Clair Allen Gartner passed away October 14, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Clair was born April 30, 1930, to Joseph and Ethel (Purvis) Gartner in rural Chatfield. In 1944 the family moved to rural Preston. He graduated from Preston High School in 1948. He married Marian Danielson February 17, 1952 in Cocoa, Fla. In January 1949 he enlisted in the … [Read more...]
Garaine Widgrube
Garaine Widgrube of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday afternoon, October 1, 2018, at the Meadows on Fairview Assisted Living in Wyoming, Minn. Garaine (Gary) was born on April 17, 1928, to Andrew (Andy) and Erma (Petersson) Chilson. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Preston, a florist by trade and helped with the family … [Read more...]
John J. Bakke
John J. Bakke, 87, of Preston, Minn., died Friday, October 12, 2018, at Traditions of Preston, surrounded by love from family and Traditions and Heartland Hospice staff. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Preston, is assisting the family. John Jensen Bakke was born on June 23, 1931, at Los Angeles, Calif., son of Jens A. and Mary E. … [Read more...]
Annette “Anne” Loretta Manahan
Annette (Anne) Loretta Manahan, 96, died on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., where she had resided since August of this year. Previously, she lived in the Chosen Valley Assisted Living units since April of 2013 and Lakewood Apartments from 2006 to 2013. Anne was born June 23, 1922, to Charles and Angie (Gionet) Valley in Athol, … [Read more...]
Richard Engelhart
Richard Engelhart, age 64, of Cresco, died Sunday morning, October 7, 2018, as the result of a traffic accident near Rushford, Minn. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, with burial at a later date. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco and on Friday at the church … [Read more...]
Larry L. Lettenmaier
Larry L. Lettenmaier, age 86, passed away September 28, 2018. He was born on the family farm near Sanborn, N. Dak., to Alfred and Christine (Munz) Lettenmaier on February 5, 1932. Larry grew up in Sanborn and graduated from high school in 1950. He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after high school, and proudly served for four years. After leaving the military, he worked as a … [Read more...]
Rosella Marcella (Fasbender) Vogen
Rosella Marcella (Fasbender) Vogen, 81, of Chatfield died October 4, 2018, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, following a brief illness with brain cancer. She was born February 22, 1937, in rural Adams, Minn., to Joseph and Mary (Kloeckner) Fasbender. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Adams High School with the class of 1955. On January 10, 1959, she married … [Read more...]
Beverly Ann Knutson
Beverly Ann Knutson, 82, of Winona, formerly of Chatfield, Minn., passed away at her home on October 4, 2018. Beverly was born on May 16, 1936, to George and Marie (Caukins) Allen in Rochester. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1954 and later Minneapolis School of Arts. In her summer months she worked at Glacier National Park in Montana. In 1957 she married … [Read more...]
Peter D. Bissen
Peter D. Bissen, age 59, of Greenleafton, Minn., died on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Greenleafton Reformed Church with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Burial will be in Greenleafton Cemetery. Hindt-Hudek … [Read more...]
Allan Austin
Funeral services for Allan Austin will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 5, 2018, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt and Pastor Mark VanHouse officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Thursday October 4, 2018, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for one hour … [Read more...]