Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 8, 2023

Joseph Michael Balfanz, age 47, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on August 8, 2023, at his home in Roberts, Wisconsin.

Joseph was born on August 23, 1975, to parent’s Michael Balfanz and Audrey (Anderson) Seidling in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Growing up, Joseph, better known as Joe, played various sports, but hockey was his favorite of them...

Aug 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Marie Leonard. On August 7, 2023, she peacefully passed away at the Kinnic Care Center in River Falls.

Born April 24, 1940 in West Union, Iowa, she was the youngest of five; born to Joseph and Josephine Blockhaus Schmelzer.

Janice moved with her...

Aug 6, 2023

Dennis Jay Peterson, age 64, passed away on August 6 at the Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. Dennis was born on January 13, 1953, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Fern) Peterson in New Richmond, WI. He graduated from St. Croix Central High School and went on to the District One Technology Institute in Eau Claire to receive his...

Aug 5, 2023

Ned William Van Dellen, age 68, of Minneapolis, MN, world traveler (38 counties) made his final journey on August 5, 2023. He is survived by siblings Debra Van Dellen, Timothy Van Dellen, and Mary Van Dellen, as well as beloved nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be on a future date.

Aug 5, 2023

Debra Kay Anderson, age 69, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away August 5, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She fought like heck to beat it, but in the end was left to return to the love of her life in heaven.

Debra was born on December...

Aug 4, 2023

Lilly Ann Hartmon, age 89 of Burkhardt, WI passed away at her home on Friday, August 4, 18 days short of her 90th birthday. She was born the daughter of André and Anna (Devine) Rivard on August 22, 1927 in Somerset, WI. Lilly Ann lived in and around the Somerset area growing up. She attended St. Anne School, and...

Aug 4, 2023

Bob (Dad) passed away peacefully in his home after a very abrupt, sudden battle with cancer on Aug 4, 2023. He will be missed by so many of us.

As an avid Minnesota sports fan, he would banter with his sons during every Vikings game about how the game was going; he had the best laughs when...

Aug 4, 2023

Howard Johnson, age 86, of Hammond, formerly of Hudson, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday August 4th at his daughter’s residence in Hammond. Howard was born on May 22, 1927 in River Falls; the son of Samuel and Rose (Johnson) Johnson. He was raised in River Falls where he attended school. On October 6, 1948, he was united in...

Aug 3, 2023

Beulah Fyedell Gregoire, age 93, of Hudson WI and formerly of Bemidji MN & Green Valley AZ, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 3rd at the Christian Community Home. She was born the daughter of Arthur C. and Bertha A. (Goepfert) Gregoire on March 23, 1918 in Mahnomen, MN. Beulah graduated from Bemidji High School and went on to...

Aug 3, 2023

Semone Watson, age 35 of St. Paul died unexpectedly August 3rd. Semone was a loving daughter, mother, and sister. Funeral service for Semone will be 2PM Monday, August 14th at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 1339 Orrin Road, Prescott, Wisconsin 54021. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Pine Glen Cemetery in...

Aug 3, 2023

Daniel Joseph Schmalstig, age 64 of Beldenville died peacefully Thursday, August 3 rd 2023 at his residence with his wife and two children at his side. He showed courage, strength, and faith after a battle with cancer. Daniel was born on July 23, 1959 in Red Wing, Minnesota; the son of Raymond and Joyce (Johnson) Schmalstig. He was raised...

Aug 3, 2023

Sandra Joann ‘Sandy’ Borgerson, age 76 of River Falls passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Hammond Health Campus in Hammond, WI where she was receiving respite care. Sandy was born on February 3, 1947 in St. Paul. She was an ‘East Sider’ of St. Paul where she was raised and attending Harding High School and then St...

Aug 3, 2023

Brian Joseph Webster (58) passed away unexpectedly on his family farm on August 3, 2023, after suffering from complications with depression.

Brian was born on December 22, 1964, in Red Wing, MN to Robert and Elizabeth “Betty” (Klecker) Webster of Hartland Township. Brian was the youngest of 8 living children. He grew up on the Webster Century...

Aug 3, 2023

Shannon M. Brogan, 75, of Hager City, WI passed away in St. Paul, MN on August 3, 2023.

Shannon was born on August 2, 1948 to John and Joyce (O’Toole) Brogan and raised in Adams-Friendship, WI. She lived various places but settled in Western Wisconsin near her loving partner, Paul Hein. Shannon had a varied career but...

Jul 31, 2023

Douglas R. Stein, 66, of Hudson, WI passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and dog lover. Doug enjoyed walking the prairie with his golden retriever, Toby, and their neighborhood walking companions; woodworking with his son, Aaron; gardening; reading; cooking; grilling; and watching Marvel movies. Keeping the Carpenter Nature Center’s prairie mowed...

Jul 31, 2023

Cory Scott Johnson, age 32 of Baldwin WI, passed away on Sunday, July 31st, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Cory was born August 8, 1978 in Woodville WI to parents Richard and Francene (Duval) Johnson. Cory attended Glenwood City High School, and graduated with the Class of 1997. Currently Cory was working production with the Andersen...

Jul 30, 2023

Grant Wilbur Jensen, age 75, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Grant was born on June 1, 1948 to parents Wilbur and Lorraine (Brown) Jensen. He graduated from St. Croix Central High School and went on to become a skilled carpenter building many homes around the area. He later was a log home dealer going to...

Jul 29, 2023

Marlin Theodore Krear, age 88, of River Falls passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 29, 2023 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. Marlin was born to Theodore and Irene (Giester) Krear on April 7, 1935 in River Falls, Wisconsin. He attended River Falls High School graduating with the class of 1953. He enlisted into the...

Jul 29, 2023

Ione Esther McDonell, age 97 of Hudson, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 29 with her family by her side, at Red Cedar Canyon.  Ione was born March 11, 1921 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Henry and Eda (Larson) Willi. On November 30, 1942, Ione was united in marriage to her childhood sweetheart Patrick McDonell in South Mills, NC. The...

Jul 29, 2023

Phyllis J Harper, 63, of Hudson, WI died Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN after a 7 month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

She was born on January 21st, 1960 in Cumberland, WI to Ted and Annie (Graf) Adascheck. As a senior in High School she was crowned Miss...