April 24, 1952 – December 10, 2022 Bonnie Jean Bakken, age 70, of Harmony, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. Bonnie Schrandt was born on April 24, 1952, in Rochester, Minn., to John and Virginia (Fuchs) Schrandt. She grew up on their family dairy farm just outside of Stewartville, Minn. It was there … [Read more...]
Theresa Elizabeth (Lee) Goodman
Theresa Elizabeth, daughter of Odell and Dorene Lee of Mabel, was born on March 27, 1967. She was baptized and confirmed at Mabel First Lutheran Church. Theresa graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1985 and in 1987 received an associate degree in Fashion Merchandising from Rochester Community & Technical College. In 2011, Theresa graduated from Minnesota School of … [Read more...]
Helen Tangen
Helen Kaye Tangen, age 74, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Funeral services will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church in Rochester on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Hindt Funeral Home in Grand … [Read more...]
Harriet E. Hahn
Harriet E. Hahn, 97, of Preston, Minn., died on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Harriet Ellen Hahn was born in Preston, Minn., on February 2, 1925, to Thomas and Alice (Baker) Hahn. She attended Preston Elementary School and graduated from Preston High School, the Preston Teacher Training Department, and Winona State University. … [Read more...]
Sherman Cole
Sherman Cole, 98, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. Sherman was born in Stillwater, Minn., on November 22, 1924. On June 15, 1957, he married Evelyn Hall of Grand Meadow, Minn. He graduated from the Stillwater High School in 1942; he then entered the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and graduated with a … [Read more...]
Olive Winifred Peterson
Olive Winifred Peterson passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the age of 102. Olive Winifred Olness was born on April 3, 1920, to John and Bertha (Hermanson) Olness at the Family Farm near Peterson, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peterson. Olive graduated from Peterson High School in 1938. On July 3, 1939, she was … [Read more...]
Fr. David Wechter
Father David L. Wechter, OCSO, 92, returned to the Lord, the second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, surrounded by his community, the Hermits of St. Mary of Carmel. He was born April 23, 1930, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Vincent and Grace (O’Brien) Wechter. While living in New York, he attended St. Mark’s Church and grammar school, Holy Angels Collegiate Institute for four … [Read more...]
Timothy B. Pierce
Timothy Britt Pierce, 61, of Tomah, Wis., formerly of Mabel, Minn., died Sunday, November 27, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Tim was born on January 4, 1961, in Caledonia, Minn., to Raymond and Marlis (Engebretson) Pierce. He attended Mabel-Canton Schools with the class of 1979. Tim enlisted in the United States Army in 1982. Tim and Monica (Williams) Pierce were … [Read more...]
Eunice Gail (Scheevel) Thompson
Eunice Gail (Scheevel) Thompson, 96 years old, died November 24, 2022, at Spring Valley Living, Spring Vallley, Minn.She was born at home on September 12, 1926, to Adolph and Anna (Groth) Grabau. She graduated from Wykoff Public Schools. Eunice married Wayne Scheevel and together they owned and operated the Scheevel Upholstery business in Wykoff. They had two children, Linda … [Read more...]
Steven Alan Lindstrom
Steven Alan Lindstrom, age 69 of Harmony, Minn., died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2022, at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn., with visitation an hour prior to Mass. A celebration of life will be held following Mass, at Harmony Golf Club. Steve was born on October 2, 1953, the son of Patricia (Fandel) … [Read more...]