Everett E. Grabau, age 99, of Rochester, Minn., died Wednesday September 18, 2019, at Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa. Everett Ernest Grabau was born in Wykoff, Minn., on November 1, 1919, to Ernest and Selma (Fitzthum) Grabau. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. While serving in the Navy during WWII he was united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Julius “Orville” Ruud
Julius “Orville” Ruud, age 74, of Preston, Minn., passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Traditions of Preston. Julius Orville Ruud was born on January 9, 1945, to Albert and Vivian (Hegg) Ruud in Spring Valley, Minn. He was a graduate of Spring Valley High School. At the age of 20, Orville was drafted into the Army, where he served two years in Vietnam. He married Dianne … [Read more...]
Albert “Allie” Duncan Culbertson, IV
Allie age, 35 of Whalan, Minn., died Thursday, September 12, 2019, unexpectedly at his home, of a heart attack. Allie was born on February 14, 1984, raised in Whalan, Minn., by his father, Albert “Lefty.” Allie was cremated at Fossum Funeral Home in Onalaska, Wis. Allie attended Lanesboro schools. He was a long time employee and friend of Harry and Ivan Naber at Eagle Cliff … [Read more...]
Clenora A. Moran
Clenora A. Moran, 97, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Sauer Memorial Home in Winona. Clenora was born on January 18, 1922, in Hattinger, N. Dak. to Carl and Adeline (Johnson) Hjelle. She was raised on the family farm in rural Peterson, Minn. On October 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to Clair Moran in Peterson. She … [Read more...]
DeeAnn K. Westby
DeeAnn K. Westby, 63, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home with her family at her side. DeeAnn Kaye Brand was born on June 25, 1956, in Rushford, Minn., to Vernon and Marilyn (Johnson) Brand. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1974 graduate of Rushford High School. She graduated from technical school in Winona with a degree in cosmetology. … [Read more...]