DeeAnn K. Westby, 63, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home with her family at her side. DeeAnn Kaye Brand was born on June 25, 1956, in Rushford, Minn., to Vernon and Marilyn (Johnson) Brand. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1974 graduate of Rushford High School. She graduated from technical school in Winona with a degree in cosmetology. … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Thompson
James “Jim” Thompson, 87, of Preston, Minn., died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Traditions Assisted Living in Preston. Jim was born to Elmer and Aurelia (Krause) Thompson on November 19, 1931. He graduated from Preston High School. Jim married Joyce Ericson on January 8, 1966. They were later divorced. Jim farmed in rural Preston for several years. He retired in 1998 due … [Read more...]
Audrey (Adler) Borgen
Audrey Borgen, 82, of Rochester, Minn., died Thursday, September 12, 2019. Audrey was born January 26, 1937, in Millville, Minn., to Lauren and Mildred (Greeter) Adler. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1955. On January 16, 1960, she married Palmer Borgen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. They made their home in Chatfield, Minn., until 2005, when … [Read more...]
Dave Schmidt
Dave Schmidt, 77, of Preston, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center. Dave was born March 30, 1942, son of Gerald and Carol (Hahn) Schmidt. After graduating from Preston High School, he went on to college at Wartburg College for two years, and then transferred to the University of Minnesota; where he graduated with honors. In 1965, he … [Read more...]
Ellis Ruesink
Ellis A. Ruesink, age 80, of Harmony, Minn., died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Harmony Care Center. Ellis Arlo Ruesink was born July 15, 1939, to Harold and Pearl (Gysbers) Ruesink in Preston, Minn. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1957 and continued his education in La Crosse, Wis., earning two associates degrees. On May 1, 1965, he was united in marriage with … [Read more...]
Sheri “Punky” Crews
Sheri “Punky” Crews, age 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., died September 5, 2019, at Mayo Clinic — St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Sheri Kae Grummons was born in Spring Valley on October 11, 1947, to Elik and Mildred (Lenz) Grummons. On November 19, 1966, Punky married Gary Crews in Maple View, Minn. Sheri owned and operated the Spring Valley trailer court and worked at the … [Read more...]
Betty H. James
Betty H. James, 96, of Houston, died Friday, September 6, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston. Betty was born on October 23, 1922, in Hesper, Iowa, to Harry and Clara (Sanden) Welper. She grew up in the Hesper/Mabel area and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1941. She married C. Belmont Humphrey on February 9, 1942, in Port Townsend, Wash. He … [Read more...]
Karen Lynn Lowers
After a protracted battle with cancer, Karen Lynn Lowers died on September 2, 2019, in Rochester, at home surrounded by beloved friends and family. She leaves behind her wife, Cris Kellas; her sons, Anthony (Heidi) Byrne and Benjamin (Jennifer) Byrne; her father, James (Ruth) Lowers; mother Donna (Richard) Benson; her stepsister, Teresa; and her grandchildren: Fianna, Alexis, … [Read more...]
Monsignor Francis A. Galles
Monsignor Francis A. Galles went home to his heavenly Father at the age of 92, on September 7, 2019, at Traditions of Preston. Francis A. Galles was born in Iona, Minn., on March 8, 1927, to Charles and Virginia (Boltz) Galles. There were 10 children in the Galles family: Leona, Lawrence, Eugene, Charles, Lester, Sylvester, Clara, Gerald, Francis, and Rose Virginia. At the age … [Read more...]
Larry D. Koster
Larry D. Koster, age 81, of Chester, IA, died Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home. A Celebration of Life for Larry Koster will be held on Saturday, September 21, at the Lime Springs/Chester Fish and Game Club from 3-7 p.m. Larry was born February 18, 1938, in Rolfe, Iowa, son of LaVern L. Koster and Ruth S. Boles. He graduated from Laurens High School, where he holds … [Read more...]