Lucille M. Tangen, 88, of Chatfield, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Chosen Valley Care Center with family by her side, which was her dying wish. Lucille Marlene Rathbone was born March 7, 1934, in rural Chatfield to Archie and Ella (Bothun) Rathbone. Lucille graduated from Chatfield High School in 1951. She attended Austin Junior College and obtained a teaching … [Read more...]
Helen M. Swenson
Helen M. Swenson of LeRoy, Minn., died on Monday, March 7, 2022 at her son’s farm, at the age of 88. Helen Marie Wierson was born May 6, 1933, to Marion and Cordelia Wierson. She loved garage sales and puzzles, but most of all, she loved her family. Helen is survived by her children Eleanor (Pete) Horsman of Spring Valley, Minn., Dory Swenson of LeRoy, Dennis (Cheryl) … [Read more...]
Edward T. Golish
Edward T. Golish, 65, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at his home. Edward Golish was born on January 28, 1957, in Winona, Minn. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. He had a deep love for his pets. Edward was a handy man who was able to “MacGyver” anything together using hot glue and duct tape. Edward is survived by his girlfriend … [Read more...]
James Michael Miller
James Michael Miller, age 77, of Caledonia, passed away February 28, 2022, at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. Jim was born August 2, 1944, in La Crosse to John M. and Helen (Morman) Miller. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Hokah in 1962 and he served in the U.S. Army Reserve. On November 13, 1976, he was united in marriage to Glenda Meiners. Jim worked … [Read more...]
Dr. John R. Peterson
Dr. John R. Peterson, “Doc Pete,” 90, of Rushford, Minn., made his final rounds on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, five years after suffering a debilitating stroke. Doc touched the lives of many during his 62 years in Rushford as a physician, farmer, sports enthusiast, school board member, golf partner, and supporter of the community he … [Read more...]
Cindy Lou Shipton Beck
Cindy Lou Beck, 60, of Michigan City, Ind., passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at 10:06 a.m., in her home. Cindy was born December 19, 1961, in Rochester, Minn., to the late Glenn and Marcella (Vrieze) Shipton. She attended and graduated from Wykoff High School and went on to graduate from Spencer School of Business, Spencer, Iowa. In Porter, Ind., she married Louis Beck, … [Read more...]
Marcia Lynne (Corson) Benavidez-Teel
Marcia Lynne (Corson) Benavidez-Teel, age 75, of Kissee Mills, Mo., passed away suddenly as the result of natural causes on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 2 p.m. Marcia was born on Friday, December 13, 1946, at Lanesboro, Minnesota to Manford (Stub) and Millie … [Read more...]
Roderick M. Welch
Roderick M. Welch, 87, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on February 24, 2022. Roderick was born on June 1, 1934, to Marshall and Ella (Herrick) Welch. He attended Pleasant Grove rural school and Chatfield High School, graduating in 1953. After high school, he drove dump truck before enlisting for two years in the Army, most of … [Read more...]
Lyle E. Julson
Lyle E. Julson, 78, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died on the morning of Thursday, February 24, 2022, right before chore time, between one quiet breath and another. He was born to Elgar and Virginia (Wadsworth) Julson at his family farm in Clayton Township. He was the last survivor of brothers Erland, Roger, Milo, Rolland, and Kenny, and three sisters Evelyn, Hazel, and … [Read more...]
Janet Lanning
Janet Lanning, 76, passed away peacefully in her home, on February 24, 2022, surrounded by family. Jan was born to Donald and Betty Mullin, on May 20, 1945, in Bloomington, Minn. She attended Lincoln High School and then began attending the University of Minnesota, with her two dear friends, Cheryl and Carol. In 1983, Jan made the move to Spring Valley, Minn., with her three … [Read more...]