Rona Sue Hedrick passed away on Jan. 16, 2026, surrounded by loving family after a short battle with cancer. She is finally at peace.
Rona was born on Dec. 10, 1966, in Alexandria, Louisiana, and moved to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, at the age of three. She participated in gymnastics, cheerleading, music and forensics at St. Croix Falls High School, where she graduated in 1985. She babysat for neighbors, helped wherever she could, and was known for her generous spirit.
Rona tended bar and served tables for more than thirty years. She was a fantastic server—authentic, fun, and believed in treating everyone right, saints and sinners alike. She befriended everyone she met, young and old. This was a skill she brought with her, working as nursing assistant and caregiver at a handful of local nursing homes.
Rona was a devoted single mother to Chase (St. Paul) and Tess (Green Bay). She was involved, supportive, and present—not just for her kids, but for their friends as well, who all remember her as one of the cool, fun moms. She was immensely proud of Chase and Tess, often bragging of their accomplishments, travels, and experiences. She took great delight in the lives they built. She was also a warm and welcoming mother-in-law to Charlotte, loved her grand “fur babies,” and cared deeply for her niece, Brooke, and nephews, Cooper and Tate.
Over the years, Rona dealt with various health issues, including surgeries and long recoveries. They had recently caused her life to grow quieter, and she spent her time painting beautiful watercolors of flowers and nature. She took great joy in spoiling her little white rescue dog, Rowdy. He was her constant companion in her last years.
Rona is survived by her mother, Penny Meyer (Lloyd); children, Chase Hedrick (Charlotte) and Tess Hedrick; her siblings, Lori Parks (Scott Olson) and Chad Hall (wife, Kim); nephews, Cooper and Tate; niece, Brooke Briggs (Randy); her aunt and best friend Molly Stainbrook; her dear pup, Rowdy; and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Randy Hall; and brother, Todd Hall.
Taken too soon, she will be dearly missed, but we find solace knowing she is no longer in pain and can finally rest peacefully.
Go, Pack, Go!
A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, Wisconsin, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m., at the Grandstrand Funeral Home.
Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
