Mark Keith Mlinar, age 62, went home to be with his Savior on July 4, 2021, after an 18-month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Mark was born in Cresco, Iowa, on April 26, 1959, to M. Keith and Jean (Parker) Mlinar. He attended school and graduated from Crestwood High School in Cresco. This is where he also met his wife and best friend, Julie. After graduation they were … [Read more...]
Clifford Thompson
On the eve of Independance Day, Saturday, July 3, 2021, Clifford Reginold Thompson, Sr., 90, of Lewiston, Minn., passed away peacefully on the family farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1931, on Vinegar Hill, Rushford, Minn., to Carl and Emma Thompson. He was united in marriage with Mathilda Hoch, during a candlelight service, on June 4, 1952, in … [Read more...]
Walter Babineau
Walter Babineau, age 96, of Rice Lake, Wis., died Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Rice Lake. Walt was born on July 31, 1924 in Minaki, Ontario, Canada. He graduated from the Warroad High School in Warroad, Minn., and then entered the United States Army in 1943 during WWII and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. He was married to Donna Fristad on July 11, 1948, in Kelliher, Minn. … [Read more...]
Alois Anthony Spalla
Alois Anthony Spalla, age 66, entered into eternal rest at his home on June 30, 2021, in rural Fountain, Minn. A private service was held for the family with Fr. McGrath. A celebration of life is being planned for August 8, 2021, at the Fountain Community Center from noon to 3 p.m. Al was born August 8, 1954, in Cresco, Iowa. He was farming for as long as he could … [Read more...]
Blaine E. Gaare
Blaine E. Gaare, 93, of Mabel, Minn., died, Thursday, July 1, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Blaine was born January 23, 1928, in Mabel to Emil and Blanche (Lee) Gaare. He attended Mabel Schools. He was a farm worker before entering military service for a short time at the end of World War II. He would later re-enter the Air Force in September, 1950, and was … [Read more...]
Irene L. Tweito
Irene L. Tweito, 90, of Waukon, Iowa, died on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa after being hospitalized at Iowa Methodist/Unity Point Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 3, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Spring … [Read more...]
Lila Elsie Eide
Lila Elsie Eide, age 91, of Winona, entered Heaven’s gates peacefully from her home on June 25, 2021. Funeral service was held on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson. Lila was laid to rest at the Trinity Ev. Lutheran Cemetery in Wilson. Hoff Celebration of Life Center – Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements. … [Read more...]
JoAnn Kay Forland
JoAnn Kay Forland, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at her home in rural Spring Valley, Minn. There will be a Celebration of Life held on July 17, 2021, from 1-4 p.m. at the Isle of Dreams Event Center at 13029 Co. Hwy. 3, Spring Valley, Minn. 55975. … [Read more...]
Thelma Johnston
Thelma Johnston, 94, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 27, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Thelma Corrine Morken was born on August 30, 1926, to Obert and Cora (Ekre) Morken. She and her younger sister Grace grew up on the family farm in Yucatán Valley and attended Badger Country School. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Cherryl S. Kjos
Cherryl S. Kjos, 66, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Franciscan Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., with her husband Donny at her side. The Lord gained another angel at His throne that day. Cherryl Sue Schowen was born on February 3, 1955, at March Air Force Base in Riverside, Calif., to Harold and Joan (Formeller) Schowen. Because Cherryl was … [Read more...]