Michael D. “Rab” Remick, age 64, of Decorah, Iowa, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home. Mike was born September 27, 1952 in La Crosse, Wis., to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick. He grew up in the Canton and Mabel areas and attended the Mabel-Canton Schools. On June 21, 1979 he married Cindy Wilder in Decorah. He had worked at several places … [Read more...]
Arden Lenz
Memorial Services for Arden Lenz will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery at a later date. Arden K. Lenz, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., … [Read more...]
Ruth Sophia Esther Stender Garnatz
Ruth Sophia Esther Stender Garnatz, 87, of Lanesboro, Minn., died on February 1, 2017 at Park Lane Estates in Preston. Ruth was born June 21, 1929 to August and Eldora (Horstman) Stender on a farm in Spring Valley Township Fillmore County, Minn. Ruth attended LPN nursing school and worked as an upholsterer with her husband for many years. She married Dallas Garnatz on … [Read more...]
Ruth Marion VandenBerg
Ruth Marion VandenBerg, 95, of Harmony, Minn., went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2017 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Brookings, S.Dak. Friends may call two hours prior to services at the church. Burial will be at Fairlawn Cemetery in Aurora following … [Read more...]
Laura J. Forsyth
Laura J. Forsyth, 94, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Laura Jeannette Traff was born on February 16, 1922 in rural Houston to Oscar and Lizzie Germanson. She was raised on the family farm in Looney Valley and moved to town to attend and graduate from Houston High School. On August 31, 1940 she was united in … [Read more...]
Charlotte Virginia Nelson
Charlotte Virginia Nelson, 84, rural Canton, Fillmore Co., Minn., died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born September 20, 1932, in the Big Woods, Preble Township, to Henry and Esther (Thompson) Knudson and was baptized and confirmed at the Henrytown Lutheran church. Charlotte was raised with her sister, Harriet Elvira on their ancestral … [Read more...]
Peggy Stier
An open house for Peggy Stier was held from 5–7 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. Peggy (Mary Margaret Cummings) Stier, age 92, wife, mother, artist, musician, passed away peacefully with her family around her. Peggy was born in Cresco, Iowa, in 1924 to Paul and Mame Cummings. She had one sister, Paula. Their family moved to … [Read more...]
Anna Marie Roche
Anna Marie Roche, 87, of Preston, Minn., died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Anna Marie Mathison Bastian Roche was born May 1, 1929 to Gilbert and Agnes (Johnson) Mathison. She attended school at Chatfield and Preston. She married Leo (Bud) Bastian on April 14, 1946. Anna Marie and Bud had three children. She was a member of Christ … [Read more...]
Ruby Jeanette Langstaff
Ruby Jeanette (Velde) Langstaff, 96, of Lanesboro, passed away January 20, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Ruby was born February 12, 1920 to Tor and Inga (Ladsten) Velde in Preble Township in FIllmore County. Ruby attended Tawney County School near Mabel. On September 6, 1936 she married George N. Langstaff in Cresco, Iowa. She worked for many years as … [Read more...]
Mark S. Haugerud
Mark S. Haugerud, age 69 of Harmony, Minn., died Sunday, January 23, 2017. Mark was born March 31, 1947 in Manhattan, Kans., to Howard and Mary (Stafford) Haugerud. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On January 16, 1975 Mark married Mary Johnson in Alexandria, Virg. He enjoyed being with his family and spending time outdoors. Mark is survived by his wife Mary; five … [Read more...]