Gerald Johnson, age 81, of Harmony, passed away on January 27 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2019, at Greenfield Lutheran Church, Harmony. Friends may call on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. Gerald Merlin Johnson was born on July … [Read more...]
Janis Pearl Turbenson
A Celebration of Life visitation for Janis Pearl Turbenson will be held 5-7 p.m.. Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Pearl died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. She was born April 4, 1958, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Roy and Margaret (Westphal) Thompson. She attended school in Spring Valley and was united … [Read more...]
Duane Dean Benson
Duane Dean Benson died peacefully Saturday, January 26, at age 73, surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with cancer. Duane was born August 5, 1945, in Belmond, Iowa, the son of Dale and Hazel (Arends) Benson. At the age of three, he moved with his family from Iowa to a farm between Grand Meadow and Elkton, Minn. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in … [Read more...]
Jean K. Marin Mickelson
Jean K. Marin Mickelson, 78, of Caledonia, formerly of Mabel, died Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Caledonia Care and Rehab. Jean was born July 29, 1940, in Money Creek Township, Houston County, Minn., to Otto and Violet (Kingsley) Marin. She attended the Vinegar Hill Country School near Houston and graduated from the Rushford High School. She lived in several places, … [Read more...]
Alice Mae Kimber
Alice Mae Kimber was born on May 25, 1936, to Joe and Mary (Saueressig) Muchow of Luana, Iowa, the fourth of five children. She attended area schools prior to meeting and marrying Charles (Chuck) Kimber on December 22, 1954. At that time she moved to the Burr Oak, Iowa, area, where she and Chuck raised six children on their family farm. Alice shared in the farming … [Read more...]
Ross Wilson
Ross Wilson, age 28, of Cresco, Iowa, died Friday January 25, 2019, as a result of a snowmobiling accident. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Burr Oak Lutheran Church, 2358 360th St, Decorah, Iowa, with Pastor Matt Larson officiating. Burial will be in the Burr Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Friday February 1, 2019, at … [Read more...]
Donald “Donny” Woxland
Donald “Donny” B. Woxland, 94, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home. Donny was born the sixth child to Gilbert and Gina (Drengmundson) Woxland on August 19, 1924, in Rushford, Minn. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School, where he played on the basketball team. Donny met the love of his life, Laurine Woxland, from … [Read more...]
Morris L. Dempewolf
Morris L. Dempewolf, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with funeral following at 11 a.m. Rev. Paula Hemann will officiate. Private burial will be at … [Read more...]
Preston authorizes donation for veterans home
At the January 22 meeting of the Preston City Council, a resolution was unanimously adopted authorizing a donation of $335,000 in cash ($125,000) and land ($210,000) to the state of Minnesota for the construction of the Preston Veterans Home. Councilwoman Holly Zuck was not present, but participated via phone. Details were provided as to how the allocation is being funded: … [Read more...]
Kingsland opts for 15-year bonds
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on January 23. All members were present (Board chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, student board member Zachary Queensland, and Superintendent James Hecimovich) as well as about 15 citizens on hand to listen. A large portion of the meeting involved a presentation … [Read more...]