The funeral mass for Regina Elizabeth Vogt will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. Finbarr’s Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Visitation with be from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the St Finbarr’s Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Family burial will be at … [Read more...]
Ronald Ray “Rotten” Strong
Ronald Ray “Rotten” Strong, 70, of St. Augustine, Fla., lost his long fought battle with depression on Saturday July 17, 2021. Ron was born in La Crosse Wis., on September 13, 1950, to Ray and Bonnie (Hansen) Strong. Although Ron was born in Wisconsin, he was a diehard Vikings fan. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. Ron’s adult life began in the twin cities as a … [Read more...]
Gerald “Deano” Mullenix
Gerald “Deano” Mullenix, 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Ostrander Care & Rehab. Visitation will be held at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley from 10:30-11:30 on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Graveside service will follow at the Spring Valley Cemetery at 11:45, with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. Gerald Dean Mullenix was born … [Read more...]
Eleanor “Ellie” Swenson
Ellie was granted peace when she passed away in the early sunrise hours of August 14, 2021: “What must it be to step on shore and find it Heaven, to take hold of a hand and find it God’s hand, “To breathe new air and find it celestial air, to feel invigorated and find it immortality, “To rise from the care and turmoil of earth into one unbroken calm. to wake up and … [Read more...]
Robert Henry Gossman
Robert Henry Gossman, age 92, of Harmony, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home of natural causes. Born July 22, 1929, in Preston, Minn., he was the son of James Clifford and Mary Bridget (O’Connor) Gossman. He graduated from Preston High School in 1948 and attended St. Mary’s College in Winona before serving honorably in the U.S. Navy. Bob worked in the television … [Read more...]
Evelyn Ida Mohlis
Evelyn Ida Mohlis, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on September 20, 2021, at her home in Kasson, Minn., with her beloved Wil by her side. Funeral services for Evelyn will be 2 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Jolene Knudson officiating. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to the … [Read more...]
Steven Scattum
Steve was born December 12, 1946, in Rushford, Minn., to the late Art and Alice Scattum. He attended Rushford High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Air Force, and later served with the Marines in Vietnam. He is survived by his former wife and ever-present friend, Ann, loving daughter Rachel and her children Ryleigh and Ava, brothers David and Kevin (Leela) Scattum, … [Read more...]
Margaret F. Demmer
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...]