Douglas J. Fairbairn, 80, of North Olmsted, Ohio, joined his Heavenly Father and family on April 5, 2023. the funeral Mass for Mr. Fairbairn was held April 12 at The Church of St. Clarence and internment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, both in the Cleveland area. Douglas, the second born child to Eldora and Ralph W. Fairbairn (Preston, Minn.) arrived on May 8, 1942, and was … [Read more...]
Jared Michael Moen
Jared M. Moen was born October 7, 1973, in Cresco, Iowa, to Gayle (Kruegel) and Maynard Moen. Jared began elementary school in Preston, Minn., but moved to Mora, Minn., in 1983 where he graduated from Mora High School in 1992. After graduation he attended Kilgore College in Texas. After college Jared lived in Tampa, Fla., and in Dallas and Houston, Tex., before returning to … [Read more...]
Lilas Marie Herrick
Lilas Marie Herrick, age 88, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on May 2, 2023, at her home in rural Chatfield surrounded by her family. Lilas had been ill with Parkinson’s for over 10 years. She was born in Wykoff, Minn., on November 14, 1934, to Bernice (Heidtke) and Glenn Greenlee. She grew up in rural Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School. Lilas married … [Read more...]
Rita Mae McConnell
Rita Mae McConnell, 79, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Spring Valley Senior Living. Rita was born July 22, 1943, in Spring Valley to Frank and Edna (Bergeson) Stein. Rita grew up in Grand Meadow, Minn., on a farm with two sisters and five brothers. She was always outside riding horses with her brothers. In 1961, she graduated from Grand Meadow … [Read more...]
John L. Gorrilla
John L. (Larry) Gorrilla. Presque Isle, Wis., died suddenly, March 20, 2023, during a single person skiing accident at Winter Park Ski Resort, Winter Park, Colo. He was 81 years old and was known in the Lanesboro area as the first son-in-law of Bill and Marjorie Horihan and wife of their daughter, Colleen Horihan. He was also known in the area as the construction manager who … [Read more...]
Craig Goodsell
A Celebration of Life for Craig Goodsell will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Five Wynds Event Centre, 1047 N. Broadway Ave, in Spring Valley, Minn. Please join us for food, fellowship and the sharing of many wonderful memories. … [Read more...]
Denise Elaine Vierling
Denise Elaine Vierling, 64, of Prescott, Wis., died April 12, 2023, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Denise was born November 7, 1958, at the Harmony Hospital in Harmony, Minn., the daughter of Ivan “Ike” and Ruthie (Schwartz) Vandeweerd. She graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1977 and then from Winona State … [Read more...]
Kenneth Joseph Meisch
Kenneth Joseph Meisch “Kenny,” 68, of Caledonia, Minn., walked into the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, and adoring grandpa. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn., on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. at the … [Read more...]
Calvin Ordell “Dusty” Anderson
Calvin Ordell “Dusty” Anderson was born July 2, 1953, in Decorah, Iowa, to Ordell and Edna (Iverson) Anderson. He graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1971. Calvin began farming with his dad and continued after his death on the family farm. He later worked at Fastenal in Winona. On April 1, 1995 he married Ann Buecksler at the Newburg United Methodist Church. She … [Read more...]
Ronald Orlin Brevig
Ronald Orlin Brevig, age 91, of Rushford, Minn., died at Harmony Place on Friday, April 28, 2023. Ronald was born March 10, 1932, in Houston County, Minn., on the family farm, the son of Melvin and Myrtle (Moger) Brevig. Ron graduated from Houston High School in 1950. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Fogal on November 15, 1952, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Rushford, … [Read more...]