Stanley A. Nelson, age 72, of Mabel, Minn., died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Stanley was born May 2, 1946, in the Big Woods area near Amherst to James and Norma (Blagsvedt) Nelson. He was confirmed at Mabel First Lutheran Church and attended Newburg and Mabel schools. He served four years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam … [Read more...]
Thelma O. Ellingson
Thelma O. Ellingson died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, Iowa. Thelma Othilda Stoen was born March 23, 1921, the Wednesday of Holy Week, in Spring Grove, Minn., the daughter of Henry J. and Martina (Sollien) Stoen. She was baptized April 17, 1921, and confirmed June 3, 1935, both at Big Canoe Lutheran Church, rural Decorah, Iowa. Her … [Read more...]
Patricia Ann Carlin
Patricia Ann Carlin, age 86, died peacefully on March 10, 2019, in Albert Lea. She was born October 3, 1932, to Thomas Martin and Mary Elizabeth Carlin in Preston, Minn. Patty spent a lot of time in her younger years at the Gillette Hospital in St. Paul for surgeries on her legs to help her walk. She attended Preston High School until she could not make it up the stairs for … [Read more...]
Karen Sue Erath
Karen Sue Erath, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Dexter, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Karen was born on October 5, 1960, to Keith and Norma (Johnson) Koch in Maquoketa, Iowa. She graduated from Wykoff High School in 1979. She was united in marriage to Jeffrey Erath on June 30, 1999. Karen settled in rural Sargeant for 28 years, … [Read more...]
Russell H. Hancock
Funeral services for Russell H. Hancock will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2019, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Reverend Mark Van House and Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the church. Spring burial will take place at Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield Township, Fillmore County. … [Read more...]
Melissa Marie (Donehower) Benson
Melissa Marie (Donehower) Benson died peacefully Monday, March 4 at age 70, surrounded by her loving family following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Melissa was born in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Dr. Clifford and Rosemary (Galvin) Donehower. She grew up in West St. Paul and graduated from Sibley High School in 1966. Melissa attended Hamline University in St. … [Read more...]
Vera Redalen House
Vera Redalen House, 91, of Chatfield, died peacefully Thursday, February 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born on February 24, 1927, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, to Andrew and Floy (Clawson) Jones. She married her first husband, Theron Marvel Redalen, on September 20, 1945. Marvel passed away in 2003, and she was remarried to Lyle Frank House on February 14, … [Read more...]
Beverly Wingert
Beverly Wingert Beverly Wingert, age 93, of Fountain, Minn., died Monday, March 4, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Preston United Methodist Church with Rev. Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at the Preston Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at … [Read more...]
Vernon R. Feine
Vernon R. Feine, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Vernon was born on August 6, 1927, to August and Clara (Senrick) Feine. He lived and farmed all of his life and career in the Hart area, north of Rushford. Vernon was united in marriage with Ethel Sievers on October 31, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran … [Read more...]
Georgia Hebrink
Georgia Alberta Hebrink, 86, died of Alzheimer’s on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Brookdale Memory Care in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Harmony. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony and on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services. … [Read more...]