This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wright, Thornby, Sand, Hennessy, Simon, Albert, Donahue, Schachtner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2271 Message Board Post: Friday, May 23, 2003 Mary Catherine Wright, 78 April 3, 1925 - May 18, 2003 Mary Catherine Wright passed away May 18, 2003 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. She is survived by her husband Duane O.; children, Patricia Thornby, Kathleen (Keith) Sand, Duane J. Wright; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, William (JoAnn) Hennessy; sisters, Ilene (Haulis) Simon and Bernice (George) Albert. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Marie Hennessy. Mary was born April 3, 1925 in Minneapolis, Minn. She was raised on a farm in Cylon Township, attended Oakland Country School and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1943. She attended River Falls College and received a bachelor of arts degree. Mary taught at several country schools, St. Mary’s School in New Richmond and New Richmond Elementary School for over 40 years. Mary married Duane O. Wright Sept. 3, 1949. They lived in Minneapolis for a short period of time and bought their home farm in 1951, where she resided for 52 years. Mary enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and baking. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at Cullen Crea Hegstrom Funeral Home and one hour prior to service at the church. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond, and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat Donahue, John Schachtner, Dick Schachtner, Jeff Thornby, Brian Albert, and Dan Albert. Cullen Crea Hegstrom Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6507

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lee, Holter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2270 Message Board Post: It would be wonderful to make contact with any descendants of John and Kjersti Holter Lee who married 1 August 1889 and lived in Hudson, WI. They had four children - Jennie, Arthur, Alice, and Clarence. I share a common ancestor from Norway. Thank you!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Madsen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3FC.2ACI/1244.2 Message Board Post: Larry E. Looby is researching peter Madsen who lived for a time in Dunn County, WI. he had a daughter Laura Madsen. Contact him at [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3FC.2ACI/151.1 Message Board Post: I just learned that Johannes Seielstad is my great-great grandfather. I know little of the history of the family other than what I have discovered through various postings at familysearch.com, however I can trace the family forward through Johannes' daughter Mari. Which of Johannes' children are you related to? Dean Christianson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Giguere. Viellieux, Parent, Danloski Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3FC.2ACI/52.57.176.1 Message Board Post: I am a granddaughter of Clara Viellieux and Gustauv Danloski, I haven't yet met you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Antiel, Dulinski, Wichelmann, Guerrero, Selleck, Starr, Larson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2268 Message Board Post: Michael D. Antiel, 57, died Sept. 5, 2002 Michael Donald Antiel, 57, of Pinole, Calif., who lived in Hudson as a child, died at his California home of a heart attack. He was born in Duluth, Minn., Sept. 20, 1944. He was the son of Donald E. and Florence (Dulinski) Antiel, who came to Hudson in 1950 when they purchased the Holland Dutch Bakery. Michael Antiel, with his wife and family, spent most of his adult life in California. He had served in the U.S. Navy and was in the trucking business. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Rita Wichelmann, in 1986; a brother, Jon M., in 1982; and a sister, Annette. Surviving are his wife, Leah, a son, Robert, two daughters, Kathy Jo Guerrero and Adrian, and three grandchildren, all of Pinole; his parents, Donald and Florence Antiel of River Falls; three brothers, Ronald (Marilyn) Antiel of Hudson, Alan (Pam) Antiel of Costair, Calif., and Dale Antiel of River Falls; and four sisters, Marjorie (Gary) Selleck of River Falls, Rita (Eric) Starr of Hudson, Connie Mae of Battleground, Wash., and Jean (Rich) Larson of River Falls. Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 12, at Wilson and Kratzer Mortuary in San Pablo, Calif. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6420&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Graw, Johnson, Onsrud, Osburn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2267 Message Board Post: Gladys K. Graw, 86, died Sept. 11, 2002 Gladys Katherine Graw, 86, formerly of La Crosse, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. She was born March 25, 1916, in Ettrick, the daughter of Julius and Mabel (Onsrud) Johnson. In 1938 she was married to Alois William Graw. Surviving are two sons, Richard (Barbara) Graw of La Crosse and Donald (Karin) Graw of Hudson; and four grandchildren, Kara (Chip) Graw Osburn, Christopher, Ashley and Marc Graw. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Alois "Al" Graw, in October 1971; a son, Paul, in February 1971; and a brother, Millard Johnson, in August 1988. A private memorial service will be in La Crosse. The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in La Crosse or Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson. O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson was in charge of arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6418&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Odne, Chelleberg, Oakland, Johannesson, Peterson, Niewind Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2266 Message Board Post: Jessie Odne, 88, died Sept. 10, 2002 Jessie Odne, 88, of Valley City, N.D., died Tuesday, Sept. 10, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, N.D. She was born Aug. 19, 1914, in Nekoma, N.D., the daughter of Robert and Jessie (Oakland) Chelleberg. She lived her entire life in the state of North Dakota. She graduated from Gilby High School in 1933, Mayville State Teacher's College in 1935 and the University of North Dakota in 1970. For 26 years she taught school, beginning her career in a county school house and retiring as principal in 1977 from Valley Middle School in Crystal, N.D. On March 23, 1939, in Park River, N.D., she was married to Willard A. "Bones" Odne, and they lived in Edinburg, Hopple and St. Thomas, all in North Dakota. Preceding her in death was her husband, who died in 1967. After retirement, she moved to Finley, N.D., where she lived 20 years, and most recently in Valley City. She taught many children to read during her lifetime and enjoyed making afghans and cross-stitched pictures for family and friends. She lived independently until her death. Surviving are three children, Dr. Lynn (Dyan) Odne of Valley City, N.D., John (Kathy) Odne of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Dr. Claudia Odne Johannesson of Hudson; eight grandchildren, John Odne of Stillwater, Minn., Leif Odne of Arden Hills, Minn., Anne Odne of Valley City, Christopher Odne of San Diego, Calif., Tim Odne of Eugene, Ore., Scott Odne of Walnut Creek, Calif., A.J. Peterson of Minneapolis and Drew O. Peterson of Hudson; and a great-granddaughter, Liberty Odne-Niewind of Valley City. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Finley (N.D.) Lutheran Church with burial in St. Thomas (N.D) City Cemetery. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6417&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeCosse, Rivard, Devine, Halverson, Hervas, Knowles, Emerson, Plourde, Johnson, Hartmon, Brinkman, Baillargeon, Sutherland, Therriault, Heglin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2265 Message Board Post: Eileen M. DeCosse, 79, died Sept. 21, 2002 Eileen Mary DeCosse, 79, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Deer Park, died Saturday, Sept. 21. She was born Oct. 19, 1922, in Glenwood City, the daughter of Andre and Anna (Devine) Rivard. In 1944 she was married to Vilbon DeCosse. She and her husband owned and operated DeCosse's Bar in Deer Park for 40 years, from 1951 to 1991. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Vilbon; a granddaughter, Trisha DeCosse; and a great-grandchild, Kaden DeCosse. Surviving are two sons, Earl (Kathy Halverson) DeCosse of Brandon, S.D., and Bruce (Kathy Hervas) DeCosse of Chetek; two daughters, Joy (Warren) Knowles of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Shelly DeCosse of Deer Park; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Adeline Emerson and Aryliss Plourde, both of New Richmond, Helen Johnson of River Falls and Lillyann Hartmon of Hudson. A visitation and Rosary will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Cullen-Hegstrom Funeral Home in New Richmond. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Somerset with Father James Brinkman and Deacon Maurice Baillargeon officiating. Music will be provided by Janelle Sutherland. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where grandchildren will serve as pallbearers: Scott DeCosse, Warren Paul Knowles, Todd DeCosse, Jenny Knowles, Leah DeCosse, Kara DeCosse Therriault and Nicole DeCosse Heglin. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6472&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKenzie, Flattum, Christenson, Goldberg, Anderson, Swasey, Olkowski, Gherty, Newman, Treacy, Smith, Griffin, Jackman, Edwards, Timmerman, Knorr, Jasper, Stenberg, Sorenson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2264 Message Board Post: Helen D. McKenzie, 84, died Sept. 16, 2002 Helen Dorothy McKenzie, 84, a lifelong resident of Hudson, died Monday, Sept. 16, at Hudson Hospital, where she had been a patient for a week. She was born in Hudson March 12, 1918, the daughter of Andrew and Gertrude "Gertie" (Christenson) Flattum. She attended kindergarten (with Norma Goldberg as teacher) in the old high school, corner of Fourth and Oak streets that was razed in 1924. She became a grade school student in the first classes to use the Fourth Street Elementary School, which is scheduled for demolition. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1936. After completing high school, she took a position with St. Croix County working in the office of Register of Deeds Gertrude Anderson (later Mrs. Philip Swasey). Later she took employment in the office of Erickson's Department store in downtown Hudson. On Aug. 20, 1949, at the First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, she was married to Alton Alfred "Mac" McKenzie, a Hudson grocer. For many years, until 1974, she and her husband, Mac, and Helen's brother, Christ Flattum, and his wife, Alvina, owned and operated the Quality Food Market at 514 Second St. in downtown Hudson. The business had formerly been O'Connell's Grocery store, a landmark on main street. Surviving are two daughters, Mary H. (Thomas) Olkowski of Solana Beach, Calif., and Maeta L. (Mark) Gherty of Hudson; a stepdaughter, Juanice (Bennie) Newman of Aiken, S.C.; four grandchildren, Molly and Corbin Treacy and Collin and Megan Gherty; two step-grandchildren, Nancy (Wayne) Smith and Ben (Brenda) Newman; three great-grandchildren, Lesley (Keith) Griffin, Todd Smith and Lee Newman; and a sister, Mary R. (Leroy) Jackman of Hudson. Also surviving are four nieces, Marcia (Bill) Edwards, Carla (Richard) Timmerman, Rhonda Jackman and Lois (Dick) Knorr. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Alton McKenzie, in 1975; four brothers, Leon H. Flattum in 1972, Alfred G. Flattum in 1959, Carl L. Flattum in 1992 and Christ Flattum in 1986; and a sister, Gladyce Jasper-Stenberg, in 1980. A memorial service was at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson with Pastor Joanne Sorenson of Bethel Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery in Hudson. Memorials are suggested to the Hudson Community Fund. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6471&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Milder, Forbes, Convey, Osterlind, Rogert, Jameson, Erickson, Bonstrom, Lohman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2263 Message Board Post: Mary Ellen Milder, 86, died Sept. 19, 2002 Mary Ellen Milder, 86, of Hudson, formerly of Spirit Lake, Iowa, died of pneumonia Thursday, Sept.19, at Hudson Hospital. She was born May 9, 1916, in Marion, Iowa, the daughter of Edward T. and Ida (Convey) Forbes. On April 19, 1941, in Marion, she was married to James F. Milder. A resident of WinterGreen in Hudson, she enjoyed traveling, collecting antiques and cooking for family and friends. Surviving are three daughters, JoEllen (Tom) Osterlind of Portland, Ore., Jeanne (Rod) Rogert of Ames, Iowa, and Anne (Bob) Jameson of Fort Worth, Texas; a son, Bill (Connie) Milder of Hudson; and eight grandchildren, Sarah and Kirsten Osterlind, A.J. and Matthew Milder, Bradley, Simone, Mackenzie and Andrea Jameson. Preceding her in death was her husband, Jim Milder, in 1993. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lake St. Croix Beach, Minn., with Fr. Ryan Erickson officiating. At the service, organist Jerry Bonstrom accompanied the singing of Linda Mealey Lohman. Burial was in St. Cecelia's Cemetery in Algoma, Iowa. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. Memorials are preferred to the Hudson Health Foundation in care of the Milder family, 329 Soo Line Road, Hudson WI 54016 © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6470&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Purcell, Spear, Malone, Harris, Szleszinski, Sandquist, Nicol, Johnston, Poechman, Marrinan, Liebenow, Kretman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2262 Message Board Post: Daniel J. Purcell, 55, died Sept. 22, 2002 Daniel J. Purcell, 55, of Hudson was found dead at his home Sunday, Sept. 22. He was born in Chicago, Sept. 19, 1947, the son of Joseph and Rosemary (Spear) Purcell. He graduated from Brother Rice High School in Chicago in 1965 and the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, in 1969. For more than 25 years he was employed by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. as a senior account representative. He loved being a hockey fan as he had played the sport in college and later coached many of his son's teams. He also enjoyed being on the water. Survivors include his son, Brett Purcell of Hudson; a sister, Kathleen (John ) Malone of Far Hills, N.J.; nieces and nephews Megan Malone, Jeff Malone and Wendy (Pete) Harris; and his former wife, Lois Purcell of Dumfries, Va. Preceding him in death were his parents Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson with the Rev. Peter Szleszinski officiating. Music will be provided by the Hope Choir accompanied by Elsie Sandquist. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., with prayers at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Hudson. Burial is in St. Patrick's Cemetery where pallbearers will be Andrew Nicol, Tim Johnston, Steve Poechman, Ryan Marrinan, Jay Liebenow and Mike Kretman. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6469&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wert, Brown, Kress, Miller, Lyksett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2261 Message Board Post: Baya L. Wert, 86, died Sept. 21, 2002 Baya L. Wert, 86, of Stillwater, Minn., died Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Linden Heathcare Center in Stillwater. She was born in Somerset, Oct. 2, 1915, the daughter of Gust H. and Lillian (Kress) Brown. On October 10, 1936, in Stillwater, she was married to Reynold Wert. Preceding her in death were her parents, Gust and Lily Brown; her husband, Reynold, in 1989; and three brothers, Earl and Milton Brown, both in 1996, and Gilbert Brown in 1998. Surviving are her son, Wayne (Lisa) Wert of St. Anthony, Minn.; a grandson, Christopher (Nadine) Wert; a great-grandson, Ethan; four brothers, Ray (Eleanore) Brown of Hudson, Russell Brown of Somerset, Floyd (Joan) Brown of Maplewood, Minn., and Gust (Bonnie) Brown of Osceola and Fort Myers, Fla.; two sisters, Elsie (Clarence) Miller and Ethel (Edward) Lyksett, both of Hudson, and two sisters-in-law, Darlene Brown of Dresser and Arline Brown of Stillwater. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stillwater with burial at Emmanuel Cemetery. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Stillwater. Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6468&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Zastrow, Conley, Connolly, Hulburt, Moelter, Zappa, Pohl Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2260 Message Board Post: Donald F. Zastrow, 72, died Sept. 17, 2002 Donald Frank Zastrow, 72, of Hudson died unexpectedly of an aneurysm at Hudson Hospital Tuesday, Sept. 17. He was born in Chicago Dec. 29, 1929, the son of Frank and Mary (Conley) Zastrow. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 101st Airborne Division in Europe with the occupational forces after World War II. He was a member of the Otis K. King Post No. 50 of the American Legion of Hudson. After his honorable discharge from the military, he apprenticed and worked as a printer. On June 11, 1955, he was married to Anne May "Nan" Connolly at Our Lady of Grace Church in Chicago. He moved to Hudson with his family in 1966. At the same time he started his employment in the printing products division of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M) in St. Paul and continued until his retirement in 1995. Surviving are his wife, Nan; three daughters, Dorothy (Calvin) Hulburt of Taos, N.M., Barbara (Brian) Moelter of River Falls and Donna Marie Zastrow of Hudson; two sons, Donald (Amy) Zastrow of Madison and Patrick (Tiffany) Zastrow of Hudson; eight grandchildren Dominic Zappa, Katie Zappa, Jacci Zappa, Laura Moelter, Ian Zastrow, Gabe Zastrow and Connor Zastrow; and a sister, Dorothy (Charles) Pohl of Chicago. The visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Christ Center Assembly of God in Hudson. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6467&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vier Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2259 Message Board Post: Thursday, May 15, 2003 Florence Vier, 94 Florence Vier of Hudson and formerly of Hammond died Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at the Hudson Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson. Burial in the Hammond Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7683

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Olson, Swanson, Filiatreau, Rasmus, Krause, O'Keefe Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2258 Message Board Post: Friday, May 16, 2003 Phyllis C. Olson, 79 Phyllis Carol Olson, 79, of Hudson died Tuesday, May 6, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. She was born Dec. 7, 1923, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Sidney and Dorothy (Filiatreau) Swanson. She was educated in Minneapolis schools, graduating from Edison School, and then attended the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis School of Business. On Feb. 28, 1942, at the First Baptist Church in Hudson, she was married to Norman M. Olson. She and her husband worked closely together when they owned and operated the Hennepin Finance Company in Minneapolis and later the Casanova Beverage Company in Hudson. An avid golfer and gardener, she also enjoyed playing bridge and received her master’s points. Surviving are her son, Charles Norman “Chuck” (Christine) Olson of Fridley, Minn., and two granddaughters, Kristin and Natalie. Preceding her in death was her husband, Norman M. Olson, in 1989. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, May 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hudson with Fr. John Rasmus officiating. At the service Jodell Krause was organist and accompanied vocalist Debbie O’Keefe. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. Memorials are preferred. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7627

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hogan, Haberman, Hammerstad, Hursh, Oswald, Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2257 Message Board Post: Friday, May 16, 2003 Steven H. Hogan, 43 Steven Henry Hogan, 43, of Hudson, formerly of Albert Lea, Minn., died Saturday, May 10, at his home after a 19-month battle with leukemia. He was born June 17, 1959, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of John “Jack” and Donna (Haberman) Hogan. He received his elementary schooling at St. Theodore School in Albert Lea before attending Southwest Junior High and graduating from Albert Lea High School in 1977. He attended Mankato Technical College in marketing. On Feb. 10, 1991, he married Carrie Hammerstad. He worked for Central Telephone in Fairmont, Minn., before being transferred by the company to Burnsville, Minn. Later he was employed by Olson-Thielen in Little Canada as CLEC consultant. He loved golfing and held memberships at Scottsdale Golf Course in Lakeville, Minn., and Keller Golf Course in White Bear Lake, Minn. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed traveling with his family. His most memorable trip was to Pebble Beach Golf Course. Surviving are his wife, Carrie; three children, Jessica, Reid and Ross; his parents, Jack and Donna Hogan of Albert Lea; two sisters, Sally (Jim) Hursh of Owatonna, Minn., and Sue (Randy) Oswald of Frost, Minn.; a brother, Scott (Diane) Hogan of Farmington, Minn.; his in-laws, Virgil and Connie Hammerstad of Hudson; a sister-in-law, Jodi (Tom) Johnson of Hudson. His grandparents precede him in death. A service was at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, where active casketbearers were Scott Hogan, John Hogan, Randy Oswald, Reece Oswald, James Hursh and Tom Johnson. His children, Jessica, Reid and Ross, were honorary casketbearers. Visitation was from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home. Memorials are preferred. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=7628

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wolf, Hennen, Bradley, Mayor Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2256 Message Board Post: Friday, May 16, 2003 James E. Wolf, Sr., 57 June 20, 1945 - April 27, 2003 James E. Wolf, Sr., formerly of New Richmond, died April 27, 2003 at the V. A. Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn, after a battle with cancer. Jim was born June 20, 1945 at Holy Family Hospital in New Richmond. Jim graduated from the New Richmond High School in 1963. He then enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1964. Jim found a love for cooking. He owned and ran many restaurants throughout his life. Jim also found comfort in helping people that were less fortunate. He was always a person you could go to if you needed help or even just to talk. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Wolf. Jim is survived by his son Jim (Holly) Wolf of Hudson; his daughter Tracy (Brian) Hennen of Shakopee, Minn.; brothers, Steve (Renee) Wolf of New Richmond, Gary (JoAnne) Wolf of Stillwater, Minn.; mother Marge Wolf of New Richmond and seven nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held May 2 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond with Father Allan Bradley officiating. Burial of cremation remains occurred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn. Deacon Hugh Mayor officiated. Memorials are preferred to the family in lieu of flowers. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6455

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wiese, Johnson, Roux, Schlag, Simpson, Oraskovich, Mulcahy, Henson, Burns, Sullwold, Heimel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2255 Message Board Post: Friday, May 16, 2003 Craig Steven Wiese, 40 March 5, 1963 - May 3, 2003 Craig Steven Wiese of Roberts died from injuries received from an automobile accident May 3 near New Richmond. Craig was born March 5, 1963 in Rice Lake, the son of Larry and Linda (Johnson) Wiese. He received his elementary and high schooling in Rice Lake graduating in the class of 1981. On October 6, 1984, he was united in marriage to Lori Johnson at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake. This union was blessed with children Sara and Jon. In 1992 he and his family moved to Menomonie where he worked for AFG Glass. In 1999 he moved to Roberts where he worked for Johnson Controls in Hudson and currently worked for QC Inspection in Burnsville, Minn. Craig was a devoted faith member of Cross Lutheran Church in Roberts where he served as a church board member and prayer minister. He was an active member of the Roberts Lion’s Club and an avid fan of NASCAR racing. He was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. His love of outdoors brought him to appreciate the beauty of woodworking and carpentry. He will be best remembered as a friend to all. Craig leaves to celebrate his life, wife Lori; children Sara, 17, and Jon, 15; parents, Larry and Linda Wiese of Rice Lake; brothers, Brent Wiese of Rice Lake and children Travis and Becky, Cory (Tami) Wiese of Wausau and children Cody, Cole, and Colton; and in-laws, Gladys (Roger) Roux of Cumberland, and Fred (Debbie) Johnson of Wyoming, Minn. Craig is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Claude and Cathrine Johnson, and paternal grandmother Eunice Schlag. Celebration of life for Craig was 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8 at Cross Lutheran Church in Roberts. Pastor Dean Simpson officiated. Visitation was Wednesday from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Cross Lutheran Church in Roberts. Burial was in the Warren Cemetery of Roberts. Casketbearers were Travis Oraskovich, Dave Mulcahy, Robert Henson, Gary Burns, Tom Sullwold, and Paul Heimel. Funeral services were entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Homes of Hudson and Baldwin. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6454

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parent, Seim, Carlson, Funke, Schlosser, Babl, Hogoboom, Mielke, Judkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2254 Message Board Post: Friday, May 16, 2003 Hallis E. ‘Shorty’/‘Hud’ Parent, 79 Hallis E. “Shorty”/“Hud” Parent of Mahtomedi died May 8, 2003. He was a World War II Veteran of the 11th Airborne and a member of the American Legion Post 507 and I.B.E.W. Local 2047. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; sisters, little Margie, Hazel Seim, Dorothy Carlson, and Ella Funke; and brothers, Robert and Willis. He is survived by children, Larry, John, Sally Parent, Bruce, RoxAnne Schlosser, Cynthia Babl, Nancy Hogoboom, Cheri Parent, Randall, and Gene; 22 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; brother, Ray; sisters, Gert Mielke and Myrtle Judkins; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Somerset. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. at Simonet Funeral Home, Stillwater, Minn., and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi, Minn. Memorials are preferred to the Leukemia Society of America or the American Heart Association. Simonet Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6453