On February 17, 2023, Margaret Doloris (Gaustad) Anderson made her transition to Heaven while at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. Within three weeks she suffered a stroke which was followed by the onset of COVID-19. Margaret was born on March 24 1930, to Peter and Senell (Gundersen) Gaustad. In 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Anderson. They celebrated … [Read more...]
Evelyn Lena Augusta Halverson
Evelyn Lena Augusta Halverson, 89 of Caledonia, Minn., went to her heavenly home on February 18, 2023. She left this world peacefully surrounded by a room full of loved ones at Mayo Hospital. Evelyn was born to Lydia and Dewey Heaney on May 8, 1933, in Caledonia. On April 14, 1952, she married Herman Halverson and together they built a life they loved. Evelyn dedicated her … [Read more...]
Lloyd F. Hebig
Lloyd F. Hebig, 82, of Stewartville, Minn., died on Friday February 3, 2023, of natural causes, at his home. Lloyd Francis Hebig was born on November 29, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa, to Archie and Sylvia (Jorgenson) Hebig. He grew up on the family farm in rural Spring Valley, and attended Spring Valley schools, graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1958. He enlisted into … [Read more...]
Carroll A. Marzolf
Carroll A. Marzolf, 91, of Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Carroll Arthur Marzolf was born December 19, 1931, to John and Anna (Bender) Marzolf, the youngest of seven children. He attended country school through eighth grade, then graduated from Preston High School with the Class of 1948. In 1957, … [Read more...]
Gordon E. Dahl
The funeral service for Gordon E. Dahl, 87, of Stewartville, Minn. will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Stewartville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Laura Nordstrom officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles, Minn. Mr. Dahl died on Monday, February 13, 2023, unexpectedly at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Tex., … [Read more...]
Orvey F. Peterson
Orvey F. Peterson, 90, of Fountain, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. Orvey Franklin Peterson was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on July 18, 1932, to Edmund and Myrtle (Losey) Pederson. He graduated from Lanesboro High School. On October 18, 1952, Orvey married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Fay Bakke, at Highland … [Read more...]
Laurald Joseph (Larry) Afseth
Laurald Joseph (Larry) Afseth Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the presence of his wife and family in Chatfield, Minn. Laurald Joseph Afseth Sr. was born on September 15, 1937, to Julius and Beulah Afseth (Kemple) in Preston, Minn. Larry grew up on the family farm just west of Preston, Minn. He attended school in Preston, Minn., before leaving to … [Read more...]
Lorrinea Helen Munkel
Lorrinea Helen Munkel, aged 94, of Lime Springs, Iowa, passed away at Regional Health Services of Howard County in the early hours of February 14, 2023. She had several of her children at her side as she passed into the Lord’s hands. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco. Visitation will be … [Read more...]
Richard Allen Wiebke
Richard Allen Wiebke was born on March 21, 1955, in La Crosse, Wis., to Luvern and Wilma (Kruckow) Wiebke. He was one of five children who were raised on a farm in Caledonia, Minn. He attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran School, and in 1973 he graduated from Caledonia High School. After graduating high school, Richard farmed with his parents. In 1978, he worked putting … [Read more...]
Geraldine (Gerry) Marie Tammel
Geraldine (Gerry) Marie Tammel was born on February 7, 1928, and passed away at her home, just a few hours into her 95th birthday, February 7, 2023. She was the oldest of four, born to Louis and Florence Multhauf in Charles City, Iowa. The family moved to Mason City, Iowa, when Gerry was in high school. She excelled in art and music and graduated in 1946. Upon graduation, the … [Read more...]