It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our sister, Nancy “Nanc” Gould, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 4, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Nancy was born to Dr. Allan and Marilyn Gould in Rochester on October 30, 1958, followed a few minutes later by her twin brother Will. Nancy and Will have the unique distinction of being the first babies baptized at … [Read more...]
Jean L. Barnhart
Jean L. Barnhart, 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, on Friday, February 7, 2020. Funeral services for Jean will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Mark Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church from 10-11 a.m. on … [Read more...]
Gloria Pfremmer
Gloria Jean Pfremmer, age 73, of Harmony, passed away February 5, 2020, at her home. A Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 13 at Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony. Friends may call on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. Gloria was born December 27, 1946, in Benson, Minn., to Harold and … [Read more...]
Ronald Douglas Kellogg
Ronald Douglas Kellogg passed away on February 2, 2020, at the age of 87, years due to congestive heart failure, following a lengthy and loving stay at Seasons Hospice House. Ron was born in Preston, Minn., October 14, 1932, to Melvin Otto (Speck) and Mamie Ada (Ada Hanson) Kellogg. The Kelloggs lived in Fillmore, Minn., and Ron graduated from Wykoff High School in 1951. … [Read more...]
Helen Chadwick
It is with the greatest sadness and broken heart to announce the passing of my dear mother Helen Chadwick. She passed peacefully on January 17, 2020, at the age of 99 years. Born November 16, 1920 in Jennerstown, Pa., Helen was an accomplished pianist and played the cello. She enlisted into the U.S. Navy during WWII and worked in a top secret position for Naval Intelligence … [Read more...]
Phyllis Jean (Vickerman) Waadevig
Phyllis Jean Waadevig, 86, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center with her family by her side. Phyllis was born on June 18, 1933. Her parents were Irvin and Marian (Soiney) Vickerman. Phyllis married Clifford Waadevig on September 20, 1950. Together they raised three children. They loved dancing, camping and getting together with … [Read more...]
Virginia Grace
Virginia Grace, 94, formerly of Riceville, Iowa, passed away January 29, 2020, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., where she lived since 2014. Virginia was born April 18, 1925, in the family home to Niels and Laura (Sorinson) Kristiansen. She attended rural school and graduated from McIntire High School in 1941. On October 18, 1945, Virginia married … [Read more...]
Dr. Marilyn Sorum
Dr. Marilyn Sorum, 86, a resident of the Chosen Valley Care Center, died Friday, January 31, 2020. She had been a resident of the Care Center since March 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, February 7, at 1 p.m. at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro, Minn. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:15-12:55. In lieu of flowers, memorials … [Read more...]
Gerald Kalstabakken
Gerald Marvin Kalstabakken passed away peacefully at his Ramsey home on Sunday, January 26, 2020, with family at his side. Gerald was born June 26, 1932, to Oscar and Frieda (Lundt) Kalstabakken in Orion Township, Olmsted County. Gerald (Jerry) was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, Minn. He graduated from Preston High School in 1950. Upon … [Read more...]
Donald Halse
Donald C. Halse, 92, of Decorah, died Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Born May 20, 1927, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Clyde and Alice Halse. He graduated from Decorah Iowa School. He proudly served in the army in WWII. He married Norma Groth on April 2, 1950, at Highland Lutheran Church. They lived and farmed for 47 years in Highland … [Read more...]