Mayvis Schwartz, 94, of rural Chatfield, passed away at Seasons Hospice in Rochester on November 3, 2019. She was born on November 26, 1924, in Fillmore County to Melvin and Mabel (Redalen) Erickson. Growing up, she lived in Pilot Mound and graduated from Chatfield High School. She married Fritz Schwartz in 1946, and they resided in rural Wykoff. A few years later, they … [Read more...]
Rickie Allen “Rick” “Ranger” Hyland
Rickie Allen “Rick” “Ranger” Hyland, age 65, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away October 12, 2019, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Rick was born November 12, 1953, in Olmsted County to Lester and Shirley (Douglas) Hyland. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1972. On November 17, 1973, he was united in marriage to Janine Hamlin in … [Read more...]
Kenneth Francis Malley
Kenneth Francis Malley, 95, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, surrounded by his family. Kenny was born on April 1, 1924, in Wykoff, Minn., to Thomas and Margaret (Wilbright) Malley. Kenny was united in marriage to Kathryn (Patty) Hanson on January 19, 1948, and they made their home in Fountain … [Read more...]
Pernella C. Landsverk
Pernella C. Landsverk, 99, of Rushford, Minn., died on October 31, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Pernella C. Johnson was born on March 28, 1920, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Peter and Cora (Norby) Johnson. She was raised in the Lanesboro area and attended Grubtown School through the eighth grade. She married Halvor Landsverk on June 10, 1946. Pernella farmed … [Read more...]
Dave C. Vrieze
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...]