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...]
Donald “Ole” Bothun
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...]