By Eric Leitzen So Governor Walz has proposed some changes to the tax code, and in a surprising move for a DFLer that actually not too bad: raising taxes on the rich, lowering estate taxes so Mr. Moneybags may have to sell off his mansion before Junior gets to move in for free, and putting in capital gains taxes so all of those shady games the rich do with money will actually … [Read more...]
I.C. “Cliff” Gronneberg
I.C. “Cliff” Gronneberg of Bozeman, Mont., November 9, 1917 – April 26, 2021. Cliff was born on a farm near Hannaford, N. Dak. He graduated with his BA in 1941 from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., and his MN DIPL in 1945 from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. Cliff was ordained as a Lutheran Minister in 1946. He served as a Navy Chaplain during WW2, where one of his … [Read more...]
Kenneth Charles “Ken” Herzog
Kenneth Charles “Ken” Herzog, age 90, of Mabel, Minn., died peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living in Carmel, Ind. Ken was born June 24, 1930, in New Ulm, Minn., to Norbert and Loretta (Rausch) Herzog. After graduating from New Ulm High School in 1948 Ken attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Pharmacy. On July 26, 1952, Ken … [Read more...]
Susan Kay Schwebach
Susan Kay Schwebach, 62, of Caledonia, Minn., gained her angel wings on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, surrounded by family. She was born February 27, 1959, in Caledonia, Minn., to Dale and Carol (Meiners) Horn. On May 1, 1982, she married the love of her life, Mark Schwebach. Together they had two children, Nicholas and Tracy. Sue was a 1977 … [Read more...]
Steven Wendt
Steven Wendt passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, after a tough and unexpected cancer diagnosis just a few weeks ago. Steve was born on October 26, 1944, to Reuben and Dorothy (Sanden) Wendt. He grew up on his family’s farm in Southeast Minnesota and graduated from Preston High School. Steve was a barber in South Minneapolis and Bloomington for over 50 years, and many … [Read more...]
Irene Harriet Christianson Rice
Irene Harriet Christianson Rice was born to Haakon and Julia (Flatten) Christianson on December 4, 1922, the youngest of six children. She entered eternal life on May 2, 2021, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, at the age of 98. Irene attended elementary school at Elliota and graduated from Canton High School in 1939 as salutatorian of her class. She met her future … [Read more...]
Elizabeth “Betty” Halverson
Elizabeth “Betty” Halverson, 75, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home. Elizabeth Jeanne Tlougan was born to Raymond and Marian (Huneke) Tlougan at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, Minn. Betty married Merrill Pickett September 4, 1964, and together they had three children: Lisa, Ken, and Karen. They later divorced. On May 14, 1988, Betty married Steve … [Read more...]
Rev. Kenneth M. Rogers
Rev. Kenneth Morgan Rogers, age 86, of Rochester, Minn., died on May 3, 2021, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Kenneth was born to parents Gilbert and Hazel (Martin) Rogers in Zumbro Falls, Minn. Kenneth grew up in Kasson, Minn., and moved to Wells, Minn., where he graduated high school in 1952. He attended Dunwoody Institute, Texas Weslyan College, and Garrett … [Read more...]
Sheldon Warren Swenson
Sheldon Warren Swenson, 73, of Onalaska, Wis., and formerly of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home, with his family at his side. Sheldon was born on April 26, 1947, in Houston, Minn., to Warren and Betty Ann (Polowich) Swenson. He was raised in Houston and was a 1965 graduate of Houston High School. He married Sandra Anderson in 1974 and they had … [Read more...]
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard, 65, of Onalaska, Wis., died on Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home, of natural causes. Steve was born on April 12, 1956, in Preston, Minn., to Royce and Dorothy (Knutson) Bergsgaard. He was raised in Houston and was a 1974 graduate of Houston High School. Steve attended Moorhead State University. He then transferred to Winona State University … [Read more...]