Remembering Your Loved Ones

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...

Dec 26, 2022

Jane Ann Klanderman Mikla, age 68, of Baldwin, WI, died peacefully December 26, 2022, with her family at her side at United Hospital in St. Paul due to complications of organ failure. Jane was born November 10, 1954 at Baldwin Hospital, the youngest child and only daughter to Vern and Alice Klanderman.

Jane attended grade school at...

Dec 26, 2022

Glenn Marion Spear, age 90, of Hammond, WI, passed away December 26, 2022 at Hammond Health Services. Glenn was born on August 26, 1932 in Chester, SD to John and Sena (Mjoen) Spear. He attended the Allen Country School in Coleman, SD while helping on the family farm. Glenn joined the U.S. Army and served as a Corporal during...

Dec 26, 2022

James (Jim) Carbone, beloved Husband and Father age 74, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2022, after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on April 27, 1948 to Jim and Doris (Turnquist) Carbone, he grew up on St. Paul’s Eastside and attended Johnson High School. Jim worked as a Letter Carrier for...

Dec 24, 2022

Steven M. Bartlett, age 68, of Ellsworth, WI, passed away on December 24, 2022 at his home. Steve was born on November 23, 1954 to parents Gale and Hazel (Castonia) Bartlett. He attended and graduated from Rice Lake High School and retired from SOS Machine as a press operator in 2018.

He married Diane Burgess on July...

Dec 22, 2022

Claire Evans Martin passed away December 22, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 2, 1940. Her parents were John E. Evans, Jr. and Elizabeth Carpenter Evans.  Claire is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lawrence Martin, and by her children Karina Martin Hogan of New York City, Nicholas Martin of St. Paul, MN, Sonia Martin...