Remembering Your Loved Ones

Sep 10, 2022

James R. “Jim” Shumaker, age 81, formerly of New Richmond, Wisconsin, passed away on September 10, 2022 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living, in Hudson, Wisconsin.  Jim was born on January 20, 1941 to Harold and Elizabeth “Virginia” (Kinkead) Shumaker, in Spencer, Iowa.  He grew up in the Okoboji lakes area of Iowa, graduating from Arnolds Park High School in...

Sep 10, 2022

On Sept. 10th, 2022 at age 78, Richard O’Connell passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

Born in 1943 to Ralph and Grace O’Connell, he grew up on the family farm in Hammond, WI, milking cows, bailing hay, and driving the tractors. Richard met his future wife in the fourth grade and they graduated from...

Sep 10, 2022

Edward “Scotty” Johnston was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on June 24, 1929. “Scotty” peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2022, in Hudson, Wisconsin.

“Scotty” is survived by his wife Jule, of 41 years; his daughter, Kirsten (Jason) Elles; his grandchildren, Avery (Kyla) Elles, Pearl (Kyle) Goetz; his brother, David Johnston and...

Sep 9, 2022

Patricia Mary Van Dusartz, age 87 of Hudson, WI, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Comforts of Home Care Center in Hudson, WI. Pat was born on April 10, 1935 in St. Paul, MN to Cashmier and Josephine (Wilk) Clemas. She grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School. Pat was united in marriage...

Sep 8, 2022

Karl Karlson age 92 of New Centerville died September 8 th 2022 at his residence with family at his side.

Karl was born on June 30, 1930 to Alfred and Margaret (Trombley) Karlson.  Alfred was a stone mason and royal Swedish guard who immigrated to Peet, Wisconsin while Margaret was a French and Irish Immigrant from Canada....

Sep 8, 2022

Mary Lou Pabst, age 82, of Hammond, WI passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2022 at the Baldwin Care Center. Mary Lou was born on September 16th, 1939 to George and Helen Landgren in St. Paul, MN. After her father’s death in 1943, her mother married James Padden of Erin, WI. Mary Lou attended school in Glenwood City, WI...

Sep 7, 2022

Dorothy C. Nelson, age 57, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her loving family by her side.  She was born February 16, 1965 to Raymond and Gloria Vorwald and was a graduate of St. Croix Central in Hammond, Wisconsin.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dave;...

Sep 6, 2022

Geneva Rae Tonn, 87, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Johnstown, NY, died on September 6, 2022, at Woodland Hills Assisted Living in Hudson, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

Geneva was born on December 22, 1934, to Raymond and Florence (Way) Shogren in Alexandria, MN. She attended Elementary and High School in Alexandria.   Her family would vacation...

Sep 6, 2022

Marvin George Bates, age 81 of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away on September 6, 2022 at his home while in hospice care with his loving wife by his side.

Marv was born in a primitive farmhouse just north of Norcross, Minnesota on April 10, 1941, to George and Lillian (Twenge) Bates. He lived on the farm where his...

Sep 5, 2022

Brian James Atherton, age 56, of Hager City, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly after a heart attack on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Brian was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He owned and operated his own machine shop where he could be found at all hours tinkering on anything he could get his...

Sep 5, 2022

Johnny Lee Aldridge Sr., age 60, of River Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2022 at his residence in River Falls. Johnny was born on July 18, 1962 to George and Oralee (Dimming) Aldridge in Memphis, Tennessee. Johnny graduated from George Washington Carver High with the class of 1981. He enlisted into the United States Marine Corps....

Sep 5, 2022

Bruce George Douglas, age 75, of Baldwin, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at his home on September 5 th , 2022 with his family by his side. Bruce was born on October 22 nd , 1946 in Leominster, Massachusetts to George and Margaret Douglas. His family then moved to Escanaba, Michigan where he continued grade school and graduated high school....

Sep 4, 2022

Mabel June Schmeck, age 84, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022, at the Comforts of Home-Lodge in River Falls, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

Mabel was born on January 12, 1938, to Charles and Gertrude (Yoder) Deal in Hudson, WI. She attended school in Hudson and graduated class of 1956. She grew...

Sep 4, 2022

Craig Niskanen, age 61, of Hudson, WI, died peacefully on September 4, 2022 at Spring Valley Health and Rehab with his family by his side.

Craig was born on May 19, 1961 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Verdie and Shirley (Leighton) Niskanen. He attended New Hope grade school and Plymouth Armstrong Senior High School. Craig...

Sep 4, 2022

Joan Helen ‘Joanie’ Marlette age 92, formerly of Woodbury, MN passed away September 4, 2022 at The Water’s Senior Living in Oakdale.  Joanie was born April 13, 1930 to parents Joseph and Helen (Danner) Heinen. She was raised in the Twin Cities and graduated from Humboldt High School in Rosemont.

She worked as an Executive Assistance for...

Sep 4, 2022

Darol Eby, age 89 of Little Canada, MN, passed away on September 4, 2022 at Regions Hospital. Darol was born in Aberdene SD on April 15, 1933 to parents George Earl and Velma Hazel (Webb) Eby.  After graduating High School from Ortonville HS in 1949 he worked on the family farm before enlisting in the United States Military. He...

Sep 4, 2022

Richard Thom, age 83, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence in rural Ellsworth.

Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary to follow…

Services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ellsworth, www.oconnellfuneralservices.com , 715-273-4421

Sep 4, 2022

Richard Thom, age 83, of Ellsworth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence in rural Ellsworth with his family by his side.

He was born to Fred and Lorraine (Stewart) Thom on June 22, 1939 in River Falls, WI.

After attending Ellsworth schools, he met and married is wife, Kay Bye...

Sep 3, 2022

Margaret “Peg” Timmerman, age 100, of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Christian Community Home in Hudson, Wisconsin. Margaret was born April 3, 1922 in Mound, Minnesota; the daughter of W. W. and Mabel (Hanson) Pepper. She was raised near Ingram, Wisconsin along the Little Jump River. When faced with the challenge of...

Sep 3, 2022

Margaret Timmerman, age 100, of Hudson, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Christian Community Home in Hudson, WI.

Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary to follow…

Services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of River Falls, www.oconnellfuneralservices.com , 715-425-5644