Betty Lou Dowe, 89, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her winter home in Arizona. Betty was born on June 21, 1936, in Davenport, Iowa, to LeRoy and Olivia (Hetterman) Keenan. She graduated from high school in Pompano Beach, Fla., and later attended beauty school in Chicago while living with her future in-laws in McHenry, Ill. On July 4, … [Read more...]
Harry G. VanTries
Funeral services for Harry G. VanTries will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. Burial will take place in the Spring Valley Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Harry G. VanTries, … [Read more...]
Darlene J. Schober
Darlene J. Schober, 82, died on Monday, September 1, 2025 - the 62nd anniversary of her marriage to Myron J. Schober, who preceded her in death in 2014. Darlene lived in Rushford, Minn., for 47 years, where she and Myron were the editors and publishers of the Tri-County Record newspaper for 35 of those years. She was devoted to her community, family, friends, and … [Read more...]
Stanley Anton Marin
Stanley Anton Marin, 94, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. With a heart as generous as his hands were hardworking, Stanley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his devoted son and resilient daughter. Just as he wished, riding his four-wheeler one last time – on a journey straight to the arms of his beloved wife Marcy who passed … [Read more...]
Keith H. Halverson
Keith H. Halverson, 89, of Decorah, former lifelong Mabel area farmer, died Monday, September 1, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. Keith was born October 31, 1935 in Mabel, Minn., to Clifford and Mildred (Storlie) Halverson. When Keith was a young boy, the family moved to a farm north of Mabel where he resided for over 75 years. He was a 1954 graduate of Mabel … [Read more...]
Alice Marie Kruse
Alice Marie Kruse passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn., at the age of 82. Alice was born on October 12, 1942, to Charles and Ruth (Pieper) Kuecker. On April 9, 1961, she married Harold Kruse and together they raised their two sons, Daniel and Timothy, on their family farm between Eitzen and Caledonia. In 2005, Harold and Alice … [Read more...]
Brian Jonathan Pierce
Brian Jonathan Pierce, age 64, of Cook, Minn., passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. Brian was born on March 25, 1961, in Rochester, Minn. He was the son of Myron and Mary Pierce of Spring Valley, Minn. Brian was baptized and confirmed at St. Ignatius Church in Spring Valley. On December 16, 1983, Brian was united in marriage to Lisa … [Read more...]
Karen Sue Grover
Karen Sue Grover, age 64, of Winona, Minn., died peacefully in her home Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her beloved dogs Dexter and Bella, cats Lucy and Ricki, and daughter Cami, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Diane (nee Anderson) Grover, Karen was born June 23, 1961, in Winona, Minn. After growing up in Rushford, … [Read more...]
Margaret Ann Perkins
Nov. 25, 1937 - Aug. 24, 2025 Margaret Ann Perkins, long-time Chatfield resident, died peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Margaret was born in Red Wing, Minn., on November 25, 1937, to Carl and Ruth Oberg. She was raised on her parents’ farm near Vasa, where she acquired her skills of confidence and incredible drive. She attended a one … [Read more...]
Wayne Ralph Purtzer
Feb. 25, 1937 – Aug. 19, 2025 Wayne Ralph Purtzer, 88, of Houston, Minn., died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Claddagh Senior Living, in Caledonia, Minn. A gathering of celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hoff Funeral Home in Houston, Minn., with military honors and visitation to follow until 4 p.m. Arrangements by Hoff Funeral Home of Houston. … [Read more...]