John T. Erickson, 88, passed through death on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, with family by his side. He was born on August 29, 1934, in La Crosse, Wis., to Thelma (Martinson) and Ronald Erickson. John grew up in Peterson, Minn., graduating from Peterson High School in 1953. Three days later, he started work at Trane Company as a … [Read more...]

William “Billy” Gartner, 78, of Preston, Minn., died on December 29, 2022, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, where he had resided for the last five years. He had been battling pneumonia the past couple weeks. Billy was born on August 9, 1944, to George and Thenora (Storlie) Gartner, in Preston, Minn., and lived in the same house for 73 years, until he had a fall, and went to … [Read more...]

Robert “Bob” Marshall Torrey, 63, died November 11, 2022. He was the son of the late Marshall “Peter” and Elizabeth “Betty” Torrey. He was a loving brother, a devoted father, and an adoring grandfather, whom the children called “Big Papa.” His genuine fondness and affection extended far beyond his immediate family, reaching so many. Bob was born in Red Wing, Minn. He was a … [Read more...]

Dale W. Schunke, 84, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023. Dale was born on April 11, 1939, to Oscar and Edith Schunke.  Dale graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1957. He was confirmed and married at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley to Ruth Lindholm. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962, and retired in 1982.  He and Ruth settled … [Read more...]

John T. Erickson, age 88, of La Crescent, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in La Crescent. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Schumacher-Kish Funeral and … [Read more...]

Dwaine Clifton Kamnetz, 74, of Chatfield, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Green Lea Nursing Manor in Mabel. He was diagnosed with ALS/FTD in December 2022. Dwaine was born to Clifton and Rosella (Tienter) Kamnetz on December 15, 1948. He spent his youth growing up on the farm in Cummingsville, rural Chatfield. Along side his dog, Buster, he learned about nature, … [Read more...]

Norma J. Koch, 88, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her apartment in Chatfield. Norma Jean Johnson was born August 5, 1934, in Anamosa, Iowa, to her adopted parents Frank and Leona Johnson. She attended a small country school in Wyoming, Iowa. On October 28, 1953, she married Keith Koch in Wyoming, Iowa. They farmed many years in Onslow, … [Read more...]