William C. “Bill” Baker, 96, of Wykoff, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Harmony Place in Harmony, Minn. William Curtis Baker was born September 19, 1925, in Jordan Township, to J. Clarence and Sarah (Hanley) Baker. He was an only child. In March 1951 he married Virginia M. Fenske of Chatfield, and they lived on their farm near Wykoff most of their … [Read more...]
Harold Manford Hellickson
Harold Manford Hellickson, 83, of Hendersonville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Spring Grove, Minn., to the late Donald and Elsie Hellickson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Howard Hellickson, Victor Hellickson, Jerome Hellickson, and his sister Wanda Pieper. Before settling in … [Read more...]
Veronica Fust
Veronica J. Fust, age 89, of North Minneapolis, passed away November 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by husband Frank, parents Francis and Lillian McNiff, sisters Madelyne Balcome, Teresa Powers, and Julie McNiff; and brother Bob McNiff. Veronica is survived by children Margaret Fust-Olson (Mark), Trish Bosquez (Tony), Jane Fust-DeBruzzi (Ed), Ted (Connie) and … [Read more...]
Bernice Kathleen (Sande) Hanson
Our mom, Bernice Kathleen (Sande) Hanson, was born December 24, 1931, to Bernhard and Karina (Bremmer) Sande. She passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at her home in Peterson. She grew up on their farm near the Boyum Schoolhouse in rural Peterson. As a child she learned to “pitch in” and had funny stories about mad roosters and shocking grain at home and for neighbors. Her … [Read more...]
Stuart Smith
Stuart “Stu” Smith, 68, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Stuart Todd Smith was born August 5, 1953, to Lauren and Jeanne (Hanson) Smith. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1971. Following graduation, Stu worked for the Spring Valley Light Plant as a linesman from 1971-1980. From … [Read more...]
Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness
Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness, 69, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Jennifer Marie (Tweeten) Garness was born on July 9, 1952, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Morris and Geneva (Berquam) Tweeten. She was the second daughter born to a family of five children. Growing up on a farm in rural Spring Grove, she learned the … [Read more...]
Thomas Tad Czaplewski
Thomas Tad Czaplewski, 69, of Preston, Minn., formerly of Winona, Minn., and Dassel, Minn., died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Thomas was born September 25, 1952, in Winona to Thaddeus “Ted” and Lois (Ensrud) Czaplewski. He graduated from the Winona Senior High School in 1970, and from Winona State University with a major in … [Read more...]
Arden E. Fitzgerald
Arden E. Fitzgerald, 90, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his home. Arden was born on August 10, 1931, in Delavan, Minn., to Ernest and Dora (Cross) Fitzgerald. He was raised in Delavan and graduated from Delavan High School in 1949. Arden Attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. He owned and operated Fitzgerald Standard Oil in Delavan for … [Read more...]
Brian Dean Gunderson
Brian Dean Gunderson, age 46, of Janesville, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Born in Cresco, Iowa on June 13, 1975, Brian was the son of Leon and Julie (Austin) Gunderson. Brian graduated from Harmony High School, attended college in Winona, Minn., and graduated from the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Construction Inspector … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” Ann Gartner
Patricia (Pat) Ann Gartner, 79, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at U of MN Fairview Hospital in Wyoming, Minn. Pat was born in Minot, N. Dak., on August 10, 1942, to Donald and Margaret Reinarts. She attended Bishop Ryan High School in Minot. After graduation she went on to nursing school at St. Mary’s in Rochester, Minn. She served as a … [Read more...]