Betty Knoepke, 89, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Rochester Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. Betty JoAn (Miller) Knoepke was born on December 18, 1932, in Preston to Howard and LaVina (Ruesink) Miller. She graduated from Preston High School in 1950 and was employed by Northwestern Bell as a service rep for seven years, by Farmers and … [Read more...]
Shirley L. Anderson
Shirley L. Anderson, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4 at St. Anne’s Extended Care in Winona. Shirley was born on November 1, 1936, in Rushford, the daughter of Edward and Ellen (Bartelson) Volkman. She was raised on her family farm with her brother and sister and attended school in Rushford, where she met her future husband and love of her life, Richard … [Read more...]
Lyall Dean Mensink
Lyall Dean Mensink, 79, of Preston, Minn., died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2022, after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Lyall was born July 21, 1943, in rural Greenleafton to Earl and Eva (Termaat) Mensink and grew up in rural Preston/Greenleafton area. He attended Flying Cloud Country School and graduated from Preston High School … [Read more...]
Allen L. “Bud” Fitting
Allen L. “Bud” Fitting, 90, of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Bud was born on April 7, 1932, in Money Creek, Minn., to George and Myrtle (Corey) Fitting. He attended Money Creek School through the eighth grade and was a 1950 graduate of Houston High School. Bud served as a cook in the U.S. Army during the … [Read more...]
Gerald Maynard Geving
Gerald Maynard Geving, 86, of Mabel, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on July 28, 2022, into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. Gerald was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on November 27, 1935, to George and Blonda (Skauge) Geving. He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1954. On July 27, 1957, he married his high-school sweetheart Carol Clark at … [Read more...]
Michael L. Hansen
Michael L. Hansen, age 53, passed away on July 26, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in Aberdeen, S. Dak., on March 3, 1969, to Gary and Karen (Johnson) Hansen. Michael lived a full life. He was a member of the Junior Olympics in cross country and still holds the record for the 800-meter race at Chatfield High School. Michael went on to be a talented and successful … [Read more...]
Harry D. Neitzke
Harry D. Neitzke, age 89, of Winona, a former salesman in the area for Winona Typewriter and J & K Office Supply, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2022, at Lake Winona Manor. Visitation will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Winona on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 9-10:45 a.m., with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in Woodlawn … [Read more...]
Earl Kinneberg
Earl Kinneberg entered the world on February 12, 1946, then provided love and laughs to friends and family until he died at home in Rochester on July 28, 2022. He was married to his Preston High School sweetheart, Diane, for 55 years and they had two sons. He enjoyed a life full of family activities and cherished time with his six grandchildren who were loved while also … [Read more...]
Harlan J. Nagel
Harlan J. Nagel, age 78, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at Regional Health Services of Howard County on July 28, 2022. Harlan James was born on January 05, 1944, to Orrin and Clarice (Bessingpas) Nagel in Cresco, Iowa. He attended country school in Cherry Grove, Minn., and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1961. He continued his education at Westmar College in Le … [Read more...]
Betty “Boppy” Lou Isaacson Brandt
Betty “Boppy” Lou (Fox) Isaacson Brandt of Grand Meadow, Minn., peacefully left us Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center. Memorial services for Betty will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Bear Creek Lutheran Church in rural Grand Meadow, Minn., with Pastor Larry Iverson officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. … [Read more...]