O'Connell Family Funeral Home

O'Connell Family Funeral Home Family owned and operated funeral home and Crematory Croix County and the surrounding area.

The O'Connell Family Funeral Home is the preferred provider of funeral and cremation services in Hudson and Baldwin, as well as throughout all of greater St.

Most families make funeral decisions during one of the hardest weeks of their lives.Planning ahead changes that.It remov...
08/20/2026

Most families make funeral decisions during one of the hardest weeks of their lives.

Planning ahead changes that.

It removes guesswork. It reduces stress. It protects the people you love from having to wonder what you would have wanted.

Join us for a complimentary preplanning seminar and learn how simple it can be to put a plan in place.

We'll cover the basics, answer your questions, and help you understand your options. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just honest guidance from neighbors who've walked hundreds of families through this.

Complimentary refreshments, honest answers, and zero pressure. Just a chance to ask what you've been wondering about.

River Falls, WI: Wednesday, September 9 at 10am or 3pm

Ellsworth, WI: Wednesday, September 9 at 6pm, or Thursday, September 10 at 10am

Prescott, WI: Thursday, September 10 at 6pm

Spring Valley, WI: Thursday, September 10 at 3pm

Hudson, WI: Wednesday, September 30 at 10am, 3pm, or 6pm

Baldwin, WI: Thursday, October 1 at 10am or 2pm

Call (715) 273-4421 to save your seat. We'd love to see you there.

There's no single right answer.We've seen meaningful services held in chapels, backyards, lakeshores, and living rooms.W...
08/19/2026

There's no single right answer.

We've seen meaningful services held in chapels, backyards, lakeshores, and living rooms.

We've seen them filled with hymns, jazz, and country music.

We've seen families gather for two hours...and families who needed two days.

What makes a service meaningful isn't the setting or the length.

It's whether the people in that room feel like they truly knew the person being honored.

That's what planning ahead makes possible.

Not a perfect ceremony.

A true one.

If you could choose one thing that would make your service feel like you, what would it be?

08/19/2026

It's not about rooftops. It's not about buildings. It's about relationships.

That's what my dad taught us. And it's the reason Ross chose O'Connell Family Funeral Homes to carry on what he built in Spring Valley.

We're not coming in to change things. We're coming in to continue them.

The Gebbings, the Thompsons, Ross Keehr, they created something worth protecting. A community that trusted them. A legacy rooted in integrity and dignity.

That's the O'Connell way. My dad set that standard for my brother Dan and me a long time ago, and we've carried it through Hudson, Baldwin, River Falls, Ellsworth, and now Spring Valley.

Adding another location doesn't change our mission. It just gives us one more opportunity to help more people.

If you have questions or want to learn more, we're here. 🤍

08/19/2026

Most people don't expect to end up in tears.

They sit down thinking it will be a quick conversation about paperwork, logistics, details.

And then something shifts.

Because when someone creates the space to really ask, really listen, really go there with you, things come up that you didn't know needed to be said.

That's the work we get to do every day.

Comment "PODCAST" to listen to this month's episode on understanding cremation.

A scholarship in Mindy's honor. That's what this night is really about."More like Mindy" is raising money for a scholars...
08/18/2026

A scholarship in Mindy's honor. That's what this night is really about.

"More like Mindy" is raising money for a scholarship, and the community is turning her 40th birthday into an evening that gives back.

Every kickball entry, raffle ticket, and gift basket bid goes toward that fund, with kickball, live music from Half Shebang, and concessions rounding out a night the whole family can enjoy.

Friday, August 21st starting at 5pm at Heartland Park in Hammond. Come support the fund through the raffles and gift basket, or scan the QR code on the flyer to see how else you can help.

We love seeing a community rally behind something this meaningful. Hope to see you there.

Most people don't need more information.They need someone willing to explain things without pressure.That's exactly why ...
08/18/2026

Most people don't need more information.

They need someone willing to explain things without pressure.

That's exactly why we created our free preplanning guide.

https://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com/plan-ahead/digital-pre-arranging-guide

It walks through common questions in plain language, helping families understand their options before they're making decisions during one of life's hardest days.

Whether you ever choose to meet with us or not, we hope it helps you have conversations that matter.

Because planning ahead isn't about checking boxes.

It's about making sure the people you love never have to wonder what you would have wanted.

What's the biggest question you've always had about planning ahead?

If you'd like a free preplanning guide mailed to you, we'd be glad to send one. Request yours here: https://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com/plan-ahead/digital-pre-arranging-guide



August has a way of gathering people.Family reunions.County fairs.One more trip to the cabin before school begins.These ...
08/17/2026

August has a way of gathering people.

Family reunions.

County fairs.

One more trip to the cabin before school begins.

These moments often remind us how quickly the years pass, and how meaningful ordinary days really are.

If your family is together this month, you don't have to turn dinner into a planning meeting.

Just ask one meaningful question.

Listen.

Tell a story.

Write down a favorite recipe - the one everyone asks for but no one has written down yet.

Take one more photo.

Sometimes the smallest conversations become the memories we treasure most.

What's one August tradition your family has kept alive over the years?

08/17/2026

Thank you for sharing their names with us. 💚

Each name represents a life, a story, and someone deeply loved. We were honored to remember them with you at the Pierce County Fair.

Every family has one.The person who remembers everyone's birthdays.The one who tells the stories that make everyone laug...
08/16/2026

Every family has one.

The person who remembers everyone's birthdays.

The one who tells the stories that make everyone laugh before dessert.

The keeper of family history.

One beautiful part of planning ahead is realizing those stories matter just as much as dates and details.

Before another family gathering slips by, ask someone:

"Tell me the story you've never wanted us to forget."

You might hear something your grandchildren will someday tell their own children.

That's a legacy worth preserving.

Who's the storyteller in your family?

Some days, comfort doesn't come from finding the perfect words.It comes from a quiet presence.That's one of the reasons ...
08/15/2026

Some days, comfort doesn't come from finding the perfect words.

It comes from a quiet presence.

That's one of the reasons Finnegan is such a special part of our team.

Whether someone is visiting to make arrangements, attend a service, or simply take a deep breath, Finnegan has a remarkable way of reminding people they're not alone.

No speeches.

No expectations.

Just kindness, offered one wagging tail at a time. 🤍

Has an animal ever helped you through a difficult season of life?

https://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com/resources/finnegan-grief-therapy-dog-hudson-wisconsin

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520 11th Street S
Hudson, WI
54016

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(715) 386-3725

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