Betty Lou Gjere, 82, of Mabel, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn., surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with myasthenia gravis. Betty Lou Blagsvedt was born at home near Lanesboro on December 24, 1938, to Elmer and Minnie (Nelson) Blagsvedt. Betty was a graduate of Mabel High School, Class of 1957. On July 18, 1959, she married … [Read more...]
John and Lorelei Foss
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of both John and Lorelei Foss. Our loving and devoted parents and friends to all whose lives they touched. Together in life and death, they both left us on September 11, 2021, at the age of 75. John grew up in Spring Grove, Minn., and attended St. Olaf College. Lorelei grew up in Minneapolis, Minn., where she attended the … [Read more...]
Michael “Mike” Suess
Michael “Mike” Suess, 69, a lifelong Stewartville, Minn., resident and area businessman, died peacefully in his sleep of cardiac arrest at his home on Monday September 13, 2021. The funeral service for Mike will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Stewartville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Laura Nordstrom officiating. Burial with military … [Read more...]
Douglas “Doug” A. Albrecht
Douglas “Doug” A. Albrecht, 60, of La Crescent, Minn., died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Doug was born on April 26, 1961, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter and Dora (Harlos) Albrecht. He was raised in rural Houston on South Ridge and was a 1980 graduate of Houston High School. After graduation, Doug started working at Menards where … [Read more...]
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Kremer
In loving memory, we celebrate the life of the beautiful, talented, Chatfield-local, Virginia “Ginny” Mae Kremer. She peacefully passed away on July 29, 2021 at the age of 96 as her family held her hands and shared their hearts. She will be deeply missed. As a wife, mother, grandmother, skilled seamstress, exceptional cook/baker, loyal employee, active community member … [Read more...]
Nancy Miller
Nancy Jeanne Miller of Downers Grove, Ill., and formerly of Arvada, Colo., and Rushford, Minn., passed away on August 9, 2021, after a prolonged illness. She was 81 years old. Born in La Crosse, Wis.,, on February 22, 1940, Nancy spent her childhood in Rushford, Minn., graduating from Rushford High School in 1958. She went on to earn a B.A. from Saint Mary’s College in … [Read more...]
Gene G. Brandvold
Gene G. Brandvold, 84, of Rushford, Minn., and formerly of Bloomington, Minn., died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. Gene Gavin Brandvold was born on October 23, 1936, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Gerhard and Lettie (Johnston) Brandvold. He lived in New Richland, Minn., Winthrop, Minn., Janesville, Minn., summers on the family farm in rural New … [Read more...]
Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson
Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson, 71, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Carol was born in Rochester on December 21, 1949, to Albert and June (Sorenson) Brandt. Following High School, Carol went to Rochester Technical College and earned her nursing degree. She held various jobs in the nursing field, and also worked as a school … [Read more...]
John William Dewey
John William Dewey, 76, of rural Houston, Minn., died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with his wife and sister by his side. The family would like to give many thanks for the wonderful and caring staff at Gundersen. John Served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of the Houston American Legion Post 423. He was … [Read more...]
Owen Mathieu Carlson
Owen Mathieu Carlson, born April 6, 1940, in Morton, Minn., died September 8, 2021, in Minnetonka, Minn. Owen Mathieu Carlson, age 81, died peacefully in his wife’s arms on September 8, 2021. He was a Cold War veteran and proud recipient of the 1035th USAF Field Activities Group Outstanding Unit Award. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute in 1966 and worked in civil … [Read more...]