Darren Kyle Donlan passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2023, in his hometown of Spring Grove, Minn. Darren was born February 18, 1978, to Howard and Donna Donlan. He loved the outdoors and was often found camping, fishing and attending sporting events. He was an avid NASCAR and Minnesota Vikings fan. Darren is survived by two children, Erika and Trevor; his mother Donna Donlan, … [Read more...]
Charles Bresnahan
Charles T. Bresnahan, 76, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church on Thursday. Burial will be held at a later … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Simonson
Robert “Bob” Simonson, 80, of Bowman, N. Dak., passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bowman on May 2, 2023. Funeral services for Bob were held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the W.E. Solberg Gymnasium in Bowman, with Pastor Renee and Pastor Charles Johnson officiating, and burial following at the Bowman Cemetery. Visitation was Saturday, May 6 from 12-9 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
Art Overcott
Arthur Melvin Overcott, 84, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Art was born September 21, 1938, in Minneapolis, to Arthur and Evelyn (Pengra) Overcott. He grew up in Minneapolis with five brothers and sisters. After high school, he served in the Army, mostly in Germany, where he also learned something of his German heritage. … [Read more...]
Sandra Ptacek
A Mass of Christian Burial for Sandra “Sandy” Ptacek, 84, a longtime Stewartville, Minn., resident, will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville, with Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Mrs. Ptacek died on Saturday, May 13, while surrounded by her loving family, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Sandra Kae (Kendall) … [Read more...]
Beverly Jane Thiele
Beverly Jane (Grosskoph) Thiele, 92, of Caledonia and Eitzen, Minn., found her peace on May 10, 2023, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. She was born January 13, 1931, at Grandview Hospital, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter and Elsie (Siedel) Grosskoph. Beverly was baptized February 8, 1931, and confirmed March 25, 1945, at Mount Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church … [Read more...]
Charlotte Blanche Johnson
Charlotte Blanche Johnson, age 93, of Whalan, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on December 30, 1929, to Corday and Betsy Thompson in Lanesboro, Minn. Charlotte attended the Lanesboro Schools, where her love of books began. She continued her education at the Teacher’s College in Winona earning bachelor … [Read more...]
Beulah Joyce Turbenson
Beulah Joyce Turbenson, a longtime resident of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 101. Beulah was born on February 18, 1922, in Clinton, Minn., to John Otto and Adelia Cecelia (Lewis) Finberg. After graduating from Clinton High School, she moved to Minneapolis to work as a typist for The Appraisal Service Company. On September 21, 1946, she married … [Read more...]
Gary B. Kroshus
Gary B. Kroshus, 76, of Decorah, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away January 27, 2023, after a long battle with cancer from Agent Orange exposure from time served in Vietnam. Burial with military honors will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023 in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn. A Celebration of Life will follow the ceremony at the cemetery at the … [Read more...]
Darlene R. Kryzer
Darlene R. Kryzer, 88, of Minnetonka, Minn., and formerly of Winona and Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn. Darlene Raphany Johnson was born on Saturday, January 5, 1935, in La Crosse, Wis., to Richard and Delora (Davidson) Johnson. She was raised in the Bratsberg area south of Rushford. Darlene was a 1953 graduate … [Read more...]