Carroll F. Inglett, 79, of Decorah, Iowa, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah following a battle with COVID-19. Carroll was born January 23, 1941, to Ervin and Frances (Iverson) Inglett on the family farm near Hesper, Iowa. He grew up on the farm helping his dad and later helping his dad and uncle, Arden, with carpentering. He enjoyed … [Read more...]
Gladys Ione (Larson) Mrachek
Gladys Ione (Larson) Mrachek, 86, passed away peacefully and transitioned into her new role as our guardian angel on November 10, 2020. Gladys was born on October 6, 1934, to Nels and Inger (Quamen) Larson on a farm just outside Peterson, Minn. In her younger years she loved skating and dancing and became quite the accomplished ice skater. In fact, people would often comment … [Read more...]
Frederick Carl Huhn
Frederick Carl Huhn, 84, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, after suffering a stroke. He was surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born at home on September 3, 1936 on the family farm in Bangor, Wis., to Karl & Viola (Schafer) Huhn. In his younger years, he attended Rockland Elementary and in 7th grade he attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church School. During … [Read more...]
Audrey Trogstad
Audrey Trogstad went to her maker on November 13, 2020, at the age of 94, at the Gundersen Healthcare at Harmony, Minn., with her family by her side. Audrey Kester was born on September 21, 1926 in Orion Township, Olmsted Co., to Orlo and Francis (Smalley) Kester of Chatfield, Minn. Audrey graduated from Chatfield High School. She married Orval Trogstad on June 12, 1950, … [Read more...]
Owen M. Gaasedelen
Owen M. Gaasedelen, age 87, of Northfield, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Fairview - Southdale Hospital, Edina. Funeral services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 1 p.m., with the Reverend Timothy McDermott officiating. Interment will be at Vang Lutheran Cemetery, Holden Township. Visitation will be at the funeral home for … [Read more...]
LaVonne Selness
On November 1, 2020, family members and community members said goodbye to LaVonne Selness, an admirable, strong, faithful and inspiring woman. She had lessons for all in empathy, kindness and generosity. Her creative mind in the arts of quilting, embroidery, painting and other crafts as well as baking have given many persons gifts for a lifetime. Many will remember July of … [Read more...]
Donald James Besse
Donald James Besse, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home November 8, 2020, a very warm, beautiful day. He had undergone extensive cancer treatments for the past 2 1/2 years. He was born May 21, 1952, to Russell and Lorraine Besse in Caledonia, Minn. Don graduated from Caledonia High School and went on to attend Winona Technical College to become an auto body technician. … [Read more...]
Lawrence “Larry” Yenter
Lawrence “Larry” Yenter, passed into heaven Sunday, November 8, 2020. Larry died at his home in Rochester. Larry was born on January 28, 1967 in Coon Rapids, Minn., to Eugene and Carole (Spivey) Yenter. Larry was an employee of Mayo Clinic for 30 years, enjoying his co-workers’ companionship. Larry was a 1985 graduate of Peterson High School and attended Waseca Community … [Read more...]
Dennis Frederickson
Dennis Charles Frederickson, 89, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away Saturday October 24, 2020, at the Hospice of the Valley at Friendship Village in Tempe, Ariz. He was born May 28, 1931, in Viborg, S. Dak., to Dell Clifford and Anna Marie (Hansen) Frederickson. He was the eldest of four children and grew up on the family farm near Viborg. Dennis graduated from high school in 1949 … [Read more...]
Gloria Vrieze
On November 3, 2020, Gloria Ann Vrieze, 78, of Fountain, Minn., passed away after a short battle with cancer. Gloria was born on November 26, 1942, to Elnor and Myrtle (Olson) Danielson. Gloria was a 1960 graduate of Lanesboro High School. She married Nevin Vrieze May 8, 1965. They had four children: Kealon, Darin, Stuart, and Rhonda. She worked at Mayo Clinic out of high … [Read more...]