Preston VFW Auxiliary recently donated a flag to Park Lane Estates. Pictured, left to right: Mary Munns, Lois Peterson, President DD Himli, Treasurer Roxie Knies, and Catherine Bakke. … [Read more...]
Helen Swore
Helen Flynn Isensee Swore, 90, of Chatfield passed away peacefully at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester on December 3, 2019. Helen was born on December 13, 1928, in Osakis, Minn., to Katherine and Raymond Flynn. She graduated from Osakis High School and went on to earn her teaching degree from St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul, Minn. She taught English, speech and drama … [Read more...]
Kristie Lee Benson
Kristie Lee Benson, 69, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully at Mayo-Franciscan Healthcare Hospital, La Crosse, Wis., on November 25, 2019. Kristie was born to Norman and Norma (Larson) Benson on April 10, 1950. She was raised in Houston, Minn., and a graduate of Houston High School. Kristie continued her education, leading her to a successful career at IBM in … [Read more...]
Kevin Kelleher
Kevin T. Kelleher, 70, of Houston, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019. Kevin had the largest heart and never had too many people in his life to love. He was a fountain of great wisdom, incessant curiosity, wonderful perspective, and healthy skepticism. With an unparalleled way of making friends feel like family, he cherished and loved family above … [Read more...]
Steven Orley Redalen
Steven Orley Redalen, age 68, passed away peacefully December 1, 2019. He was born January 22, 1951, to Elton and Joyce (Grindland) Redalen, the fourth of seven children, and grew up in Root Prairie in rural Lanesboro. Steve attended Wadden Valley School and Lanesboro High School and was exceedingly fond of both, often telling stories of his times there. If ever the opportunity … [Read more...]
Eugene A. Michels
Eugene Anton Michels, age 92, of Stacyville, Iowa, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2019, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville, with Father Raymond Burkle and Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Visitation Catholic Cemetery with military … [Read more...]
Dolores Lucille Simpson
Dolores Lucille Simpson 92 passed away November 21, 2019, at Presbyterian Homes in Roseville, Minn. Dolores was born in Chatfield, Minn.., on January 23, 1927, to George Grieve and Gladys Ferguson Grieve. Dolores was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. Dolores grew up on the family farm and attended country school at rural Chatfield, … [Read more...]
Margaret Alice Burke
Margaret Alice Burke, 97, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where she has been since 2007. Margaret was born July, 5, 1922, to John and Allene (Moore) Burke. Margaret lived on the family farm most of her life with her mother and brother, eventually moving to town. She enjoyed all the people and the activities … [Read more...]
Paul Wheaton
Paul James Wheaton, 76, of Houston, Minn., went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston surrounded by his wife and two sons. Paul was born on July 17, 1943, on the family farm on Wheaton’s Flats near Houston, Minn., to John and Ella (Benson) Wheaton. He was raised in the Houston area and was a 1961 graduate of … [Read more...]
Wendell E. Mensink
Wendell E. Mensink, 91, of Greenleafton, Minn., died on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at The Evergreens in Spring Valley, Minn. Wendell Earl Mensink was born August 3, 1928, in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to Earl and Eva (TerMaat) Mensink and grew up in the rural Greenleafton area. He attended Flying Cloud Country School and graduated from Preston High School in 1946. … [Read more...]