Kenneth “Shorty” Rex Long, 83, of Spring Valley, died Sunday evening, October 17, 2021, at Our House in Austin, Minn. Ken was born July 31, 1938, in Lyle, Minn., the son of Melvin and Leota (Bacon) Long. He married Judith (Rathbun) Long on April 23, 1960, in Chatfield. The couple made their home in Spring Valley, where Ken was a mechanic for Ziemetz Motors. Ken loved … [Read more...]
Philip A. Stoltenberg
Philip A. Stoltenberg, 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., took his last steps to his eternal home with God on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Philip Arnold Stoltenberg was born June 5, 1928, to Fred and Myrtie (Lehman) Stoltenberg. On February 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Laura Haack in Stewartville, Minn., where they lived … [Read more...]
Donald Charles Storhoff
Donald Charles Storhoff, age 86, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1935, in Harmony, Minn., the son of Alvin and Mildred (Larson) Storhoff. On August 23, 1953, Donald was united in marriage to Lois J. Vitse in Fountain, Minn. This marriage was blessed with four children. Don was … [Read more...]
Jean E. Agrimson
Jean E. Agrimson, 95, of rural Utica, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home. Jean Ellen Peterson was born on June 28, 1926, in Sebeka, Minn., to Alfred and Esther (Olson) Peterson. On February 22, 1947, Jean was united in marriage with Orville Agrimson at Arendahl Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. Following their marriage, the couple co-owned … [Read more...]
Robert N. Housker
Robert N. Housker, age 71, of rural Mabel, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He received fatal injuries from a tractor rollover on October 1 while lifting a small boulder. Robert was born December 16, 1949, in Caledonia, Minn., to Bernard and Signe (Aasum) Housker. He grew up on the family farm in Preble Township of Fillmore County, … [Read more...]
David Sunde
David Sunde, 86, of Preston, Minn., passed away at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester on October 10, 2021, due to kidney failure. Dave was born to Ingolf and Alma Sunde on March 11, 1935. He was raised on the family farm in Kenneth, Minn., graduated from Augustana Academy, and served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Dave married Kay Applen in 1961, settled in … [Read more...]
Jimmie Tim Heckerson
Jimmie Tim Heckerson, 72, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Ostrander Care & Rehab Center in Ostrander, Minn. Jimmie was born to Burton and Harriet “Lil” (Beavers) Heckerson on August 23, 1949. Jimmie attended school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1968. He went to Austin Vo-Tech where he graduated in 1969. He worked odd jobs before he … [Read more...]
Robert N. Housker
Robert N. Housker, age 71, of rural Mabel, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. from injuries received in a farming accident. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 16 at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Lane Zaffke officiating. Interment with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Visitation … [Read more...]
Mark Spande
Mark Spande, 53 years, passed away at home Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born August 25, 1968, in Winona, he was the eldest son of Paul A. and Janice (Ellestad) Spande. In 1987, he graduated from Mabel-Canton High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He then enrolled in Dunwoody College of Technology and the Winona Area Technical School. He was an active … [Read more...]
John Thomas Jertson
John died in Ocala, Fla., following a stroke. He was 85 years old. John was born in 1936 in Rushford, Minn., to Albert and Myrtle Jertson. John worked on the family farm in Norway Township and graduated from Rushford High School in 1954. John played in the school band and was on the football team. He was active in the school’s FFA Chapter, and the local 4-H Club. In the fall … [Read more...]