Betty Hansen, age 90, died peacefully on July 14, 2020, in hospice at the Northfield Hospital Long Term Care Center. Her life began with the Great Depression and ended in the pandemic of this year. Betty was the youngest of six children born to Danish immigrants James and Astrid Beck, who raised their children in the thriving multicultural community of South Chicago. Their … [Read more...]
Kurt Otto Onstad
Kurt Otto Onstad, 66, of St. Cloud, Minn., (formerly of Spring Grove and Maple Lake) died Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at the St. Cloud VA, with much of his family by his side. Kurt was born on January 30, 1952, in Spring Grove, to Carleton (Carty) and Beulah (nee Ganrud) Onstad. He attended Spring Grove Public Schools, excelling in academics, the arts and sports, … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Michel
William “Bill” Michel was born on June 27, 1962, to George D. and Dolores Michel of rural Harmony, Minn. Bill was quite a character with a heart of gold. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Bill is survived by his three beautiful daughters, McKayla, Kendall, and Morgan. He was also blessed with two grandchildren, James and Irys. He is also survived by five … [Read more...]
Eileen M. Johnson
Eileen M. Johnson, 96, of Rushford, died peacefully Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, surrounded by her family. Eileen was born November 8, 1923, in Rushford to Harris and Esther (Hein) Svenningson. She was raised on the Svenningson family farm, north of Rushford, and graduated from Pine Creek Country School. On November 14, 1953, Eileen was … [Read more...]
James A. Falck
James A. Falck, 74, of rural Decorah, Iowa died peacefully, Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home. James was born October 4, 1945, in La Crosse, Wis., to Alvin and Olive (Sersland) Falck. He grew up on the family farm in Hesper Township, graduated from the Decorah High School in 1963, and in 1969 obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Mankato State University. On … [Read more...]
Marjorie A. Lawson
Marjorie A. Lawson, 98, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, surrounded by her family, at her home. Marjorie Ann Swancutt was born January 4, 1922, at home in rural Howard County, Iowa, to Charles and Alice (Billman) Swancutt. Marge attended rural school through eighth grade and then attended the Lime Springs, Iowa, High School through tenth grade, at which time she needed … [Read more...]
Bradley Evan Nolt
Bradley E. Nolt, 40, of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of LeRoy, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Bradley Evan Nolt was born June 22, 1980 in Osage, Iowa, to Benjamin and Diane (Good) Nolt. In June of 1998, he was baptized in rural Preston, Minn., in the Root River by the Church of the Brethren. He graduated from LeRoy-Ostrander High School in 2000. After … [Read more...]
Dr. Gary D. Olson
Dr. Gary D. Olson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Dougherty Hospice House, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Gary was born on July 30, 1939, to Raymond and Ethel (Storlie) Olson who resided in Houston, Minn. In 1947 his parents purchased a farm in Wilmington Township near Spring Grove, Minn. Gary graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1957, … [Read more...]
Ryan C. Rhodes
Ryan C. Rhodes, 45, of Rochester, Minn., died unexpectedly at his home on July 8, 2020, of natural causes. Ryan was born on March 1, 1975, to Jon and Carol Rhodes of Harmony, Minn. Ryan attended school in Harmony until 1992 when his parents were hired to teach at St. Mary’s International School in Tokyo, Japan. Ryan graduated from St. Mary’s in 1993. He was a member of the … [Read more...]
Benjamin “Ben” James Phillips
Benjamin (Ben) James Phillips, 89, of rural Harmony, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. Ben was born on May 20, 1931, to James and Mary (Snyder) Phillips in Spillville, Iowa. He graduated from Cresco High School in 1950. In 1952 Ben was drafted to the United States Marines, doing his Basic Training in San Diego, Calif. He then spent the next … [Read more...]