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...]
Marlo LaVern Dornink
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...]