William Marcus Copeman, 76, of rural Chatfield, Minn., passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home. William was born on December 25, 1942, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Charles Levenous “Lee” and Louise (Drogemuller) Copeman. He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1961. William “Bill” Marcus Copeman loved to work hard on his … [Read more...]
Everett E. Grabau
Everett E. Grabau, age 99, of Rochester, Minn., died Wednesday September 18, 2019, at Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa. Everett Ernest Grabau was born in Wykoff, Minn., on November 1, 1919, to Ernest and Selma (Fitzthum) Grabau. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. While serving in the Navy during WWII he was united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Julius “Orville” Ruud
Julius “Orville” Ruud, age 74, of Preston, Minn., passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Traditions of Preston. Julius Orville Ruud was born on January 9, 1945, to Albert and Vivian (Hegg) Ruud in Spring Valley, Minn. He was a graduate of Spring Valley High School. At the age of 20, Orville was drafted into the Army, where he served two years in Vietnam. He married Dianne … [Read more...]
Clenora A. Moran
Clenora A. Moran, 97, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Sauer Memorial Home in Winona. Clenora was born on January 18, 1922, in Hattinger, N. Dak. to Carl and Adeline (Johnson) Hjelle. She was raised on the family farm in rural Peterson, Minn. On October 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to Clair Moran in Peterson. She … [Read more...]
DeeAnn K. Westby
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...]