Margaret H. Johnson, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Margaret H. Steinbauer was born on April 3, 1925, in Hart Township of Winona County, Minn., to Conrad and Marie (Zeman) Steinbauer. She was raised on the family farm and attended Hart School. Margaret was a 1943 graduate of Rushford High School. … [Read more...]
Wayne W. Johnson
Wayne W. Johnson, 88, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away November 7, 2016 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Wayne was born April 24, 1928 in rural Lanesboro to Francis and Ruby (Johnson) Johnson. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946 and attended Winona Business School. On March 23, 1952, he married Clara Abrahamson at Elstad Lutheran … [Read more...]
Rickie Lee Dollar
Rickie Lee Dollar, 55, of Austin, passed away November 6, 2016 at his home. Rick was born January 29, 1961 in El Paso, Tex., to Joe C. and Harriet (Hongerholt) Dollar. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1979. He went to school to become a diesel mechanic. Rick worked for Hormel as a forklift and truck mechanic for 28 years. He enjoyed working on cars, taking … [Read more...]
Ethel Larson
Ethel Larson, 102, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away on November 5, 2016 at Ostrander Care and Rehab. A funeral service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 805 S Broadway, Spring Valley on Thursday, November 10 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Spring Valley Cemetery following the service. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, at Hindt … [Read more...]
James T. Harstad
James T. Harstad, 91, of Harmony, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6 at his residence. Jim was born in Harmony township on September 6, 1925 to James T. and Myrtle (Quammen) Harstad. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1943. On December 28, 1952, he and Harriet Eickhoff were united in marriage at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. Jim and Harriet raised a … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Herzog
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Herzog, age 86, of Mabel, Minn., beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Liz was born September 30, 1930 in New Ulm, Minn., to Dr. William J. and Frances (Michael) VonBank. She grew up in New Ulm and graduated from New Ulm High School in … [Read more...]
Hollis E. Heiden
Hollis E. Heiden, 83, of Rushford died on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Hollis was born on July 13, 1933, in Money Creek Township, MN to Elmer and Lavina (Todd) Heiden. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hart, MN. Hollis attended Money Creek School and graduated from Houston High School. He served in the … [Read more...]
Verna Hahn
Verna Hahn, age 92, of Zumbrota and formerly of Preston, Minn., died Saturday November 5, 2016 at Pine Haven in Pine Island, Minn. Verna Bjortomt was born September 30, 1924 to Martin and Alma (Osterhus) Bjortomt in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, Minn. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1942. She spent her life time in Fillmore County. Verna was united in marriage … [Read more...]
Opal M. Underbakke
Opal Marie Underbakke was born on February 26, 1925 on a farm near Burr Oak, Iowa, to Louie and Violet (Wilbur-Ward) Underbakke. She was baptized and confirmed at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church. Opal attended grade school at Pierce-Underbakke School No. 6 and graduated from Canton High School in 1942. After high school, she attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Dean L. Starks
Dean L. Starks, 79, of Madison, passed away on October 30, 2016 at Sanford Hospital. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, November 3 at 1 PM at Kinzley Funeral Home in Madison. Burial will follow at the Winfred Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6–8 pm on Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Dean Starks was born on March 4, 1937 to Wesley and Carrie (Alexander) … [Read more...]