Dale Milton Hanson passed away peacefully at his home in St. Charles, Minn., surrounded by family on September 8, 2025, at age 74. Dale was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on October 21, 1950, to Orville and Irene Hanson. He attended school in Mabel, Minn. He continued his education at Winona Vocational Technical College for welding, until graduating in 1972. He then worked as … [Read more...]
Donald G. Oss
Donald G. Oss, 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Don was born at home in Spring Valley to parents Gjert P. and Julia Oss October 1, 1930. He was baptized and confirmed at the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, and attended the local schools, graduating in 1948. In 1952 Don received a degree … [Read more...]
Virgil A. Losen
Virgil A. Losen, age 62, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah, following a battle with cancer. Virgil was born on May 7, 1963, in Caledonia, Minn., to Alton and Violette (Erickson) Losen. He grew up in the Hesper area and attended North Winneshiek School. He was baptized and confirmed at Hesper Lutheran … [Read more...]
Irene M. Aarre
Irene M. Aarre peacefully passed away at Traditions of Preston, Minn., on September 9, 2025 at the age of 95, surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1930, in Riceville, Iowa, to Charles and Mary Humpal. Irene grew up and went to school in the Protivin, Iowa, area. She enjoyed being on the farm, dancing, bowling, playing cards, and driving around “checking the … [Read more...]
Beverly (Lunde) Johnson
Beverly (Lunde) Johnson, age 92, of Lewiston, Minn., died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lewiston Assisted Living. Beverly was born June 8, 1933, in Canton, Minn., the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Olson) Lunde. On June 25, 1949, Beverly was united in marriage to Keith Johnson at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Beverly was 16 when she got married, but later in … [Read more...]
Mary (Jones) Geary
Mary (Jones) Geary, age 85, of Chouteau, Okla., passed away peacefully in her home with her family on Friday, May 30, 2025. Born on November 27, 1939, to parents Paul and Eleanor Jones, Mary grew up in the Spring Valley, Minn., area, and eventually graduated from Spring Valley High School. Following graduation, she went to work at the Ability Building Center in Rochester, … [Read more...]
Brenda L. Rieken
Memorial service for Brenda L. Rieken will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Rev Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be held at the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Brenda Reiken passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home in Grand … [Read more...]
Florence Evelyn Jones
Memorial services for Florence Evelyn Jones, 101, who died on July 28, 2025, formerly of rural Harmony, Minn., will be held Saturday, September 20, at 11 a.m. in the Lime Springs Community Center, Lime Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Jeff Jacobs officiating. Florence Evelyn Jones was born on October 5, 1923, in the home of her parents, Thomas and Florence (Jones) Price, in Lime … [Read more...]
Harold J. Schauls
Harold J. Schauls passed away on September 8, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital following a cancer diagnosis in June. Harold was born on July 29, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis., to John A. Schauls and Laura (Feldmeier Welsh) Schauls. Harold grew up on the family farm near Hokah and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1967. In 1968, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He … [Read more...]
Dennis George Fishbaugher
Dennis George Fishbaugher passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, September 5, 2025. Denny was born in Preston, Minn., on January 19, 1946, to Bill and Marian (Reinsvold) Fishbaugher. He graduated from Harmony High School in Harmony, Minn., in 1964. He worked for his dad and at a very young age bought his own farm. Later, he decided to follow his dream and move to … [Read more...]