Margaret F. Demmer, age 84, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away September 15, 2021, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Margaret was born in the township of Hokah on June 27, 1937, to Philip and Anna (Schnedecker) Feldmeier. She married John Demmer on August 10, 1968, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, Minn. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2019. While … [Read more...]
James Gordon Hanson
James Gordon Hanson, age 86 of Waseca, died on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on January 2, 1935, in La Crosse, Wis., he was the son of Leonard and Stella (Ottum) Hanson. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1952 and went on to attend Luther College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, James continued his … [Read more...]
Clarence Holt
Clarence Holt, age 92, of Charles City, Iowa, and formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., transcended to everlasting life through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. Clarence Albert Holt Jr. was born March 12, 1929, east of Byron, Minn., to parents Clarence Holt Sr. and Margaret (Smith) … [Read more...]
Philip A. Schultz
Philip A. Schultz, age 93, of Remer, Minn., passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, Minn. Philip was born in 1928, one of 16 children, to Richard and Pauline (Bender) Schultz in Preston, Minn. Phil grew up on the Schultz family farm in Preston, Minn. After school, Philip was drafted into the United States Army to serve in … [Read more...]
Mary Rose Thoen
Mary Rose Thoen, age 71, of Winona, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. She was born on October 7, 1949, in Winona, to David and Mary (Repinski) Paszkiewicz, and was a graduate of Cotter High School. Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Winona State, her Masters in Education from … [Read more...]
Betty Lou Gjere
Betty Lou Gjere, 82, of Mabel, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn., surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with myasthenia gravis. Betty Lou Blagsvedt was born at home near Lanesboro on December 24, 1938, to Elmer and Minnie (Nelson) Blagsvedt. Betty was a graduate of Mabel High School, Class of 1957. On July 18, 1959, she married … [Read more...]
John and Lorelei Foss
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of both John and Lorelei Foss. Our loving and devoted parents and friends to all whose lives they touched. Together in life and death, they both left us on September 11, 2021, at the age of 75. John grew up in Spring Grove, Minn., and attended St. Olaf College. Lorelei grew up in Minneapolis, Minn., where she attended the … [Read more...]
Michael “Mike” Suess
Michael “Mike” Suess, 69, a lifelong Stewartville, Minn., resident and area businessman, died peacefully in his sleep of cardiac arrest at his home on Monday September 13, 2021. The funeral service for Mike will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Stewartville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Laura Nordstrom officiating. Burial with military … [Read more...]
Douglas “Doug” A. Albrecht
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...]