Dave C. Vrieze of Spring Valley, Minn., ascended to heaven at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester on Halloween Eve, October 31, 2019, at age 65. David Charles Vrieze was born June 30, 1954, in Spring Valley Township, Minn., to Garth and Dorothy (Maricle) Vrieze. Dave was a lifelong resident of Spring Valley. He was employed at Hormel Quality Pork and most recently at … [Read more...]
Joan Pierce
Joan Doris Pierce, 83, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester and is now with her daughter Dawn and her Heavenly Father. Joan was born February 29, 1936, in Highland, Minn., to Orvin and Alet (Halverson) Moger. She graduated from Houston High School and went to work at the Plainview Nursing Home. On October 21, 1954, she married … [Read more...]
Carol Kendall
Funeral services for Carol A. Kendall, 73, of Rochester were held 2 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, Rochester, Minn. Carol Ann Henke was born on February 5, 1946 in San Francisco, Calif., to Albert and Delores (Benson) Henke. She passed away on October 23, 2019 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Carol moved to Preston, Minn., where she … [Read more...]
Dean A. Austin
Dean A. Austin, age 75, of Mabel died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home. Dean was born November 11, 1943, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Adrein and Helen (Thompson) Austin. He graduated from the Mabel High School in 1961. On November 18, 1961, he was united in marriage to Arlene Emery. They lived and farmed in rural Mabel, eventually living on the Thompson family farm. … [Read more...]
Joyce Ann Womeldorf
Joyce Ann Womeldorf, of Lanesboro, Minn., was born October 14, 1958, in Greensburg, Pa. She passed away October 23, 2019, at home with her family around her. A memorial service will be held at St. Johns Lutheran church of Wykoff, Minn., Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m., with Pastor Harman presiding. She graduated from Luther College, where she played volleyball and majored in … [Read more...]
Elizabeth (Rogne) Remick
Elizabeth (Rogne) Remick, age 70, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Wednesday, October 16, 2019, peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Born August 8, 1949, to Dr. William G. and Kathleen (Austin) Rogne, she attended Spring Grove High School. For over 30 years, Liz worked at The Company Store. She retired last October as their administrative … [Read more...]
Dale Lynn Hatlevig
Dale Lynn Hatlevig, 65, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. He was born on March 26, 1954, in Lanesboro to Arnold and Allette “Lolly” (Holtegard) Hatlevig. Dale grew up working on the family farm. After graduating from Peterson High School in 1972, Dale went on to work a … [Read more...]
Shannon L. Vickerman
Shannon L. Vickerman, 47, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Shannon was born June 11, 1972, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Paul and Karen (Hagen) Vickerman. Shannon was baptized and confirmed at Mabel First Lutheran Church. He was a 1990 graduate of Mabel-Canton High School. On September 18, 1999, he married … [Read more...]
Linden S. Johnson
Linden S. Johnson, 61, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at his home. Linden was born on October 10, 1958, in Preston, Minn., to Wesley D. and Elsa D. (Youngs) Johnson. He was a 1977 graduate of Rushford High School. Linden went to vocational school in Winona, Minn., for welding. On March 11, 1978, he married Heidi Rislove. Through his career, Linden … [Read more...]
Carol Bronner
Carol Bronner, age 78, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away surrounded by love from her husband and four children who adored her, on Monday, October 14, 2019, at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019, at St Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn. Friends may call on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at … [Read more...]