Harriet O. Miller, 83, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at her home. Harriet was born on August 26, 1937, in Winona to Odin and Selina (Hundorf) Johnsgaard. She married John Seekamp and together had five children. They later divorced. Harriet lived and worked on the buffalo farm until 1972, then moved to the house … [Read more...]
Curtis Orville Berge
Curtis Orville Berge, age 90, of Shakopee, Minn., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at St. Gertrude’s Hospice Care in Shakopee. Curtis was born April 28, 1930, to Henry and Betsey (Ramsey) Berge at Lanesboro, Minn. He grew up on his parents farm near Lanesboro along with his eight siblings, enjoying the quiet serene life of country living. Curt attended Lodahl Country … [Read more...]
Janice Mae (Fossum) Soland
Janice Mae (Fossum) Soland, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, in Pine Island, Minn. Janice was born on May 31, 1932, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Thor and Irene (Bryant) Fossum. She was one of 10 children, working hard on the family farm. At the tender age of 16, Janice and met and fell in love with Vernon A. Soland, a man nine years her senior. This was a … [Read more...]
Elizabeth M. Biermann
Elizabeth M. Biermann, 96, of St. Charles, Minn., passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Elizabeth Marie Wehrenberg was born on September 21, 1924, in Chatfield, Minn., to Herbert and Bertha (Spitzer) Wehrenberg. She was raised and went to school in the rural Chatfield area. While attending a local football game with friends, she met the love of her life, Clifford … [Read more...]
Milton G. Eide
Milton G. Eide, 92, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, September 28, 2020, at his home. Milton was born on January 13, 1928, in Fremont, Minn., to Julian and Agnes (Jonsgaard) Eide. He attended Fremont Country School and Lanesboro High School. On March 27, 1948, Milton was united in marriage with Bette Soiney. They recently celebrated 72 wonderful years of marriage. Milton … [Read more...]
Helen Chadwick
Graveside committal services for Helen Chadwick, of rural Peterson, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Helen, 99, died January 17, 2020. Hoff Funeral Service of Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements. www.hofffuneral.com. … [Read more...]
Ernest “Ernie” Cambern
Ernest “Ernie” Cambern was born on July 28, 1943, to Daniel and Evelyn (Smith) Cambern in Preston, Minn. Ernie passed away on October 11, 2020. Ernie was a longtime resident of Preston and loved the community where he met many acquaintances over the years. Ernie worked for many years at Gunderson Motors in Preston and later worked at the laundromat in Preston. For pastimes, … [Read more...]
Stella Beatrice (Rosendahl) Burmester
Stella Beatrice (Rosendahl) Burmester, of New Albin, Iowa, entered into the eternal care of our Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Thornton Manor, Lansing, Iowa. Stella was born February 3, 1929, to Anton and Clara (Sivesin) Rosendahl in rural Dorchester, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed her faith at the Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church. Stella attended school in … [Read more...]
Joan Marlene (Geving) Sherburne
Joan Marlene (Geving) Sherburne, age 86, passed away October 12, 2020, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. She was born April 4, 1934, to George and Blonda (Skauge) Geving. She was a lifelong Spring Grove resident, graduating from Spring High School in 1952. On March 27, 1954, Joan married Donald Sherburne. The couple started their life in Mabel, Minn. In 1957 … [Read more...]
Ralph Drees Jr.
Ralph Drees Jr., 75, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at his home. Ralph John Drees Jr. was born on April 8, 1945, to Ralph Sr. and Ethel (Daiker) Drees in Carroll, Iowa. He attended elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and received his diploma from Adams High School, Adams, Minn. He was drafted in the United States Army in 1965 … [Read more...]