Donald “Ole” Bothun, 67, of Chatfield, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Methodist Campus in Rochester. Ole was born August 15, 1953, in Rochester to Irvin and Amy (Hoiseth) Bothun. He was raised in Chatfield and attended Chosen Valley High School. On May 17, 1975, Ole and Cindy Anderson were married in Whalan. They made their home in Chatfield where … [Read more...]
Jerald Truman Swenson
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Jerald Truman Swenson, passed away peacefully at Shorewood Assisted Living Facility in Rochester, Minn. Jerald resided at Shorewood the last two years, moving from Santa Monica, Calif., to be near family. Jerald was born February 19, 1933, in Spring Grove, Minn., to John and Thelma (Halvorson) Swenson. They lived in the Spring Grove area until … [Read more...]
Betty J. Ferguson
Betty J. Ferguson, 101, passed away October 29, 2020, in Rockford, Ill. Betty was born June Elizabeth Carroll, along with her twin brother William, on August 20, 1919, on the family farm outside Caledonia Minn. Her parents were Lena and James Carroll. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, husband Clifford C. Ferguson, and son Paul D. Ferguson. … [Read more...]
Marian Haskovec
Marian A. Haskovec, 96, of Cresco, Iowa, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial for Marian will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Services are open to the public. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2020, at Notre Dame … [Read more...]
Russell Arneson
Russell Arneson, age 97, formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2020, at the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center. Russell Vergene was born on July 25, 1923, to Ole and Celia (Dahly) Arneson in rural Howard County, Iowa. He graduated from Lime Springs High School. On October 25, 1945, he married the love of his life, Geneva Wilken. Russell and … [Read more...]
Levina Sveen
Levina Johnson Sveen, age 91, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Levina was born to Arthur and Minnie (Hongerholt) Johnson. She attended rural schools near Lanesboro, Minn. On October 1, 1947, she married Sven Tillman Sveen and were married 64 years. Together they raised two children: Vonda Budde and Stanley Sveen. Levina … [Read more...]
Allan Walter Dahl
Allan Walter Dahl, 81, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born on December 26, 1938, in Rushford, to Walter and Tena (Jameson) Dahl. He graduated from Rushford High School. On July 7, 1956, Allan was united in marriage with Marion Engrav. He worked hauling canned and bulk milk for seven years. He … [Read more...]
Roy Paul Van Buskirk
Roy Paul Van Buskirk, of Spring Valley, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Country Winds Manor Care Center in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral services for Roy will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Mark Rader officiating. Family and close friends are welcome to attend. A burial will take place at the Minnesota … [Read more...]
Dorothy M. Hammes
Dorothy M. Hammes, age 98, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Rochester Rehab and Living Center in Rochester, Minn. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at First English Lutheran Church Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery Chatfield, Minn. Visitation … [Read more...]
Virgil Mehus
Virgil Irvin Mehus, 88, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford due to complications from ALS. Virgil was born to Nels and Inga (Burkhow) Mehus March 2, 1932, in rural Glenville, Minn. He was raised in the Glenville area and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1950. After high school he joined the military, serving … [Read more...]