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...]
Robert F. “Bob” Czapiewski
Funeral Mass for Robert F. “Bob” Czapiewski will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, with Father Gregory Parrott officiating. Burial with military honors will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. Bob Czapiewski, age 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday, April 12, 2025, at … [Read more...]
Donald H. Jordahl
Donald H. Jordahl, age 86, of Rushford, passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Donald Henry was born on March 17, 1939, in Good Thunder, Minn., the only child of Henry (Norma Mary Etta Missling) Jordahl. Don attended country school and then graduated from Lake Crystal High School. Following graduation, … [Read more...]
Kevin D. O’Laughlin
Kevin O’Laughlin, 75, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with his family by his side. Kevin was born December 22, 1949, in Winona, Minn. Growing up in Winona’s Gilmore Valley, Kevin was the third in line of six children born to Jim and Delores (Douglas) O’Laughlin. He contracted polio as a toddler and was sent to Sister Kenny Institute in Minneapolis, … [Read more...]
George Graham
George Albert Graham, 86, of Rushford, died April 4, 2025, at his home. George was born October 2, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to George A. and Erma “Sally” (Morrison) Graham. They moved to Montana before settling in Appleton, Wis., where he was schooled and joined the U.S. Air Force based in Massachusetts, being honorably discharged in 1960. He worked for Kenny Shoe Co, … [Read more...]