It is with tremendous sadness that we share that Rosalie Mary Hanley passed away on April 18, 2022. Rosie was born and raised, unloved in Fresno, Calif. Her only solace as a small child was spending time with her father Jesus “Jessie,” and her grandmother Catalina. She was an only child and while she was surrounded by cousins, she always felt she never fit in. She spoke … [Read more...]
Evonne Jeanette Morken
Evonne Jeanette (Treangen Otterness) Morken, age 91, of Spring Grove, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. She was born on February 24, 1931, in Eau Claire, Wis., to Arthur Cornelius and Norma Blanche (LaForge) Treangen. The family lived in Wheeler, Wis., where she attended Oak Grove Country School until the eighth … [Read more...]
Michael Orvin Otterness
Michael Orvin Otterness was born June 18, 1949, in Caledonia, Minn., to Orvin and Evonne (Treangen) Otterness. He graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1967 and then moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where he joined the United States Marine Corps on August 30, 1967. Mike was stationed in Vietnam for 13 months, Japan for 18 months, and the remaining time in California … [Read more...]
Theresa Ann Weisinger
Theresa Ann Weisinger, age 84, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Regional Health Services of Howard County Hospital in Cresco, Iowa. Theresa was born on April 1, 1938, to James A. and Margaret C. (Popesh) Ryan in Ely, Minn. She married Frank E. Weisinger on November 24, 1954. They resided in Ely, Minn., until 1960, then moved to the Wykoff area, … [Read more...]
Patricia Genevieve Johnson
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...]