Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Joan Quinn (née Clarity), longtime resident of Ellsworth, WI, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 6th, 2023 in her 89th year. Mary Joan died in her home surrounded by loving children and dear friends.

Mary Joan, beloved mother and friend to all whose lives she graciously touched will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts....

Jan 5, 2023

Laurel Thais Denny, age 57, of Hammond, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home.

Laurel was born May 1, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN to Donald and Joyce (Matthews) Denny. In the summer of 2007, she began her partnership with Mark Broker. Their marriage gifted them with three boys Matthew, Ethan and Raini.

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Jan 5, 2023

Arthur “Art” L. Kunze, age 77, of North Hudson, WI, died suddenly on January 5, 2023 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN.

Art was born on September 19, 1945 in New Richmond, WI to Charles and Viola (Peters) Kunze. He grew up on the family farm, third youngest in a family of eight kids, and graduated from...

Jan 4, 2023

Joan K. Murray, age 91, of Hudson, Wisconsin, formerly of Clayton, Wisconsin, and Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on January 4, 2023, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.

Joan was born on June 24, 1931, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Roman (of Milwaukee) and Eleanor (Sabota – of Green Bay) Zens. She grew up in Madison, attending St....

Jan 4, 2023

Hilda Eleanor Swanson, age 99, passed away January 4, 2023.

Hilda was born July 8, 1923 in Tamarack, MN to Gust and Josephine (Maki) Hermanson. July 21, 1945 Hilda was united in marriage to Carl Swanson. This union blessed them with three children: June, Sandra, and Kim.

Hilda graduated from McGregor High School in McGregor,...

Jan 4, 2023

Rev. Salvatore Joseph “Fr. Joe” Collova A.A.C., age 64 of Hammond died Friday, January 4 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. Fr. Joe was born on May 10, 1948 in Milwaukee; the son of Joseph and Rose (Emanuele) Collova. He was raised in Milwaukee where he attended elementary school before graduating from high school in Melrose Park,...

Jan 4, 2023

Robin LeRoy Berg, Sr., longtime resident of Hudson, WI, went to join his Lord and Savior on January 4th, 2023.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on December 13th, 1938, he was the son of Lloyd Berg and Erma Baker. Robin and MaryAnn “Mickey” were united in marriage on November 3, 1960, which lasted over 54 years and were...

Jan 4, 2023

Audrey Morrison died peacefully on January 4, 2023 at the age of 89.  Preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene and Stanley Olson and her brother, Gary Olson. Audrey’s first marriage was to Ted Bebee and they had one son, Steve Morrison.  They later divorced. Audrey met Leon, when her friend Estelle (Leon’s sister) brought Audrey to...

Jan 3, 2023

Duane R. Bonse, age 70, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 3, 2023 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Duane was born on September 29, 1952 in Stillwater, MN to Lenard and Lorraine (Bahnemann) Bonse. He worked in several fields throughout his life and retired from 3M in 2018.

Duane loved...

Jan 3, 2023

Kathryn Joanne Gutting

October 9, 1958 – January 3, 2023

Beldenville lost another matriarch. Our sweet and spicy – like a chilled shot of Fireball whiskey – Chatty Kathy passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 3, 2023 at the age of 64 during her favorite daytime program, The...

Jan 2, 2023

Dr. Roger A. Swanson, age 83, of Cushing WI died peacefully on January 2 nd , 2023 at Comforts of Home in River Falls. He was born in Cushing, WI on Dec 29 th 1939. His parents, Art and Alice (Torkelson) Swanson ran a small dairy farm. Roger attended Lanesdale School House, a 1 room schoolhouse about 1 mile...

Jan 2, 2023

Eldon “Eldie” Frye, age 90, of Hudson, WI, passed away on January 2, 2023, at Hudson Hospital in Hudson, WI.

Eldie was born on April 13, 1932, in Ellsworth, WI, to Edmund and Anna (Wussler) Frye. He graduated from Hudson High School and then honorably served in the United States Army from 1952-1954.  Eldie was united in...

Jan 2, 2023

Sylvia Sophie Kuether (94) beloved wife and mother died peacefully on Wednesday January 2nd at her home surrounded by her husband and family. Sylvia was born on June 20, 1924 in Little Chute, Wisconsin to Peter and Martha Janssen. She had two sisters, Marianne and Rosemary, and nine brothers, Don, Gary, Joe, Ken, Les, Orville, Paul, Pete and Romy....

Jan 1, 2023

Frank Alan Rorvick, age 83 of Hudson, Wisconsin, formerly of Ellsworth, passed away January 1, 2023 at Comforts of Home in Hudson. Frank was born on April 19, 1939 in Frederic, WI to Lars and Nina (Carlson) Rorvick. He graduated from Luck High School where he was very involved with playing trumpet in the school marching band and local...

Dec 31, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Solyntjes, age 87, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Ellsworth Health Services.

Pat was born on December 18, 1935, in Springfield, Minnesota, to Louis and Ann (Gubrud) Kemp. She married John Solyntjes on June 10, 1961. John’s teaching career took them to Potosi, Michigan, Rib Lake, Wisconsin, and finally...

Dec 30, 2022

Collette “Liz” Elizabeth Oviatt, age 87 of New Richmond, WI, passed away December 30, 2022 at the Park View Home in Woodville, WI. Liz was born on August 18, 1935 in Somerset, WI to Philias and Rose Marie (Germain) Carufel. She was one of 10 siblings that grew up on the family farm, where she acquired a deep love...

Dec 29, 2022

Steven Crabtree, age 67, passed away December 29, 2022. Steve known by “Pa” to many was born May 2, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Robert and Bonna (Root) Crabtree. In 1985, after eleven years together, Steve tied the knot with the love of his life, Rosemarie (Schwartz) Crabtree. Their marriage blessed them with two boys, Steven A. and...

Dec 29, 2022

Cheri J Shumaker, age 79, formerly of New Richmond, Wisconsin, passed away on December 29, 2022, at Hudson Hospital in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Cheri was born on February 17, 1943, to Clyde and Winona (Jackie) Lockey, in Rawlings, Wyoming.  She grew up in the Okoboji lakes area of Iowa, graduating from Arnolds Park High School in 1961 where...

Dec 27, 2022

Wayne Vernon, age 81, passed away on December 27, 2022. He was born July 31, 1941 in Edgeley, South Dakota to Ronald and Mamie Vernon.  In July of 1982 Wayne married Carol (Johnson) and gained three stepdaughters: Debbie, April and Melanie.

After graduation from high school Wayne enrolled in college at University of St. Cloud.  He attended...

Dec 26, 2022

Trudy Lee Herald Loney, age 71 of River Falls, passed away December 26, 2022 in Rochester, MN during open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic.

Trudy was born on October 16, 1951 in Baldwin, WI, the only child of Duane and Anita (Peterson) Herald. She attended elementary and secondary school in the Baldwin-Woodville School District, graduating in...