Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jul 5, 2023

Marlene Hintz, at 70 years young, passed unexpectedly in her home the morning of July 5 th , 2023.

She was born on February 6, 1953 to parents Verlin and Margaret Gaetz and grew up in Wausau, WI.  Marlene spent many summers travelling to the family ranch in Montana, spending days riding horses and enjoying nature.  She...

Jul 4, 2023

Dr. Larry Patrick Traynor, 79, passed peacefully at home in River Falls, WI, on July 4, in the company of his family.

Larry was born on June 26, 1941 in River Falls, WI, to Mary LaMoine and George Donovan Traynor.  Larry was raised in Ellsworth, WI, attended Ellsworth schools including  St. Francis School and Ellsworth High School,...

Jul 4, 2023

Robert “Bob” Myron Enloe was born on February 16, 1929, in River Falls Wisconsin. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on July 4, 2023, in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Bob was a loving and devoted husband, enjoying 10 years with his late wife Bernice and their three children, and 61 years with his wife Harriet and...

Jul 4, 2023

LaVonne “Polly” Marie Granheim, age 89, of Ellsworth, passed away on July 4, 2023 at Ellsworth Health Services. LaVonne was born to Eldon and LaGarda (Hanson) Blodgett on July 14, 1933 in Trimbelle Township, WI. She attended Carpenter School through 8 th grade. She worked at Smeads as a machine operator. She married the love of her life Robert...

Jul 2, 2023

Donna Marie Beaudette (nee Weast, formerly Pavel), age 85, of Hudson, Wisconsin went home to the Lord on July 2, 2023. after a long struggle with dementia. Donna was born on March 21, 1938, to Harry and Pauline Weast in Peoria, Illinois. She was seven minutes younger than her twin brother Donald.

As a young child, Donna...

Jul 1, 2023

Dorothy Nelson “Dot”, age 93, of Hudson, WI, passed away on July 1, 2023 at Red Cedar Canyon Senior Living. Dorothy was born on May 20, 1930 in Burkhardt, Wisconsin to Leroy & Margaret Peterson. In 1947 she was Hudson Homecoming Queen and fell in love with the football captain George Nelson. On January 6, 1951 they married.

Jul 1, 2023

Tom Krohn, a beloved friend and father, passed away peacefully on July 1st at the age of sixty-five. Born on November 4th, Tom was known for his relentless work ethic and a straightforward approach to life. His career in construction spanned decades, during which he contributed significantly to various projects. He helped build many of the homes that started...

Jun 30, 2023

Brigitte Liselotte Rollins, age 86, of Hudson, WI passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023, after a long history of health challenges. She was born to Kurt and Margaret Willert on July 16, 1936, in Berlin, Germany. Brigitte attended High School in Germany. She met and married David Lee Rollins on June 8, 1962, while he was stationed in...

Jun 29, 2023

Joyce Elaine (Anderson) Couch, 94, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on June 29 th at the Baldwin Care Center where she had been a resident for the past two months.

Joyce was born on November 3, 1928 in Wilson, Wisconsin to Alfred and Ella (Borninkohf) Anderson. She was the second of four children. The family later moved...

Jun 29, 2023

On June 29, with his wife Trudy by his side, Steve Achterhof, 73, was freed from the pain of Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born on December 7, 1949 to Bernice (Zillmer) and Eugene Achterhof, in Baldwin WI.  He served in the Army June 1969 to September 1970 and then returned home.  For a short time, he...

Jun 28, 2023

Dr. James Vernon Lawton passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, at the age of 92, after a valiant fight against dementia.

Jim was born on Dec. 6, 1930, in Hillsboro, Wis., to John and Cora Lawton. His father passed away when he was only 6 years old. His mother raised an accomplished family, all of whom...

Jun 28, 2023

Michael Bernard Thompson, age 82, of Clintonville, formerly of River Falls, passed away on June 28, 2023 at Birch Hill Health Services in Shawano, Wisconsin. Michael was born to Earl and Lorraine (Jewell) Thompson on June 14, 1941 in River Falls, WI. He attended River Falls High School graduating with the class of 1958. Michael married the love of...

Jun 28, 2023

Robert Frank Bacholke, age 88, passed away on June 28th, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Robert was born in Stillwater, MN on November 26th, 1934. He was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church, and was a farmer in the Stillwater area.

He was an outdoor enthusiast who loved hunting, fishing and gardening....

Jun 27, 2023

K. Edward Atwood, Ph.D., CPA, age 74, of Cross Plains, WI, died on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at his home in Cross Plains, WI.

Ed was born the son of Kem and Edna (Evenson) Atwood on August 23, 1948 in River Falls, WI. He grew up in Hudson graduating from Hudson High School with the class of...

Jun 27, 2023

Jason Ronald Anderson, age 53 of Comstock, WI, formerly of Woodville, WI, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023 from injuries sustained in a side by side accident.

Jason was born February 4, 1970 at the Baldwin Hospital to Ronald and Janice (Wolden) Anderson.

He graduated from Baldwin-Woodville High School in 1988.  After graduation he...

Jun 26, 2023

Errol F. Gooding age 83, of Baldwin, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26 th , 2023. Errol was born to Bert and Verna (Hartwig) Gooding in Wheaton, Minnesota.

Errol grew up on a family farm in Wheaton, Minnesota, where he became a hard worker at an early age. He tended to the crops...

Jun 25, 2023

Gerald Allen Hedtke, age 83, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, at Kinnic Health Nursing Home and Rehab in River Falls, WI. Gerald was born on December 7, 1939, to parent’s Gilbert and Verdella (Kutzke) Hedtke in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gerald was united in marriage with the love of his life, Susan (Gulenchyn) on March 18,...

Jun 23, 2023

Edna Margaret Hollister, aged 92, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Park View Nursing Home, Woodville, WI, where she has been for the previous 10 months. She was born August 26, 1930, a twin, to Ford and Lela (Ward) Hollister in the Long Prairie, MN area. While still at home the...

Jun 23, 2023

Janet Elizabeth “Jan” Ion, age 67, of Hudson, passed away at her home on June 23 after a courageous 27-year battle with breast cancer. She was born the daughter of Arthur A. and Ethelmay L. (Bangle) Englert on June 14, 1944 in Browns Valley, MN. Jan graduated from Browns Valley High School in 1962.

On September 9,...

Jun 23, 2023

Robert Earl Loida, age 79, of Ellsworth, passed away on June 23, 2023 at Mayo Hospital- Eau Claire Campus. Robert was born to Earl and Inez (Deiss) Loida on December 1, 1943 in Pierce County, WI. He attended River Falls High School. Robert married his first wife Delores Blair in 1967, even though their union later dissolved, it was...