Clarence “Jim” Gordon, 79, of Harmony, died Monday, April 30, at Gundersen Health Care in La Crosse, Wis., from complications of a stroke. Jim was born January 25, 1939, to John and June (Krull) Gordon in Rock Dell Township near Stewartville. He attended school in Spring Valley. On June 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to Marlys Crouch in Cherry Grove. He had several … [Read more...]
Betty Dianne Johnson
Betty Dianne Johnson, 81, of Lanesboro, made her journey to heaven on April 28, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Betty was born November 12, 1936, in Rushford, Minn., to Carl and Ellen (Ferden) Sorum. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1954. On June 25, 1955, she married Arthur Everett Johnson. Betty enjoyed flower and vegetable … [Read more...]
Virginia B. “Ginny” Johnson
Virginia B. “Ginny” Johnson, age 83, of Spring Valley, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Ostrander Care and Rehab. Funeral service for Virginia will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring … [Read more...]
Russell Richardson
Russell D. Richardson, age 91, of Canton, Minn., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by family. Russell was born September 19, 1926, in Bristol, to Carl and Hazel (Turnmire) Richardson. He attended school in Harmony. In 1945 he entered the United States Army, where he was a truck driver and light equipment operator. … [Read more...]
Roger C. Ruesink
Roger Ruesink, age 70, of Spring Valley, died Friday April 20, 2018, at his home. Funeral service for Roger will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Reverend Dr. Dave Lieder officiating. Visitation will be held at the church the morning of the service from 9-11 a.m. Roger C. Ruesink was born September … [Read more...]
George L. Morken
George L. Morken, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., died surrounded by family, Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. George was born January 1, 1933, in La Crosse to Solvie and Karen (Dolalie) Morken. He attended country schools in the Oak Ridge and Chisolm Valley area and graduated from the Houston High School in 1950. He served in … [Read more...]
William “Bill” LaBonne
William “Bill” LaBonne, 82, of Canton, Minn., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 18, in Canton. Bill was born October 12, 1935, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Elmer and Margaret (Carpenter) LaBonne. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wis. On September 17, 1964, he married Charlotte Dragvold. They lived in Monroe Center, Ill., had a hobby farm, and worked … [Read more...]
Catherine M. Holzwarth
Catherine M. Holzwarth, 54, of Canton, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2018, at her home. Cathy was born June 13, 1953, in St. Paul, Minn. She was adopted by Carlton and Clara (Asleson) Myhre of Spring Grove, Minn. In 1971 she graduated from the Spring Grove High School. On September 18, 1971, she married David Holzwarth, Sr. They lived in Caledonia, Houston, … [Read more...]
Donna M. Mandelko
Donna M. Mandelko, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 16, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn., surrounded by her family. Donna was born February 2, 1931, to Earl and Ida (Kulsrud) Hahn at home in Preston Township, Fillmore County, Minn. She married Delbert C. Mandelko January 4, 1953, at St. Paul (on the hill) church in Preston. Donna and Delbert lived a … [Read more...]
Bradford Pervin
Mr. Bradford Frank Pervin, Broomfield, Colo., passed away April 7, 2018, at the age of 77. Brad was brought into this world by his parents Frank and Herietta Pervin on February 18, 1941, in Rochester, Minn. Brad was the first offspring, followed by Robert, Pam, Sheila and Bruce. He grew up and attended high school in Wykoff, Minn. In 1960 he married his high school … [Read more...]