JoAnn Kay Forland, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her home in rural Spring Valley, Minn. JoAnn was born on June 30, 1951, in Austin, Minn., to Kenneth and Johannah (Hamersma) Vreeman. She attended school at Wykoff and then later went to Spring Valley High School, where she graduated in 1969. JoAnn was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” … [Read more...]
Kelly Miller
On Monday, November 16, 2020, Kelly Miller, loving wife and mother, passed away after a lengthy illness, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 56. Kelly was born June 6, 1964, in Dodge Center, Minn. She spent most of her childhood in Austin, Minn., and graduated from Austin High School. Kelly was passionoate about helping others. Throughout her life she worked as an EMT, … [Read more...]
Alvin Darling
Alvin F. Darling, age 88, of Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Wellington Place. Alvin was born October 30, 1932, near Burr Oak, Iowa, to Kenneth and Pearl (Harvey) Darling. In 1950 he graduated from the Mabel High School. From 1953 to 1955 Alvin served in the United States Army and was stationed in Greenland. On April 3, 1956, he married LaVonne McCauley … [Read more...]
Marvin Peacock
Marvin K. Peacock passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020, in Mabel, Minn. He was 84 years old. Marvin Kent Peacock was born January 23, 1936, to Palmer and Ethel Smith Peacock. He was born on the farm near Hesper, and Palmer drove a horse and sleigh to get the doctor and bring him to the farm, driving over snow that was over the fenceposts. His youth was spent in … [Read more...]
Carroll F. Inglett
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...]