Beryl Edith Blexrud, 91, of Mabel passed away February 1, 2019 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel, where she had resided since January 11. She was born May 26, 1927 to Bernt and Esther (Spande) Amdahl in Preble Township, MN. Beryl graduated from Mabel High School in 1945. After graduation, she worked as the secretary for the high school. Beryl was later employed as the front … [Read more...]
Dustin J. Hershberger
Dustin J. Hershberger, 23, of Mabel, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at his home. Dustin was born April 18, 1995 in Orrville, Ohio, to Jacob and Lizzie Hershberger. He graduated from the Decorah High School in 2016. He enjoyed watching sports, especially his siblings play basketball, and watching Judge Judy and Barney. Dustin is survived by his parents … [Read more...]
Robert Dale Peterson
Robert Dale Peterson passed away on January 29, 2019, after his battle with cancer. He attended the Benson Country School and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1948. Robert is survived by his wife Lois (Lyngen) and they celebrated 69 years together. They were blessed with three children: Linda (Robert) Hamper, Larry W. (Debbie) Peterson, and Richard D. (best friend … [Read more...]
Allen M. Fossey
Memorial service for Allen M. Fossey will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Visitation will be held 12:30 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial of the urn will take place in the spring. Allen M. Fossey, age 91, of Preston, Minn., passed away January 30, 2019, at the … [Read more...]
Emma Marie Rahm
Emma Marie Rahm, age 83, of Hastings and Harmony, Minn., passed away January 29, 2019. She was born April 24, 1935, to Christian and Gladys Ellingson. She was a graduate of Harmony High School. She married Donald Rahm on June 3, 1956. Emma worked and met her husband at Stan’s Bakery in Harmony. She was a homemaker and later worked for 20 years as a para professional at … [Read more...]
Sharon Kranz
Sharon (Dahl) Kranz, 73, of Rochester, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester Methodist Campus. God delivered Sharon to Andy and Clarice (Braithwaite) Dahl on May 14, 1945. She was the third of five children her parents had received from God. Growing up in St. Charles, Sharon shared many great days with her siblings and parents, as well as grandpa … [Read more...]
Dianne Marie Spitzer
Dianne Marie Spitzer, 74, of Chatfield, died peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. During a two-month battle of bile duct cancer, she never lost her sense of humor. Dianne was born on August 25, 1944, in Rochester, Minn., to Elger and Anita (Block) Hasley. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1962. On May 4, 1963, Dianne married … [Read more...]
Harlan T. Eiken
Harlan T. Eiken was born May 23, 1933, to Talford and Hilda (Sand) Eiken in Spring Grove, Minn. His mother passed away in childbirth when he was eight. He then lived with his grandparents, Henry and Clarinda Eiken. He graduated from the Mabel High School in 1952. He married Jean Ann Rasmussen on March 12, 1954. Harlan and Jean raised turkeys in Rochester, Minn., and then … [Read more...]
Gerald Johnson
Gerald Johnson, age 81, of Harmony, passed away on January 27 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2019, at Greenfield Lutheran Church, Harmony. Friends may call on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. Gerald Merlin Johnson was born on July … [Read more...]
Janis Pearl Turbenson
A Celebration of Life visitation for Janis Pearl Turbenson will be held 5-7 p.m.. Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Pearl died Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. She was born April 4, 1958, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Roy and Margaret (Westphal) Thompson. She attended school in Spring Valley and was united … [Read more...]