Reginald John Baird, 81, of Hesper, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa. Reginald was born February 12, 1938, in Boulder, Colo., to Benjamin and Alice (Bryant) Baird. The family moved to Harmony, Minn., in 1942, where Benjamin opened Baird’s Garage. In 1956 Reginald graduated from the Harmony High School, and the next day he got … [Read more...]
Ovedia “Pat” Ione Bakken
Ovedia “Pat” Ione Bakken, age 84, of Wykoff, died January 2, 2020, at Grand Meadow Senior Living where she was residing. She was born March 2, 1935, to Casper and Cora (Wead) Bremseth in Fountain, Minn. Ovedia grew up in rural southeastern Minnesota as the youngest of 17 children and attended Country School in Grand Meadow. Ovedia met Alfred (Everett) Bakken in 1953 at the … [Read more...]
Betsey Nichols
Betsey Nichols, originally of Mabel, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the age of 80, after a protracted battle with cancer. Betsey received her Bachelor’s in French from the University of Minnesota and taught in Houston, Tex., before moving back to Mabel to start a family with her husband Jimmy Nichols. She went on to receive her Master’s in Special … [Read more...]
Joyce Jacobson
Joyce Jacobson, 92, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her home in Harmony. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow the service at the Greenfield Lutheran Church Cemetery in Harmony. … [Read more...]
Mary Lou Catherine Borland
Mary Lou Catherine Borland, formerly of Albert Lea, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, surrounded by family. She was 85 years old. Funeral services for Mary Lou will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Father Brian Mulligan will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 6, from 5-7 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Gordon Kenneth Johnson
Gordon Kenneth Johnson, 96, of Chatfield, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Gordy, all who knew you celebrate a blue eyed, full blooded Norwegian speaking, lutefisk/lefse loving, silly mischievous instigator, with a kind, beautiful soul. He was the best husband, brother in law, uncle, friend and employee that ever lived. … [Read more...]
Melvin Eickhoff
Melvin Eickhoff, 94, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Melvin John Henry Eickhoff was born July 16, 1925, in Fountain Township to Arthur and Henrietta (Stender) Eickhoff. He attended school in Wykoff until the ninth grade. Melvin enlisted in the US Army from 1944-1946 during World War II. He was united in marriage to Edith … [Read more...]
Dylan Delaney
Dylan Allen Delaney, 17, of Mabel, Minn., died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in Mabel, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Dylan was born January 26, 2002, in Decorah, Iowa, to Daniel Delaney and Sarah Paul. He grew up in Mabel and had attended Mabel-Canton Schools, where he enjoyed playing sports and being with his friends. He enjoyed being outdoors, going … [Read more...]
Luanne Peterson
Luanne Peterson, age 88, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at Traditions of Harmony Assisted Living in Harmony on December 29, 2019. Luanne was born on April 19, 1931, to Robert and Marvel (Wheeler) Wentworth in Cresco, Iowa. She graduated from Cresco High School and went to work at a five and dime store in Cresco, where she met her future husband Lloyd Peterson. … [Read more...]
Signa Sorenson
Signa (Sig) Sorenson was reunited with her husband and the Lord December 30, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. She was surrounded by her family and passed on peacefully. Sig was born to Gjert and Berthina (Berg) Waadevig in rural Peterson June 13, 1927, was raised in the Peterson area and graduated from the Peterson High School. After school she moved to Chatfield and … [Read more...]