Remembering Your Loved Ones

Dec 27, 2021

Harriet Gushue, age 73 of Hudson, WI passed away on December 27, 2021, with her beloved family holding her hands and reading to her. Harriet was the oldest child born on October 21, 1948 in Bagley Iowa to exceptional parents, Dee and Zola Krueger. She grew up on a true Iowa farm – sharing stories of bringing in Bessy...

Dec 27, 2021

Thomas William Johnston, age 81 of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of Roberts, Wisconsin, passed away December 27, 2021 at the M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Tom was born on July 24, 1940 in River Falls, WI to Ralph and Irene (McCaustland) Johnston. He graduated from Roberts High School, and was united in marriage to Marietta Johnson on August...

Dec 26, 2021

Todd Norman Tingblad, age 62, resident of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away early on the morning of December 26th, 2021 at Hammond Health Services due to complications from pervious heart attack and stroke. Todd was born to parents Marjorie Tingblad and Peter Tingblad in St. Cloud, Minnesota on November 14, 1959. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Christine Canino...

Dec 26, 2021

Reverend Marilyn Thurber, age 76, of New Richmond passed away suddenly on December 26, 2021. Marilyn was born on March 19, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1963, Marilyn graduated from Johnson High School in St. Paul. After graduation, Marilyn married the love of her life Robert Thurber in St. Paul. The couple went on to raise two daughters;...

Dec 25, 2021

LaVerne Joseph “Vern” Cobian, age 92 of Prescott died on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021 at his residence. Vern was born at home in Trimbelle, Wisconsin on May 18, 1929, the son of Frank and Regina (Buss) Cobian. He attended school in Ellsworth.

Working for Lee Kenall, Vern joined his brother Les in traveling to South Dakota,...

Dec 25, 2021

Elmer H. Schell, age 93, of Woodville, WI, passed away at his home in Woodville on December 25, 2021.

Elmer was born on June 20, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Elmer and Nora (Wilson) Schell. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, and proudly served from 1950-1954. Upon his discharge, he was united in marriage to...

Dec 25, 2021

Edna May (Blood) Cahoy, 95, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Edna was born on August 14, 1926, and grew up in Indian Creek, WI. She graduated from Frederic High School in 1944. On October 12, 1946, she married Donald Cahoy and they were blessed with four children: David,...

Dec 24, 2021

Harvey Norman Hielkema, age 86, of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 24, 2021 at Birch Haven in Baldwin.

Harvey Norman was born on April 29, 1935, the son of Henry and Nettie (Houtsma) Hielkema. He was raised in Pease, Minnesota, and later San Antonio, Texas, then Orange City, Iowa where he...

Dec 23, 2021

Carol Evelyn Benz, age 83, of Hudson, WI, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 23, 2021.  She was born in St. Paul, MN on December 11, 1938 to parents John and Helen Wallgren.  She attended Alexander Ramsey High School where she arranged to catch the attention of a fellow student, Gerhard...

Dec 23, 2021

Judith Marie “Judie” Henning, age 80 of Hudson, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Stuart Henning; daughter, Kim (Bret) Blaeser; son, Scott (Victoria) Henning; grandchildren, Andrew (Janet) Blaeser, Bailee (Yevgen) Prokopchyk, Samantha and Allison Henning; great grandson, Jordan Blaeser; two sisters, Jann Dilley and Pegg Anderson. There is no...

Dec 23, 2021

Maxine Phila Nielsen, age 87, of New Richmond died on December 23, 2021 at Deerfield Senior Living. Max was born on April 20, 1934 to Harry and Phila (Richards) Deal at her family homestead in Kinnickinnic Township, St. Croix County. She attended River Falls High school graduating with the Class of 1953. Later in life, Maxine married the love...

Dec 22, 2021

Arlyn Leroy Benoy, age 88, lifelong resident of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Hudson Hospital.

Arlyn was a friendly and familiar face in town.  He was born March 30, 1933 to parents Kenneth and Alice (Baker) Benoy. He lived with his parents and brothers his whole childhood on the family farm.  He attended...

Dec 22, 2021

Judith “Judy” Louise (Christner) Schultz, age 62, resident of Hudson, WI, passed away December 22, 2021 due to Covid 19 complications.

Judy was born July 26, 1969 in Chippewa Falls, WI to parents, Alfred and De Etta (Owen) Christner. She graduated school from Chippewa Falls High School and went on to attend Eau Claire Technical College, receiving...

Dec 22, 2021

James (Jim) Allen Langer, age 74 of Ellsworth died peacefully December 22, 2021 on his farm as his entire family sent him off with love. Jim was born on November 12, 1947 in Red Wing, Minnesota; the son of Frederic and Dorothy (Yanisch) Langer. He attended St. Francis Parochial School prior to graduating from Ellsworth High School in 1966....

Dec 21, 2021

Herbert (“Herb”) R. Blum, age 92, left his earthly home and arrived at his much anticipated Heavenly Home Tuesday morning, December 21st, to be with Jesus and his many believing family members and friends. He was a patient, kind, caring and gentle man, and loved his family dearly.

Herb was born August 22nd, 1929 in Chicago, IL...

Dec 21, 2021

Peggy Jane Thompson, age 75 of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on December 21, 2021 at the Comforts of Home in River Falls.  Peggy was born on January 7, 1946 in Frederic Wisconsin to William and Irene Matz.  She attended and graduated from Frederic High School.  After graduation, Peggy moved to Minneapolis...

Dec 20, 2021

Margaret Ann Fletcher Berg, age 79, passed away surrounded by loving family at her home in Hudson, Wisconsin on December 20, 2021. She had courageously fought a long, hard battle against the ravages of cancer.

Margaret Ann was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Margaret and Gene Fletcher on July 6, 1942.  She was the oldest of...

Dec 20, 2021

Evelyn Mae Jaeger passed away, surrounded by her children, on December 20, 2021. She was born on May 23, 1955 in Duluth, MN.

Throughout her life, Evie lived in Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, New Richmond, Roberts, and settled in River Falls, WI, with her two kitties, Max and Sam. She had a successful career as a Title...

Dec 20, 2021

Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Krech, age 88 of Prescott joined his soul mate Carol when he passed peacefully on December 20, 2021 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Kenny was born on April 30, 1933 in Prescott; the son of Henry and Huldah (Bester) Krech. He was raised in Prescott where he graduated from Prescott High School in the class...

Dec 19, 2021

Herman Ralph Heinbuch, age 85 of Hammond, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home on the farm, after a long battle with multiple myeloma and recent health issues. Herman was born January 11, 1936 at home on the farm in Woodbury Township, Minnesota to George and Mary (Risch) Heinbuch. He attended District...