Viola Lucille Applen passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Viola was born September 5, 1918, to Bert and Gertrude (Kappers) Howard in Brookings S. Dak., where she graduated from high school. She married Donald G. Applen on December 8, 1935, in Grand Meadow. The couple lived in the Spring Valley area until 1948, then they … [Read more...]
Allerd Freimark
Allerd Freimark, 72, of rural Fountain, died Sunday, November 5, at St. Marys Hospital, of pulmonary fibrosis believed to be caused by farmer’s lung. He was diagnosed with farmer’s lung, an allergy to molds in certain crops, about 40 years ago. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 8, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Mark VanHouse … [Read more...]
Robert (Bob) Duane Lawstuen
Robert (Bob) Duane Lawstuen passed away in his sleep Thursday morning November 1, 2018, at Augustana Care Center in Apple Valley. Robert was born January 19, 1925, to Henry Clifford and Lydia (Bremseth) Lawstuen on the family farm in Amherst Township of rural Lanesboro. Robert attended Elstad country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School. On March 7, 1953, he was … [Read more...]
Warren I. Freeman
Warren I. Freeman, age 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Friday, October 19, 2018, at Spring Valley Living. Warren I. Freeman was born August 13, 1924, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Wayland and Adelia (Brehmer) Freeman. He attended Spring Valley Schools and graduated in 1942. Warren was co-owner of Freeman Brothers and Son Construction, which helped on the construction … [Read more...]
Alvira Klockeman
Alvira Klockeman, age 100, of Fountain, peacefully passed away the morning of November 2, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after health complications moved her away from her home and devoted son Paul last week. Alvira Klug Klockeman was born December 6, 1917, to Barbara Binner Klug and Peter Edward Klug outside of Caledonia, Minn. Alvira was the seventh of 12 … [Read more...]
Maxine Ruth Naber
Maxine Ruth Naber, 101, passed away October 31, 2018 at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn.,. Maxine was born October 28, 1917, in Butler County, Iowa, to Harvey and Minnie (Schoeneman) Christopherson. She accepted Christ as her savior April 11, 1935. On August 16, 1938, Maxine married Orville Naber in Bear Grove, Iowa. She was a farmer’s wife most of her life but did day … [Read more...]
Marlys Larson
Marlys Larson Marlys Beverly Larson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. She had recently moved into an assisted living apartment in Spring Valley, as she was recovering from serious health issues from over the past year. Her spirits were high and she loved her new place, especially because she could keep her cat … [Read more...]
Bonnie Hedrick
Bonnie Margaret Dinneen Hedrick passed at her home on October 26, 2018, surrounded by her family (including the four-legged members). Bonnie was born at the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 7, 1968, to Daniel and Jennie Clark Dinneen. Her father’s military service required relocating 10 times in four years, planting the seed for Bonnie’s wanderlust. Along … [Read more...]
Roger McGinley
Roger McGinley, 66, of Bertha, Minn., died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at his home. A memorial service for Roger will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples, Minn., with Pastor Nathan Hillman officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Roger is survived by his wife Cheryl, children, … [Read more...]
Isabel D. Paolini
Isabel D. Paolini, 96, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Country Winds Manor in Cresco, Iowa. Isabel was born in Harmony, Minn., on December 16, 1921, the daughter of Herbert A. Daniels and Ausye G. (Harstad) Daniels. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1938, and left Harmony for Chicago, Ill., in order to attend business … [Read more...]