Remembering Your Loved Ones

Ruth E Clexton

Dec 8, 2011

Ruth E Clexton, age 90, of Prescott, WI, died on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, Minnesota.

Ruth was born on November 19, 1921 to Ernest and Emily Johnson in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. An only child, She grew up in Center City, Minnesota on the family farm. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus...

Molly Kaiser

Dec 6, 2011

Molly K. Kaiser, age 91 of Hudson, formerly of Mesa, Arizona died Tuesday December 6, 2011 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Molly was born on February 1, 1920 in West Pittson, Pennsylvania; the daughter of Edward and Elenor (Brenton) Dietterich. She was raised in Milwaukee, graduating from West Milwaukee High School in 1937 prior to graduating from the...

Scott K Rothe

Dec 5, 2011

Scott Kevin Rothe, age 45, of Hudson, WI, died unexpectedly on December 5, 2011.  Scott was born on October 31, 1966 to Clarence and Vergil (Engebretson) Rothe in River Falls, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Hudson High School in 1985 and worked as a custom machinist for 27 years.  He was most recently working for NCCM Company in River Falls,...

Thomas Kuester

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...

Sarah Pettee

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...

Betty Bartko

Dec 2, 2011

Betty Bartko, age 60, of Meonomonie, Wi. died Friday December 2, 2011 at Luther Hospital (Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire) after a battle with cancer.  Visitation will be on Sunday December 11 from 3-6 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home.  Memorial funeral service will be on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Wilson Lutheran Church.

Betty Bartko,...

Jason Brown

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...

Pauline Doornink

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...

Lamoyne Smothers

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...

Marjorie ‘Sis’ Brathall

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...

Douglas Gronseth

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...

Gale Rasmusson

Nov 28, 2011

Gale Rasmusson died Monday, November 28, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul.  Memorial Funeral Service is Saturday, DECEMBER 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church.  Visitation is from 9 until 11 a.m. at church prior to the service.  Please note:  Service is Saturday, DECEMBER 10.

Gale Rasmusson, age 82, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died...

Lee Jorgenson

Nov 23, 2011

Lee Jorgenson died at home on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Lee Jorgenson, age 68 of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at his home in Gilman Township. Lee was born June 28, 1943, the son of Peter and Freida (Wilson) Jorgenson in Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. He was baptized at his grandparents' home at Wilson...

Dorothy Cords

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,...

Evelyn Serier

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...

Kermit Mayer

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...

Alvin “Al” Johnson

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...

Glenn Desmith

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...

Walter Fenstra

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...

Ronald Frazee

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....