Paula Smutny Michel passed away peacefully late on January 22, 2023, in Harmony, Minn., following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 83. Paula was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 8, 1939, to Alice (Miller) and Ralph Stutsman, a registered nurse and an office equipment and business forms salesman. She was an only child. She described herself as a … [Read more...]
Gary B. Kroshus
Gary B. Kroshus, born July 25, 1947, at Spring Grove, Minn., son of Byron and Gertrud Hancock Kroshus, passed away January 27, 2023, after a long battle with cancer from Agent Orange exposure from time served in Vietnam. Gary was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church. He attended Kjome, Grindeland, and Highlandville country schools until the 8th grade then on to … [Read more...]
JoAnn Rudlong
JoAnn Rudlong, age 68, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Cottagewood Senior Community. Funeral services for JoAnn will be held at 2 p.m., February 6, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, Minn. Visitation will be held before the funeral, starting at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be at Spring Valley Cemetery at a later time. … [Read more...]
Orville Frederick “Fred” Kiel
Orville Frederick “Fred” Kiel of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on September 24, 2022, in Rochester, Minn. He was 82. Survived by children Kelly (Gregory) Garramone, Amy (Doug) McNamara, Bryn (Daniel) Hennessy, Anna (Graham) Martin, Jordan (Sahar) Kiel, and Freda Kiel; his siblings Loren Kiel and Dolores Johnson, 10 grandchildren: Medbh, Gwyneth, Noel, Neave, Violet, Havaa, … [Read more...]
Dale Robert Horn
Dale Robert Horn, 89, of Caledonia/Eitzen, Minn., was called to his Heavenly home on January 26, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1933, to Elmer and Bernice (Kuecker) Horn. On February 19, 1955, he married the love of his life, Carol Meiners. Together they had three daughters: Linda, Sue, and Diane. In 1956, Dale and Carol became Portland Prairie farmers. Dale’s love to talk … [Read more...]
Murrel Allen Prey
Murrel Allen Prey, 86 of La Crescent, Minn., died on his birthday, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born January 18, 1937, in Fillmore County, Minn., to Rudolph and Alma (Peterson) Prey. He attended Harmony, Minn., schools and graduated from high school in 1955. Murrel joined the Air Force and was stationed in Texas, Wyoming, and for three years in Germany. Murrel said he … [Read more...]
Sandra Ann Wright
Sandra Ann Wright, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her home in Chatfield. Sandra Ann Schneckloth was born in Rochester December 19, 1956, to Gerald and Rita (Christopher) Schneckloth. She grew up in Racine, Minn., and graduated in 1975 from Stewartville High School. She met Paul Wright at the roller rink in Stewartville and they were … [Read more...]
Helen Marilyn Henry
Helen Marilyn Henry, 90, of Oakdale and formerly of Fremont, died Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Lakeshore Nursing Home in Waseca. Helen was born September 26, 1932, in Fremont to Paul and Olga (Ferden) Baer. Helen graduated from Lewiston High School in 1950. She married her highschool sweetheart, Robert Henry on March 16, 1952. They made their home in Oakdale, where the … [Read more...]
Duane Severud
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...]