Eric W. Howard, age 42, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away June 21, 2021, after sustaining a head injury working on his family’s farm. Eric Wayne Howard was born February 28, 1979, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Terry and Diane (Holm) Howard. Eric attended Spring Valley Public School until Spring Valley and Wykoff consolidated to become Kingsland Public School while he was in eighth … [Read more...]
Mark James Hamann
Mark James Hamann, age 67, peacefully passed away in his home on June 28, 2021, surrounded by family. Memorial service will be held on July 6, at 1:30 pm at the Fountain Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Following the service, there will be fellowship in the church basement, preceding interment at the Chatfield Cemetery. Mark was born … [Read more...]
Lois E. Torgerson
Lois E. Torgerson, 87, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home. Lois Ellen Sievers was born on June 28, 1933, in Hart, Minn., to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers. Lois was raised in the Hart area where she attended school. She graduated from Rushford High School. On January 30, 1954, Lois was united in marriage with John Torgerson at St. John’s … [Read more...]
John “Joe” Joseph McManimon
John “Joe” Joseph McManimon, 92, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home in Houston on July 1, 2021. Joe was born on September 19, 1928, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minn., to Joseph and Catherine (Kinsella) McManimon. He was raised on the Oak Ridge family farm and attended Rushford public schools, graduating in 1946. Joe served with the Army on the … [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 assisted the family with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Mark James Hamann
Mark James Hamann, age 67, peacefully passed away in his home on June 28, 2021, surrounded by family. Memorial service will be held on July 6, at 1:30 pm at the Fountain Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Following the service, there will be fellowship in the church basement, preceding interment at the Chatfield Cemetery. Mark was born in … [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...]
Lois E. Torgerson
Lois E. Torgerson, 87, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home. Lois Ellen Sievers was born on June 28, 1933, in Hart, Minn., to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers. Lois was raised in the Hart area where she attended school. She graduated from Rushford High School. On January 30, 1954, Lois was united in marriage with John Torgerson at St. John’s … [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...]
Eric W. Howard
Eric W. Howard, age 42, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away June 21, 2021, after sustaining a head injury working on his family’s farm. Eric Wayne Howard was born February 28, 1979, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Terry and Diane (Holm) Howard. Eric attended Spring Valley Public School until Spring Valley and Wykoff consolidated to become Kingsland Public School while he was in eighth … [Read more...]