Irene Harriet Christianson Rice was born to Haakon and Julia (Flatten) Christianson on December 4, 1922, the youngest of six children. She entered eternal life on May 2, 2021, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, at the age of 98. Irene attended elementary school at Elliota and graduated from Canton High School in 1939 as salutatorian of her class. She met her future … [Read more...]
Elizabeth “Betty” Halverson
Elizabeth “Betty” Halverson, 75, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at her home. Elizabeth Jeanne Tlougan was born to Raymond and Marian (Huneke) Tlougan at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, Minn. Betty married Merrill Pickett September 4, 1964, and together they had three children: Lisa, Ken, and Karen. They later divorced. On May 14, 1988, Betty married Steve … [Read more...]
Rev. Kenneth M. Rogers
Rev. Kenneth Morgan Rogers, age 86, of Rochester, Minn., died on May 3, 2021, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Kenneth was born to parents Gilbert and Hazel (Martin) Rogers in Zumbro Falls, Minn. Kenneth grew up in Kasson, Minn., and moved to Wells, Minn., where he graduated high school in 1952. He attended Dunwoody Institute, Texas Weslyan College, and Garrett … [Read more...]
Sheldon Warren Swenson
Sheldon Warren Swenson, 73, of Onalaska, Wis., and formerly of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home, with his family at his side. Sheldon was born on April 26, 1947, in Houston, Minn., to Warren and Betty Ann (Polowich) Swenson. He was raised in Houston and was a 1965 graduate of Houston High School. He married Sandra Anderson in 1974 and they had … [Read more...]
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard, 65, of Onalaska, Wis., died on Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home, of natural causes. Steve was born on April 12, 1956, in Preston, Minn., to Royce and Dorothy (Knutson) Bergsgaard. He was raised in Houston and was a 1974 graduate of Houston High School. Steve attended Moorhead State University. He then transferred to Winona State University … [Read more...]
Devoine “Dee” Marvin Meiners
Devoine “Dee” Marvin Meiners of Eitzen, Minn., passed away, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, Minn. He was born September 5, 1944, in Caledonia, Minn., to Marvin and Ella Mae (Schroeder) Meiners. Dee was a 1962 graduate of Caledonia High School. In 1962, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served three years on … [Read more...]
Ronnie Crawford
Ronnie Crawford, 52, of Hesper, Iowa, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Hesper. Ronnie was born December 10, 1968, in Decorah, Iowa, to Ross and Rita (Foltz) Crawford. He attended Mabel-Canton Schools with the class of 1988. He worked for Carlson Construction in Decorah and then at Featherlite Trailers in Cresco until an injury prevented him from working. … [Read more...]
Odell “Gov” Iverson
Odell “Gov” Iverson, 89, of Mabel, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Odell was born January 24, 1932, to Clarence and Emma (Aasum) Iverson, on the family farm in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He attended the Scheie School near the farm and then graduated from the Mabel High School. He farmed for several years and then worked … [Read more...]
Cleon Heusinkveld
Cleon Heusinkveld, age 95, of Spring Valley, died on April 23, 2021, at his home. Cleon was born January 1, 1926, in Forestville Township to Reuben and Jessie (ScheeveI) Heusinkveld. He attended Stone Country School and Wykoff High School until his brother left for military service. On August 30, 1949, he married La Vonne (Bonnie) Graling and moved to her family farm and … [Read more...]
Mark Allan Means
Mark Allan Means was born to Roy Henry Means and Delores Helen (Huntington) Means on January 22, 1957, in Austin, Minn. His education was received in the Spring Valley School District. Mark graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1975, and went on to attend the Albert Lea Area Vocational Technical Institute, majoring in accounting. After receiving his degree in 1977, Mark … [Read more...]