Remembering Your Loved Ones

Mar 16, 2025

Albert Osmur Peterson, age 83, of Spring valley WI, passed away on March 16th 2025, at Our House Senior Living in Menomonie, WI. Albert was born on January 4th 1942, in River Falls Wisconsin, to Edor and Martha Peterson.

Albert was united in marriage to Yvonne Peterson, the love of his life, on October 14th 1961, at...

Mar 14, 2025

Margie passed away peacefully the morning of March 14th, 2025, succumbing to a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Margie was born to John “Jack” and Arline McGuire on May 6th, 1955, at Bethesda Hospital in Saint Paul, MN.  She grew up in a small home in West Saint Paul, MN, with four sisters, Jeanie, Claudia, Mary,...

Mar 14, 2025

James & Phyllis O’Connor died at peace together at Woodland Hill in Hudson on March 14, 2025 after 62 great years of very happy marriage.

Jim and Phyllis were born on the same day, July 3, 1940, many miles apart. She to parents George and Lucille Miller in Denver. He to Walter and Gertrude in Ladysmith, WI....

Mar 14, 2025

James & Phyllis O’Connor died at peace together at Woodland Hill in Hudson on March 14, 2025 after 62 great years of very happy marriage.

Jim and Phyllis were born on the same day, July 3, 1940, many miles apart. She to parents George and Lucille Miller in Denver. He to Walter and Gertrude in Ladysmith, WI....

Mar 14, 2025

Donald Erwin Schumacher, a beloved father, proud veteran, devoted farmer, and active community member, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, just weeks shy of his 95th birthday. He was born on March 30, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, and later made his home in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Don married Viola Hauck and together were blessed with 3 children. Viola sadly...

Mar 12, 2025

Edward Ray Crandell, born on February 3, 1957, peacefully passed away on March 12, 2025. Ed was born on February 3, 1957 to parents Richard and Marilyn (Rose) Crandell. He graduated from Spooner High School and married Carla Bush and together they were blessed with 2 children. Ed worked installing drywall for most of his career and retired from...

Mar 11, 2025

Thomas E. “Tom” Wells, age 64, of Gig Harbor and Cle Elum, Washington, formerly of Hudson, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on March 11, 2025.

Born on February 14, 1961 in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tom was raised in Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School in 1979. Tom graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman, with a Bachelor of Science...

Mar 10, 2025

Phyllis Siefers, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, just two days shy of her 96th birthday. Born on March 12, 1929, in Lafayette, Indiana, Phyllis lived a life rich in laughter, love, and warmth. She will be remembered for her joyful spirit and incredible ability to spread happiness wherever she went....

Mar 10, 2025

Robert “Bob” Bruce Schellin, age 81, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, WI, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on June 13, 1943, in Madison, WI, Bob was the beloved son of Eric and Dorothy (Garner) Schellin. He graduated from Madison East High School before...

Mar 10, 2025

Bernice Mae VanDien, age 79, of Baldwin passed away March 10, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Bernice was born October 13, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN to Bernard and Gertrude (Holmgren) Kersten. She grew up on a farm in Roberts, WI and graduated from St. Croix Central High School in Hammond, WI. She attended Spencerian College...

Mar 10, 2025

Thomas R. Smith, age 63, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Auburn, IN, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025. Tom led a life characterized by quiet devotion and unwavering support for his loved ones. He was born on June 13, 1961 in Huntington, Indiana, to parents Susan and Thomas E. Smith. He graduated from Huntington North High...

Mar 10, 2025

Daniel Joseph “Dan” Reis, affectionately known as “Mr. Reis” to his students, and “Danny” to his closest friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after his short battle with cancer on March 10, 2025. Dan was born on October 4, 1945, in Prescott, Wisconsin, the oldest son of Herman and Virginia (Deiss) Reis. He attended St. Mary’s Big River...

Mar 9, 2025

Philippe Fernand Boeglin, age 72, of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 9, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at O’Connell Funeral Home, located at 1339 Orrin Rd, Prescott, WI 54021.

Arrangements are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral...

Mar 9, 2025

Mary Evelyn Beemer (Maurer) died peacefully on Sunday March 9, 2025 of natural causes. Born May 14, 1934 Mary lived to be almost 91, a feat that she was quite proud of. Mary walked on her own, ate lunch at her kitchen table, went outside for fresh air and enjoyed watching TV a week before she passed.

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Mar 8, 2025

Robert Louis Widiker, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2025, in Hammond, WI.

Robert (Bob) Widiker was born on September 21, 1949 in Rice Lake, WI, to Robert and Lillian (Jilek) Widiker.

Bob grew up in Birchwood and graduated from Birchwood Highschool in 1967. After graduation he served as a...

Mar 8, 2025

Calla Mae Haese, age 81, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, received her wings on March 8, 2025, passing peacefully in her sleep at home. Calla Mae was born on May 9, 1943, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Delores (Kott) Crowe. She was raised in New Holstein, where she graduated from high school. Following this, she furthered her...

Mar 8, 2025

Ellen Hyndman Schmidt, left us peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on June 10, 1943, in Washington, DC, Ellen spent her life as a dedicated educator, musician, and community member.

Ellen worked as an Occupational Therapist and as Physical Education and Health Teacher at Milwaukee Montessori School and Racine Montessori School from...

Mar 7, 2025

Deborah Jean Satter, age 75, of Prescott, passed away on March 7, 2025, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation. Deb was born on November 1, 1949, in Huntington Beach, California, the daughter of Donald and Marlene (Hanson) Swintek. She spent her early years in California before moving to Minneapolis, where she graduated from West High School. She later pursued training...

Mar 7, 2025

Arlene Snoeyenbos, age 90, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Preferred Living in Ellsworth, where she had resided for the past several years.

Arlene was born on September 3, 1934, in Clifton Township, the daughter of Steve and Carmen (Campbell) Huppert. She attended St. Mary’s Big River Parochial School before graduating...

Mar 6, 2025

Vincent John Randall, age 87, formerly of Baldwin and Woodville, passed away March 6, 2025, at Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Vincent, also called Whimpy to his closest family and friends, was born April 12, 1937, in Woodville, WI, the son of Norman and Myrtle (Haugeland) Randall. He was united in marriage on October 20, 1956, to...