Judy Hanek (Hovelson) passed away May 12, 2023, due to advanced Alzheimer’s. Judy was born in Preston, Minn., November 20, 1941, to Eugene and Carmen Hovelson. Judy went to nursing school and earned her LPN degree. While working as a nurse she met her first husband, Robert D. Hanek, MD. They lived in Denver, Colo., where she gave birth to her daughter Karen in 1963. … [Read more...]
Sheri L. Birkeland
Sheri L. Birkeland, 61, of Caledonia, the daughter of Marge and the late Lowell Birkeland, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Gundersen Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. She was born December 17, 1961, in Caledonia. Sheri graduated from Caledonia High School in 1980 and then attended Western Technical College in La Crosse, graduating with an Associate’s in Fashion … [Read more...]
Roger Douglas Anderson
Roger Douglas Anderson, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on September 6, 2023. Roger was born November 28, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Anita (Hovde) and John Peter (J.P.) Anderson. He graduated from Houston High School in 1957. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Air Force with great encouragement and transportation provided by his father. He was an adventurous child … [Read more...]
Scott Flynn
After a nearly 10-year battle with cancer, Scott Flynn passed away at home, surrounded by his wife, daughters and brother on September 6, 2023. Scott was born on September 7, 1953, to Jean and Bob Flynn. Scott attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire and graduated with the class of 1971. He spent his career selling health and life insurance, primarily at The Insurance … [Read more...]
Thelma Applen
Thelma Applen, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Thelma Elaine (Busse) Applen was born on February 7, 1923, to George D. Busse and Luella (Vail) Busse in LaCrosse, Wis. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in June 1940. Following high school she took a job as a grocery clerk until … [Read more...]
Joanne Halverson
Joanne Halverson, 80, of Decorah, formerly of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the WinnMed in Decorah, Iowa. Joanne was born January 26, 1943, in San Francisco, Calif., to John and Genevieve (Knox) Freidhof. She grew up in Elma, Iowa, graduating from the Immaculate Conception Academy in 1961. In 1962 she received her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma … [Read more...]
Richard “Rick” L. Warnken
Richard “Rick” L. Warnken, 63, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home after a battle with cancer. Rick was born on February 28, 1960, in Winona, Minn., to Donald and Joyce (Colbenson) Warnken. He attended elementary school at District 4 in Wilson, Minn. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1978. After dabbling in a few different careers, … [Read more...]
Sharon Kay Greene
Sharon Kay Greene, age 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born to Fred and Opal (Taylor) Moser on March 22, 1942, in Livermore, Iowa. At a young age, Sharon and her family moved to a farm near Hayfield, Minn. Sharon went to school in Hayfield and … [Read more...]
Mary Joan Dathe
Mary Jo Dathe died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of September 5, 2023, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Mary Jo was born on June 29, 1933, to Carl and Mary Gail (Steffens) Boucsein in Spring Valley, Minn. She graduated from Stewartville High School in 1951 and moved to Spring Valley to work at the Osterud Agency where she met and … [Read more...]
Jim “Fox” Gavin
Jim “Fox” Gavin, age 80, of Brownsville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. He was born April 18, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn., to Earl and Mae (Fitzpatrick) Gavin. Jim attended school in Caledonia and graduated from Loretto High School in 1961, where he participated in boxing. He was a lifetime farmer on the family farm west of Brownsville and a member of St. … [Read more...]
Patricia Ann Merzenich
Patricia Ann Merzenich, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living and Memory Care, Caledonia. She was born March 25, 1935 in Caledonia to Alf and Margaret (Smith) Reierson. She graduated from Caledonia High School. Patricia married Matthew Merzenich on April 18, 1959. They were blessed with five children. Patricia was a … [Read more...]
Donald Berkland
Donald H. Berkland, 88, of Preston, Minn., passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Donald was born November 7, 1934, in Mankato, Minn., to Sigurd and Marcella (Peterson) Berkland. He graduated from Delavan High School in 1952. He farmed with his dad after serving in the United States Army from February 1954 to February 1956. … [Read more...]
Terri Jean Peterson
Terri Jean Peterson, 48, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. She was surrounded by her loving family and boyfriend, Brandon Erdman. Terri was born, February 4, 1975, at the Winona Hospital, Winona, Minn., to Karyn Olson and the late David Peterson. She lived in the Houston and Caledonia areas her entire life. She was a 1993 … [Read more...]
Lela Born
Lela Born, 86, Spring Valley, Minn., died Wednesday, August 23, at her home in Spring Valley. Funeral services for Lela will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Jolene Knudson-Hanse officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to … [Read more...]
Diane Shuda
It is with heartfelt gratitude to God for the gift of our sister, niece, cousin, godmother and Aunt Diane who returned to her heavenly Father, on August 21, 2023. Diane was born March 22, 1967, to Walter and Donna (Anderson) Shuda in La Crosse, Wis. Diane was an amazing lady who endured many struggles in her life, yet always had a smile or a joke for everyone. She loved her … [Read more...]
