This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Apel, Schwede, Clymer, Shattuck, Schmelzer, Haggerty, Hollyday, Worrell, Golke Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2234 Message Board Post: Allan I. Apel, 72, died Oct. 12, 2002 Allan Irving Apel, 72, of North Hudson died at his home Saturday, Oct. 12. He was born Oct. 15, 1929, in Menomonie, the son of Harold B. and Selma (Schwede) Apel, and graduated from Menomonie High School. On April 15, 1961, in Mason City, Iowa, he was married to Marylyn Marie "Sis" Clymer. He was a retired carpenter and cabinetmaker. His enjoyments included fishing, hunting, woodworking and being with his family. Survivors are his wife, Marylyn; five daughters, Ruth Shattuck of Lindstrom, Minn., Lori Apel (Rod Schmelzer) of Bloomington, Minn., Patti Apel of North Hudson, Sally M. (Daniel) Haggerty of Hammond and Shelly (Timothy) Hollyday of North Hudson; six grandchildren Tom, Robert, Carrie, Muriel, Jessica and Danielle; and a sister, Donna Worrell of Gillette, Wyo. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Harold M. Apel, in 1975. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson with Pastor Fred Golke officiating. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery, where casketbearers were Timothy Hollyday, Rod Schmelzer, Daniel Haggerty, Robert Haggerty, Jessica Haggerty and Carrie Ann Shattuck. Honorary bearers were Thomas Apel, Muriel Haggerty and Danielle Hollyday. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6624&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Giese, Cleveland, Amundson, Miller, Thue, Soucy, Schwartz Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2233 Message Board Post: Marion E. Giese, 83, died Oct. 13, 2002 Marion E. Giese, 83, of Spooner, and a former resident of Hudson, died Sunday, Oct. 13, in the nursing home unit of the Spooner Health System. She was born in Hudson, Sept. 2, 1919, the daughter of Raymond E. and Ella Marie (Amundson) Cleveland, and graduated from Hudson High School in the class of 1937. On Feb. 12, 1944, in Stillwater, Minn., she was married to George A. Miller of Fort Madison, Iowa. After the death of her first husband, in 1956, she later married Garold "Goose" Giese. They lived in St. Paul until moving to Poquettes Lake in the town of Dewey, Rusk County. Garold Giese died April 18, 1985, and she moved to Spooner in 1990. Surviving are her daughter, Gloria (Randy) Thue of Spooner; a brother, David A. Cleveland of Lakewood, Colo.; four nieces and five nephews. In addition to her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Marjorie Soucy (2001) and Audrey Schwartz (2000), and a brother, Raymond A. Cleveland (1998). In accordance to her wishes, services are private and burial will be in the Spooner Cemetery. The Scales Funeral Home in Spooner handled the arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6621&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holter, Yarusso, Christensen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2232 Message Board Post: Noel P. Holter, 34, died Oct. 8, 2002 Noel P. Holter, 34, of Hudson died Tuesday, Oct. 8, in an automobile accident. He was born Oct. 7, 1968, the son of Bruce and Jann (Yarusso) Holter. On May 20, 1990, he was married to Christine "Christy" Christensen. Since August 1997, he was cleaning supervisor at the St. Croix Valley YMCA in Hudson, until he resigned earlier this year. He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding with his sons, boating and camping with his family. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Patrick and Beatrice Yarusso. Surviving are his wife, Christine of Hudson; three sons, Derek, 12, Jacob, 7, and Logan, 5; his parents, Bruce and Jann Holter of Shell Lake; three brothers, Erik (Carrie), Damon (Heather) and Tony (Linsy); his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Nancy Christensen of Oakdale, Minn.; a brother-in-law, Chad; and his grandparents, Ted (Lori) Holter and Dorothy Yarusso. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the United Methodist Church in Hudson. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the United Methodist Church and one hour prior to the service. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery in Hudson. The O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson handled arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6620&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nourse, Fisk, Hurley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2231 Message Board Post: Vonita Nourse, 91, died Oct. 11, 2002 Vonita Nourse, 91, formerly of Hudson, died Friday, Oct. 11, at the Stillwater Good Samaritan Center, where she had been a resident for two years. She was born Oct. 22, 1910, in Jackson, Minn., the daughter of Gilbert Fisk and Maude Elizabeth Nourse. Preceding her in death were a brother, Lloyd Fisk Nourse, and a sister, Gladys J. Hurley. Survivors are three nieces and three nephews. There will be a private service. Private burial is in Jackson, Minn. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. The Cremation Society of Minnesota handled arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6619&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Larson, Burr, McClay, Brown, Berg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2230 Message Board Post: Barbara Larson, 61, died Oct. 20, 2002 Barbara Larson, 61, of Hudson, formerly of Eau Claire, died of cancer at her home Sunday, Oct. 20. She was born June 20, 1941, in Eau Claire, the daughter of Wilton and Betty (McClay) Burr. She graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire, after which she attended the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis. After finishing her business training she took a position with the American National Bank in Eau Claire, first as a teller and then as supervisor of the drive-through department. On Jan. 29, 1966, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, she was married to LaVerne "Vern" Larson. In 1968 the couple moved to Minneapolis when her husband, Vern, an employee of Northern States Power Co., was transferred there to take a new position. They came to Hudson in 1972 to make their home. After their children were grown, she worked as a hostess at the Best Western Hudson House Inn for several years. She loved spending time at their vacation home on Bone Lake, where she enjoyed boating, fishing and entertaining family and friends. She was known for her fun attitude and caring manner. Survivors are her husband, LaVerne of Hudson; two daughters, Amee Elizabeth (Harold Brown) Larson of Eagan, Minn., and Kari Larson of Hudson; a granddaughter, Taylor; her father, Wilton Burr, and sister, Kathlyn (Tim) Berg, both of Eau Claire; and two nephews, Ryan Berg of Eau Claire and Adam Berg of River Falls. Preceding her in death was her mother, Betty Burr. A celebration of life and a time to remember Barbara Larson was 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. The funeral service and burial will be private. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6693&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Thompson, Morehouse, Hultgren, Charles, Whittington, Sawtelle Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2229 Message Board Post: Mary Louise Anderson, 66 Mary Louise "Louey" Anderson, 66, of Hudson, and formerly of Billings, Mont., died at her home Wednesday, Oct. 23. She was born June 2, 1936, in Sidney, Mont., the daughter of Alton D. and Emma (Thompson) Anderson. She received her education in Montana and attended business school. For a short time she was a hair model in Davenport, Iowa. She enjoyed collecting and refinishing antique furniture and planning the interior design for her home. She was well known by her neighbors as the "flower queen of First Street." She is survived by two sons, Jon E. (Lori) Morehouse of Denmark, Wis., and Kenneth A. Hultgren of Hudson; two daughters, Connie L. (Vern) Charles of Green Bay and Michelle L. Whittington; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Allen T. (Dee) Anderson of Helena, Mont., Alton D. (Sharon) Anderson and Curtis L. Anderson, both of Billings; and a sister, Ethyl D. (Dan) Sawtelle of Gill, Colo. Preceding her in death were her parents. Services were private. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. The O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson handled arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6719&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ecker, Boesel, Berlin, Peck, Bennett, Kinney, Langbehm, Chester, Doolittle, Bothner, Lewis, Baum, Nelson, Pominville, Weeks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2228 Message Board Post: Rose M. Ecker, 96 Rose Mae Ecker, 96, of Hudson died Friday, Oct. 25, at Hudson Hospital. She was born July 4, 1906, the daughter of W. Herman and Bertha (Berlin) Boesel of Wolsey, S.D., and attended school through the eighth grade in Wolsey. As a young woman at the age of 13, she left home to start working. On Dec. 18, 1923, in Huron, S.D., she was married to Alfred A. Ecker. They moved to Baldwin in 1924, to rural Hudson in 1953 and to the city of Hudson in 1955. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and canning. >From 1970 until her death she was a resident of Croix View Apartments at 1015 Second St. She is survived by a son, Allen (Darlene) Ecker of Hudson; three daughters, Donna Peck of Hammond, Carol (Robert) Bennett of Beldenville and Leona (Richard) Kinney of Hudson; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Ecker of Hudson; 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; a brother, Fritz Boesel of Wolsey; and a sister, Anna Langbehm of Wessington, S.D. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Alfred Ecker, in 1974; a son, Kenneth Ecker, in 1985; a son-in-law, George Peck, in 1994; a grandson, John Kinney, in 1997; four brothers, Frank, Albert, Henry and William Boesel; and five sisters, Alma Chester, Minnie Doolittle, Mary Bothner, Edith Lewis and Hannah Baum. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson with Pastor Dennis Nelson officiating. Providing music for the service were Roberta Pominville and Monica Weeks. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Hudson and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery, where pallbearers were Mark Bennett, John Bennett, Gary Ecker, Steve Ecker and Tim Ecker. Memorials are preferred and may be directed to Bethel Lutheran Church. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6718&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Foss, Bourdon, Kennedy, Johnson, Evans, Scheunck, Luenberg, Fyksen, Arneson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2227 Message Board Post: Emily B. Foss, 89 Emily Bridget Foss, 89, of Hudson, a longtime business woman, died at her home Sunday, Oct. 27. She was born March 27, 1913, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Emil and Lillian (Kennedy) Bourdon. The oldest of six children, she was 14 years old when her father became seriously ill and she had to leave school to help support her family. In applying for a job, she said she was older in order to get a job in downtown St. Paul. Later she attended night school to learn bookkeeping. This worked out well for her in later years. On May 12, 1934, in Hastings, Minn., she was married to Wallace "Wally" Henry Foss. In 1951, they bought the Hudson Elevator Company, at 111 Commercial Street, in Hudson. It was then her bookkeeping training came in handy. While her husband was busy at the grain elevator, she did the company's books at home while caring for her family. After her husband died in 1971, she went to the business every day to work alongside her oldest son, Wally Foss Jr., who assumed his father's position. When Wally Foss Jr. died in 1984, she continued from her home to assist her grandson, Richard, in the operation of the business. When she turned 80 years old, in 1994, she sold the Hudson Elevator Company. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid golfer. She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, a charter member of the Hudson Country Club and had a lifetime membership at the Badlands Golf Course in Roberts. She was a very caring and compassionate person who frequently sent cards with uplifting messages to shut-ins. Survivors are her daughter, Joyce Anne Johnson of Roberts; three sons, David (Susan) Foss of Le Claire, Iowa, Joseph (Ruth) Foss of Hudson and Robert (Laurie) Foss of Stillwater; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; three sisters-in-law, Hazel Foss of Wayzata, Minn., Elanor Bourdon and Donna Bourdon, both of St. Paul; and a brother-in-law, Jerome Evans of Lindstrom, Minn. Preceding her in death, besides her husband, Wallace H. Foss, in 1971, were her son, Wallace H. Foss Jr., in 1984, a son-in-law, Lauren Johnson, two brothers, Emil and Harvey Bourdon, and two sisters, Josephine Scheunck and Lillian Evans. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Hudson with Pastor Keith Luenberg officiating. At the service organist Betty Fyksen will accompany vocalist Robin Arneson. Burial will be in Willow River Cemetery, where her grandchildren, LeRoy, Lon and Todd Johnson and Richard, Steven and Nicole Foss, will serve as casketbearers. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6717&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frohlicher, Baarson, Gens, Arkinson, Glass Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2226 Message Board Post: Ruth M. Frohlicher, 92 Ruth M. Frohlicher, 92, of Hammond, and formerly of Hudson, died Saturday, Oct. 26, at the American Heritage Care Center, where she had resided for the past six years. She was born Sept. 3, 1910, in North Mankato, Minn., the daughter of Carl W. and Josephine (Baarson) Gens. She and her family moved to Great Falls, Mont., in 1916 and she attended local schools, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1928 . Later she attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., the UCLA Riverside School of Librarianship and the University of Minnesota Library School On Dec. 30, 1935, she was married to Stephen Victor Frohlicher in Great Falls, Mont. In 1942 the couple moved to St. Paul and then to Hudson in 1944. She was head librarian of Univac, Division of Speery Rand Corp. in St. Paul, for seven years. While in Hudson she participated in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Red Cross and was a volunteer at the Hudson Public Library. She and her husband were active in the promotion and building in 1952 of Hudson Memorial Hospital. They moved back to Great Falls in 1965, and she again joined the staff of the Great Falls Public Library, where she was reference librarian until 1973, when she retired. The Frohlichers returned to Hudson in 1987 to be close to their son, Stephen, and became residents of WinterGreen Apartments, where they made many new friends. She was a dedicated, lifelong member of the Order of Eastern Star, where she served as worthy matron. She was a president of her Chapter BJ of the PEO Sisterhood and in 1996 received her 50-year membership pin. She also was a member of the St. Paul Women's City Club, St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Hudson and former member of the Governor's Commission of Children and Youth. Her ongoing hobby was compiling genealogical records of her family, and reading was her primary interest. Surviving are her son, Stephen G. (Diane) Frohlicher of Hudson; and two grandchildren, Keith V. Frohlicher of Milwaukee and Mariette (Mark) Atkinson of Ann Arbor, Mich. Preceding her in death was her husband, Stephen V. Frohlicher, in 1993; a brother, Gordon Gens, in 1965; and a sister, Dorothy (John) Glass, in 2002. An Eastern Star service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 (today), at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Great Falls at a later date. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6716&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Anderson, Lohman, Larson, McLean Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2225 Message Board Post: Glenn I. Johnson, 77 Glenn I. Johnson, 77, of Cumberland, and formerly of Hudson, died Monday, Oct. 21, at the Cumberland Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Ashland, the son of Ingvald and Gilda (Anderson) Johnson. On Dec. 21, 1945, in St. Paul, Minn., he was married to Marilyn Lohman, who died May 21, 1980. He was remarried in Las Vegas, Nev., May 23, 1981, to Karen Larson. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class and was a retired bread salesman for Metz Baking Company. He loved the water - drinking it, fishing in the small streams or watching the boats in the harbor. He relished winning an argument with honor and was a vital and supportive partner in his wife's ministry. Survivors are his wife, the Rev. Karen L. Johnson of Cumberland, a former pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson until she received a call from Cumberland in August 1997. Other survivors include two sons, Donald (Betsy) Johnson of St. Paul and David (Debbie) McLean of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Lynda Johnson of St. Paul; and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher and Zachary Johnson of St. Paul and Matthew Holden McLean of Atlanta. Preceding him in death were his parents and his first wife, Marilyn. Private family services will be at a later date. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6715&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kunz, Stalder, Jensen, Dahms, Whelan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2224 Message Board Post: Alfred A. Kunz, 99 Alfred A. Kunz, 99, of Downsville died Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. He was born Dec. 12, 1902, in Winslow, Ill., the son of Gottlieb and Anna Marie (Stalder) Kunz. As a young child he moved with his family to the Downsville area, where he lived until entering the Dunn County Health Care Center in 1998. During World War II he worked in a defense plant in Milwaukee and returned to Downsville and was employed at Safeway Creamery until he retired in 1967. On Nov. 17, 1927, in Stillwater, he was married to Mary Bentina Jensen, who died in 1959. He started Boy Scout Troop 78 in Downsville in 1946 and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. He also enjoyed his trips to Europe with his son and daughter-in-law, to Trub, Switzerland, to see the family homestead and with his son to Denmark to visit his wife's family. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly (Kenneth) Dahms of Downsville; a son, Karl M. (Virginia) Kunz of Hudson; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, five brothers, three sisters and a grandson, Duane Karl Kunz, in 1988. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 26, at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with the Rev. David Whelan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie handled arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6712&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shinners, Porter, Adams, Foley, Triebold, Gerhardt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2223 Message Board Post: Bonnie (Porter) Shinners, 56 Bonnie Lee Shinners, 56, of Seattle, Wash., died of cancer on Oct. 1 after a year's illness. She was born in Hudson July 25, 1946, the daughter of Frank E. and Opal (Adams) Porter, and attended Hudson schools. She attended the United Methodist Church and Sunday school in Hudson and was a member of the Brownies. She attended Ritter School of Cosmetology in St. Paul and was manager of the family-owned private catering business for many years. She also was a certified nursing assistant and a caregiver for 38 years. Her first marriage to William Foley ended in divorce. Survivors are her husband, Pat Shinners of Seattle; her mother, Opal Porter of Hudson; two daughters, Brenda and Gena Foley of Stillwater, Minn.; two sisters, Sharon Triebold and Vicki Gerhardt, both of Roberts; a brother, Frank Porter of Hudson; three grandchildren, Ashley, Ryan and Lindsey; eight stepchildren and 11 step-grandchildren, all of Seattle. Preceding her in death was her father, Frank E. Porter, who died in 2001. A dinner for family and friends will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minn. (Hwy. 36 and Hilton Trail North). © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6711&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Norden, Pieper, Moeller, Rattei, Kassube, Medin, Lee, Doornink, Shilts, Sackett, Gunderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2222 Message Board Post: Bette Lou Norden, 46 Bette Lou Norden, 46, of Baldwin died of leukemia Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She was born March 28, 1956, in Baldwin, the daughter of Walter and Audrey (Moeller) Pieper, and graduated from St. Croix Central High School in Hammond. After finishing high school she worked as a nurse's aide in Parkview Nursing Home in Woodville. She also worked at Toro Manufacturing in North Hudson, as a waitress at the Coachman Supper Club and as a clerk at the Gregerson Hardware, both in Baldwin. On Feb. 12, 1977, at the Presbyterian Church in Baldwin, she was married to Dean "Barney" Norden. Most recently she was employed as a waitress at LaBon's Truck Stop in Hudson and as a claims service assistant for State Farm Insurance Co. in Woodbury, Minn. She loved bowling, and she and her husband bowled for many years at Bol's Lanes. She also was an avid bird watcher, a talented seamstress and a proud grandmother. Survivors are her husband, Dean, three children, Jason, Kelly and April, all of Baldwin; two grandchildren, Devin and Payton; and five sisters, Joanne Rattei of Scandia, Minn., Darlene (Gary) Kassube of Eagan, Minn., Donna (Ron) Medin of Fridley, Minn., Gerri Lee of Osceola and Lucy (Keith) Doornink of Baldwin. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother-in-law, Jerome Rattei. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the United First Presbyterian Church in Baldwin with Pastor Don Shilts of the Bible Center Church in Maiden Rock officiating. Burial was in the Baldwin Cemetery, where Jeff Doornink, Justin Lee, Jim Medin, Greg Kassube, Tim Sackett and Blair Gunderson were casketbearers. The O'Connell Family Funeral Home handled arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6766&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Olson, Antonson, Hope, Schueneman, Eseman, Resell, Breault Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2221 Message Board Post: Harold J. Olson, 80 Harold James Olson, 80, of Sun City West, Ariz., and a former resident of Hudson, died presumably of a head aneurysm Wednesday, Oct. 23, at a Sun City Hospital. He was born in Hudson June 9, 1922, the son of John N. and Hilma (Antonson) Olson. He attended local schools, graduating from Hudson High School in 1940, and later from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in England, where he was a mechanic for B-17 aircraft. On June 20, 1946, in Hudson, he was married to Marion Arlene Hope, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence "Corky" Hope. For many years he was employed as a principal systems engineer for Honeywell Inc. After his retirement he and his wife moved to Arizona, where he was an active member of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Kiwanis International, University of Minnesota Alumni and other organizations. For the past five years he led Bible studies for the Prison Fellowship Ministries. Preceding him in death were his parents. Surviving are his wife, Marion of Sun City West; two daughters, Adrian Schueneman of Monterey, Calif., and Arlayne Eseman of Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren, Steven, Nora and Nancy Schueneman and Connelly and Jonathan Eseman; a brother, Arthur N. Olson of North Port, Fla.; and a sister, Dorothy Resell of Harlingen, Texas. He was a brother-in-law of John D. "Jack" and Willetta A. (Hope) Breault of Hudson Memorial gifts may be sent to Prison Fellowship Ministries, PO Box 37577, Phoenix, AZ 85069. Memorial services were at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West on Monday, Oct. 28. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6764&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brugler, Schwartz, Duffy, Hixson, Enochson, Szleszinski, Pahr, Ryan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2220 Message Board Post: Josephine L. Brugler Josephine L. Brugler, 91, of Troy Township, St. Croix County, died early Monday morning, Nov. 11, at the Agape Residential Home in Burnsville, Minn., where she had lived for the past five weeks. She was born June 11, 1911, in Mandan, N.D., the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Duffy) Schwartz. The family moved to St. Paul, Minn., where she attended St. Luke's Elementary grade school and Central High School. On June 11, 1932, in St. Paul, she was married to Edward Brugler. She assisted her husband in managing and running Consumer Milk Co. and the Alloy Specialties in St. Paul, which they owned. She also had her own business, the North Star Magazine Agency, which she operated until her retirement. She loved gardening, bird watching, boating, sewing, her painting, writing poetry, singing, cooking and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are a son, James (Consoline) Brugler of Hudson; two daughters, Joanne (George) Hixson of Carrollton, Texas, and Carol (David) Enochson of Cottage Grove, Minn.; a daughter-in-law, Susanne Brugler of Shoreview, Minn.; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, a son, Edward, five sisters and a brother. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 14 (today), from 5 to 8 p.m. at the O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Hudson with Fr. Peter Szleszinski officiating. Burial will be in Willow River Cemetery, where pallbearers will be Jim, John and Paul Brugler, Cari, Becky and Sam Pahr, Theresa Ryan and Dan Hixson. Memorials are preferred. O'Connell family Funeral Home of Hudson handled the arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6820&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bunce, Covell, Claire, Slomke, Burchill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2219 Message Board Post: Gwendolyn (Covell) Bunce, 92 Gwendolyn Margaret Bunce, 92, a former resident of Hudson, died Monday, Oct. 28, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She was born Oct. 28, 1910, in Knapp, the seventh of the eight children of the late William and Mary (Claire) Covell. In 1912 the family moved to North Hudson, where William Covell worked for the Omaha Railroad, purchased three acres adjacent to the car shops and built the family home. Gwen attended the North Hudson Elementary School, graduated from Hudson High School in 1928 and studied briefly at River Falls State Teachers College (now University of Wisconsin-River Falls). On June 26, 1932, she was married to Fredrick Bunce. They raised their three children at the family home in North Hudson, which she maintained until her retirement in 1977. In 1952 she began a professional career as a proofreader and editorial reviser at West Publishing Company, law book publishers in St. Paul. After her retirement she moved to Victoria, B.C. Her survivors are a son, Dr. Fredrick William Bunce, emeriti faculty from Indiana State University, who lives and conducts research in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; two daughters, Rona Marion (John) Slomke, a retired registered nurse of Victoria, B.C., and Madelyn Claire (Lyle) Burchill, a professor of German at Concordia College (Moorhead, Minn.), who lives in Fargo, N.D. There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband, Fred, in 1961. A memorial service is set for 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the First Baptist Church in Hudson. Burial will follow the service in Willow River Cemetery in Hudson. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6819&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jensen, Severson, Persells, Melum, Madsen, Muckenhirn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2218 Message Board Post: Shirley (Severson) Jensen, 88 Shirley Ruth Myrtle (Severson) Jensen, 88, of River Falls, and formerly of Hudson, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Kinnic Care Center in River Falls. The daughter of Iver and Alice (Persells) Severson, she was born Dec. 22, 1913, in Hudson. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1931 and from University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a bachelor of science and a master of science in education. In 1933, she married John Emmet Jensen. Mrs. Jensen taught school in Beldenville and later moved to Carver School in the North St. Paul School District, retiring in 1979. Her family said she loved visiting Europe and making trips to Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and Alaska. She was a member of the Chequamegon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Hudson, Business and Professional Women, Art Club, Rock Club and the National Education Association. Mrs. Jensen was a 4-H leader, enjoyed poetry, reading, rock collecting and painting watercolors. Her family said she was very proud that she never missed voting in an election. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmet Jensen, in 1985; two brothers, Donald Severson in 1974 and Lloyd Severson in 1947; and two sisters, Hazel and Margaret Severson. She is survived by her five children, John Jensen, Janis Melum and Jules Jensen, all of River Falls, Joanne (Albert) Madsen of Menomonie and Jim Jensen of Rochester, Minn.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Maxine Muckenhirn of Hudson and Charlotte Jensen of River Falls. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at United Methodist Church in River Falls. A memorial service will follow the next day at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec.7, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program, PO Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio, 44720. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6815&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strobush, Dahlberg, Olson, Madden, Burris, Meier, Hilgendorf Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2217 Message Board Post: Alfreda J. Strobush, 91 Alfreda J. Strobush, 91, of Amery, formerly of Woodville, died Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1911, in Woodville, the daughter of Alfred and Karoline (Olson) Dahlberg, and attended Birchdale County School prior to attending Woodville High School. On June 8, 1936, she was married to Harold Strobush at the Immanuel Lutheran parsonage in Woodville. She helped operate the family farm, where they farmed for 31 years. After her husband's death in 1967 she moved to Baldwin and then to Woodville. She was a past member of the Ladies Aid of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are her son, Robert (Judy) Strobush of Amery; three grandchildren, Lori (Geno) Madden of Hudson, Tammi Burris of Ham Lake, Minn., and Scott Strobush of White Bear Lake; three great-grandchildren, Nathan Burris, Cole and Claire Madden; and a sister-in-law, Irene Meier of St. Paul. Preceding her in death, besides her husband, were four brothers and four sisters. The funeral service was Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Woodville with Pastor Wayne Hilgendorf officiating Burial was in the church cemetery. The O'Connell Family Funeral home in Baldwin was in charge of arrangements. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6813&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Waxon, Smith, Aldrich, Mayer, Boney, Goetz, Crimmins, Tonella, Golke, Black, Bruch, Dahle, Peper Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2216 Message Board Post: Elwyn L. Waxon, 91 Elwyn Lura Waxon, 91, of Davidson, N.C., formerly of Hudson, died Friday, Nov. 8, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooreville, N.C. She had been suffering from peripheral artery disease for about a year and had moved to North Carolina in February. She was born in Pierce County Aug. 21, 1911, the daughter of Wallace and Lura (Aldrich) Smith, and was a descendant of Dr. Philip Aldrich, who was Hudson's first postmaster, from 1849-1851. In 1930 she graduated from River Falls Normal School (now University of Wisconsin-River Falls), where she received her teaching certificate and taught at Oak Ridge School (on County Road F) for seven years. On June 15, 1937, at Trinity Lutheran parsonage in Hudson, she was married to Lyle Alfred Waxon. She was a longtime member of the Nifty Neighbors (formerly You Go I Go), a 53-year member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson and a volunteer at Hudson Medical Center. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Lyle Waxon, in 1974; three infant children, Eloise, Lois and Burton; and two sisters, Leora Mayer in 1946 and Inez Boney in 1996. Survivors are her daughter, Janice (Don) Goetz of Davidson; two grandchildren, Christopher Goetz of Lexington, Tenn., and Lindsay Goetz of Butte, Mont.; two brothers, Charles (Beverly) Smith of Madison and Marlin (Meiko) Smith of Rockledge, Fla.; three sisters, Vycella Waxon and Olive (Leo) Crimmins, both of Hudson, and Alice Tonella of Marquette, Mich. The funeral service was Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hudson. Pastor Fred Golke officiated with Nell Black assisting and former Pastor Dan Bruch sharing the obituary and remembrances. Music at the service was provided by vocalist Carol Dahle accompanied by Lori Peper. Visitation was Monday at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Hudson. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6811&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blaisdell, Collett, Frey, Kroboth, Marshall Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2215 Message Board Post: Donald B. Blaisdell, 80 Donald Burton Blaisdell, 80, a former resident of Hudson, died Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Osceola Hospital. Since leaving Hudson he and his wife have lived in Luck, Siren and Dresser. He was born in Minneapolis Dec. 13, 1921, the son of Elmer and Florence (Collett) Blaisdell. He grew up and attended school in New Auburn. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army Oct. 14, 1940, and served 43 months overseas in the Northern Solomons and the Southern Philippines in South Pacific Theatre of War. He accumulated many service awards including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and six Overseas Service Bars. He also was the highest rank in the Legion of Valor for the state of Wisconsin. On April 20, 1956, he was married at St. Patrick's Church rectory in Hudson to Diana Mary Frey, daughter of the late George P. and Bertha (Kroboth) Frey. He and his wife and family lived in Hudson for many years. He held a number of jobs, first as a butcher at John Hooley's Public Provision and then in construction work, masonry and plastering. For 25 years he was employed as a maintenance engineer for Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M) in St. Paul until he retired. He enjoyed playing cribbage, boxing, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Elmer E. Blaisdell Jr. and Edwin J. "Bud" Blaisdell. Surviving are his wife, Diana of New Richmond; two sons, Michael H. (Lori) of New Richmond and Timothy (Diane) of Roberts; a daughter, Julie Ann (David Marshall) Blaisdell of Hudson; a brother, Jack Blaisdell of North Branch, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews. Private services and burial were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6875&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1