Remembering Your Loved Ones

May 7, 2023

Mary Ellen Knoblauch, age 89, lifelong resident of Prescott, WI passed peacefully on May 7th, 2023. Mary Ellen Knoblauch, daughter of Blanche and Clarence Knoblauch, was born on April 17,1934 in Clifton Township. She was the oldest of three children. She attended Sunnyside School, a one-room schoolhouse in Prescott, until 8th grade when she finished school at Prescott High...

May 6, 2023

James E. “Jim” Marfell passed away peacefully in hospice care at the Comforts of Home in Hudson, Wisconsin with family by his side on May 6, 2023, after a gallant fight against Alzheimer’s disease.  Jim was born on March 27, 1940, to the late Donald and Shirley (Jenks) Marfell in Boyceville, Wisconsin.

Jim proudly served his country...

May 6, 2023

Kaitlin “Kaitie” R. Leising, age 29, of New Richmond, WI, died unexpectedly and tragically on May 6, 2023 while in the line of duty.

Kaitie (lovingly nicknamed Bug) was born on January 10, 1994 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Roger and Kristine (Hansen) Stevens. She graduated in 2012 from Chadron High School, and then went on to Black...

May 3, 2023

Kirk T. Fletcher, age 63, of New Richmond, WI, Loving Dad, Papa, and Brother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023. Anyone who knew him knows his passion was cars, Mopar in particular. However, he would wrench on anything. He was truly a world-class auto mechanic. He valued and adored his friendships and family and loved watching The Green...

May 3, 2023

Mary J. Mackey, age 95  of Hudson, WI, died on May 3, 2023 in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Mary was born on July 25, 1927 in Waseca, MN to Henry J. and Anna R. (Powell) Zimmerman. She attended Sacred Heart grade and high school, and graduated in the class of 1945., as Salutatorian of her class. Following high school,...

May 3, 2023

Phyllis Ann (Ristuben) Kloster, age 89, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, formerly of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 at Woodland Hill Senior Living in Hudson, WI, where she had resided for the last year. She was born on August 29, 1933 to Olaf and Olga Ristuben. She lived in Gwinner, ND until her...

May 3, 2023

Thomas J. Solum, age 73, of Woodville, WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Tom was born to Jerome and Gloeann Solum on September 12, 1949 in River Falls, WI. He later had 7 siblings to compete with. Two sisters – Georgianne (Cleve Aldous), Sally (Kevin Thoen) and 5 brothers – Jerry (Jeanne), John/Red, Peter (Becky),...

May 1, 2023

“Kenneth Dean Hughes died peacefully Friday, May 1 in River Falls, WI. Ken was born March 10, 1931 in Marshall, Oklahoma to Vera and Lynn Hughes. After graduating from Guthrie Oklahoma High School in 1949, he attended college at Oklahoma A&M. In 1951, he joined the Air Force where he was a gifted aircraft welder and was stationed in...

Apr 30, 2023

Joan Elizabeth St. Ores, age 86 of Hudson, WI passed away on Saturday night, April 30th, at the Christian Community Home of Hudson. She was born the daughter of Bernard and Edna (Roach) McDonald on October 13, 1924 in Wisconsin Rapids. She graduated from Hudson High School (where she and her sister were the first drum majorettes) and went...

Apr 30, 2023

Donald E. “Donnie” Scholl, age 66 of Hudson, died peacefully Saturday April 30th at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born on December 28, 1944 in Hudson, Wisconsin and was a lifelong Hudson resident. He was the son of Clifford and Agnes (Knecht) Scholl. He attended St. Patrick’s Parochial School and Hudson High School prior...

Apr 29, 2023

Virginia “Virgie” Rivard, (nee: Belisle) age 84, of Houlton, Wisconsin, died peacefully Friday April 29th at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Virgie was born on January 6, 1932 at her home in Somerset; the daughter of Rodrick ‘Dick’ and Adele (Montpetit) Belisle.  She was raised in Somerset where she lived her entire life.

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Apr 29, 2023

Robert P. Bringer age 92, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed on April 29th, 2023. Robert was born to Paul and Cecelia (Knobloch) Bringer in Peoria, IL. He attended St.Bede high school in La Salle, IL. on a 4-yr. scholarship and then Purdue University where he earned a degree in chemical engineering followed by a PHD. Following a brief period at...

Apr 28, 2023

Marcellene Taft, 85, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, passed away on April 28th, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Marcellene was born March 17 th, 1938 to Valton and Bessie Cooper in Colorado City Texas. She spent the majority of her childhood in Colorado. As a teenager, Marci started waitressing to make a few dollars. She enjoyed the...

Apr 28, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Deason on April 28th, 2023, at the age of 49. Michael was born on November 1, 1973, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Paul Deason and Kristine Stone. He attended Wayzata Middle School, Champlin Park High School, and Brown University.

He was an active member of...

Apr 28, 2023

Mark E. Weckwerth, age 60, of Hudson, WI, passed away on April 28, 2023 at his home in Hudson.

Mark was born on October 26, 1962 in Stillwater, MN to Florian “Weck” and Maxine “Max” (Lindstrom) Weckwerth. He graduated from Hudson High School, the class of 1980.

Mark was passionate about motorcycles, and enjoyed going...

Apr 28, 2023

William Martin, age 78 of Maple Grove, Minnesota died April 28, 2023 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. “Bill” was born in 1944 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin; the son of Raymond and Muriel Martin. He was raised in rural Ellsworth on the farm, graduating from high school in the class of 62’. As a young man, he helped with...

Apr 28, 2023

Florence Caroline Dabbs, 89, of North Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on April 28th, 2023.

Florence was born on August 19th, 1933 in Anoka, Minnesota to Erick and Marie Ferngren. She married Edward Dabbs on November 23, 1955. Florence finished off her working career with Spiegler Property and Real Estate as an assistant manager.

Florence was...

Apr 27, 2023

Edward F. ‘Ed’ Nuebel, age 80 of Hudson WI, died on Friday, April 27th at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester MN. Ed was born January 17, 1932 in Saint Paul MN to parents Frank C. and Vera Mae (Lundt) Nuebel. Ed graduated from Mechanic Arts High School, was a standout athlete, and on the all-city football team. Ed was...

Apr 27, 2023

Gregory James Bibeau Sr., age 68, of New Richmond, formerly of Woodville, Wisconsin passed away on April 27, 2023, at the Comforts of Home in River Falls.

Gregory was born on March 14, 1955, in Osceola, Wisconsin. He graduated from Baldwin High School. After high school, he attended WITC, for law enforcement.

Greg was a...

Apr 25, 2023

Taylor Edward Palfrey age 32 of Cocoa, Florida, and formerly Prescott died unexpectedly April 25th, 2023 in Florida. Taylor was born on July 14, 1990 in Richland Center, Wisconsin; the son of Jerald Palfrey and Dulcie (Hill) Palfrey. He was raised in Muscoda, Wisconsin where he attended Riverdale Elementary before moving to Prescott where he graduated from high school....