In loving memory of a father, son, brother, and grandfather Rockny John Moger. Born July 9, 1963 and passed June 24, 2017. Preceded in death by his father James and brother Rodney. He is survived by his mother Lyla, children Amanda (Tyrone) Reed, James (Jamie) Moger, and Jessica (Chris) Hatcher; grandchildren Nate, Anayah, Justina, Jada, Aleenah, Janelle, Jaylee; … [Read more...]
Beatrice Clarissa Burmeister
Beatrice Clarissa Burmeister, age 89, died June 25, 2017, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Beatrice was born March 3, 1928 to Nels and Agnes Teigen at the farm of her maternal grandparents, Ole and Kari Flaby, (currently the Old Barn Resort) outside of Lanesboro. She graduated from Lanesboro Public Schools and went on to get a degree in English and Vocal Music Education … [Read more...]
Donna Elaine (Bestor) Gartner
Funeral services for Donna Gartner will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be at the United Methodist Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Donna Elaine (Bestor) Gartner, age 87, of Preston, died June 24, 2017, at Seasons Hospice … [Read more...]
Susan K. Landsom
Susan K. Landsom, 65, of Mabel, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Sue was born May 22, 1952, in Caledonia, Minn., to Armie and Iris (Easton) Ranzenberger. She grew up in Mabel and attended school in Spring Grove, Minn. On February 21, 1970, she was united in marriage to Ozzie Landsom. Sue worked various places and she owned her own restaurant, Sue’s Coffee Shop … [Read more...]
Terrence A. “Terry” Fort
Terrence A. “Terry” Fort, 64, of Rochester, Minn., and formerly of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Terry was born on May 17, 1953, in La Crosse, Wis., to Donald and Marilyn (Pittelko) Fort. He was raised in the Money Creek, Minn., area, and was a 1971 graduate of Rushford High School. He graduated with an … [Read more...]
Donald “Sonny” Lester Kohn
Donald “Sonny” Lester Kohn died on Saturday, June 18, 2017, at Traditions in Preston, where he was a resident the over the last five years. He was born on September 25, 1934. He married Thelma Thorgleson on October 5, 1963. Thelma passed away on May 11, 2012. Sonny served in the Army from August of 1959 to August 1963. Following his time in the Army, he farmed for a while … [Read more...]
Curtiss Dotzenrod
Curt Dotzenrod, age 73, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, following pancreatic cancer complications. Curtiss Paul Dotzenrod was born on July 25, 1943, in Montgomery, Ala., to Alvin and Mary (Plummer) Dotzenrod while his father was stationed at Gunner Field Army/Air Force base. He grew up in … [Read more...]
Earl Jacob Holets
Earl Jacob Holets, 78, of Chatfield, passed away on June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Earl was born May 9, 1939, in Preston, Minn., to Earl and Mona (Schafer) Holets. Earl served in the Army from July 1957 to February 1963. On October 27, 1962, he married Ruth Marie Zincke. The couple made their home on a dairy farm near Fountain. Earl enjoyed … [Read more...]
Paul Richards
Paul Raymond Richards, 82, died peacefully June 15 2017, of cancer in Rochester, Minn. Paul was born and raised in Chatfield, Minn., where he lived most of his life. He was born April 14 1935, to Robert Richards and Hollie (Thorpe) Richards. He was known to be smart and honest, enjoyed casinos and trips to Maine. Paul served in the Army’s 101st Airborne and was a VFW … [Read more...]
John Edward Young
John E. Young, son of Ervin W. Young and Gladys (Hoiness). Young died at the Harmony Care Center on December 30, 2016. His remains were laid to rest in a private ceremony at the SE Minnesota Veterans Cemetery on June 2, 2017. John was born in 1938, graduated from Harmony High School and St. Olaf College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-63. After his honorable … [Read more...]