Donna Rita Merkel, 83, passed away in the comfort of her home on June 23, 2022. Donna was finally able to once again join the love of her life, Paul. May she finally find happiness in the comfort of his arms again. Donna was born in Lake City, Minn., on June 28, 1938, to Fred and Agnes (Megears) Linaman. Donna was one of the two sets of twins in her family. She grew up in a … [Read more...]
Kathleen Diane Meyer
Kathleen Diane Meyer, age 77, of Dorchester, Iowa, passed away, June 24, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born June 11, 1945, in Caledonia, to Larwence and Lorraine (Klinski) Deufel. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1963 and from St. Mary’s School of Practical Nursing in 1965. Kathleen married John A. Meyer August 9, 1969. She worked at the Spring … [Read more...]
James Walter Ryan
James Walter Ryan, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in Stewartville, Minn., on June 16 after a year long battle with cancer. He gratefully joined his beloved wife, Rita who passed away unexpectedly only 97 days before him. Jim is survived by his son Jeff and grandson Benjamin of Duluth, Minn., his daughter Kelly (Gerald) Burt, and grandchildren Anastasia and Nicholas … [Read more...]
Willard Ewald Gaedy
Willard Ewald Gaedy, age 77, of Ridgeway, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2022. He left this world on Father’s Day surrounded by the love of his family. Willard was born at Winona General Hospital on June 2, 1945, to Ewald and Adelia (Jeske) Gaedy. In his early years, he lived and worked on the farm with his family. On August 12, 1967, Willard married … [Read more...]
Darrell W. Sinclair
Darrell W. Sinclair, age 95, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mabel, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Darrell W. Sinclair was born on July 8, 1926 to Lester and Alma Sinclair in Brookings, S. Dak., the second of four children. He attended Mabel High School and graduated in 1944. During high school, he worked at the Castle Theatre as the … [Read more...]
Carol A. Hatlevig
Carol A. Hatlevig, 76, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Carol Ann Odegaarden was born on October 4, 1945, in Winona, Minn., to Chester and Mabel (Madland) Odegaarden. She was raised in Winona and attended Winona Public Schools. On July 12, 1969, she was united in marriage with Allan Hatlevig in Houston, Minn. Carol worked … [Read more...]
Dorothy Mae Kiehne
Dorothy Mae Kiehne, 88, of rural Lanesboro took her first breath of Glory on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, when her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ welcomed her home. At the time of her death, Dorothy had resided at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., for just over 19 months; she courageously battled colon cancer for over six years. Dorothy was born August 22, 1933, in … [Read more...]
Gary Joe Smith
Gary Joe Smith, 64, of Harmony, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Gary Joe Smith was born in Preston, Minn., on August 13, 1957. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, and step-grandfather. He grew up in the area and attended Wykoff High School. He had three sons: Benjamin, Jess and Ryan and one daughter, Lisa. He married Barb … [Read more...]
John Merlin Cramer
John Merlin Cramer, 85, of Chatfield, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Merlin was born on October 2, 1936, to William and Evelyn (Pogatchnik) Cramer in Randall, Minn. Here, William owned a gas station and auto repair shop, prior to obtaining his welding certification. William welded on United States Navy ships during WWII, which brought he, and Evelyn and their four sons … [Read more...]
Susan Kay (Bauer) Goetzinger
Susan Kay (Bauer) Goetzinger, 65, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Susie was born in Caledonia on August 14, 1956, to Vincent and Rosine Bauer. On July 17, 1976, she married Curtis Goetzinger at St. Peter’s Catholic church in Caledonia. Curt and Susie were very happily married for 45 years. Their greatest … [Read more...]