John M. Yonts, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. John Mason Yonts was born on August 13, 1933, in Groseclose in Smyth County, Va., to William Grady and Ora Mabel (Lindamood) Yonts. He was raised at Groseclose, Va., in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. John attended high school in Marion, Va. He entered … [Read more...]
Shelva Giordano
The memorial service for Shelva Giordano will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stewartville. Due to attendance limitations and distancing guidelines, the memorial service will be primarily for family and very close friends. There will be a visitation starting at 10 a.m. in the church narthex for anyone to stop by and greet the … [Read more...]
Dennis “Denny” Wead
Dennis “Denny” Wead, 75, of rural Preston, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, unexpectedly, at his home. Dennis Walter Wead was born January 19, 1945, in Lanesboro, to Walter and Harriet (Hoff) Wead. He grew up on a farm outside of Lanesboro, and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1963. After high school he entered the Marine Corps, and served in the Vietnam War. After … [Read more...]
Everett David Vesey
Everett David Vesey, 81, of Wykoff, Minn., and formerly Cylinder, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minn. Everett was born June 22, 1939 in Chatfield, Minn., to Milton “David” and Hazel (Shaw) Vesey. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1957. On June 18, 1961, Everett was united in marriage to Dixie King at the … [Read more...]
Helen Melbostad
Helen Melbostad passed away July 1, 2020, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home. Helen Dorothy Lane was born April 21, 1927, at home in rural Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Reinhard and Alvina (Auna) Lane. She was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church. Helen attended rural school at the Kjome School located in Highland Township of Winneshiek County, … [Read more...]
Sandra Evans
Sandra Evans, 73, passed away on May 29, 2020, in her daughter’s home in Decorah, Iowa. She was born on January 25, 1947, in Cresco, Iowa, to Elmer Slifka and Eleanor (Tieskotter) Slifka. Sandra grew up in Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Mabel High School in 1965. After high school she attended Winona State University in Winona, Minn., where she received a bachelor’s degree … [Read more...]
Marilyn Soland
Marilyn Soland, age 89, of Yankton, S. Dak., died on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. A private family burial will take place at State Line Cemetery in rural Harmony, Minn. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton. Marilyn was born May 5, 1931, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to … [Read more...]
Delores Erichsen
Delores M. Erichsen, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. A memorial service for Delores will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. A luncheon will follow at the Spring Valley VFW Hall. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, masks are required and social distancing will be … [Read more...]
Juanita Marie Clifton
Juanita Marie Clifton, 101, of Preston, formerly of Canton, Minn., died Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Traditions of Preston. Juanita was born February 1, 1919, in Canton, to Leland and Leona (Kimball) Knox. She graduated from the Canton High School in 1936. On July 21, 1938, she married Frank Vondersitt in Canton. Juanita and Frank lived in Postville, Iowa, later moving to … [Read more...]
Kathryn Ann Thompson Fisher
Kathryn Ann Thompson Fisher, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., beloved mother and wife, passed away July 5, 2020, at her home. She was born on May 29, 1961, in Rochester, Minn., to Paul and Sarah Thompson (Warren). Daughter of the late Paul Thompson and survived by mother Sarah Thompson, husband Steve Fisher, brother Richard (Leslie) Thompson, daughter Alicia Fisher, son Andrew … [Read more...]