Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 7, 2022

Marta Helen Friedrich, age 89 of Maiden Rock, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2022. She was born to Alfred and Else (Hirt) Mahytka on August 29, 1932 in Bad-Flinsberg, Germany. After Marta and Hans met and became engaged in Germany, she was sponsored by her Aunt and Uncle in Minneapolis and moved to the...

Aug 7, 2022

Sherman Stanley Smith, age 76, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away with his daughters by his side on August 7th, 2022 at St. Croix County Health Center in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Sherm was born on September 23rd, 1945 to Ernest and Crystal Smith in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Sherm found his love for farming when he was a young boy...

Aug 6, 2022

Gladys A. Shafer of Ellsworth, Wisconsin passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at River Falls Area Hospital, surrounded by family.

Gladys was born February 25, 1940 to Albert E. and Anna H. (Brookshaw) Geldert in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended schools in Minneapolis, Anoka, and Red Wing.

On July 18,...

Aug 6, 2022

Donna Stewart, age 81, and a life long resident of North Hudson, passed away on August 6, 2022 at the Hudson Hospital. Donna is survived by her two sons, one granddaughter, two great grandsons, one brother and two sisters. She is preceded in death by her husband James.

Per Donna’s wishes there are no services are being...

Aug 5, 2022

Wendell Dean Lundgaard March 11, 1952-August 5, 2022

Wendell was born in Red Wing, Minnesota to parents Alvin and Clara Lundgaard, and lived on the family farm in Beldenville, WI his entire life. He attended Sunnyside Elementary School in Ellsworth, WI and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1970. During high school he was a member of...

Aug 5, 2022

Jean Marie Qualle age 59 of Ellsworth died August 5th, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center. Jean was born into this world November 27th, 1962 in Shakopee, Minnesota; the beautiful daughter of Roger and Mary (Vogel) Dols. She was raised in Ellsworth where she graduated from high school in the class of 1981. In 1983, she would marry...

Aug 4, 2022

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Yvonne Buttke, went to join her husband Anton in heaven on August 4, 2022. Yvonne was born on November 10, 1942 to parents Gordon and Hervina Denison. On December 17, 1960 she was united in marriage to Anton Buttke and together they were blessed with seven children; Brian, Paula, Lori, Shelly, Mark,...

Aug 3, 2022

Joel Edward Bathen, age 57 of Roberts, WI, passed away on August 3, 2022 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond following a two month battle with cholangiocarcinomas (bile duct cancer),. Joel was born on July 8, 1965 in St. Paul, MN to James and Olivia Bathen. He attended Mariner High School in White Bear Lake, MN...

Aug 3, 2022

Jerry Cognetta, age 75 of Hudson, WI (formerly of Elmwood, WI), was called to heaven on August 3, 2022 while surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jerry was born on July 31, 1947 to parents Philip and Marie Cognetta. He graduated from Hill High School (Hill Murray) in St. Paul, MN, before continuing his education at...

Aug 2, 2022

John H Dahl, age 86, of Ellsworth died on August 2, 2022 at Ellsworth Health Services. John was born on November 29, 1935 to John and Charlotte (Bloom) Dahl in Red Wing, Minnesota. John worked at S.B Foot Tannery for 30 plus years. He married Donnas DeLong on April 24, 1954 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Their union blessed them...

Aug 2, 2022

Lillian C. Evans, age 92, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2022 at Hudson Hospital, following a brief illness.

Lillian was born Mar. 27, 1930 in St. Paul, MN to Frank and Christine (Westlund) Jannette. She attended school in Skime, MN and began her career as a cook. She worked...

Jul 31, 2022

Leslie “Les” Holm, age 85, of Woodville, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Parkview Home.

Les was born on December 20, 1936 in Eau Claire, WI; son of Walter and Esther (Kile) Holm (later Skresvig) and stepson of Norman Skresvig. During his childhood, Les lived in Eau Claire, WI and Seattle, WA before...

Jul 31, 2022

Edwin D. Dintemann, age 76, passed away July 31, 2022 at River Falls Area Hospital with his loving family by his side. Ed was born January 13, 1946 to Helmuth and Nina (Hall) Dintemann in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ed is survived by his four children; Dawn (Erik Grinde) Dintemann, Michelle (Chris) Young, Tamara (David) Johnson and David (Cheryl)...

Jul 30, 2022

Marian Lorraine Brookshaw, age 90, of Ellsworth died unexpectedly on Saturday July 30, 2022 at her residence in Ellsworth.

She was born August 26, 1931 in Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin to Henry and Lorraine (Anderson) Christiansen.

Marian enjoyed barn dances, cross stitching, crocheting, quilting and sewing. Being a house wife, Marian took great pride in keeping...

Jul 30, 2022

Rosemary Ann Dusek, age 75, died peacefully at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Rosemary grew up in St. Paul, MN off of West 7th Street. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1965 and worked at Woolworth’s. She met her husband, Paul, when they stood up together at her cousin Sandy Crain’s wedding...

Jul 30, 2022

Gerald (Jerry) William Gutting, age 85, of Ellsworth died unexpectedly on July 30, 2022 at his residence. Jerry was born to William and Doris (Hollinger) Gutting on May 26, 1937 in Trimbelle Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. He attended St. Francis Elementary School being one of the first classes to graduate from 8th grade from the school! Jerry attended Ellsworth...

Jul 30, 2022

Gerald (Jerry) William Gutting, age 85, of Ellsworth died unexpectedly on July 30, 2022 at his residence. Jerry was born to William and Doris (Hollinger) Gutting on May 26, 1937 in Trimbelle Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. He attended St. Francis Elementary School being one of the first classes to graduate from 8th grade from the school! Jerry attended Ellsworth...

Jul 30, 2022

Raymond John Guski, age 80, of Hammond, WI, passed away in Ridgeland, WI on July 30, 2022.

He was born on December 6, 1941 in Washburn, WI to parents Louis and Ruth (Hanson) Guski. Ray was raised in Washburn and graduated from Washburn High School with the Class of 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen...

Jul 29, 2022

Jeanette Theresa Hovel age 83, of Prescott passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. She was born to Raymond and Irene (Schommer) Matzek on August 5, 1938 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Jeanette graduated with the Prescott High School class of 1956. She married the love of her life, James Martin Hovel, on...

Jul 29, 2022

Carol Joyce Walding, 74, of New Richmond, WI, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on March 23, 1948 to Robert and Lillian (Jackman) Spencer in Richmond, CA. She attended school in Atherton CA, and graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School in the class of 1966.