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...]
Judy Ann Kujath
Judy Ann Kujath, age 74, of Fountain, Minn., passed away peacefully June 23, 2021, in her home. She was born November 15, 1946, in Rochester, Minn., to Francis Lyman and Lela Stevens of Fountain, Minn. She graduated with the Preston-Fountain High School Class of 1964. Judy lived in Fountain, where she babysat many children in town, worked for many local businesses, and met … [Read more...]
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson passed away on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021, at the Spring Valley Care Center, with his wife of 67 years by his side. He was 95 years old. He was born October 6, 1925, to Osmond and Helen (Markham) Davidson. He attended country school north of Spring Valley through the eighth grade. He farmed with his parents, and eventually bought a portable … [Read more...]
Judith A. Dempewolf
Judith A. Dempewolf, age 79, of Harmony, Minn., passed away June 18, 2021, at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center. A memorial service will be held June 25, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the memorial service following at 11 a.m. The Rev. Paula Hemann will officiate. Lunch will be served at the Lime … [Read more...]
Judy Ann Kujath
Judy Ann Kujath, age 74, of Fountain, Minn., passed away peacefully June 23, 2021, in her home. She was born November 15, 1946, in Rochester, Minn., to Francis Lyman and Lela Stevens of Fountain, Minn. She graduated with the Preston-Fountain High School Class of 1964. Judy lived in Fountain, where she babysat many children in town, worked for many local businesses, and met … [Read more...]
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson passed away on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021, at the Spring Valley Care Center, with his wife of 67 years by his side. He was 95 years old. He was born October 6, 1925, to Osmond and Helen (Markham) Davidson. He attended country school north of Spring Valley through the eighth grade. He farmed with his parents, and eventually bought a portable … [Read more...]
Judith A. Dempewolf
Judith A. Dempewolf, age 79, of Harmony, Minn., passed away June 18, 2021, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. A memorial service will be held June 25, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the memorial service following at 11 a.m. The Rev. Paula Hemann will officiate. Lunch will be served at the Lime … [Read more...]