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...]
Muriel Jean Waage
Muriel Jean Waage loved to sing. Muriel, born in Harmony, Minn., on August 31, 1926, died Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was the youngest of 11 children born to Edward and Jane Hoiness. “As long as I can remember I was singing,” said Muriel in an interview in 2019. “I sang in church choirs and we all sang around the Christmas tree.” While attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, … [Read more...]
Richard Roger McCabe
Richard Roger McCabe, 52, passed away in his home on April 27, 2022. Richard was born on January 11, 1970, to Roger and Ingrid McCabe. He is survived by Marnie, his wife of 26 years; son Ryan, 23; daughter Ashley, 20; mother Ingrid Johnson, father Roger McCabe, brother Tim Newton, sisters Angela Rasmussen and Hannah McCabe, and many other relatives. He also had many friends … [Read more...]
Joyce Opal Danielson Fossum
Joyce Opal Danielson Fossum, of Canton, Minn., passed away on May 12, 2022, after being called home, ending her battle with cancer. Joyce was a loving mother to three boys: Todd, Tim, and Troy; a faithful and supportive wife to her late husband Robert Fossum, and beloved grandma and aunt to many. Joyce Danielson was born on April 13, 1937, to Pearl and Edwin Danielson. … [Read more...]