Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 26, 2024

Joan (Joni) Wernlund, age 69 passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Joan was born on February 15, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Donald & Ramona Nagel.

Joni is survived by her children Laura Wernlund, Gary Wernlund; grandchildren Bodhi & Sumer; brothers & sister Nancy (Bill) Sauro, Tom (Vicki) Nagel, Bill (Ellen) Nagel; many nieces &...

Aug 26, 2024

David Allen Johnson, passed away on August 26, 2024 at the Baldwin Care Center. David was born on November 29, 1961, to parents Robert and Judy (Zoya) Johnson. David graduated from Baldwin Woodville High School and worked at Rise Inc. for 41 years. David took great pride in his work and went to work with a smile on his...

Aug 26, 2024

James L. Brantner, age 93 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center.

Jim was born on July 24, 1931 on the home farm in rural Durand. He was the son of Leopold and Marie “Mary” (Anibas) Brantner Jr. Jim attended the Oak Hill Country School...

Aug 23, 2024

Richard “Dick” Stine, age 87. Beloved husband of Veronica for 50 years, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. Father to Lisa Stine, Chris (Dick) DeMeyer, and Lars (Amy) Danielson. Dick was a proud grandfather to Autumn, Melisa, Andrew, Nicholas, Michelle and Makenzie as well as a great-grandfather.

Dick served his country with distinction, retiring as a Senior...

Aug 22, 2024

Janice LaVenture age 77 of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Cornerstone Hospice House in the Villages, Florida.

Janice was born July 23, 1947 in Crow Lake Township, Minnesota. She is the daughter of the late Thelma (Ovidai) and Gilbert Kornelius Johnson. Janice was the beloved wife of 50 years to Wayne M. LaVenture. Janice worked in...

Aug 22, 2024

Jeffery David Kunde, age 58, of Baldwin, passed away on August 22, 2024, unexpectedly, of a cardiac event. He was born on June 21, 1966 in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Park Senior High in Cottage Grove, MN and continued his education at St. Paul TVI. Jeff married the love of his life and best friend Shelley Burmeister...

Aug 22, 2024

Henry “Hank” George Hurtgen, age of 81, a beloved member of the Emerald community, passed away on August 22, 2024, at Hammond Health Center. Known for his passion for farming, his charismatic personality, and his engaging storytelling, Henry touched the lives of those around him in countless ways.

Throughout his life, Henry dedicated over 40 years of...

Aug 22, 2024

Colleen Fern Kottong, age 89 of North Hudson passed away peacefully on Thursday evening August 22, 2024. Colleen was born February 18, 1935 in Eveleth the daughter of Gordon & Mercilyn (Miller) Johnson. She graduated from Virginia High School in 1953 and was a proud graduate of Macalester, class of 1957. She worked at 3M and met Gerald, her...

Aug 21, 2024

Dorothy Elaine Larson, age 89, of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 with family by her side. Dorothy was born on June 16, 1935 to parents Melford and Florence (Delander) Shefland. She graduated from Woodville High School with the class of 1953 and shortly after married the love of her life Robert Larson on September 25,...

Aug 20, 2024

Kent Phillips, age 81, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning August 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Kent was born July 26, 1943 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Marian and LeRoy Phillips. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1961 and the University of Wisconsin—Whitewater in 1966. Kent was united in marriage with Janice Van Matre on September...

Aug 19, 2024

Gerald “Cuff” William Carlson, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on August 19, 2024 at the United Hospital in St.Paul. Cuff was born on November 14, 1956, to parents Robert and Lois Carlson. Cuff’s free spirit and love for adventure defined his life. He worked at County Market in Hudson before his retirement and was known for...

Aug 17, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Woodrow James Fangmeier. He was born August 6, 1974 in St. Paul, MN to parents Joseph and Carol Fangmeier. After a 5-year fight with cancer Woody passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024 at the age of 50, surrounded by his wife and children at his home in River Falls,...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David “Swanny” Robert Swanson, a true outdoorsman and lover of life. Born on November 25, 1960, in Hudson, WI, Dave lived his life to the fullest until his passing on August 16, 2024, at Comforts of Home-The Lodge in River Falls, WI.

Dave received the gift...

Aug 14, 2024

Lana Marie White age 74 of Hudson, WI passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2024.

She was born in Stewartville, MN on September 10, 1949 the daughter of Donald and Mary Fenstermacher. She grew up in Spring Valley, MN before moving to Hibbing, MN where she graduated from High School.

Lana retired from Blue Cross...

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Patricia Doar Zipperer, age 93, of New Richmond, traded in her earthly address for a heavenly one on August 12, 2024. Born on March 23, 1931, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Fredrick and Margaret (Bell) Doar, Mary was a vibrant soul right from the start. She honed her mischievous spirit at Blessed Sacrament Parochial School in Dungeon County, near...

Aug 12, 2024

Arliss Gould, age 90 of Spring Valley WI, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024 at Mayo Health Care Systems in Eau Claire WI surrounded by her loving family.

Arliss was born October 7, 1933, to Ben and Gertrude (Allen) Jacobson in Dover Township, Chetek Wisconsin, the youngest of 4 siblings. She...

Aug 8, 2024

Cindy Lou Warner (Rassbach), age 70 of Glenwood City, WI went to be with her Lord and loved ones on Aug. 8, 2024 in Bloomer, WI. Cindy was born on December 30, 1953 to James and Jeanette (Olson) Rassbach in Barron, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran of Arland where she was an active member until...

Aug 7, 2024

Longtime Hudson, Wisconsin resident Sharon Louise Buffington, 81, died peacefully in the home she loved on August 7, 2024. She was under the care of Lakeview Hospice.

Sharon was born on July 1, 1943 and grew up in San Diego, California, the elder of Raymond and Dorothy Buffington’s two children. For Sharon, her membership in Girl Scouts...

Aug 6, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” L. Swanson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 77. Born on January 31, 1947, to parents Melvin and Juanita Olson. She grew up in New Richmond and graduated from New Richmond High School. She was united in marriage in 1968 to Dave...

Aug 6, 2024

Terry Felland passed away on Tuesday morning August 6, 2024 at the age of 83. Born in St. Croix Falls, WI on October 15, 1940, Terry was the son of Glenn and Catherine Felland.

Terry graduated from St. Croix Fall High School in 1958 and attended UW-Madison to study accounting. He started his career at 3M a...