Marlo LaVern Dornink, 85, of Rochester, Minn., went to his heavenly home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 21, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family at home. Marlo was born on August 14, 1935, to Marvin and Jessie Dornink in Cresco, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm near Greenleafton, Minn. He graduated from Preston High School in 1953 and chose … [Read more...]
Donald “Don” E. Meyer
Donald “Don” E. Meyer, age 84, of Owatonna, passed away at his home on April 21, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born November 27, 1936, in rural Fountain to Edwin and Alice (Finnerud) Meyer. Don graduated from Preston High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He later joined the Army Reserve, serving from 1980 to 1996. Most of his … [Read more...]
Gary Wangen
Gary Odell Wangen (AKA “Killer”), age 71, of Mabel, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021, surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. Gary was born June 20, 1949, to James O. and Irma R. (Vickerman) Wangen. He was confirmed at the Elstad Lutheran Church, and graduated with the Lanesboro High School class of 1967 and was in the National … [Read more...]
John Rolli
John Rolli, age 73, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on March 17, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. John Milton Rolli was born May 1, 1947, to Harold and Shirley (Jahns) Rolli. John graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1965, and then from North Central Bible College with a degree in Christian Education. He served in Korea and Vietnam in the United … [Read more...]
Helen Harriet Mehus
Helen Harriet Mehus, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Helen Harriet Hansen was born on February 21, 1935, in rural Blooming Prairie, Minn., to Anhart and Ina (Hjelman) Hansen. She was raised in Blooming Prairie, attended rural school, and was a 1953 graduate of Blooming Prairie High School. She attended … [Read more...]
Conrad Erickson
Conrad Ardis Erickson, 92, of Highland, died peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Conrad was born July 15, 1928, in rural Lanesboro, to Arnold and Cora (Glenna) Erickson. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1947, and went to business college in Winona. On October 15, 1950, he married Dorothy Seem; they were later … [Read more...]
Walter Robert Hammell
Walter Robert Hammell, 96, of Caledonia, died April 17, 2021, at his home. He was born May 11, 1924. Walter attended Iowa #5 School in Allamakee County, Iowa. On June 25, 1946, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth (Betty) Byrnes at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hanover, Iowa. They farmed on the Sand Cove near New Albin until they moved to Minnesota in 1969, where he farmed … [Read more...]
Betty Ann Palmer
Betty Ann Palmer passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her home. Betty was born on October 19, 1931, to Aletta (Jensen) and Jennings Marquadt in rural Lanesboro. She grew up helping on the farm and attended Gribben country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1950. She then worked as a secretary in Chatfield, Marigold Dairies and Pako Photo in … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” LuVerne Nagel
Gordon “Gordy” LuVerne Nagel, age 88, of Lime Springs, passed away in the home that he was born, on Tuesday April 13, 2021, surrounded by his family ,after a short battle with cancer. Gordon was born on September 9, 1932, and farmed with his father. At the age of 21, Gordon spent two years in the Army during the Korean War. After returning from the Army, Gordy married Janet … [Read more...]
Kaye Susette Ronnenberg
Kaye Susette Ronnenberg, 65, of Rochester, Minn, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, peacefully at her home. Kaye was born July 19, 1955, in Rushford, Minn., to Clifford and Avis (Palmquist) Heiden. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1973 and earned a diploma in Medical Transcription from Rochester Community College in 1974. On May 5, 1979, she married Albert J. Ronnenberg … [Read more...]