Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 25, 2023

Jerry Lynn DuMond, age 66, passed away silently on Christmas night in the comfort of his home. Jerry was born on February 7, 1956 to Gailen (Chick) and Edna DuMond. Jerry attended River Falls schools, but formal schooling was not for Dad, as he went out into the world and soon learned there wasn’t a job he couldn’t do...

Dec 25, 2023

Wendell A. Petersen, age 78, of Tonka Bay, passed away peacefully on December 25th surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Wendell A. Petersen and C. Eleanor Nelson (Petersen). Survived by son, Wendell Eric Petersen; daughter, Cathy (Michael) Fine; granddaughters; Lauren, Alexis, and Ali Fine; sister Catherine (Dale) Feste; brother A. Herbert “Skip” (Susan) Nelson; many friends...

Dec 25, 2023

Peter “Jesse” Handris, age 64 of Baldwin, wisconsin died on Christmas Day, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital In Rochester, Minnesota. Private family services are being planned.

Dec 24, 2023

Mary Jane Strey, age 91, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve with her family by her side. She was born on June 16, 1931 to parents Dr. Leo and Jane (O’Connell) Petersen. Raised in a faithfilled home, Mary Jane attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School. She graduated from Hudson High School, Class of 1949 and continued her...

Dec 24, 2023

Sanjeev Adonijah Dhawan Jr., age 30, of Prescott (formerly Ellsworth) Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sanjeev was born on August 17, 1993 in Rochester, Minnesota to Sanjeev Dhawan Sr. and Barbara Beth (Florine) Dhawan.

Sanjeev grew up with his sisters in Prescott, Wisconsin, attending Malone Elementary School, and playing little league baseball...

Dec 23, 2023

Norma Anne Klanderman, age 91, of Woodville, Wisconsin, formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, peacefully left this world on December 23rd, 2023. Although she will be missed, her departure from this world will be seen as another one of her many adventures.

Born to Helen and Arnold Solberg in St. Paul, Minnesota, Norma had a traditional Irish Catholic...

Dec 22, 2023

Scott Lowry Nelson, age 72, of North Hudson, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Kinnic Health and Rehab, ending his battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Scott was born on October 10, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN to Lowry and Ellen (Schaal) Nelson. Scott grew up in Chippewa Falls, WI and graduated from Chi High in...

Dec 19, 2023

Nonnette Remember Johnson, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 19, at the \”Our House\” Assisted Living Residence in River Falls, Wis. Born Aug. 6, 1924, to Edwin and Alvina Danielson in Beldenville, Wis. She attended the Freier Grade School and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1942. Nonnette married Harlan O. Johnson on Feb.28, 1946....

Dec 19, 2023

Susan Rose (Swanson) Brathal, 81, of Hudson, passed away with her family by her side  in North Hudson, Wisconsin on Tuesday December 19th, 2023 after an aggressive battle with cancer.

Susan was born in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, on November 7th, 1942 to Opal and Ray Swanson. She graduated from Glenwood City High School and began working at...

Dec 18, 2023

Claude Edward McGee, age 87, of Wilson, Wisconsin, died on December 18, 2023, at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, Wisconsin.

Claude was born on August 5, 1936, to parent’s Donald and Leona (Frantz) McGee.

Claude was united in marriage with the love of his life, Louella (Harp) on June 7, 1958.

Claude...

Dec 18, 2023

Donald Maurice Lewis, age 91 of Hudson, WI passed away on December 18th, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Don was born on May 24, 1933, in Appleton, WI, the first of three children born to Maurice and Ruth Lewis. Soon after earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute (Terre Haute, IN), Don moved to St. Paul,...

Dec 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and daughter, Eileen Adams (Smith). Eileen, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18th, 2023 in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Eileen was born to Marion and Luella Smith on September 23rd, 1952. She grew up in the Blaine, Minnesota area with her 7...

Dec 18, 2023

On Saturday July 27, 1974, Nancy Mae Paramo (Taylor) was born to the late Bonita and Oliver Taylor in Des Moines, IA.  For the next 49 years Nancy would spread sunshine and happiness to the world.

How do you put Nancy into words?  How do you sum up a person who radiated sunshine and love everywhere she...

Dec 17, 2023

Roger Steven Horstmann, aged 70, of Ellsworth, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at River Falls Area Hospital. Born to Joseph and Ester (Theising) Horstmann on October 19, 1953, in Wadena, MN, Roger’s life was one filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to his family.

On September 2, 1972, Roger married the love of...

Dec 15, 2023

Georgia Mae Hoberg age 93 of River Falls, died peacefully December 15, 2023 at the Wellhaven Senior Living in River Falls. Georgia was born on August 20, 1930 in Underwood, North Dakota where she received her education. She furthered her schooling at the Bismarck Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her degree as a registered nurse.

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Dec 15, 2023

Patrick Kenneth Close age 69 of Elmwood died unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Advent Health Hospital in Durand. Patrick was born on September 25, 1954 in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Michael and Maxine (Hines) Close. He was raised in Ellsworth, where he attended Saint Francis Parochial School prior to graduating from the Ellsworth High...

Dec 15, 2023

Jeffrey W. King, age 74 of Hudson died December 15, 2023.

Jeff was born on March 9, 1949 in River Falls, WI, to Bruce and Florence King of North Hudson.  He was the 9 th child of a family of ten.  After his schooling, he worked for 14 years at St. Croix Steel Workers.  Then worked for...

Dec 14, 2023

Jessica Lyn Peterson died tragically in a car accident on December 14, 2023. She was born February 26 th , 1984 in Stillwater to Craig Peterson & Teena Barr-Larson. She grew up and attended school in Baldwin, later moving to Hudson where she graduated with the class of 2002.

She is survived by her three children Kyley...

Dec 14, 2023

Norman Arthur Doyone, age 89 of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023 at Christian Community Home. Norman was born on October 3, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to parents Norman and Doris. He attended McKinley High School in Washington D.C. and after graduating, enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.  He served for 4 years.

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Dec 13, 2023

Robert Milton “Bob” Pierce formerly of Hudson, WI passed away on December 13, 2023 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN. Bob was born on May 18, 1931, in Cornell, WI,  to Milton and Sophie (Kroll) Pierce. He married Rita Van Beck on January 18, 1954. They were married for 59 years. They raised three sons, traveled to all 50 states...