Elton Eugene Sikkink, 83, passed away on March 3, 2021, in Rochester, Minn. He was born January 7, 1938, to Harold and Vera (Boland) Sikkink in Harmony, Minn. On March 21, 1959, he married Sharon Maxine Brueggeman at Ft. Riley, Kans. They have two children, Richard (Pamela Erding) Sikkink, Michelle (Bryan) Root, which resulted in four grandchildren: Thomas (Tina) Erding, … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Erickson
Richard “Dick” Lynn Erickson, 68, left his earthly home on February 21, 2021. Born March 8, 1952, to Leslie and Alida Erickson in Preston, Minn. He became affectionately known as Dick by his close friends and family. Dick’s elementary days were at the Highland Country School in Highland, Minn. He moved away from home and worked for a local farmer at the age of 12, and … [Read more...]
Ricky Lee Morem
Ricky Lee Morem, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his farm in Harmony, Minn., on February 16, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, Minn., is handling the arrangements. Rick was born to Ruth (Patterson) and Theodore Morem on July 24, 1956. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1974.On June 24, 1989, he married Tammie Willford of … [Read more...]
Judy Vickerman
Judy Kay Vickerman, 71, of Mabel, Minn., loving wife, mother, and grandmother left this Earth way too early on Friday, February 26, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by family. She was undoubtedly welcomed into heaven by the open arms of the Lord, Jesus Christ and the many loved ones that were patiently waiting to reunite with her. Judy was born January … [Read more...]
Thomas “Tom” William Jarland
Tom Jarland passed away at his home on Sunday, February 28, 2021, with family at his side. Tom was born on February 19, 1938, in Cresco, Iowa, to Joe and Eunice (Goldsworthy) Jarland. He was an only child. Sometimes we joked that Grandma and Grandpa could never have handled more than one like him. Tom graduated from Harmony High School in 1955. After graduating he … [Read more...]
Douglas Jay Minnich
Douglas Jay Minnich, age 86, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died Friday February 26, 2021 at his home in Grand Meadow where he had lived since he was a child. He was born January 25, 1935 to Guy and Edna (Ridgeway) Minnich in Iowa. At a young age he moved with his family to Grand Meadow where he attended school. Doug went on to Albert Lea Vo-Tech and studied refrigeration, later … [Read more...]
Jeffrey Webster
Jeffrey Webster, of Green Valley, Ariz., died on February 25, 2021 at the age of 79. Jeff was born in 1941 in Idaho to his parents Leon and Marjorie Webster. After graduating from high school in Rochester, Minn., Jeff explored life for a bit as a fishing guide and for the forest service in Idaho and Montana. He returned to Minnesota and attended St. Paul School of Art. … [Read more...]
Ralph W. Lind
Ralph W. Lind, 89, of Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Ralph was born on August 18, 1931, in La Crosse, Wis., to Alvie and Judith (Louve) Lind. He was raised in the Houston area. On July 17, 1954, Ralph was united in marriage with Maxine Gabrielson in Houston. Ralph was a “49er” twice. He was a member … [Read more...]
Philip Merlin Scheevel
Philip Merlin Scheevel, 77, of Spicer, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer. Phil was a loving family man who was active in his community and church. He was a passionate and gifted wood carver who served as president and long-time member of the West Central MN Wood Carvers Club, as well as the Willmar Area Arts … [Read more...]
Betty Shaw
Betty Ann Shaw, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Betty Ann Johnson was born August 2, 1936, to Carl and Opal (Molde) Johnson at Salem Corner Township, rural Byron. She attended Byron school and graduated from Byron High School. After high school she worked at the Methodist Hospital in the dietary department. … [Read more...]