Lois Marie Carson (Wordelman) died peacefully at her home on December 15, 2022, in Mesa, Ariz., at the age of 91. Lois is survived by her second husband Frank Klassen of Mesa, Ariz.; brothers Dale Wordelman of Rochester, Minn., (wife Lorrine), and Jon Wordelman of Kasson, Minn., (wife Marlene); children Sandy Fortney of Mesa, Ariz., (husband Daniel), Sheri Bauter of … [Read more...]
Mary Louise Bymers-Van Loon
Mary Louise Bymers-Van Loon was born on May 18, 1922, in Onalaska, Wis., to John and Leila Bymers. Mary went home to be with the Lord Jesus, her Messiah, while listening to Handel’s Messiah, on December 21, 2022, at the age of 100. A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at the Hoff Funeral Home of Houston from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7. Arrangements have been … [Read more...]
Betty Jane Klungtvedt
Betty Jane Klungtvedt, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 3 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford. Betty was born on June 12, 1936, in Winona, the daughter of Leo and Erna (Ledebuhr) Nowlan. Betty was raised in Hart Township with her sisters and attended the small, one-classroom school in Hart; she graduated from Rushford High School and went on to work for Winona … [Read more...]
James Peterson
James Duane “Jimmy” Peterson, 57, died on December 23, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after a brief illness. Jim was born on December 1, 1965, to Duane and Bonnie (Meyer) Peterson in Caledonia, Minn. Jim graduated from Houston High School in 1984 where he played football and was described by his teammates as “Quiet, but ferocious and always a team player.” … [Read more...]
Charles Edward Ardinger
Charles Edward Ardinger passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 80, after a brief hospital stay at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Charles was born on July 7, 1942, to Ralph and Clara Ardinger in Norfolk, Va. He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1960. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. On July 2, 1965, he married Georginia Leader in San … [Read more...]
Darrel Michael Houdek
Darrel Michael Houdek, age 57, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at Rochester Mayo Clinic with family by his side, from complications with a short battle with cancer. Darrel was born January 30, 1965, in Cresco, Iowa, to Lyle and Geneva (Reicks) Houdek. He attended schools in Caledonia and Cresco. Darrel worked at various jobs in the area. He … [Read more...]
Arlene B. Blaess
Arlene B. Blaess, age 85, of Harmony, Minn., formerly of Burr Oak, Iowa and Canton, Minn., died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Arlene was born in Ossian, Iowa, to Selmer and Alice (Barnes) Reinertson. She attended country school and Bethany Lutheran Church. On July 31, 1959, she was united in marriage to Darold Blaess at Bethany Lutheran. They … [Read more...]
Marcene Diane Munson
Marcene Diane Munson passed away on December, 9, 2022, after a long illness. She was born at home on October 20, 1941, to Alton and Helen Hildestad Peterson. Marcene attended Lanesboro High School and graduated in 1959. She began employment in Minneapolis, Minn., after graduation and moved to Colorado in 1962. On September 21, 1963, she married David Munson. They moved to … [Read more...]
Joyce Christianson
Joyce Eileen Davids was born on Saturday, August 25, 1956, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa, to Marienus “Sharkey” Davids and Mary Roselyn (Attig) Davids. Joyce was baptized at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Renwick, Iowa. In February 1957, the Davids family moved to RR#3 Box 100, Spring Valley, Minn., which was Joyce’s favorite spot on Earth for her entire … [Read more...]
Leslie W. “Les” Ladewig
Leslie W. “Les” Ladewig, 76, of Rushford, Minn., died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Leslie Ward Ladewig was born on September 29, 1946, in Winona, Minn., to Lester and Gladys (Lewis) Ladewig. Les was raised in Lewiston, Minn., area and was a 1964 graduate of Lewiston High School. On June 29, 1967, Les was united in marriage with Juanita Volkman … [Read more...]