Duane Severud, 55, died at home on January 18, 2023. He was born May 6, 1967, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Sandra Moger and Gerald Severud. Duane had many jobs in his short life. He had a great love of the outdoors and animals. His three dogs were always at his side. He was always ready to help others. Duane is survived by his mother Sandra Moger, sister Sheila Severud and … [Read more...]
Arden Hargrove
Arden Hargrove, 75, of Houston, Minn., passed away on January 22, 2023, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease. Arden was born on October 28, 1947, to Loren and Mary (Beach) Hargrove in Rochester, Minn. Arden attended Houston High School where he was Homecoming King and excelled at football and wrestling. After graduating in 1965, Arden enlisted in the U.S. Navy … [Read more...]
Joan F. Laivell
Joan F. Laivell, 95, a lifelong resident of Chatfield, passed away peacefully at Chosen Valley Care Center on January 22, 2023. She was born on September, 17, 1927, in Rochester, to James Francis Laivell and Lillie (White) Laivell. Joan graduated from Chatfield High School in 1945. With her parents owning a restaurant in town, she worked at the Crystal Café until it closed … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Willcox
Robert “Bob” Willcox passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Winona Health Services, at the age of 91. He was born on August 16, 1931, to Calvin and Anna Delveccio Willcox in Blanchard, Mo. When he was three years old, his father died, and his mother along with his two older brothers moved to Murray, Iowa. He graduated from high school in 1949 and worked on local farms and … [Read more...]
Dianne Kay Swenson-Sikkink
Dianne Kay Swenson-Sikkink Dianne Kay Swenson-Sikkink, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, MN after a courageous battle with both liver and kidney disease. Dianne was born on March 24, 1952, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Melvin and Shirley (Oliver) Kappers. She graduated from Spring Valley High School … [Read more...]
Avis E. Larson
Avis E. Larson, 94, of Lanesboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys campus. Avis Elaine Peterson was born March 28, 1928, in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, to Alfred and Esther (Johnson) Peterson. After attending Durkin Country School, she attended and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946. Avis and Eugene Larson were married … [Read more...]
Philip L. Weiss
Phillip L. Weiss, 68, of LeRoy, Minn., passed on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his family, at home. He was born the third of 12 children on July 30, 1954, in Port Washington, Wis. He was the son of Albert and Mildred (Demerath) Weiss. They moved to Juneau, Wis. and farmed there. Phil graduated high school at Dodgeland High in Juneau, Wis., in 1973. He always … [Read more...]
Louis David Ramaker
Louis David Ramaker, 76 years old, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at Spring Valley Living facility in Spring Valley, Minn. He was born at home on July 18, 1946, to David and Mildred (Winslow) Ramaker. After graduating from Spring Valley High School, Louis went for training and work at Ability Building Center in Rochester, where he received the Employee of the Year Award in … [Read more...]
Jerry R. Nielsen
Jerry R. Nielsen, age 79, of Cherry Grove, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Jerry was born on the 8th day of June, 1943, to Rudolph and Bernice Nielsen while his dad was away fighting in World War II. After the war, Jerry’s dad farmed in Albert City, Iowa, and Jerry’s sister Shirley was born. Later, his brother Larry … [Read more...]
Elaine Erickson
Elaine Erickson, 88, of Rushford, Minn., died January 17, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Elaine Nathleen Berge was born on December 31, 1934, to Amund and Esther (Strand) Berge in Rushford Village, Minn. Elaine lived most of her life in Rushford, Minn. She went to country school in South Rushford through elementary grades and was a 1952 graduate of … [Read more...]