Jack House passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2022. Jack will be dearly missed. Jack was born in Preston, Minn., on April 3, 1948, to Lyle and Mary Jo House (Smathers). He grew up and attended school in Preston-Fountain, Minn. He followed his father’s footsteps while growing up in Minnesota and learned the painting trade. He was never a fan of the cold … [Read more...]
Lloyd K. Alden
Lloyd K. Alden, 85, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Grand Meadow Healthcare Center. Services for Lloyd will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022, at the United Church of Grand Meadow, with Pastor Jon Marburger officiating. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Burial … [Read more...]
Charlotte F. Braniff
Charlotte F. Braniff, 83, of Houston, Minn., died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Northcrest Care Center in Waterloo, Iowa. Charlotte Florence Happel was born on December 17, 1938, in La Crosse, Wis., to Wesley and Stella (Evans) Happel. Charlotte was raised on South Ridge in rural Houston, Minn., on the family farm. She graduated from Houston High School and from Winona State … [Read more...]
Obert Colbenson
April 27, 1921 - October 23, 2022 Obert passed away on October 23, 2022, on a beautiful fall day. In his 101 years, Obert experienced many adventures as a young man and then had a fulfilling life living off the land with his wife Rose Mary on a farm north of Rushford. People will remember his love of storytelling, his Norwegian twang and the joy he found in the farming … [Read more...]
John J. Halloran
John J. Halloran, 92, of Canton, Minn., and most recently under the care (and spoiling) of his daughter Diane, outside Big Canoe, Iowa, died Saturday, October 22, 2022, just shy of 93 years young. “Johnny” was born November 7, 1929, in Canton, Minn., to Paul and Gertrude (Ryan) Halloran. He was a member of the Canton High School graduating class of 1950. In May 1963, he … [Read more...]
Gary “Bohunk” Ptacek
Gary “Bohunk” Ptacek, age 68, of Spring Valley, Minn., lost his battle with cancer on October 14, 2022, at home on his family’s farm, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived in death by his sweetheart Michele Nagele, children Jesse (Raychel) Ptacek and Abby (Jak) Fessenden; grandchildren Olivia, Milly, Teddy, Nelson, and Sameen; mother Millie Ptacek, siblings Kathy Ruesink, … [Read more...]
Lori Colwill
Lori Colwill, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 20, 2022, after a brief hospitalization. She will be sorely missed. She was a happy go lucky soul with a zest for life, always quick to assist those she saw in need. Throughout her life she demonstrated remarkable resilience, strength, and courage in the face of monumental challenges. The … [Read more...]
Terry Lee Odle
Terry Lee Odle, 74, of rural Chatfield, Minn., entered the presence of his Lord on October 13, 2022. Terry was born in Fremont, Nebr., on February 24, 1948, as the second of three sons to Merida and Charlotte (Osburn) Odle. Terry’s growing up years were spent on the family farm near Herman, Nebr. He was a 1966 graduate of Hooper High School in Hooper, Nebr. After high school … [Read more...]
Gary Jon Lamon
Gary Jon Lamon, 84, of Spring Valley and formerly of LeRoy and Worthington, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Gary was born in Austin, Minn., on October 4, 1938. He was a proud alumnus of LeRoy Schools, class of 1956. After high school, Gary earned a Business School Diploma from Mankato Commercial College. He proudly completed a BS in Business Education from … [Read more...]
Jeanette Carolyn Berge
Jeanette Carolyn Berge, 93, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully from cancer and dementia on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Stewartville Care Center. She was born February 12, 1929, in Fillmore, Minn., to Fred and Lillian Crowson. She grew up a country girl in the Wykoff, Fillmore and Chatfield areas, moving often with her parents to wherever our Grandpa Crowson found work for … [Read more...]