Phillip Don Johnson of Lindström, Minn., aged 68, passed away after a brief illness on October 8, 2020. Diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer, he was cared for in his final days by his brother Paul Johnson and sister-in-law Sueanna (Schwanbeck) Johnson at their home in rural La Crescent, Minn. They were joined in this loving endeavor by Phil’s eldest brother Michael … [Read more...]
William E. “Bill” Johnson
William E. "Bill" Johnson passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, surrounded by love near and far. At the age of 75, this big-hearted man in this tired body finally got the rest he deserved. Born in Ledyard, Iowa, on May 30, 1945, he had a humble beginning. The first 15 years of his life, Bill was raised and cared for in a variety of settings by many good people in Iowa, … [Read more...]
Ruth Evelyn (Chapel) Boyum
Ruth Evelyn (Chapel) Boyum, 87, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Ruth was born to Lloyd Sr. and Lula (Ray) Vix on April 25, 1933 in Hokah, Minn. She grew up and lived the majority of her life in the Houston area where she graduated from Houston High School. She had four children with her first husband Richard Chapel. She … [Read more...]
Harriet Miller
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...]