Donna Mae Otterness, age 91 of Spring Grove, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Harmony Place in Harmony, Minn. She was born at home on August 4, 1931, to Odin and Viola Moen (Miner). On July 26, 1947, she married Alfred Otterness Jr and upon his passing in 2002, they had been married for 54 years. She has been a lifelong resident of Spring Grove except for one year, … [Read more...]
Kenneth Dale Smidt
Kenneth Dale Smidt, 77, of Spring Valley, with family members surrounding him, took God’s hand and peacefully passed away at St. Marys Hospital Monday, April 3, 2023. Ken was born February 1, 1946, in Stewartville, Minn., to Dorothy (Stevenson) and Clovis Smidt. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1964. October 30, 1965, Ken married his high school sweetheart, … [Read more...]
David Roger Norgard
David Roger Norgard, age 74, of Spring Grove, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Lewiston Senior Living Community in Lewiston, Minn. David was born on April 28,1948, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Alfred and Amanda (Mathias) Norgard. He was a long-time farmer in Spring Grove and his love of tractors and cats continued throughout his life. He was a Spring Grove High School … [Read more...]
Richard D. Hagedorn
Richard D. “Dick” Hagedorn, 84, of Hart, Minn., died on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Richard David Hagedorn was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1939, in Winona, Minn., to William and Goldie (Stevens) Hagedorn. Richard was raised in Winona and was a 1957 graduate of Winona Senior High School. Dick met Sue Ann Rendigs at the Moonlight … [Read more...]
Bernis Finke
Bernis Finke, age 90, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, in Rochester, Minn., from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Services will be held April 15 at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church with a 9 a.m. visitation, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. A eulogy will be shared by good friend, Pastor Mark Rader. On November 23, 1932, … [Read more...]
Charles Souhrada
Charles Souhrada, 88, of Von Ormy, Tex., formerly of Fountain, Minn., passed away at home on March 27, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna May (Dougherty) Souhrada, daughters Charlotte Brevig and Julianna (Harold) Fravel, and son Shawn Souhrada. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jason Fravel, Amber Fravel, Carl Brevig, Joshua Grant, Jacob Grant, … [Read more...]
Thomas J. Jennings
Called home by our Lord, Father Thomas J. Jennings, age 78, died peacefully on March 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1944 in Caledonia, Minn., to Lloyd and Wilma (Ernster) Jennings. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Caledonia. Father Tom graduated from Loretto High School and studied philosophy at … [Read more...]
Margaret Ann Hongerholt
Margaret Ann Hongerholt passed away March 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Margaret (Maggie to her friends) was born October 27, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Harold and Patricia (Dunn) Waters. Margaret is survived by her husband Doug, daughters Katie and Erin, sister Teresa Waters and Matt Dworschak, Mary and John Auer, Patty and Adrian Kanten and nephews … [Read more...]
Pola E. Vorwerk
Pola E. Vorwerk, 89, of Preston passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 30, 2023, with her husband and children at her side. Pola Elaine (Kramer) Vorwerk was born on May 5, 1933, the third of nine children, to Paul and Lillian (Ehlen) Kramer in Gibbon, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon. Pola graduated from Gibbon High … [Read more...]
Mary Lou (Amundson) Sailor
Mary Lou (Amundson) Sailor, age 92, of Eitzen/Caledonia, went into the loving arms of her Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Valley View Healthcare in Houston, Minn. Mary was born on May 20, 1930, in Waukon, Iowa, to Roy and Inez Walters, the elder of two children. Growing up in Waukon, she met Charles A. Amundson, her neighbor who often walked her to school. They were … [Read more...]