Ralph W. Lind, 89, of Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Ralph was born on August 18, 1931, in La Crosse, Wis., to Alvie and Judith (Louve) Lind. He was raised in the Houston area. On July 17, 1954, Ralph was united in marriage with Maxine Gabrielson in Houston. Ralph was a “49er” twice. He was a member … [Read more...]
Philip Merlin Scheevel
Philip Merlin Scheevel, 77, of Spicer, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, after a short battle with lung cancer. Phil was a loving family man who was active in his community and church. He was a passionate and gifted wood carver who served as president and long-time member of the West Central MN Wood Carvers Club, as well as the Willmar Area Arts … [Read more...]
Betty Shaw
Betty Ann Shaw, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn. Betty Ann Johnson was born August 2, 1936, to Carl and Opal (Molde) Johnson at Salem Corner Township, rural Byron. She attended Byron school and graduated from Byron High School. After high school she worked at the Methodist Hospital in the dietary department. … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” H. LaPlante
Gerald “Jerry” H. LaPlante of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home in Chatfield. Gerald Henry LaPlante was born March 5, 1931, in Rochester, to Walter and Hazel (Allen) LaPlante. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm and went to country school through eighth grade. As a high school freshman, he attended Lourdes High … [Read more...]
Loretta Ascheman
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Loretta on February 25, 2021. Loretta was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend to all. Loretta’s story started on January 23, 1947, the oldest child of Raymond and Dolores Sickler. She married her high school sweetheart Rick, who spent 54 years adoring his beloved wife. They were an inseparable team. … [Read more...]
Leona S. Woellert
Leona S. Woellert, 92, of Preston, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Traditions of Preston. She had resided there since 2014. Leona was born August 4, 1928, near Black Hammer in rural Fillmore County to Arthur and Lillie Staupe. Her family moved to the Preston area in the 1940s. After graduating from Preston High School in 1946, Leona worked at several … [Read more...]
Arlene Stark
Arlene O. (Brevig) Stark, age 93, of Winona, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at her home. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the funeral service at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021, at St. Martin’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona. Spring burial will be in the Fountain City Public Cemetery in Fountain City, Wis. Please visit www.watkowski-mulyck.com for a … [Read more...]
Lucas “Luke” Campbell
Lucas “Luke” Lee Campbell, age 32, while living his dream in California, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021, due to complications of melanoma cancer, which had spread to his lungs and brain. He was born on February, 2, 1989, in St. Paul, Minn., to Jeffrey Lee Campbell and Lori Louise (Harstad) Campbell. In fifth grade, Luke and family moved to the New London/Spicer, … [Read more...]
Murland D. Ellefson
Murland D. Ellefson, 85, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home with his family at his side. Murland was born on September 20, 1935, in Norway Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Maynard and Ovedia (Glenna) Ellefson. He was a lifelong resident of Rushford and attended Rushford Schools. He was a member of Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford … [Read more...]
Hallie Frances Snyder
Hallie Frances Snyder, 88, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at the Spring Valley Care Center, in Spring Valley, Minn. Funeral Mass for Hallie will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn. A Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Public visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., with the funeral Mass beginning at … [Read more...]