Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 12, 2013

Daniel James Murphy, born August 19, 1954, passed away from natural causes in his home January 12, 2013. He had spent his final evening with his friend, Deb Curtis, watching NFL football after a delicious dinner of lobster tail and steak. His children, Chase Alexander (Liesl) Murphy and Samantha Campbell Murphy, survive Daniel and currently live in Chicago, IL....

Jan 12, 2013

Doris Alton, age 88 of Spring Valley, Wi died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral service will be on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Gilman Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with Rev. D. Peter Friberg officiating.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.  ...

Jan 10, 2013

Marie Geurkink (Nee Nelson), age 88 of Woodville, died unexpectedly Thursday January 10, 2013 at her residence. Marie was born on April 24, 1924 in Woodville; the daughter of William and Eva (Nielson) Nelson. She was raised in rural Woodville where she attended Maple Grove Country School prior to graduating from Glenwood City High School. Early in life, she...

Jan 10, 2013

Allen F. Schneider, age 78 of Lakeland, MN passed away peacefully on January 10, 2013 surrounded by his family at home. Al was born November 26, 1934 in Mt. Carmel, North Dakota; the son of John Wilfred and Emma Barbara (Gapp) Schneider. After high school, Al furthered his education in automotive repair, and in 1982, he founded Al’s Automatic...

Jan 10, 2013

Pauline Polly Marjorie Swenson, age 86, formerly of North Saint Paul, MN passed away January 10, 2013. Polly was born on September 3, 1926 in the twp. of Springfield; the daughter of Leonard and Johanna (Flack) Frantz. Polly was fortunate to grow up with seven amazing siblings; preceded in death by Leona (Don) McGee, Irene (Albert) Krizan, Kenneth Frantz,...

Jan 9, 2013

Sharon Theresa Hines, age 58, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 9, 2013 at her home in Ellsworth.

Sharon Theresa (Huppert) Hines was born on August 14, 1954 in Red Wing, Minnesota; the daughter of Leo T. and Rosella (Pechacek) Huppert. Sharon was raised in Ellsworth, WI on her parent’s dairy farm,...

Jan 9, 2013

Tyler Robert Lathe TL, age 17 of Hammond, died unexpectedly on January 9, 2013.  Tyler was born on February 2, 1995, in Baldwin, Wisconsin; the son of Steven and Tonya (Whitman) Lathe.  He was raised in Hammond and a member of the Class of 2013 at St. Croix Central High School.  His future plans were to attend the University...

Jan 8, 2013

Joan McDiarmid Wilburn, age 80, passed away in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, January 8, 2013.  Joan was born in Cumberland, WI. October 5, 1932 and was the daughter of Ben and Iola McDiarmid of Hudson.   Joan graduated from Hudson High School in the early 50’s.  Immediately, upon graduation she enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Carswell...

Jan 8, 2013

Leroy 'Bud' Odalen died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral for Bud will be on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10 a.m. St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with Rev. Erin Nelson officiating.  Visitation will be on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 3-5 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley and also one...

Jan 6, 2013

Zella Mae Schlegel, age 93, joined her maker on January 6, 2013 at the Comforts of Home in Baldwin, WI, surrounded by her family.  Zella was born in Alma Center, WI to Frank and Myra Joos.

Zella is survived by her beloved George, her husband of over 71 years, their children, Myra (Steve) Douglass of Atascadero, CA,...

Jan 6, 2013

Clarence Joseph Robinson, age 79 of Woodville WI, died on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. Joe was born December 28, 1933 in Amarillo TX to parents Logan James and Beatrice Rae (Bolton) Robinson. After graduating high school in Sedalia MO, Joe served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Joe was united in...

Jan 5, 2013

Benjamin Paul Chavez, age 75, of Lake St. Croix Beach, MN was wrapped in the arms of the love of his life, Cate, and his children on January 5th at his home. Benjamin was born on November 12, 1937 in Madison Lake, MN the son of Nicholas and Pioquinta (Rodriquez) Chaves. Benjamin served in the United States Army and...

Jan 4, 2013

Esther M. Blossom, age 100 of Baldwin WI, died on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Baldwin Care Center. Esther was born November 14, 1912 in Glendive MT to parents Carl and Caroline (Steinbakken) Strand. Esther moved with her family to Baldwin, and graduated from Baldwin High School. She was confirmed on June 5, 1927 at the Woodside Church....

Jan 4, 2013

Georgina A. Moore, age 90, of Hudson, formerly of Mexico, Maine, died early on the morning of Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson, surrounded by her family.  Georgina was born on January 31, 1922 to George and Janet Lorimer in Calais, Maine.  She is survived by her children, Eugene (Elizabeth) Bradbury Jr. of Washburn,...

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 31, 2012

Bud Woodmansee, age 82, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home in Spring Valley. Memorial visitation for Bud will be on Saturday, January 5, 2012 from 3-5 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley.  A graveside service and burial will take place in the Spring at St. John's Cemetery in Spring Valley. Meredith 'Bud' Woodmansee,...

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,...