Joan “Joni” Ellis, age 80, of Mabel, died in the arms of her daughter, Kathryn, on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisc. Joni was born a twin on July 29, 1937, to Harold and Amy Erlandson. She graduated from the Central High School in La Crosse, Wis. On April 25, 1955, she married Robert Ellis, Sr. in La Crosse. They lived in La Crosse … [Read more...]
Esther Viola Dudley
Esther Viola (Young) Dudley, 95, of Chatfield, died Thursday, January 14, 2018, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. Esther was born September 16, 1922, to Edward and Nancy (Dean) Young in Lancaster, Pa. She married J.C. Dudley on January 1, 1946, in Florida. She earned her LPN degree in 1964. The couple moved to Chatfield in 1970. She was employed by Chosen Valley … [Read more...]
Earl Lawrence Branum
Earl Lawrence Branum, age 75, passed away in his home after a brave battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He showed his family and friends what it means to be resilient, strong, devoted, honest, faithful and kind. Earl was born on July 27, 1942, in Austin, Minn., to Lawrence and Ethel (Holmquist) Branum. He spent much of his … [Read more...]
Anita (Hovde) Anderson
Anita Sylvia (Hovde) Anderson, currently of Rushford, moved out of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home on January 6, 2018, and went to join her husband, Johnny (John Peter-JP) in heaven. She thought that after 21 years he would have completed all house repairs and have the garden planted. Anita was born June 12, 1918, in Rushford to John Peter and Hazel (Torgerson) Hovde. She … [Read more...]
Richard J. Rasmussen
Richard J. Rasmussen, age 84, of Mabel, Minn., and formerly of Hesper, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Richard was born August 1, 1933, in Amherst, to Otto and Myrtle (Erickson) Rasumssen. He attended the Mabel High School. In 1952 he married Shirley Peterson. They later divorced. They operated the Tasty Freeze in Caledonia … [Read more...]
Verna Marie Ayers
Verna Marie Ayers, 86, of Chatfield, passed away on January 10, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester. Verna was born October 12, 1931, to Vernal and Mary (Grant) Johns in Freemont, Minn. On November 8, 1949, she married Orrion “Bud” Ayers in Preston. Verna enjoyed crocheting, coloring books, and watching soaps. She loved spending time with her … [Read more...]
Helen M. Austin
Helen M. Austin, age 97, of Mabel, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Helen was born July 2, 1920, in Mabel, Minn., to Oscar and Bernice (Lee) Thompson. She attended country schools in the Mabel area and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1938. After high school Helen attended beauty school and worked as a beautician. She later worked … [Read more...]
Robert Earl Rodenz
Robert Earl Rodenz, age 68, died December 22 at his home in Spring Grove, Minn. He was born February 26, 1949, to Earl and Vivian (Vrieze) Rodenz in rural Spring Valley, Minn. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1968 and from Rochester Area Vocational Technical Institute in 1969 with a degree in biochemistry. Robert married Mary Osborne on August 28, 1982, in … [Read more...]
Marjorie Burreson Larson Fossey
Marjorie Kaye Burreson Larson Fossey, 77, of Decorah, passed away peacefully January 9, 2018, surrounded by family at Aase Haugen Nursing Home. Marge was born on June 4, 1940, in rural Canton, Minn., to Merland and Winifred (Johnson) Halvorson. She was the seventh of eight children. She graduated from Canton High School in 1958. On May 9, 1959, she married John … [Read more...]
Duane Ellsworth Tweten
Duane Ellsworth Tweten, 89, of Highland in rural Lanesboro, died Friday, January 5, 2018, at his home. Duane was born March 14, 1928, in Rushford to Reuben and Lillian (Reilly) Tweten. He and Maxine Jorde were married at Highland on March 17, 1951. They farmed in Highland for their entire married lives, in dairy, hogs and beef cattle. When younger, Duane enjoyed pheasant … [Read more...]