Loren Richard Thomas, 79, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Loren was born on September 14, 1941, in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minn., to Adra Purdy and Mildred Henrietta (Wrase) Thomas. He graduated from Mabel High School in Mabel, Minn. Loren served in the U.S. Army National Guard. On … [Read more...]
Miriam R. Rogers
Miriam R. Rogers, age 78, of Rochester, passed away on July 5, 2021, at her home. She was born Miriam Rebecca Fokema on April 24, 1943, in La Crosse, Wis., to Peter and Loreen (Gerdes) Fokema. Miriam graduated from a “one room” schoolhouse and received her Teaching Certificate and Master’s from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She taught in Viroqua, Wis. She … [Read more...]
Dennis Earle Morgan
Dennis Morgan, 73, of Stem, N.C., passed away at Duke Hospital, Durham, N.C., June 30, 2021, after a 23-year battle with kidney cancer and related illnesses. Dennis was born January 29, 1948, in Madison, S. Dak. He was the fourth child of the late Lloyd and Carol Morgan. He was also preceded in death by his younger brother, Henry Morgan of Madison, S. Dak. Dennis is … [Read more...]
Hannelore “Hanni” Young
Hannelore “Hanni” Young, age 80, passed away June 30, 2021, at the Harmony Care Center. She was born December 23, 1940, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Marie and Franz Forsterling. Her father was killed in 1943, during WWII on the Russian front, so her mother raised her and her older siblings, Lieselotte and Herbert, by herself during a trying time in history. Hanni finished … [Read more...]
Mark Mlinar
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...]