Dawson D. Grabau, age 70, of Preston, Minn., passed Thursday March 31, 2022, at his home. Dawson Duaine Grabau was born in Rochester, Minn., on May 2, 1951, to Everett and Lois (Schunke) Grabau. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. He was united in marriage to Linda Schmidt on July 17, 1971, in Eyota, Minn., and later separated in … [Read more...]
Solon Juel Goodno
Solon Juel Goodno, 83, of Dubuque, formerly of the Hesper area, died February 8, 2022, at Unity Point in Dubuque. Solon Juel Goodno was born July 21, 1938, to Olaf and Selma (Morken) Goodno. He was baptized at Waterloo Ridge Church and confirmed at Hesper Lutheran Church. He attended country schools at Waterloo Ridge, Highlandville, and Hesper, and graduated from the Mabel … [Read more...]
George D. Pickett
George D. Pickett, 92, passed away at his home in Waukon, Iowa, on March 28, 2022. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Services will be live-streamed on the Martin – Grau Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at St. John’s … [Read more...]
Marion Jean Griffin
Marion Jean Griffin, 86, of Chatfield, died Friday, April 1, 2022, at her son’s home in Sparta, surrounded by her family. Marion was born November 10, 1935, in Forestville, Minn., to Herman and Mary (McRae) Hanson. She graduated from Wykoff High School. On November 28, 1959, she married Lyle Griffin. Marion worked at the Fountain State Bank from 1957-1962 and Dairy & … [Read more...]
Herman “Sonny” Hanson Jr.
Herman “Sonny” Hanson Jr., 79, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home in rural LeRoy. Sonny was born June 1, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Herman Sr. and Mary (McRae) Hanson. He graduated from Wykoff High School in Wykoff, Minn. After graduation he took over his dad’s milk route. When he sold it, Sonny went to work for Kapper’s Construction in Spring … [Read more...]
Larry Paul Palmby
Larry Paul Palmby, 82, of Dover, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Larry was born September 7, 1939, in Dover to William and Genevieve (La Barge) Palmby. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957. Larry served in the United States Army and Army Reserve 354th from 1957-1962 with the military police. Larry married Bonnie Tibesar. They … [Read more...]
Gayle Treichel Bunge
Gayle Treichel Bunge, who always lived life with her boots on, died of pancreatic cancer on March 29, 2022, in her home in Etna, N. H., surrounded by her loving family. On April 10, 1962, Gayle was born to William and Barbara Treichel in Ann Arbor, Mich. She grew up in Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University with a BA in Mass Communications and Marketing. … [Read more...]
Roger Bennie Boyum
Roger Bennie Boyum, 83 of Peterson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Roger was born October 10, 1938, in Rushford to Bennie and Mildred (Hanson) Boyum. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Peterson High School. Roger served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile … [Read more...]
Vernon Arthur Anderson
Vernon Arthur Anderson was born March 7, 1932, to Arthur and Anna Anderson in Lakefield, Minn. He grew up in Lakefield, graduating high school in 1950. From a young age he was involved in music. He was also involved in many sports, but especially excelled in music (trumpet and singing). At Luther College he continued his love of music in touring the country with a male … [Read more...]
Ernest “Ernie” O. Tuff
Ernest “Ernie” O. Tuff, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn. Ernest Orlando Tuff was born on May 29, 1930, in Rushford to Elvin and Ida (Edwardson) Tuff. He was raised in Rushford and worked on the family farm until he entered the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. After his … [Read more...]