Gene Rick died on January 15, 2022. Born on December 8, 1942, to Fred and Louise Rick, he grew up on the Spring Valley family farm. Gene was a United Methodist pastor for 33 years. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Willard and Louis. He is survived by loving wife Mary Ann, daughters Suzanne (Jon) Palmen of Kenosha, Wis., and Kimberly (Shane) Morris … [Read more...]
Susan Hart
Susan Hart, 71, of Rushford, Minn., died at her home on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Susan described herself as, “a child of God” and said she was, “abundantly blessed.” Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend. She enjoyed painting, gardening, and her many friends at the library. Susan was born in Lake City, Minn., to Howard and Lorraine (Wiley) Fick. … [Read more...]
Donald Laumb
Donald Henry Laumb, 78, of Rushford, Minn., traveled to eternal life January 13, 2022. Donald was born February 17, 1943, in Rushford, Minn., to George and Bernice (Thorud) Laumb. He spent his life in the Rushford area and was a graduate of Rushford H.S in 1960. Donald married Rose Ann Randall in the summer of 1968. They had two children, John and Jackie. Donald continued … [Read more...]
John R. “Jack” Nelson
Jack Nelson was born on February 20, 1935, to Donald and Evelyn Nelson, in Tipton, Iowa. On January 13, 2022, Jack’s battle with pneumonia ended, and he entered into blessed rest. Jack graduated from high school in 1953, enlisted in the Iowa National Guard (where he served as a medical specialist), and went on to Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. In August 1955, Jack married … [Read more...]
Loren William Smith
Loren William Smith, 78, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on January 13, 2022. Loren was born on July 17, 1943, in Chatfield, Minn., to Harold and Iva (Finley) Smith. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1962 and started two local businesses, including Busy Bee Apiaries and Valley Restoration. Loren was married to Linda (Rentschler) Smith from 1966 until 1986, … [Read more...]
LeeAnn Dell Tufte
LeeAnn Dell Tufte, 59, of Oskaloosa, Kans., passed away January 14, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence ,Kans. Surrounded by her family she passed in peace. She and her husband Steve bravely fought her cancer for three years between the Mayo Clinic and Kansas medical facilities. Eventually succumbing to it, she left to be with our Savior Jesus Christ, where there … [Read more...]
Pat Lawrence
Pat Lawrence was reunited with her parents, siblings, son Brian Bushman, grandson Kris Paulson, and Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 15, 1932, to Frank and Bridget (Connelly)Hann. At the age of 15 she went to the convent to become a nun. Much to the delight of her 9 … [Read more...]
Ramona A. Gilbert
Ramona A. Gilbert, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Ostrander Care and Rehab, from Alzheimer’s. Ramona Angeline Ruud was born June 7, 1937, to Albert and Vivian (Hegg) Ruud. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1955 and the same year on August 1 she married George “Roger” Gilbert. Ramona spent her life as a homemaker and was a … [Read more...]
Nancy Kay Forsyth
Nancy Kay Forsyth, 79, of Sheldon, Minn., died at her home on January 10, 2022. Nancy Kay Thompson was born on December 21, 1942, in La Crosse, Wis., to Maurice and Pauline (Flatten) Thompson. Nancy grew up on the family farm in Sheldon, Minn. She attended country school in Sheldon and graduated from Houston High School and Winona State University. On June 29, 1963, Nancy … [Read more...]
Ordell Blagsvedt
Ordell L. Blagsvedt, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022. Ordell was born at home on May 19, 1936. He was the firstborn of Elmer and Minnie (Nelson) Blagsvedt. He helped raise and provide for his four younger siblings. In July 1956, at age 20, he married Charlyne Danielson at Mabel First Lutheran Church. One time while cooking, Charlyne asked … [Read more...]