Jean A. Johnson, age 73, of Cottage Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, after a heartbreaking cognitive and physical decline from dementia. Jean was born November 22, 1948, in Rochester, Minn., to Bill and Ginny Kremer. She graduated from Chatfield High School in Chatfield, Minn., in 1966, and while in high school … [Read more...]
Donald “Doc” Boyd French
Dr. Donald Boyd French died peacefully on September 3, 2022. Don “Doc” French was born January 13, 1929, in Tracy, Minn. He moved to Rochester with his family in 1936 and attended Rochester High School, where he played baseball and hockey. He was a member of the 1946 state runner up hockey team. From the age of five, he knew he wanted to be a veterinarian after hanging around … [Read more...]
Pauline Olga (Hanson) Reinhardt
Pauline O. Reinhardt, 84, of Fountain, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Pauline was born July 3, 1938, to Alfred and Harriet (Gray) Hanson in Chatfield, Minn. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1956. Pauline’s love and passion was doing whatever she could to help on the farm. She helped with any job that was asked of her on her … [Read more...]
Forrest Folkedahl
Forrest Folkedahl, age 78, of Hesper, Iowa, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Forrest was born on July 8, 1944, to Andrew and Nina (Nelson) Folkedahl. He attended school at Mabel and Spring Grove through the 10th grade. After that, he joined the Army on July 20, 1966, and served for two years. He met the love of his life before … [Read more...]
Judith “Judy” Ann Peters
Judith “Judy” Ann (Carothers) Peters went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Judy was born on July 27, 1943, in Garner, Iowa, to Charles and Adeline Carothers. The family soon moved to Austin, Minn. Judy graduated from Austin High school in 1961 and continued her education at Lutheran Bible Institute in Golden Valley, Minn. … [Read more...]
Edwin C. Boldt
Edwin C. Boldt, 81, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Edwin was born on December 19, 1940, in La Crosse, Wis. His parents were Raymond and Jean (Arnett) Boldt. Edwin was united in marriage with Nancy Laschenski on September 10, 1966. He served in the U.S. National Guard. Edwin worked for Allis Chalmers, … [Read more...]
Tina Marie Osborne Millette
Tina Marie Osborne Millette, 58, of Cherry Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 10:55 a.m. at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Tina was born December 25, 1963, to James and Shirley Osborne at Fort Carson Military Base in Colorado Springs, Colo. Having a military dad, the family got to see many parts of the country. Tina … [Read more...]
Calvin J. Oss
Calvin J. Oss, age 97, of Minneapolis, passed away August 25, 2022. He was born November 4, 1924, in Spring Valley, Minn. Calvin is preceded in death by wife Mary Louise, daughter Christine, parents Gjert and Julia, sister Gertrude Thoe and brother John. He is survived by brother Donald, children Gerald (Susan), Thomas (Kathleen) and Daniel (Nancy); grandchildren Brian … [Read more...]
Steven L. Helgeson
Steven L. Helgeson, 69, of Mabel, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his home in Mabel. Steve was born February 1, 1953, in Harmony, Minn., to Ruben and Dorothy (Blagsvedt) Helgeson. He attended school in Lenora and Canton before graduating from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1971. He completed welding training in Winona and was a co-owner of H & H … [Read more...]
Thomas A. Knutson
Thomas A. Knutson, 73, of Houston, Minn., died on August 30, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family. Tom was born on June 29, 1949, in Caledonia, Minn., to Ted and Adele (Johnson) Knutson. Tom married the love of his life, Melanie Fitting on May 2, 2004. Tom worked in the auto body business for 40 years. He owned and operated Tom’s Body Shop for 20 years. Tom was on the … [Read more...]