On Tuesday, March 14, Norbert Stanley (“Nub,” “Norb,” “Bear,” “Gramps”) Skaran – a man of many names and many talents – entered eternal life surrounded by his family. Norbert was born on a farm in Grand Meadow Township, Minn., to Olaf and Tillie (Myhre) Skaran on December 9, 1924. He was drafted into World War II military service on December 30, 1942, and entered the Navy … [Read more...]
Craig William Goodsell
Dad lived a private life. If it were left up to him, his obituary would read “Craig William Goodsell died.” But since it’s not up to him... Craig William Goodsell, officially started plowing the golden fields of heaven on February 28, 2023. Rumor has it, the Landowner told him he showed up a little bit early but He was happy to have him. Dad was born to Parker and Naomi … [Read more...]
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla, 98, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at Arbor Terrace, Rochester. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. A full obituary is available at www.mackenfuneralhome.com. … [Read more...]
Marvin “Marv” LeRoy Gathje
Marvin “Marv” LeRoy Gathje, 86, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Facility in Mankato, Minn., following a couple months of illness. Marvin was born February 16, 1937, in Chatfield, Minn., to LeRoy and Helen (Dushek) Gathje. Marvin joined the Navy in 1955 and earned the title of Boilerman Third Class. He served on the USS … [Read more...]
LaVonne Joan Reps
LaVonne Joan Reps, 65, of Lewiston, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, St. Marys Rochester Campus. LaVonne was born May 12, 1957, in Winona to Laurence and Milda (Runge) Laumb. She grew up on Vinegar Hill and graduated from Rushford High School in 1976. Following high school LaVonne went on to cosmetology training at Winona Area Technical Institute. … [Read more...]
Donald Richard Fenske
Donald Richard Fenske, 91, died March 11, 2023 at Arbor Garden Place in Eyota. Don was born May 22, 1931, in Rochester to Martin and Virginia Fenske from Spring Valley, Minn. Don married Eloda Hofschulte, May 31, 1952, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. They had four daughters: Michele (Dan) Kruger, Theresa Fenske, Jacqueline Fenske, and Jane (Rex) Lisk. They … [Read more...]
Bryan J. Sickles
Bryan J. Sickles, age 24, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, March 4, at the Heritage Event Center 229 3rd Ave. W., Cresco, Iowa. Guests were invited to share their favorite Bryan story with his family and friends. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home assisted the family. Bryan John Sickles was … [Read more...]
Donald E. Dahl
Donald E. Dahl, 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Donald Edward Dahl was born October 20, 1932, to George and Thora (Engerud) Dahl in Beaver Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at Bloomfield Lutheran Church. When he was a child, he met Pastor Neil Christopherson at Bible … [Read more...]
JoAnne Carrol Bartram
JoAnne Carrol Bartram, 99, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, at her home in rural Lanesboro Minn., with her children by her side. She now lives eternally with her Lord and Saviour. God gave her the desires of her heart to live a long life caring for others. JoAnne was born January 18, 1924, in Lima, Ohio, to Raymond and Lillian Simmons. She married Curtis Edward … [Read more...]
Lucille M. Burke
Lucille M. Burke, 97, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Lucille Maxine Thompson was born on Saturday, October 10, 1925, in La Crosse, Wis., to Martin and Ida (Sweningson) Thompson. She was raised in Rushford and attended Rushford Schools. On March 3, 1946, Lucille was united in marriage with Vernon Burke … [Read more...]
