Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jun 2, 2011

Neal Dennis Smith, age 69, of North Hudson, passed away at his home on Thursday afternoon, June 2, 2011. He was born the son of Charles “Tami” and Bertha Smith on March 2, 1942 in River Falls, WI. Neal graduated from River Falls High School in 1960. In 1961, he served in the National Guards at the time of...

Jun 2, 2011

Marilyn K. Henderson, age 89, of Hudson, died on June 2, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Marilyn was born on October 4, 1921 to Andrew and Bertha (Ahrens) Kvalheim in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She grew up in Northeast Minneapolis where she attended Pillsbury Grade School and graduated from Edison High School with the class of 1940.  She...

Jun 2, 2011

Vernon E. Wood, age 80 of Somerset WI, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Greeley Healthcare Center in Stillwater MN. Vern is retired from 3M, and a USAF veteran who served during the Korean War. Vern is survived by his loving wife, Diane; and his loyal dog Rusty. Private services will be held. Cremation services provided by...

Jun 1, 2011

Steven Carl “Jupe” Houman, age 79, of Hudson, passed away at his home on Wednesday afternoon, June 1, 2011. He was born the son of Stephen and Laura Houman on April 30, 1932 in Hudson. Jupe graduated from Hudson High School, where he had been a member of the boxing team. From 1952 – 54, he served in the...

May 30, 2011

Curtis P. “C.P.” Nickleby, formerly of Hudson, passed away at his home in St. Petersburg, FL on Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. He was 82.

Curt was born in Hudson on May 21, 1929 to Naomi (nee Anderson) and Curtis A. Nickleby. He attended Hudson schools and graduated from Hudson High School in 1947. He furthered his...

May 29, 2011

Mary Rose “Sis” Cameron (nee Jesse), age 86, of Hudson, died peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Christian Community Home. She was born the daughter of August and Irene (Dougherty) Jesse on May 2, 1925 in Stillwater, MN. Sis was a graduate of Stillwater High School. On September 27, 1947 she was united in marriage to Lyle...

May 28, 2011

Harry “Habe” Duane McGee, age 72 and founder of McGee’s Fix-It Shop in Baldwin, died on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at his residence following an illness with cancer. Harry was born September 24, 1938 in Menomonie WI to parents Donald Morris and Leona Jane (Frantz) McGee. Harry attended grade school in Wilson WI, and was a 1956 graduate of...

May 26, 2011

Janet Louise Hanson (Lutz), age 90, of Hudson, died on Thursday May 26th, 2011 at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living in Hudson, Wisconsin. Janet was born on October 26, 1920 to Waldo and Hazel (Chase) Small in Houlton, Maine.  She grew up in Houlton and graduated from Houlton High School.  After graduating, she pursued a nursing career at the...

May 25, 2011

Muriel Signa Nelson, age 88, of Hudson passed away on Wednesday morning, May 25, 2011 at the Hudson Hospital. She was born the daughter of Milton and Clara (Hogenson) Anderson on June 22, 1922 in Spring Lake Township, WI. She graduated with the class of 1940 from Elmwood High School; her yearbook photo noted she was “A friend to...

May 24, 2011

Richard D. Caruso, age 81, of Hudson, passed away suddenly at the Hudson Hospital on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Rick was born on June 29, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the son of Benny and Emma (Ponzagrans) Caruso. He was raised in Milwaukee where he attended school. As a young man, he enlisted in the armed forces where he served...

May 21, 2011

Gladys Chapel, age 83 of River Falls WI, died on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Christian Community Home, surrounded by her family. Gladys was born June 8, 1927 in Minneapolis MN to parents Frank and Ella (Dahlberg) Olson. Gladys was a graduate of Vocational High School.  Gladys was united in marriage to Floyd Eugene Chapel on June 25,...

May 19, 2011

Lynn D. Severson, age 63, of Bayport MN, passed away on Thursday night, May 19, at Regions Hospital.

He was born on March 22, 1948 and was united in marriage to Dora Ann Schwirtz on April 2, 1976.  The marriage was blessed with a daughter, Paula.  Lynn worked for Xcel Energy as an engineer, traveled the world,...

May 16, 2011

Jack Hamilton Martin, age 55, of Hudson, passed away suddenly after a recent cancer diagnosis, on May 16, 2011 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was born the son of Jack and Patricia (Brooker) Martin on January 27, 1956 in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in Hudson, graduating in the class of 1974. He went on to attend UW River...

May 15, 2011

Gladys V. Schieven, known affectionately as “Gussie”, age 92 of Hammond WI, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the Lakeview Hospital in Rice Lake WI. Gladys was born September 7, 1918 in Lyle MN to parents Ben and Minnie (Copp) Cafourek. Gladys attended school in Lyle and Austin MN. On January 8, 1941 in Winona MN, Gladys would be...

May 15, 2011

Lutischa Eva Anna “Tish” Mulvaney, age 97, of Stillwater, MN passed away on May 15, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Home. She was born the daughter of William Charles and Martha Maria (Schuetze) Swaner on May 6, 1914 in Lakeland, MN. Tish was a 1932 Hudson High School graduate. On November 28, 1936, she married LaVern J. “Vaney” Mulvaney...

May 15, 2011

Marjory Jeanette Ruesink Jewett, age 91, of Hudson WI and formerly of Hopkins MN, passed away on Sunday morning, May 15, 2011 at the Christian Community Home. She was born the daughter of William and Mary (Van Someren) Ruesink on January 4, 1920 in Baldwin, WI. Marjory grew up in Hudson and graduated from High School there. She returned...

May 15, 2011

Ronald Edwin Gerhardt, age 56 of Baldwin; founder of Gerhardt Excavating, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond following a courageous battle with cancer. Ronald was born on July 24, 1954 in Shakopee, Minnesota; the son of Edwin and Donna (Sandretzky) Gerhardt. Ron moved to Baldwin in 1960 from Rosemount MN, and attended...

May 14, 2011

Corinne Barr age 73 of Danbury, formerly of Hudson died peacefully Saturday May 14th 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Corinne was born on August 30, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota; the daughter of Hubal and Georgine (Warling) Trudeau. She attended St. Patrick’s Parochial School prior to graduating from Hudson High School in the class of...

May 14, 2011

Leoma Kopp, age 78 of Baldwin, formerly of Hudson died peacefully Saturday May 14th, 2011 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Leoma was born on April 4, 1933 in Yorklyn, Delaware; the daughter of John and Lena (Sydnor) Winchester. She was raised in Delaware attending Marshallton School. On December 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to...

May 13, 2011

August Lavene “Pudge” Camarata, age 90, of North Hudson passed away at his home, after an extended illness, on Friday morning, May 13, 2011. He was born the son of Phillip and Fern (Claussen) Camarata on December 13, 1920 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Pudge was a running back for Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa (now...