Remembering Your Loved Ones

May 10, 2023

Minnie E. Davidsaver, age 85, of Ellsworth, died May 10, 2023 at the River Falls Area Hospital. Minnie was born on July 29, 1937 in Whitehall, Wisconsin; the daughter of Norman and Tilda (Norby) Kolve. In 1980, she was married to Dale Davidsaver at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hastings.

Minnie worked as a housekeeper cleaning houses...

May 10, 2023

Erik R. Kindschy, age 29, of Minneapolis, MN (formerly of Hudson, WI) died unexpectedly on May 10th, 2023.

He was a graduate of Hudson High School in 2012 and went on to become an enthusiastic student and constant learner in the school of life.

Erik was a professional line cook at Blondette restaurant in Minneapolis....

May 9, 2023

Charlotte E. Crist (Pugh), age 73, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Red Cedar Canyon of Hudson, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 6, 1949, in Racine, WI, she was the daughter of William and Betty (Hall) Pugh. Charlotte spent her early years in Racine, graduating from Horlick HS. In her adult life, she found joy...

May 8, 2023

Donna Jean Moseman, age 75, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 8, 2023 in Hudson, WI. Donna was born in Sioux City, IA on April 9, 1948 to Frank and Maxene (Pearson) Beller. She attended South Sioux City Grade school, where she unknowingly met the future love of her life, Michael Moseman. The two graduated high...

May 8, 2023

Gary Jay Krieger, 80, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 8th at his home with his family by his side.

Gary was the youngest of eight children born to Harold William & Alpha Mae (Smithson) Krieger. He was born on May 25, 1938 in Jefferson, Greene Co., Iowa. Gary grew up in Perry, Dallas Co., Iowa &...

May 8, 2023

Shirley M. Johannsen, age 93, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed on May 8th, 2023. at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI. Shirley was born to Leroy and Blanche (Laughlin) Johnson in St.Paul, MN.

Shirley loved traveling, she enjoyed many cruises and traveling to her favorite location, Hawaii. She enjoyed the outdoors and spent winters in Florida. Her pastimes...

May 8, 2023

Dennis James Martino, age 71, of Clermont, Florida, passed peacefully on May 8 th , 2023 in Baldwin, WI surrounded by family.

Dennis was born on January 24 th , 1952 to George and Margaret (David) Martino in Blue Island, Illinois.  Dennis grew up in the Chicago area, where he graduated from Bremen High School and started...

May 8, 2023

Lee Matzek died on May 8th surrounded by her husband, Don, and family.

Leona Christine (Woods) Matzek was born on October 29, 1921 to Samuel and Ethel Woods. She grew up in River Falls until the family moved to Burnett County, Wisconsin where she attended high school in Webster. She then returned to River Falls and attended...

May 8, 2023

Ralph Duane Guckenberger, age 74, went to his heavenly home on May 8, 2023. Ralph was born to Vince and Loraine Guckenberger in Milwaukee on November 6, 1948 and grew up in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He attended St. James Elementary in Franklin. After three years at St. Francis de Sales Minor Seminary in Milwaukee, he returned to graduate from...

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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