David H. Aasum, 78, of Rochester and formerly of Mabel, died Friday, July 22, 2022, in Mabel. David was born August 7, 1943, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Judene and Mildred (Anderson) Aasum. He attended and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1961. In 1964 he graduated from Winona State with a degree in elementary education. He taught at Jefferson Elementary School in … [Read more...]
Ronda Gwen Steinkamp (Hovden)
Ronda Gwen Steinkamp (Hovden), 64, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away after a battle with cancer ,on July 21, 2022. Funeral services for Ronda Steinkamp will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Pastor Megan Reedstrom officiating. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on July 23, 2022, at the Grand Meadow … [Read more...]
Rebecca “Becca” Wangen-Kahn
Rebecca L. “Becca” Wangen-Kahn of Plainview, Minn., gained her wings at the early age of 40 on Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was the beloved wife of 11 years to Brock B. Kahn – soulmate, best friend, comforter. Funeral services for Becca will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Plainview Church of Christ in Plainview, Minn., with Pastor Chuck Coggins officiating. … [Read more...]
Lois J. Ask
Lois J. Ask, 85, of Mabel, died Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Lois was born May 12, 1937, in Stewartville, Minn., to John and June (Krull) Gordon. She graduated from the John Marshall High School in Rochester. She married Stanley Ask. Stanley later passed away. She later moved to the Mabel area with her special friend Dean Crouch. She had … [Read more...]
Ernie A. Engan
Ernie A. Engan, 59, of Dorchester, Iowa, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, Iowa. Graveside services will follow at Big Canoe Cemetery in rural Decorah, Iowa. Ernie Alvie Engan was born August 2, 1962, in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Ernest Edward and Juanita Marie … [Read more...]
Rolland “Rollie” Lee
Rolland “Rollie” Lee, 73, of Houston, passed away peacefully July 16, 2022, surrounded by family. Rollie was born April 26, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis., to Robert and Rose (Burfield) Lee. He graduated from Houston High School in 1967 and spent over 40 years at Cytec (Fiberite) Industries in Winona making many lifelong friends along the way. He was proud of his time there but … [Read more...]
Wallace Peter Vogen
Wallace Peter Vogen, 92, of Chatfield, passed away July 17, 2022, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Wally was born May 6, 1930, in rural Lanesboro to Alvin and Edna (Johnson) Vogen. He graduated from Lanesboro High School with the class of 1949. On January 10, 1959, he married Rosella Fasbender at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rochester. Wally served as an auto … [Read more...]
Marvin Lenz
Marvin “Marv” Walter Lenz passed away on July 15, 2022, at the age of 91 at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Marv was born August 25, 1930, to Walter and Ollie (Johnson) Lenz. He grew up on the family farm north of Ostrander, Minn., and worked as a truck driver and mechanic before becoming the third generation to take over the family farm. He is survived by his … [Read more...]
Lois Berekvam
The funeral for Lois Berekvam, 92, of Whalan, will be on Friday, July 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Whalan Lutheran Church, with Pastor Patricia Hinkie officiating. Lois Berekvam passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford, Minn. Lois Ilene Berekvam was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on September 3, 1929, to Leland and Ida (Sveen) … [Read more...]
Edna Orvilda Johnson
Edna, the Buick is washed, the brownies have been baked and your knitting needles and yarn are ready for your trip to reunite with Gordy, your sister Carol and to meet your Lord Jesus. God speed! Edna Orvilda Johnson, 94, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Chosen Valley Assisted Living in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by family and friends. Edna was born January … [Read more...]
