Michael Justin (Mike) Kelly, 88, of Houston, Minn., died peacefully Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Claddagh Senior Living, Caledonia, Minn. Mike was born April 12, 1934, to George and Aleda (Johnson) Kelly and graduated from Houston High School in 1952. Funeral services for Mike will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 30 at the Hoff Funeral Home of Houston. … [Read more...]
Eino T. Kaski
Eino T. Kaski, 65, of Crystal Falls, Mich., passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. Eino was born May 27, 1957, in Claire, Mich., son of the late Donald and Sandra (Traver) Kaski. He acquired many lifelong friends through the many schools he attended and his passion for animals. He was a 1975 graduate of Chatham High School, Virginia, … [Read more...]
Mervin L. Heidtke
Mervin L. Heidtke, age 86, of Fountain, Minn., died on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Mervin Louis Heidtke was born June 15, 1936, to Erna (Busitzky) and Walter Heidtke in Fountain, Minn. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1954, and joined the U.S. Army after graduation. On May 13, 1956, Mervin married Carol … [Read more...]
Sandra J. Wenig
Sandra J. Wenig, 79, of Spring Grove, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Sandra was born February 26, 1943, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Clarence and Martha (Haugstad) Garness. She graduated from the Spring Grove High School. On April 18, 1964, she married Romaine Wenig. They lived in South Carolina before moving to … [Read more...]
Richard G. “Dick” Petsch
Richard G. “Dick” Petsch, age 79, of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home. Richard George Petsch was born on July 10, 1943, son of George and Margaret (Weyandt) Petsch in St. Paul, Minn. Dick was a car enthusiast, and enjoyed going to car shows with friends all around the area. Dick helped to start the annual car show during Preston Trout Days … [Read more...]
Ronald “Robin” Warren Foltz
Robin was was born October 7, 1949, in Harmony, Minn. to Warren and Jean (Robinson) Foltz. He graduated from the Mabel High School in 1967. He married Lola Folkedahl on July 15, 1967. They lived in Hesper, where they raised their two children. He had various jobs including DECO Products, Gorham Milk Hauling for 22 years, and most recently, truck driving for Bruenings and … [Read more...]
Joseph “Joe” Alan Gathje
Joseph “Joe” Alan Gathje, 21, of Lanesboro, Minn., died December 12, 2022, in a work related accident. Joe was born May 2, 2001, in Rochester, Minn., to Alan and Rochelle (Drier) Gathje. He attended and graduated from Lanesboro Public School in 2019. He then attended Minnesota West and earned his associates degree in Powerline Technology. He was employed with Highline … [Read more...]
Janet Arlene Johnson
Janet Arlene Johnson, 88, of Dodge Center, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Fairview Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Church, 308 2nd St. NW, Dodge Center, with the Rev. Jessica Bakken Busch officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service and lunch will follow. A private family … [Read more...]
Mark D. Keefe
Mark D. Keefe, 67, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Mark David Keefe was born October 15, 1955, in Rochester to Clement and Pauline (Follensbee) Keefe. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm, and worked with his dad. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1973. After graduation, he continued to work with his dad for many … [Read more...]
Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher
Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 12, 2022, at her home. Carol was born January 14, 1940, in Caledonia to Frank and Sibyl (Saas) Reining. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Bert Welscher on September 2, 1958, and Bert passed away December 1, … [Read more...]