Moonyeen “Holly” Claire Holle passed on January 3, 2025, at her home in South Rushford, Minn., Moonyeen was born to Kenneth and Vivian Deaton on March 1, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wis. She grew up in Oregon after moving there with her parents as a toddler. She graduated from Cave Junction High School in Oregon, and later from Winona State University on June 6, 1962. She married … [Read more...]
Joseph William Keyes
Joseph William Keyes, 65, died January 8, 2025, at his home. Born on May 29, 1959, to Donald Keyes and Helen Kohlmeyer. Joe graduated from Wykoff High School in 1978 and subsequently attended Jackson Vocational Tech, where he earned his degree as an electrician. On April 25, 1987, Joe married the love of his life, Karen Weyandt, in a ceremony held in Rochester, Minn. He … [Read more...]
David “Dave” Hoppe
David “Dave” Hoppe, age 78, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. David Harold Hoppe was born September 6, 1946, to Emil and Mary (Biwer) Hoppe. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lewiston, Minn. He graduated from Lewiston High School. He continued his education, receiving a Masters in Math from Winona State. In 1968, David … [Read more...]
Marlene Fay “Gramma” Bergan
Marlene Fay “Gramma” Bergan, 85, of Chatfield, Minn., died Friday, January 3, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. Marlene was born August 19, 1939, in Cloquet, Minn., to Al and Flossie Morgan. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1957. On November 25, 1961, she married Lester Bergan in Edina, Minn. Marlene is survived by her beloved husband, five … [Read more...]
Ellen Lois (Colburn) Jensson
Ellen Lois (Colburn) Jensson passed away January 1, 2025, at her home. She was born June 24, 1939, to Claude and Voe (Shumate) Colburn, as their only child, on her grandfather’s farm near Dexter, Minn. Claude worked for various farmers there before moving to Nashua, Iowa, where he worked for approximately five years for a large cattle buyer. After this, the family moved near … [Read more...]
Laura Grebin
Laura Grebin, age 66, of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a year-long battle against cancer. Laura Lee Grebin was born on November 12, 1958, in Austin, Minn., daughter of Robert W. and Rosalie A. (Andrews) Grebin. Laura was a graduate from Austin High School. She enlisted with the United States Air Force from May 25, … [Read more...]
Lucena (Lucy) Hutton
Lucena (Lucy) Hutton died December 26, 2024, in Temple, Tex. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Luke Catholic Church and she was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Tex. She was born March 16, 1950, to Olimpio Corsame Salinas and Januaria Herona Lomallo in the Philippines. She married Douglas Lee Hutton June 21, 1972. She worked in finance and … [Read more...]
Elizabeth C. Wolf
Elizabeth C. Wolf, age 100, of Owatonna, formerly of Preston, died on December 29, 2024, at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living, Owatonna. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Dr. Jef Olson officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment took place at the … [Read more...]
Duane “Dewey” Lee
Duane “Dewey” Lee of Rochester, Minn., died in Rochester, at home on December 27, 2024. He was born September 14, 1942. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to take place in Lanesboro Cemetery. … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill
Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill, 80, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with multiple terminal illnesses. Pat was born January 17, 1944, in Madison, S. Dak., to Lloyd and Carol Morgan. She was a loving, devoted grandmother and friend, known for her love of Euchre, Cribbage, and Texas Hold ‘Em card … [Read more...]
Sue Ann (Rendigs) Hagedorn
Sue Ann (Rendigs) Hagedorn, 84, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, after short battle with cancer. Sue was born on October 4, 1940, to Albert and Hildah Rendigs, in Black River Falls, Wis. On November 17, 1940, she was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls, and was confirmed on March 29, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Joan Elizabeth (Ullan) Benson
Joan Elizabeth (Ullan) Benson, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Houston, Minn., with her family, after a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born June 17, 1933, along with her twin sister June to Norman and Beatrice (Bakken) Ullan. She grew up on the ridge above Looney Valley. She attended Houston High School. Joan attended beauty school in Minneapolis then later … [Read more...]
Terrance “Terry” Becker
Terry Becker, age 84, of Caledonia, passed away December 26, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare, Houston, Minn. He was born September 23, 1940, in Caledonia, to Lloyd and Florence (Gaspard) Becker. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. Terry owned and operated Becker Lumber Company with his father and uncle Cyril Becker. He then sold authentic log homes and was a … [Read more...]
Curly Jim Werth
Curly Jim Werth, age 82, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Cottage Wood Memory Care in Rochester, Minn. Curly was born on July 16, 1942, to Amil and Erma (Schmidt) Werth in Rochester, Minn. On June 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. Caughel in North Goodland, Mich. Curly attended Spring Valley High School and graduated co-valedictorian … [Read more...]
Debbie Pavlina
Our beloved Debbie, 74, passed into peace on November 30, 2024, in Palo Alto, Calif. Debbie Kiehne was born on September 13, 1950, in Preston, Minn., and resided in Saratoga, Calif., until her passing. Debbie was curious, loving, giving, and filled with faith. Debbie grew up on a dairy farm in Chatfield, Minn., with her family and attended Chatfield High School. She got her … [Read more...]