Patricia Genevieve Johnson, 94, of Chatfield, died peacefully on Friday, April 15, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa, with her family by her side. Visitation for Pat will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St. SE, in Rochester, Minn. The funeral Mass for Pat will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April … [Read more...]
William “Billy” Semmen
William “Billy” Semmen, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 16 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on May 3, 1933, on the family farm in Highland, the son of Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Peterson High School; after graduating he was enlisted in the United States Army. He became united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Wenonah Anne (Nuesse) Berkland
Wenonah Anne (Nuesse) Berkland, 87, of Preston, Minn., passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn. A funeral service for Wenonah will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Flaby
Jerry Flaby left his earthly family to join his heavenly family on April 13, 2022, at the age of 96 years. Jerry Flaby was born March 16, 1926, to Ida and Halbert Flaby in rural Lanesboro. He attended Clear Grit Country School before going to Lanesboro High School. He talked often of his joy of playing high school football and playing his trumpet in the band. In August of … [Read more...]
Gary August Hoffman
Gary August Hoffman, 76, of Chatfield, Minn., was called home to the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 11, 2022. He was born in Rochester, Minn., on October 23, 1945, to Arthur and Tira (Kamnetz) Hoffman. Gary was united in marriage to Jo Danielson on July 24, 1968. Gary was a member of numerous co-op boards during his life. He got his pilot’s license and … [Read more...]
Francis “Jr.” Bouska
Francis “Jr.” Bouska, age 77, of Decorah, died on April 4, 2022, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. Francis “Jr.” Bouska was born on October 11, 1944, the son of Francis and Pauline (Frana) Bouska in Decorah. He attended grade school in Protivin and Rudolphinum High School, also in Protivin. Francis then enlisted in the United States Navy from 1964-1968 where he served … [Read more...]
Beverly “Bev” Polikowsky
Beverly “Bev” Polikowsky, 90, passed away peacefully March 28, 2022, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Beverly Mae Narveson was born January 22, 1932, to Baldwin and Mildred (Martin) Narveson and grew up in the Chatfield area, graduating from Chatfield High school in 1951. Bev married Bob Polikowsky at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin, Minn., on October 3, 1953, residing on … [Read more...]
Kimberly Faith Flatin
Kimberly Faith Flatin was born on September 4, 1958, to Allene (Tripp) and Arnold Flatin, eventually becoming a big sister to two brothers - Rhan and Trevor Flatin. She passed into the hands of our Lord on April 8, 2022, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by four generations of family. Kim had two passions in life – her family and her art. She lived for the latest story … [Read more...]
Arvin Emil Fabian
Arvin Emil Fabian, 85, died peacefully on January 21, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 766 W. Wabasha, Winona, Minn. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. … [Read more...]
Carol Gavin
Carol A. Gavin, age 87, of Caledonia, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Tweeten Healthcare, in Spring Grove, Minn., surrounded by her family. She was born February 7, 1935, in Caledonia, to Joseph and Dorothy (Ellenz) Stoltz. On June 15, 1954, she married Joseph Gavin at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Joe died in 1992. Carol went to country school then she … [Read more...]