Ernest Herman Harry, age 86 passed into eternal life on December 13, 2020, at Tweeten Care Center, after a hard battle with dementia. He was born October 31, 1934, in Menomonie, Wis., to Herman and Vella (Yoder) Harry. He graduated from Boyceville High School. Ernie married Lorraine Reinhord on November 12, 1955. Their daughter Linda moved them both to Spring Grove in … [Read more...]
Esther Ida Ronnenberg
Esther Ida Ronnenberg, 95, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Esther Ida Oldendorf was born on August 14, 1925, in Hart Township, Winona County, Minn., to Hubert and Clara (Grapentine) Oldendorf. Esther was raised in Hart Township, attended Hart School District #48, and later attended German School in … [Read more...]
Andy Hogue
Andrew (Andy) Hogue of Golden, Colo., passed away on December 28, 2020, at age 70, after a long battle with dementia. Andy was born in Harmony, Minn., on April 30, 1950, to Harry and Phyllis Hogue. After high school, he served in both the Navy and Air Force branches of the military. He then attended Winona State University, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business … [Read more...]
Theodore William Elliott Jr.
Theodore William Elliott Jr., 66, of Chatfield, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Theodore was born on June 15, 1954, in Walnut Grove, Calif., to Theodore Sr. and Francis (Roscoe) Elliott. His parents were raised in Canada, and he had many fond memories of train trips back to Canada. In 1974, Ted married Mary Jane Combs and they had a son, Andrew. They were … [Read more...]
Esther Jeanette Peacock
Esther Jeanette Peacock, 92, of Mabel, formerly of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse. Esther was born on April 4, 1928, in Spring Grove, to Edwin and Minnie (Ellingson) Liudahl. She was raised in Spring Grove and graduated from Spring Grove High School. Esther married Gladen Vatland of Mabel on April 4, … [Read more...]
Donna May Gehrking
Donna May Gehrking, age 54, of Spring Valley, Minn., died in the comfort of her home on December 31, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. Donna was born and raised in Spring Valley, Minn., and moved to Rochester in 1987 where she started her 32-year career at St. Marys Hospital - Mayo Clinic as a pharmacy technician, she was proud to serve as treasurer for Sumner Township and … [Read more...]
Carol Adams
Carol Adams, age 83, of Chatfield and formerly of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, with Rev. Debra Collum officiating. Carol Marie was born December 21, 1937, to Cecil and June (Nelson) Smith in Blue Earth. … [Read more...]
Loren Stafford Milne
Loren Milne, 90, of Harmony, Minn., died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at home. Loren was born on December 22, 1930, to Leland and Mable Ida (Lund) Milne. He attended Scotland Country School for eight years and was a 1948 graduate of Harmony High School. He was drafted into the Army 1952 to 1954, (a Korean veteran) serving overseas. Shortly after returning to California working … [Read more...]
Jeffry Freeman
Jeffry W. Feeman, age 65, of Spring Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at his home in Spring Valley. Jeffry was born February 2, 1955, in Rochester to Warren and Eileen (Kirkland) Freeman. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1973. Jeff worked as a cabinet maker throughout central Florida until retiring and returning to Spring Valley. He … [Read more...]
Myles “Bobby” Sorenson II
Myles L. “Bobby” Sorenson II, 64, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Spring Valley Care Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. Bobby was born on February 3, 1956, in Rochester, Minn., to Myles and Ruby (Strand) Sorenson. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. He graduated from … [Read more...]