Remembering Your Loved Ones

Aug 7, 2021

Shirley Sarah Ann Schultz (nee McCallum) of Hudson, WI and formerly of Madison, WI, passed away August 7, 2021 at Christian Community Homes.

Born January 7, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Shirley was 88 years old. She is survived by her son, Ross McLaughlin and daughter, Ann McLaughlin, both of N Hudson, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren....

Aug 7, 2021

Aldon ‘Bud’ Forsythe, age 83 of Hudson died August 7, 2021 at the Hudson Hospital. Bud was born on May 1, 1938 in Baldwin, Wisconsin; the son of Sherman and Minnie (Sittlow) Forsythe. He was raised in Baldwin where he graduated from high school in the class of 57’. He enlisted in the armed forces and proudly served in...

Aug 4, 2021

Jerome P. Foss, age 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 4, 2021.  Jerry was a very kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor and a smile that could brighten a room.  You were in for a real treat if you ever saw one of his little tap dance routines. He was a proud master...

Aug 3, 2021

Steven Harris, age 62, of Hudson WI, passed away on August 3, 2021 at Regions Hospital. Steven was born on December 21, 1958 in St. Paul, MN to parents Leon and Helen (Ewert) Harris. Steve attended Baldwin/Woodville High School and graduated with the class of 77’. After graduation he began his career at Andersen Windows where he worked until...

Aug 3, 2021

Carol Moenke passed away at home on August 3, 2021 from complications of metastasized cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49-3/4 years, Jim Moenke.

In 1979 Carol applied for a job with 3M in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where she worked for several years, and then transferred to the St. Paul campus. Carol...

Jul 30, 2021

Carlton “Carl” E. Westerdahl, age 90, of River Falls, WI, formerly of Hudson, WI, passed away on July 30, 2021 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN.

Carl was born on April 30, 1931 in Beldenville, WI to Wm. Julius and Amelia (Paulsen) Westerdahl. He grew up in New Richmond, and later his family relocated to River Falls...

Jul 28, 2021

David McLaughlin died at his home on July 28, 2021.

David Leroy McLaughlin was born on July 20, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Manzer and Marie Olinda (Langager) McLaughlin. He spent most of his childhood in Bloomington, Minnesota, before moving as a teenager with his family to northern Minnesota.

On October 15, 1966 he married...

Jul 28, 2021

Thomas Edward Pedersen, age 62 of New Richmond, WI, passed away July 28, 2021, on his 42nd wedding anniversary, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond.  Thomas was born January 21, 1959 in River Falls, WI to Richard and Virginia (Richards) Pedersen.  He graduated from River Falls High School with the Class of 1977.  On July 28, 1979, Tom was...

Jul 25, 2021

Peter Scott Anderson passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI after a long battle with Huntington’s disease.  Pete was born to Arlene and James T. Anderson on October 25, 1965.  Pete graduated from Prescott High School with the Class of 1984. He went on to UW Stout and received a degree in...

Jul 25, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Anderson, age 62 of Hager City, WI, passed away July 25, 2021 at the Ellsworth Health Services.  Kenneth was born October 3, 1958 in Red Wing, MN to Wayne and Rochelle (Dopkins) Anderson.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School with the Class of 1977.  Ken’s life was blessed with a son, Logan James.  Ken enjoyed his work...

Jul 22, 2021

Peter John Kelly, Sr. “I depart from you, and I am ever with you.” Dr. Frank Crane

Peter John Kelly, Sr. born December 13, 1939 was first most a devout Irish Catholic. His father’s family came over from Ireland in 1886. Peter, and his twin brother Paul, were altar boys at Saint Bridget’s church in River Falls,...

Jul 21, 2021

Ardelle O. O’Neill, age 79, of Hudson, WI, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021 in Hudson, Wisconsin. Ardell was born on April 11, 1942 to parents James and Martha (Schnock) Richison in Siren, Wisconsin.

First and foremost she was a mother to her three children but she also worked for over a decade at Univac, volunteered...

Jul 21, 2021

Ethan Paul Bronner, age 18, passed away suddenly on the morning of Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Ethan was born August 9, 2002 in Marietta, Georgia the son of Ron Bronner and Heidi Taavola. He was a recent graduate of Hudson High School and had been looking into attending Michigan Technical University.

Ethan was a kind, thoughtful, and...

Jul 21, 2021

John H. Gorman, formerly of Madison, WI died peacefully on July 21, 2021 at the age of 94, surrounded by his family.

John devoted his life to loving his family, taking care of others, enjoying the great outdoors, and playing Euchre with his grandkids. He especially loved winning at Euchre and laughing until he cried when he...

Jul 20, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Allen Benedict, age 73, of Hammond, WI, passed away on July 20, 2021 at Hudson Hospital. Ron was born on May 14, 1948 in River Falls, WI, to parents Edmund and Edythe (Bengtson) Benedict. He graduated from River Falls High School with the class of 1966. Ron was a talented welder and spent most of his career...

Jul 20, 2021

Diana Lynn Steinke, age 65 of Prescott WI and formerly of Hastings MN, died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence. Diana was born October 2, 1955 in Red Wing MN to parents Maynard Schiller and Hazel Morinelli. Diana graduated from high school in Downington PA. She furthered her education at University of Northwestern in Saint Paul MN,...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard F. Kranz, age 90, of Stillwater, MN, passed away on July 20, 2021. Richard was born in Montevideo, MN, on March 3, 1931 to parents Frank and Lila (Aker) Kranz. After graduating High School Richard enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Alaska for 4 years. During his time there the beauty of Alaska captivated...

Jul 20, 2021

Orrie Elton Brettingen, age 92 of River Falls, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Hudson. Orrie was born on November 23, 1928 in Otter Creek Twp, in Dunn County, to Morris and Bertha (Holte) Brettingen. He graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1948. During the Korean War,...

Jul 19, 2021

Donald Jacob Mailloux, age 83, of Hudson, WI, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond.

Don was born on April 9, 1938, to Jacob and Luella (Harbick) Mailloux in Marinette, WI. He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School but not before finding his lifelong love, Judie...

Jul 18, 2021

Lorene Mary Bauer, age 89 of St. Paul, MN, formerly of the Ellsworth area, passed away July 18, 2021 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Lorene was born January 17, 1932 in Hillman, MN to Michael and Caroline (Wacker) Kapsner.  She was united in marriage to Edward Jacob Bauer on May 25, 1953. Their marriage was blessed with...