Mark T. Jauert, age 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Saturday, May 21, 2022, with his daughter Sherilynn by his side, at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., with Leroy Webb officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 11 … [Read more...]
Charles “Kent” Hanley
Charles “Kent” Hanley, age 86, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Memorial services for Kent will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, with Father Edward McGrath officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 10-11 a.m., … [Read more...]
Sara M. (Stephens) Fabian
Sara M. (Stephens) Fabian, age 71, of Canton, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. She was born on July 29, 1950, in Winona, Minn., to Robert and Margaret “Dolly” (Brose) Stephens. Sara was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, and completed the LPN nursing program at the Rochester … [Read more...]
Phyllis (Larson) Emery
Phyllis (Larson) Emery, of Mabel, passed away on May 15, 2022, at 87 years of age. She was born May 21, 1934, to Joseph and Palma (Danielson) Larson. She graduated from Mabel High School and attended Luther College. She married the love of her life, Jessie Emery, on January 30, 1954, at Mabel First Lutheran Church. For many years she was a Girl Scout leader and cookie … [Read more...]
Rosalie Ann (Wier) Stadtler
Rosalie Ann (Wier) Stadtler, age 75, passed away away on May 15, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Lloyd and Amanda (Brennegan) Wier in Galesville, Wis., on May 19, 1946. She was one of 12 children, three of which were her brothers, Armond (Kay) Wier, Leon (Eileen) Wier, and Leland (LaVonne) Wier. Her sisters are Janet (Bernard) Las, Sondra … [Read more...]
David Wojahn
David Wojahn, 38, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Winona, Minn. David was born on August 20, 1983, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Allan and Carmen (Schaefer) Wojahn. David grew up in Houston, Minn., and was a 2002 graduate of Houston High School. He married Haley Kreidermacher on July 23, 2011, at Windom Park in Winona. David worked for Hal Leonard as a … [Read more...]
Heidi Berge
Heidi K. Berge, 55, of Caledonia, Minn., died on May 14, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after complications following a surgical procedure. Heidi Berge was born September 25, 1966, to Hilaine (Berge) Gilbeck and was raised primarily by her grandparents Hilma and Clarence Berge in Rushford, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Highland Prairie Lutheran … [Read more...]
Richard Joseph Schmidt
Richard Joseph Schmidt, 85, died peacefully April 4, 2022, in Fort Collins, Colo., following years of declining health. Rich was born September 4, 1936, near Preston, Minn., the first born son of Gerald and Carol Schmidt. He was very social, loved telling stories, played trombone and football, but was happiest when fishing or hunting. He graduated Preston High School in … [Read more...]
Wanda Lou (Gatzke) Schmidt
Wanda Lou (Gatzke) Schmidt, 85, died peacefully October 31, 2021, in Fort Collins, Colo. Wanda was born July 5, 1936, near Preston, Minn., the sixth child of John and Winnie (Bigalk) Gatzke. She attended school in Preston, was very social, playing trombone in band, singing in the choir, and participating in many extracurricular activities. She graduated Preston High School … [Read more...]
Doris Louise Botcher
Doris Louise Botcher, age 91, of Houston, Minn., passed away November 18, 2021, at Claddaugh Memory Care, Caledonia, Minn. Doris was born May 4, 1930, in Buckholts, Tex., to James and Mabel (Cross) McCrummen. She married Gerald Botcher June 6, 1953, in Caledonia, Minn. Gerald passed away March 14, 2016. Doris was an active volunteer in Houston. She was honored to be the … [Read more...]