James A. Simonson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 16, 1936, to James A. and Lucille Simonson. He attended a country school in rural Preston. On February 14, 1955, he enlisted into the Army and was honorably discharged in 1957. Once he returned from the service he began farming and he never stopped. On … [Read more...]
Donald N. Cummings
Donald N. Cummings, 80, of Chatfield, Minn., died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Donald Neil Cummings was born November 1, 1937, to Elvyn and Corcella (Oftedal) Cummings in Preston, Minn. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955. Donald’s basic training was completed in Great Lakes, Ill. He served on the USS Lexington and he was … [Read more...]
Kevin L. Good
Kevin L. Good, age 55, of Prosper, Minn., died Monday, July 9 2018, while doing what he loved — fishing. Kevin was born in Waterloo, Iowa on October 23, 1962, to Delmar and Joan Good. He graduated from Mabel-Canton High School and then served in the United States Army. Kevin is survived by his son Tyler Solie,his parents Delmar and Joan Good, brothers Tim (Sandy), … [Read more...]
Delone E. Mandelko Langum
Delone Langum passed away peacefully on July 5, 2018, at the Ramona Senior Manor in Ramona, Calif., surrounded by her family. Delone was born November 6, 1927 at home in Bristol Township, Minn., to Carl and Vilda (Krueger) Mandelko. Delone attended Preston High School in Preston, Minn. She was active in various school and church activities, band and she was the 1945 … [Read more...]
Carolyn “Carol” Davis
Carolyn “Carol” Davis, age 86, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Wednesday July 11, 2018, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for Carolyn Davis will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held … [Read more...]
Judson Churchill
Judson Churchill, age 74, of Rochester, formerly of Spring Valley, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 9, 2018 Funeral Service for Judson Churchill will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Donna Dempewolf officiating. Burial will be at Frankford Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...]
Gary Halvorson
Gary Halvorson, age 62, of Shreveport, La., formerly of Mabel-Hesper area, joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at his home in Louisiana. There will be a private family service and burial at a later date. Memorials may be mailed to the Halvorson family at 206 Iowa Ave, Apt #4, Decorah, Iowa 52101. Gary Ronald Halvorson was born on November 10, 1955, the … [Read more...]
Chester W. McKay
Chester Wilbur McKay, 94, died June 30, 2018, at his home in Harmony. He had been in failing health the last month. Chester was born on October 18, 1923, in Amherst Township to Harry and Hilda (Peterson) McKay, the oldest of seven children. He attended O’Hara Country School and graduated from Harmony High School in 1942. He went on to work at the Lanesboro Sales Barn and … [Read more...]
Robert D. Utley
Robert D. Utley, 89, of Reedsburg, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Robert was born on July 26, 1928 the son of J.D. and Mildred (Hovelson) Utley, of Preston, Minn. Robert attended high school in Preston, where he met Arlene L. Norgaarden. They were married on August 29, 1953. Robert served two years in the U.S. Army in Augusta Ga., as an instructor in the power … [Read more...]
Russell C. Sather
Russell C. Sather, 85, of Houston, Minn., died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. Russell Clayton Sather was born on April 21, 1933, in Morris, Minn., to Ralph and Clara (Morseth) Sather. He attended school in Herman, Minn., and graduated from Morris Agricultural School. Russell served in the U.S. Army in Germany from February 1954 to … [Read more...]