Betty Jean (McFarland) Book, 94, passed away peacefully June 9, 2021, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn., where she had resided since September 2019. Betty was born July 10, 1926, at home on the family farm near Potsdam, Minn., the first of Archie and Verna McFarland’s four children. Betty loved life on the farm and always proudly thought of herself as a … [Read more...]
Donovan John Ruesink
Donovan John Ruesink, 87, of Cherry Grove, passed away peacefully at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., on June 13, 2021. Donovan was born October 28, 1933, in Cresco, Iowa, to Mildred (Mensink) and Dale Ruesink, the oldest of three boys. Donnie attended grade school in rural Cherry Grove and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1951. He married his high school … [Read more...]
Donald Feldmeier
Donald Feldmeier, age 55, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home in Houston. Donald was born on September 10, 1965, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Ambrose and Joyce (Stumlin) Feldmeier. A Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held at a later date. Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting Donald’s family with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Lois Joyce (Simpson) Beving
Lois Joyce (Simpson) Beving went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1931, in St. James, Minn., to Harold and Clara (Schwingler) Simpson. She graduated from Maynard High School in May of 1949 and married Raymond “Paul” Beving on February 2, 1950. To this union were born three daughters: Dianne (Paul) Stevens of Caledonia, Minn., Cheryl (Wolfgang) … [Read more...]
Patricia M. Bernau
Patricia M. Bernau, age 71, of Preston, Minn., passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, Rochester, Minn., on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with her daughter by her side. A public visitation was held for Patricia from 4-7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minn. Funeral service was the following day, Thursday, June 17, 2021, … [Read more...]
Donald Feldmeier
Donald Feldmeier, age 55, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home in Houston. Donald was born on September 10, 1965, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Ambrose and Joyce (Stumlin) Feldmeier. A Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held at a later date. Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting Donald’s family with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Donovan John Ruesink
Donovan John Ruesink, 87, of Cherry Grove, passed away peacefully at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., on June 13, 2021. Donovan was born October 28, 1933, in Cresco, Iowa, to Mildred (Mensink) and Dale Ruesink, the oldest of three boys. Donnie attended grade school in rural Cherry Grove and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1951. He married his high school … [Read more...]
Lois Joyce (Simpson) Beving
Lois Joyce (Simpson) Beving went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1931, in St. James, Minn., to Harold and Clara (Schwingler) Simpson. She graduated from Maynard High School in May of 1949 and married Raymond “Paul” Beving on February 2, 1950. To this union were born three daughters: Dianne (Paul) Stevens of Caledonia, Minn., Cheryl (Wolfgang) … [Read more...]
Patricia M. Bernau
Patricia M. Bernau, age 71, of Preston, Minn., passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, Rochester, Minn., on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with her daughter by her side. A public visitation will be held for Patricia from 4-7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minn. Funeral service will be held the following day, Thursday, … [Read more...]
Neil Soltow
Neil A. Soltow died on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Neil was 88 years old, and had moved to the nursing home from assisted living in the Eastern Star Barthell complex in Decorah, Iowa. He had been in hospice for the last three weeks. A graveside service with immediate family, will be held in the near future. Neil was born August 21, 1932, in Kendallville, Iowa, to Paul and … [Read more...]








