school, he enlisted in the US Navy.  Serving as...

Jul 11, 2011

Thomas George Nau, age 68, of Hudson, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2011. He was born the son of Earl and Clara (Stoss) Nau on December 29, 1942 in St. Paul. Tom graduated from Roseville High School in 1961. Throughout his life he was always learning and earning certifications. For over 20 years, Tom worked as an industry...

Jul 8, 2011

David Frank Genova, age 48, of Baldwin, WI, died suddenly on July 8, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, surrounded by his family and close friends. David was born on February 22, 1963 to Phillip and Audrey (Akers) Genova in New Castle, PA. Dave graduated from the Lawrence County Vocational Technical High School in 1981 and went...

Jul 4, 2011

Patrick Joseph Sobota, age 56, of Wilson, WI, died suddenly on July 4, 2011. Patrick was born on March 14, 1955 to Theodore and Amelia (Lenk) Sobota in Browerville, MN. At the age of 15 Patrick’s family moved to St. Paul and Patrick would later graduate from Johnson High School with the class of 1972. Patrick attended the St...

Jul 1, 2011

Lucille J Bjerkeng, age 82, of Baldwin, died at her home on the morning of July 1, 2011.  Lucille was born on November 6, 1928 in Menomonie, WI to Otto and Hulda (Krueger) Benzel.  She grew up in Menomonie and attended grade school and high school there where she was affectionately known as “Toots.”  After graduating from high school,...

Jun 30, 2011

Dora Mary Nootnagel, age 100, of Hudson WI and formerly of Osakis MN, passed away on Thursday morning, June 30, 2011 at Comforts of Home in Hudson. She was born the daughter of Gabriel and Anna (Pischke) Wagner on June 14, 1911 in Brandon, MN. She attended the Brandon Country School. On October 16, 1934 Dora was united in...