Merle Knutson, 86, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at his home, Fillmore Place in Preston, Minn., surrounded by friends and family. Merle Francis Knutson was born April 13, 1931, in Carrolton Township, Minn., to Ludwig and Edna (Tokvam) Knutson. Merle was the youngest of seven children. He spent his childhood and young adulthood helping his mother and two brothers operate … [Read more...]
Harold “Howie” Johnson
Harold “Howie” Judean Johnson passed away at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born April 15, 1939, in Fillmore County, to Harvey and Bernice (Muns) Johnson. Harold grew up in Rushford and attended school there. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy, serving from 1956-1962. He served on the U.S.S. Fulton and the U.S.S. Stoddard. After … [Read more...]
Fred Ruesink
Fred Ruesink, age 75, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Memorial service for Fred will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017, at Fillmore Free Methodist Church in Wykoff, Minn., with Rev. Tim Ward officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Fillmore Free Methodist Church in … [Read more...]
Jill Annette Dawley
Jill Annette Dawley, age 61, of Burr Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 2 at home surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer. Jill was born February 23, 1956, in La Crosse, Wis., to to Eugene and Clara (Casterton) McCabe. She attended school at the North Winneshiek School in rural Decorah. On August 29, 1975, she married Daniel Dawley at the St. … [Read more...]
Roger N. Eiken
Roger N. Eiken, age 83, of rural Canton, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Roger was born April 26, 1934, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Norman and Doris (Dahl) Eiken. In 1952, he graduated from the Canton High School. He farmed in Amherst Township of Fillmore County, raising beef cattle and crops. On March 23, 1955 he married Winifred … [Read more...]
Judy Ahern
Judy Ahern, age 68, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her home in Spring Valley, Minn. Funeral service for Judy will be held 11 a.m.. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Rev. Mark VanHouse officiating. Visitation was held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in … [Read more...]
Elisabeth O. Emerson
Elisabeth O. Emerson (nee Olness) died peacefully at home in Minneapolis, Minn., on November 30, 2017. She was surrounded by the loving company of her husband, daughters and eldest sister. Elisabeth was born October 25, 1947, in Rushford, Minn. She lived on the family farm in Peterson, Minn., her entire childhood and graduated from Peterson High School (Go Tigers!) in … [Read more...]
Elisabeth O. Emerson
Elisabeth O. Emerson (nee Olness) died peacefully at home in Minneapolis, Minn., on November 30, 2017. She was surrounded by the loving company of her husband, daughters and eldest sister. Elisabeth was born October 25, 1947, in Rushford, Minn. She lived on the family farm in Peterson, Minn., her entire childhood and graduated from Peterson High School (Go Tigers!) in … [Read more...]
Marie (Gilberston) Amdahl
Marie Sylvia (Gilberston) Amdahl passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday November 29, 2017, at the Spring Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born on June 16, 1919, to Julian and Ida (Torgerson) Gilbertson. She attended the Wraalstad Country School, graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1936 and Winona Teachers College in 1938. She taught … [Read more...]
Betty (Hanson) Snitker
Betty (Hanson) Snitker, 71, of Jamestown, N. Dak., died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at her home in Jamestown. Betty Lou Hanson was born April 15, 1956, in Preston, Minn., to Ralph and Frances (Shaw) Hanson. She received her education in Preston, Minn., until moving to Rochester, Minn., to be a nanny. Betty then moved to Northfield, Minn., to work at the Scheldahl factory … [Read more...]