A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael “Mike” Macho, 67, of rural Dexter, Minn., will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville, Minn., with Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Mr. Macho died on Friday, June 9, 2023, of natural causes at his home. Michael F. Macho was born on September 11, 1955, in Springfield, Minn., to … [Read more...]
Patricia Fasbender
Patricia “Pat” Fasbender, 74, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Patricia Mae Manning was born December 5, 1948, in Litchfield, Minn., to Henry and Frances (Shamla) Manning. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1966. Pat went to college at St Mary’s of Rochester Minn., graduating as an LPN in 1969. She … [Read more...]
Carlyn Kraabel
Carlyn George Kraabel died at his farm south of Spring Grove, Minn., on June 7, 2023, following complications from congestive heart failure. The oldest of five boys, Carlyn was born on June 19, 1942, in Belgrade, Minn. He attended country school and graduated from Belgrade High School in 1960. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he met Janet Williams and they … [Read more...]
Joyce Miland
Joyce A. Miland, 79, of Spring Valley, Minn., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Joyce Ann Miller was born July 13, 1943, at St. Marys Hospital. She was the oldest child of Murley and Mary (Naylor) Miller of Sleepy Eye, Minn. Joyce was employed at Rochester Methodist Hospital as a dietician’s aide for 46 … [Read more...]
Stene Anthony Anderson
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Stene Anthony Anderson of Morristown, Tenn., who passed away on May 13, 2023, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital. Stene was raised in Caledonia. He then joined the military as a fireman aboard the USN Oriskany aircraft carrier, doing two tours in Vietnam before being discharged. He worked as a truck driver before retiring. Stene … [Read more...]
Stephen Eisenman
Stephen Eisenman, 75, of Spring Valley, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of June 5, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1947, in Stewartville and lived his life farming in the Spring Valley area. They say deer often live and die within a mile or two from where they are born, and such was the same for Steve. He was married to his wife Cheryl on June 23, 1979. … [Read more...]
Rebecca (Mensink) Fontenello
Rebecca Katherine Anne (Mensink) Fontenello, 48, of Preston, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from compl-ications resulting from her December 2021 diagnosis of pleomorphic rhabdo-myosarcoma. She was at her home in Greenleafton, surrounded by her family and friends. Her husband Jordan was with her as she took her last breath. Rebecca was born September 30, 1974, to … [Read more...]
Shirley Van Gundy
Shirley Van Gundy, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Heritage Court Assisted Living in Houston. Shirley was born on October 13, 1933, in Caledonia, Minn., the daughter of Homer and Florence (Manion) Stelplugh. Shirley was raised in Looney Valley with her siblings and she graduated from Houston High School; there she was introduced to the love of her … [Read more...]
Marilyn Nelson
Marilyn May Nelson, 97, passed away on June 3, 2023, at Good Shepherd Home in Rushford, Minn. She was born in Red Wing, Minn., on August 18, 1925. Marilyn was the daughter of Harvey and Mabel (Martinsen) Martinson and spent most of her youth in North St. Paul. In 1943, she graduated from North St. Paul High School and later married her high school and military sweetheart … [Read more...]
Richard “Rick” T. Nelson
Rick passed away at home on May 27, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Rick was born in Granite Falls, Minn., in 1956, and shortly after moved with his family to the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul, Minn. In 1963, the family moved to Willow River, Minn., where Rick attended elementary and high school. After graduating from Willow River High School in 1974, Rick attended … [Read more...]