Willard “Ole” Fuchs was born August 26, 1923, near Douglas, Minn., to George and Sena (Amundson) Fuchs. He attended country school in Douglas, Minn., and spent his young years working on the family farm and working for area farmers, playing with his dog Rin, and riding his pony, “Billie.” In January 1945 he was called into the Army and served in Germany. His service ended … [Read more...]
Eldena “Deenie” Seabright
Eldena “Deenie” Seabright, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, July 16, 2019, at Spring Valley Living. Eldena Lucille Jacobson was born December 20, 1934, in Ostrander, Minn., to Herman and Mae (Clark) Jacobson. On December 31, 1951, Deenie was united in marriage to Jerry Seabright at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. She loved dancing and would sometimes go … [Read more...]
Karen A. Stackhouse
Karen A. Stackhouse, 64, of Stewartville, Minn., died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the VFW hall in Spring Valley, Minn., starting at 11 a.m. Karen Ann Wallis was born June 25, 1955 in New Port, Ark., to Jerry and Mary (Willis) Wallis. She married Terry Stackhouse in the late 1980s and they were recently … [Read more...]
James Alden Pickett
James Alden Pickett, 88, of Preston, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Ostrander Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, at the Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating. Burial will be in Carimona Cemetery in rural Preston. Jim was born on March 21, 1931, in Carimona Township near Preston, Minn., the son … [Read more...]
Gerald A. Johnson
Gerald A. Johnson, 57, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Rochester Health Services West in Rochester, Minn. Gerald Alexander Johnson was born September 30, 1961, in Blaine, Minn., to Richard and Marian (Benjaminson) Johnson. Gerald loved the outdoors. He often spent time hunting and fishing and would take hunting trips to South Dakota, where he owned … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” Dennstedt
Charles “Chuck” Dennstedt, 88, of Harmony, died peacefully at home on July 11. His funeral service will be held July 20 at Greenfield Lutheran Church. Chuck farmed northeast of Harmony all his life, both on his family’s century farm and on his own neighboring farm. He served in the United States Navy for four years, as an aviation machinist. In the community, he served as a … [Read more...]
Stanley Hongerholt
Stanley Ordell Hongerholt, 76, of Lenora, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, July 10, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Lenora United Methodist church in Lenora, Minn., with Pastor Mark Woodward officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Lenora United Methodist church. … [Read more...]
Helen L. Buche
Helen L. Buche, age 85, passed away at her home in St. Paul on July 6, 2019. Born November 17, 1933, in Preston, Minn., Helen was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and LaVeta (nee Mullane) Nelson and beloved aunt Agnes Mullane. Helen is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Buche; and their three children: Carol Buche and her husband Jason Hawke, Karen Buche … [Read more...]
Dr. Robert W. “Bob” Acton
Dr. Robert W. “Bob” Acton, 81, of Preston, Minn., passed away on July 7, 2019, following a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born on March 29, 1938, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, son of Robert and Bertha (Warwick) Acton. Bob, affectionately called “Sonny” by family and Ohio friends, was the second of five children. Bob was united in marriage to Dollie Ritenour on June 17, … [Read more...]
Stephen E. Welke
Stephen E. Welke, 66, of Preston, Minn., died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Maple Leaf Services in Preston. A graveside service for Stephen will be held Friday, July 12, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn. Stephen Erwin Welke was born May 23, 1953, in Austin, Minn., to Lowell and Shirley (Thompson) Welke. Stephen is survived by his … [Read more...]