Remembering Your Loved Ones

Jan 2, 2022

John Mercord, of Prescott, WI, gained his angel wings and passed away at the age of 77 on January 2nd, 2022, due to complications from COVID-19. In his true, strong-willed (stubborn) fashion, he fought until the very end. His last moments were peaceful and he was surrounded by his wife and daughter.

John was born to Mildred...

Jan 2, 2022

Vera M. Grant, age 77, of Hammond, WI, passed away on January 2, 2022 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, WI, surrounded by her children.

Vera was born on October 2, 1944 in Hudson, WI to Milo and Elizabeth (Lewis) Wilcoxson. She graduated from Hudson High School and later went on to cosmetology school.

She...

Jan 2, 2022

Beau William Wilkens age 36 of Prescott, died Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at the U of M Hospital in Minneapolis. Beau was born on July 17, 1985 in Dickinson, North Dakota; the son of Wesley and Sheila (Sprenger) Wilkens. He was raised in North Dakota where he graduated from Parshall Braves High School. He continued his schooling at the...

Jan 1, 2022

Frederick L. “Cobby” Morris, age 74, of Roseville, MN, formerly of Cedarburg, WI, and Galesburg, IL, passed away on January 1, 2022 with family by his side. Fred was born on January 31,1947 in Monmouth IL to parents Lawrence and Lenore Morris. He Attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and Galesburg High School graduating in 1965, then attended Bradley University...

Jan 1, 2022

Donna Mae Steele age 88 of Hager City, died peacefully January 1st, 2022 at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth. Donna was born on February 19, 1933 in Salem Township, Wisconsin; the daughter of Einer and Bernice (Stein) Nielsen. She graduated from Red Wing High School and furthered her education at the Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota.  On...

Dec 31, 2021

Richard Walter ‘Dick’ Hoffmann, age 86, of Prescott, Wisconsin died December 31, 2021 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings, Minnesota surrounded by family.

Dick was born on January 20, 1935 in Arpin, Wisconsin; son of George and Nelda Hoffmann. He graduated from Aurbunale High School prior to furthering his schooling at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. He...

Dec 31, 2021

Yvonne Dabruzzi, age 75 of Hudson, died peacefully December 31st 2021 at Comforts of Home in Hudson.

Yvonne was born on May 3, 1946 in Stillwater, Minnesota; the daughter of Russell and Mary (Vanderwal) Borden. She was raised in Stillwater where she would graduate from high school. On January 30, 1965, she was united in marriage to...

Dec 31, 2021

Gregory Sutter, 68, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away December 31st, 2021.

Greg was born May 2nd, 1953 to Sherman and Margaret (Gartmen) Sutter. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1971.

Greg was a woodworker, Carpenter, and later in life a writer. He loved the Great Outdoors and endless conversation. He also read voraciously and...

Dec 31, 2021

Timothy Harry Franklin, age 79, of Roberts, Wisconsin, passed away on December 31, 2021 at the Encore Assisted Living in North Branch, MN. Tim was born on June 27, 1942 in St. Paul, MN, the middle of three sons born to Harry and Vernice (Swaner) Franklin. Tim grew up in North Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School before...

Dec 31, 2021

Cheryl L. Tepp, age 52 of Hudson, WI, formerly of Greenville, WI, passed away at her home on December 31, 2021 with family by her side. Cheryl was born on August 16, 1969 to parents James and Nancy (Johnson) Wunderlich. She graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School and went on to University Wisconsin Oshkosh, and later attended CVTC...

Dec 30, 2021

Jermond Lamont Ellefson (Jerry) June 16, 1930-December 30, 2021. Dad started out life on a farm near Ridgeland, Wisconsin.  His Dad, Lyndon, became manager of a local Farmers Union Co-op and the family moved to Ridgeland where he lived until starting college in River Falls in the Music Dept.  It was there that Dad spotted a “beautiful brown-eyed girl”,...

Dec 29, 2021

Ruby Christine Gilbertson, age 87, of Baldwin, WI, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin.

Ruby was born on July 18, 1934 in Denmark Township, Iowa, to parents John and Lizzie Madsen. She graduated from Kiester High School. She married Allen Gilbertson on April 2, 1955 and together they were blessed with...

Dec 29, 2021

Velma Marie Britton, age 70 of Hager City died unexpectedly on December 29, 2021, at River Falls Area Hospital. Velma was born to Lloyd and Opal (Hintzman) O’Bryan on April 28, 1951, in Menomonie, WI. Velma graduated from Elmwood High School with the class of 1969. On May 26, 1969, Velma married the love of her life Ronald Michael...

Dec 28, 2021

Karen Eggen, age 83, of New Richmond, WI, formerly of Baldwin, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2021

Karen Annette Jacobson Eggen, daughter of Rube and Mayme (Richards) Jacobson, was born January 29, 1938 at the Baldwin Hospital and lived most of her life near or in Baldwin.  She graduated from Baldwin High...

Dec 27, 2021

John Charles McGrew, age 64 of Hudson, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home following a valiant 3 year battle with cancer. John was born on January 24, 1957, in Hudson WI, the son of Bob and Lorraine (Scuillo) McGrew. He graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1975, then worked for several years...

Dec 27, 2021

James Holden, age 77, of Clayton (formerly of Hudson) passed away peacefully in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota on December 27, 2021. Jim was born on April 11th, 1944 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Russell and Gladys Holden (Schultz). After attending Menomonie High School, Jim proudly served his country as a Marine in the Vietnam War. After returning from Vietnam, Jim...

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;...