Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 26, 2023

Jaxson James Scott O’Brien was born on December 8, 2012. He left us peacefully at 10 years young on January 26, 2023.

He grew up like any child would, meeting all his milestones until he was almost 3 years when he had his first seizure. As time went on the seizures got worse and in 2017 he...

Jan 25, 2023

Kalen Ryan Pohjonen, age 21 of Vadnais Heights, formerly of Hudson died unexpectedly Tuesday January 25th at his residence. Kalen was born on February 16, 1989 in Duluth, MN.  He attended elementary, middle and high school in Hudson, WI.  He received his high school diploma in 2007.  On August 1, 2009, he was united in marriage to Katherine Quam...

Jan 25, 2023

Katherine Marie Pohjonen, age 19 of Vadnais Heights, formerly of Hudson was unexpectedly found deceased on Tuesday January 25th at her residence. Kathy was born on January 27, 1991 in Hudson; the daughter of Lawrence and Susan (Bynum) Quam. She attended North Hudson Elementary and Hudson Middle School prior to graduating from Hudson High School in the class of...

Jan 23, 2023

Robin Rae Hudson, age 67, of Baldwin, WI passed away on January 23, 2023, after years of fighting health complications. Born in Baldwin, WI January 29, 1955, Robin lived on the family farm with her parents Theresa and Edward Vandenberg until she was 2-years-old. Her father passed away when she was 18-months-old and her stepfather when she was young,...

Jan 23, 2023

Tim “Bulldog” Holmberg, age 60, of Baldwin, WI, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.

Tim was born on June 1, 1962 in Eau Claire to Robert “Duke” and Ethel (Wilkenson) Holmberg. He attended Menomonie High School, and later married Amanda “Mandy” Nelson.

For much of his...

Jan 23, 2023

Sibyl Dianne Gordon passed peacefully, with loved ones holding her hands, on January 23rd. Due to advanced dementia, Dianne resided in Assisted Living facilities since July, 2023. Most recently, residing at Hammond Health Services.

Dianne was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She also lived in Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia and ultimately Wisconsin. Graduating from Robert E. Lee...

Jan 23, 2023

Jeffery M. Barriault “Little Cutty”, age 54, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2023. Jeff was born on May 11, 1968 in Menomonie, WI to parents Delore and Sandra (Bonte) Barriault. Jeff graduated from Glenwood City High School with the class of 1986 and was an All State Champ wrestler. He enjoyed a 21-year long...

Jan 23, 2023

Norah Denise (Linehan) Oehmke, age 84, of Hudson, WI passed away on January 23, 2023. Norah was born January 3, 1939, the daughter of Daniel and Norah (Mannion) Linehan. She graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit, MI and was the first in her family to attend a university, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University...

Jan 23, 2023

Barbara Anne Clark (Bohrer) age eighty of Como Park in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Our sweet and loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend born on November 9 th , 1942 has temporarily left us on January 23 to be in her heavenly home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years Nicholas...

Jan 22, 2023

Lloyd F. Kearns, 87, of Ellsworth and formerly of Webster, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday morning, January 22, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems ~ Red Wing.

Lloyd was born December 8, 1935 to Edward and Rose (Black) Kearns in Plum City, Wisconsin.

He grew up in Plum City, and served...

Jan 22, 2023

Glenn Fredrick Gerhardt age 60 of New Richmond, formerly of Baldwin died Sunday January 22 at the Westfield’s Hospital in New Richmond. Glenn was born on February 3, 1951 in New Prague, Minnesota; the son of Arthur and Loretta (Groff) Gerhardt. He attended the St. Croix Central School graduating from high school. He was married to the former Norma...

Jan 21, 2023

Gayle E. Rasmussen, age 65 of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 21, surrounded by family.Gayle was born April 8, 1948, in River Falls WI. She was the daughter of John Lyman Groom and Audrey Eileen (McCleary) Groom. She married Larry B. Rasmussen on January 28, 1972 at United Methodist Church, River Falls. They were married almost...

Jan 21, 2023

Lora Gray (nee Pirlot) , age 87, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away on January 21, 2023 at St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond.

Lora loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was the small business owner of Mr. T’s/Lora’s Bar in Hudson. When she was younger, she worked as a nurses’ aide. Lora will...

Jan 20, 2023

Jack W. Young, age 88, of Hudson, died on Thursday, January 20th at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. A private graveside service will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Coutnryside Crematory, 715-386-3725.

Jan 20, 2023

Gerald Eugene Hildebrandt, age 74, of River Falls, died on January 20, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gerald was born to Willis and Marjorie (Johnson) Hildebrandt on December 25, 1948 in River Falls. He attended Prescott High School, graduating with the class of 1967. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1969 and served through 1971....

Jan 20, 2023

Carol Jean Boles, age 73 of Hudson WI died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 surrounded by family.

Carol was born on August 12, 1949 in Hudson, the daughter of Lynos and Esther “Ida” (Porter) Simpson. She was raised in Hudson and graduated Hudson High School in 1967.

Carol was united with the love of...

Jan 20, 2023

Bradley J. Kaufman, age 56 of Ellsworth, died peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on Friday morning, January 20th at Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls. He was born on August 1, 1960 in Plum City, WI, to Douglas and Jean (Ebensperger) Kaufman. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas E. Kaufman and step father...

Jan 19, 2023

Harold V. Jacobson, age 87 of Baldwin WI and formerly of Hammond WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 19th at the Baldwin Care Center. Harold was born November 17, 1923 in Pleasant Valley Township WI to parents Clarence and Signa (nee Dahlman) Jacobson. Harold was a graduate of Baldwin High School. On January 11, 1958 in Saint Paul MN,...

Jan 18, 2023

Donna Mueske died peacefully on January 18th surrounded by the family she loved so much. She was the firstborn child of Herbert and Agnes (Goergen) Mayer, born at their farmhouse on January 23, 1931 outside of Stacyville, IA. While attending Hamilton Business College in Mason City, IA she met the love of her life, Clifton John (C.J.) Mueske on...

Jan 17, 2023

Richard Lee Kinneman, 64, Prescott, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away at his home on January 17, 2023.

Rick was born on November 24, 1958 to Robert and Rochelle Kinneman in Redwing, Minnesota. After Rick graduated from Prescott high school in 1977, he enlisted in the US Army, choosing Mechanics and Engineering as his job interest, which lead to...