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...]
Magnus Walker Rudlong
Magnus Walker Rudlong left the earthly realm after 12 years and nine months. He was a summer solstice baby and loved that he got the longest day of the year to celebrate. Magnus is the kindest sweetest soul, and cared about everyone else so much. He was the greatest big brother. Magnus loved nature, playing in his creek, and his dogs. He loved gaming and the whole entirety of … [Read more...]
Leoba “Tobey” Dotzler
Leoba "Tobey" Dotzler died on March 13, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on April 20, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Walburga (Tennessen) Schatz. She attended St. Joseph Grade School, and graduated valedictorian of her class from Assumption High School in Cresco. On June 27, 1950, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dotzler. They farmed in the Cresco … [Read more...]
Thelma Louise Weisenbeck
Thelma Louise Weisenbeck, age 94 of Eau Claire Wis., formerly of Durand Wis., took God’s hand and passed away peacefully March 24, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born April 12, 1928, in the town of Eau Galle, Wis., to Edwin and Louisa Gasteyer, being the second of five daughters. Thelma (Gasteyer) married Darrell Weisenbeck on August 30, 1949, at St. Mary’s … [Read more...]