Nevin W. Stender, age 82, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully at Spring Valley Care Center on April 22, 2025. Nevin was born on July 8, 1942, in Wykoff to Walter and Pauline (Duppary) Stender. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army for … [Read more...]
Daniel Wallace Hutton
Daniel Wallace Hutton, age 82, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on April 21, 2025. Dan was born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 24, 1942, the son of Helen and Wallace Hutton. He was the second youngest of six children. From an early age and throughout life, his love was the family farm. While earning a B.A. in Business at Luther College, Dan met Arla Mae Attwooll, who he … [Read more...]
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter, age 97, of Chatfield, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Family Roots Elder Care in Plainview, with her family by her side. Jean was born on August 15, 1927, the daughter of Ralph S. and Elva (Best) Baker in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County. She attended Chatfield area schools and graduated from Chatfield High School. She attended teacher’s … [Read more...]
Daniel Leo Leisen
Daniel Leo Leisen, 71, a decorated Army Green Beret, beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Rushford surrounded by family. Born on July 14, 1953, in Wabasha, Minn., to Mary (Hartert) and Leo Leisen, Dan lived a life of courage, service, and devotion. As a proud Sergeant (E-5), Dan served in the Vietnam War … [Read more...]
Gerald Arthur Dix
Gerald “Gerry” Arthur Dix, 82, passed away quietly at his home in Brownsville, Minn., on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Gerry was born on July 5, 1942, in Madison, Wis., to Clarence and Doloris (Ott) Dix. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Debbie Dix. Gerry is survived by his first wife, Nancy (Smith) Randle of Sarasota, Fla; his “current” wife … [Read more...]
Charlotte Lorraine Solum
Charlotte Lorraine Solum, age 99, of Spring Grove, died on April 19, 2025, at Spring Grove Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1925, in Choice, Minn., to LeRoy and Clara (Ryan) Hauge. She moved with her family in 1933 to manage the Fillmore County Poor Farm for a few years, until her parents bought their farm in Spring Grove. She … [Read more...]
Norman Bergman
Norman Bergman, age 87, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. According to Norman’s wishes, no public services will be held. Norman Clarence Bergman was born on March 16, 1938, to Clarence and Rose (Himrich) Bergman in Mandan, N. Dak. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1956. … [Read more...]
Roger Dale Sanford
Roger Dale Sanford, age 78, of Cherry Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. He was born May 27, 1946, in Spring Valley to Wilbur and Georgia Sanford. Roger married Judiene Meyer in 1966; they had three children: Jackie, Corey and Jody, and were later divorced. He married his soul mate Carol Langdon in 2012. Together they enjoyed traveling, … [Read more...]
John Finke
John Allen Finke of Rochester (formerly of Cherry Grove) passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at age 94. A funeral will be held Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m., at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. Pastor Mark Rader will officiate, and Phil Hebrink will deliver a eulogy. Visitation will begin at noon with interment immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, … [Read more...]
Jerome J. Bushman
Jerome J. Bushman, Bonita Springs, Fla., died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. Jerry was born on June 29, 1942, in Wausau, the son of John and Sadie (Grzywacz) Bushman. Jerry was united in marriage to Barbara Kostka on July 7, 1963, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. Jerry was a devout Catholic who was a … [Read more...]