David Gordon Jorde, 77, of Houston, Minn., died on May 18, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston, Minn., where he was a resident since 2016. David was born May 25, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis. He was the son of Michael Adolf and Olga (Nelson) Jorde. His father died when David was five years old and his mother later married Emil “Lud” Torgerson. David was … [Read more...]
Merton Fairchild
Merton Fairchild passed into the arms of the Lord on May 15, 2019. Merton was born May 30, 1930, to Donald and Myrtle Fairchild. On June 4, 1950, he married Shirley Nordheim and started their family. He was honored to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. Merton will be most remembered for his love of family, his generous spirit, “hauling Amish,” his … [Read more...]
Stephen Lee Hansen
Stephen Lee Hansen, 63, of rural Fountain, died in a single car accident Friday, May 10, 2019. Stephen was born April 24, 1956, in Sherman Tex., to James and Marlene (Hill) Hansen. After graduating from High School, Steph joined the Air Force and was based in Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho, from 1974-1977. He then went on to Wartburg College, in Iowa, where he … [Read more...]
Kenneth Leo Barthel
Kenneth Leo Barthel, age 77, of Preston, Minn., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home after a long battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Columban’s Catholic Church in Preston at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, with Father Edward McGrath officiating. Inurnment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Columbarium in Preston. … [Read more...]
Audrey Drogemuller
Audrey Drogemuller, age 93, of Fountain, Minn., died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Fountain Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at … [Read more...]
Peggy Johnson Schneider
Family and friends will gather for a memorial service for Peggy Johnson Schneider at the United Methodist Church in Harmony, Minn., on May 19, 2019, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Pam Seebach officiating. Peggy Sue Johnson was born on May 21, 1958. She was the daughter of Oral Johnson and Phyllis Fishbaugher Johnson (Hageman). She passed away at the Regional Health Services of … [Read more...]
Alice L. Wilbur
Alice L. Wilbur, age 99, of Decorah, Iowa, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Barthell O.E.S. Home in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2019, at Burr Oak United Methodist Church in Burr Oak, Iowa, with Karen Carlton officiating. Burial will be in Burr Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Fjelstul Funeral Home in … [Read more...]
Gary Juday
Gary Juday, age 59, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday May 6, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. He was born January 8, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minn. His parents are Leonard and Elaine (Kunz) Juday. Gary graduated from Cambridge High School and later owned and operated a Tree Service in Cambridge. After moving to Spring Valley, Minn., he owned and … [Read more...]
Lowell W. Onsgard
Lowell W. Onsgard, 85, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. He was born February 16, 1934, in La Crosse, Wis., to Orrin and Winnie (Chapel) Onsgard. He was raised in Houston and graduated from Houston High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army. Lowell married Bernice Von Arx at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in … [Read more...]
Maggie Gragert
A celebration of life for Maggie Gragert will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Maggie Gragert, age 102, of Spring Valley, died December 16, 2018, in Pine Island. Maggie is survived by her daughter Eileen Ricabaugh Simmons (Ruben) of Phoenix, Ariz., and daughter-in-law Karen Nelson of Zumbrota, Minn. Maggie was … [Read more...]