Leona Mae Whalen of Cresco, Iowa, was 90 years old when she died after a brief illness, on November 26, 2021, at Evans Memorial Home, surrounded by her loving family. Leona Mae Frana was born on May 25, 1931, at home on the family farm outside of Spillville in Winneshiek County, Iowa. She was the daughter of James R. and Adella “Adeline” (Shindelar) Frana and was raised on … [Read more...]
Thora R. Lombard
Thora R. Lombard, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Thora was born on November 12, 1935, in Norway Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Wilhelm and Dora (Solem) Magelssen. She was a 1953 graduate of Rushford High School. On September 25, 1954, Thora was united in marriage with Richard Lombard at … [Read more...]
Alice R. Lee
Alice R. Lee, 94, of Peterson, Minn., died on Monday, November 22, 2021, at her home, with her family at her side. Alice Ruby Hallum was born on December 3, 1926, on the Hallum farm in Holt Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Clarence and Marie (Nelson) Hallum. Alice was raised on the family farm and lived in the Peterson area all of her life. On February 3, 1946, she … [Read more...]
Ruth E. Frieberg
Ruth E. Frieberg, age 79, of Hayfield, Minn., formerly of LeRoy, Minn., died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals - St Marys Campus. Memorial services for Ruth Frieberg will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021, at LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy, Minn., with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville, … [Read more...]
Ruth J. Wangen
Ruth J. Wangen, wife of Curtis, age 72, of Stewart, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley, Minn. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart, Minn., with interment in the church cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Friday, … [Read more...]
Larry A. Storlie
Larry A. Storlie, age 67, of Mankato, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at his home. A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at Woodland Hills Funeral Home in Mankato. Larry was born on December 18, 1953, to Irving and Roby (Comstock) Storlie in Stewartville, Minn. He graduated from Harmony High School in … [Read more...]
William E. Rodenz
The funeral service for William E. Rodenz , 70, of Rochester, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Pine Island, Minn. A time of visitation for family and friends will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Cornerstone Baptist Church and one hour prior to the service … [Read more...]
Katherine Kulas
Katherine Marie (Sogla) Kulas, 83 of Winona, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. Katherine was born June 8, 1938, in rural Rushford to Martin and Marget (Oian) Sogla. She was raised by Emil and Gunhild Oian. On August 29, 1959, she married Roger Kulas in Winona. Katherine was a devoted housewife, mother and her family always … [Read more...]
Genevieve Bentley
Genevieve Bentley, age 96, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church, 1316 Big Canoe Rd. Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Waldemar Gies presiding. Visitation will be Monday, November 29, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service … [Read more...]
Paul Ryan
Paul R. Ryan, 71, of rural Peterson, Minn., died on Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home with his family at his side. Paul Richard Ryan was born on February 3, 1950, in La Crosse, Wis., to Ben and Hildegard (Dragvold) Ryan. He was raised on the family farm near Choice, Minn., and was a graduate of Rushford High School where he played football and basketball. Paul’s … [Read more...]