Douglas “Doug” A. Albrecht, 60, of La Crescent, Minn., died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Doug was born on April 26, 1961, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter and Dora (Harlos) Albrecht. He was raised in rural Houston on South Ridge and was a 1980 graduate of Houston High School. After graduation, Doug started working at Menards where … [Read more...]
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Kremer
In loving memory, we celebrate the life of the beautiful, talented, Chatfield-local, Virginia “Ginny” Mae Kremer. She peacefully passed away on July 29, 2021 at the age of 96 as her family held her hands and shared their hearts. She will be deeply missed. As a wife, mother, grandmother, skilled seamstress, exceptional cook/baker, loyal employee, active community member … [Read more...]
Nancy Miller
Nancy Jeanne Miller of Downers Grove, Ill., and formerly of Arvada, Colo., and Rushford, Minn., passed away on August 9, 2021, after a prolonged illness. She was 81 years old. Born in La Crosse, Wis.,, on February 22, 1940, Nancy spent her childhood in Rushford, Minn., graduating from Rushford High School in 1958. She went on to earn a B.A. from Saint Mary’s College in … [Read more...]
Gene G. Brandvold
Gene G. Brandvold, 84, of Rushford, Minn., and formerly of Bloomington, Minn., died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. Gene Gavin Brandvold was born on October 23, 1936, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Gerhard and Lettie (Johnston) Brandvold. He lived in New Richland, Minn., Winthrop, Minn., Janesville, Minn., summers on the family farm in rural New … [Read more...]
Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson
Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson, 71, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Carol was born in Rochester on December 21, 1949, to Albert and June (Sorenson) Brandt. Following High School, Carol went to Rochester Technical College and earned her nursing degree. She held various jobs in the nursing field, and also worked as a school … [Read more...]
John William Dewey
John William Dewey, 76, of rural Houston, Minn., died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with his wife and sister by his side. The family would like to give many thanks for the wonderful and caring staff at Gundersen. John Served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of the Houston American Legion Post 423. He was … [Read more...]
Owen Mathieu Carlson
Owen Mathieu Carlson, born April 6, 1940, in Morton, Minn., died September 8, 2021, in Minnetonka, Minn. Owen Mathieu Carlson, age 81, died peacefully in his wife’s arms on September 8, 2021. He was a Cold War veteran and proud recipient of the 1035th USAF Field Activities Group Outstanding Unit Award. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute in 1966 and worked in civil … [Read more...]
Mary Ann Eloise Hoff
Mary Ann Eloise Hoff, age 90, left this earth on September 5, 2021, to fill an empty place in God’s beautiful garden. Eloise Hoff was born November 19, 1930, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Gilman Owen and Minnie Ovedia (Aasum) Myrah and was the oldest of five children growing up in Spring Grove. She graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1948 and went on to Winona State … [Read more...]
Zachary H. Torgerson
Zachary H. Torgerson, age 19, of Lanesboro, Minn., died Saturday, September 4, 2021, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with funeral service at 1 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Serenity Hills in Preston, Minn. Burial will be at the Lanesboro Cemetery. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Preston is assisting the … [Read more...]
Bruce A. Bluhm
Bruce A. Bluhm, 71, of Chatfield, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home in Chatfield. Bruce Alvin Bluhm was born November 20, 1949 in Rochester, to Alvin and Alma (Berg) Bluhm. He was raised on a farm north of Dover with four older sisters. As a young boy Bruce had polio and was in the iron lung in St. Marys for a short period. He graduated from Dover-Eyota … [Read more...]