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.

04/07/2026

You don’t have to decide everything today… you just have to start.

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It shows up when you least expect it.Grief doesn't disappear. It's in the corner, quietly doing push-ups, waiting for th...
04/05/2026

It shows up when you least expect it.

Grief doesn't disappear. It's in the corner, quietly doing push-ups, waiting for the next quiet moment to remind you it's still there.

You can't stop it from showing up, but you can build your strength, too. Talk about it. Feel it. Honor it. Because every time you do, your heart learns how to carry it with a little more grace.

If April feels heavy for you, you're not alone. Stress Awareness Month reminds us that grief and stress walk hand in hand. And both deserve our attention.

When small towns remember, they do it right.Every April, we're reminded that honoring veterans isn't just about ceremoni...
04/04/2026

When small towns remember, they do it right.

Every April, we're reminded that honoring veterans isn't just about ceremonies. It's about murals on Main Street. Names on monuments. Stories passed down through generations.

We've walked alongside hundreds of veteran families, and the ones who find the most peace are those whose communities showed up, not just on the day of the service, but in the years that followed.

If you're a veteran or caring for one, know this: your service matters. Your story deserves to be told. And when the time comes, we're here to help honor it with the dignity it deserves.

https://www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com/services/veterans

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04/01/2026

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04/01/2026

150 decisions.

That’s what families face in the first few days after a loss.

Or… you can make them ahead of time.

This episode walks through how pre-planning gives your family something priceless…

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04/01/2026

“I did this because _________”

That might be the simplest way to start the conversation.

This episode shares how to talk to your family about pre-planning, and why it matters more than you think.

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03/30/2026

Pre-planning isn’t about death.

It’s about making sure your family isn’t left with 150 decisions while grieving.

In this episode, Mike and Emma break down how pre-planning removes stress, prevents conflict, and gives families clarity when they need it most.

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If you love someone who avoids tough conversations, listen closely because their silence about end-of-life wishes hits d...
03/26/2026

If you love someone who avoids tough conversations, listen closely because their silence about end-of-life wishes hits different.

It's not about being morbid or pessimistic. It's about the weight they're quietly carrying—wondering if their family will know what they wanted, hoping someone else brings it up first.

We've seen families find so much peace when one person gently opens the door. Not with pressure. Just with presence.

You don't need all the answers today. Just one conversation. One question. One moment of 'I want to know what matters to you.'

We're here when you're ready to start that conversation.

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03/23/2026

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03/22/2026

Today, this world lost a great man; Todd Criego, a former member of United Fire Department.

I had the honor of working with Todd when I was on the Hudson Fire Department. Rest in peace, my friend!

—Mike O’Connell

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520 11th Street S
Hudson, WI
54016

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(715) 386-3725

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