The funeral service for Ronald D. Brummond, 63, of rural Stewartville, Minn., was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stewartville, with Rev. Lyle Fritsch officiating. Lunch was served after the service and burial followed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Chatfield, Minn. Mr. Brummond died on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home, … [Read more...]
Joseph J. “Joe” Ptacek
Joseph J. “Joe” Ptacek, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday November 14, 2016 at his home in Spring Valley. Joseph Jerome Ptacek was born July 15, 1926 in Granger, Minn., to Joseph and Emma (Valvoda) Ptacek. He attended school in Spring Valley through the 8th grade and was united in marriage to Mildred McConnell at the St. Ignatius Parsonage in Spring Valley, Minn. … [Read more...]
Wayne D. Tostenson
Wayne D. Tostenson, 62, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Rochester Mayo Clinic – Saint Mary’s Hospital. Wayne David Tostenson was born June 8, 1954 in Rochester, Minn., to Norman and Hazel (Thorness) Tostenson. Wayne graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. After high school, he worked at various places, including bartending at various bars … [Read more...]
Shari Sue McKenzie
Shari Sue McKenzie, 68, of Wykoff, Minnesota passed away November 13, 2016 at her home. Shari was born August 30, 1948 to Marvin and Patricia (Moon) Dahley in Fillmore at the Polkadot house in which her grandmother lived. Shari was married to Duane House on September 13, 1969 and later divorced. She married Charlie (Mac) McKenzie on September 7, 1996. Shari loved to … [Read more...]
Edwin W. “Ed” Erickson
Edwin W. “Ed” Erickson, age 59, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at The Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. Edwin Wayne Erickson was born May 27, 1957 in Rochester, Minn., to Edwin and Laura (Higgins) Erickson. He attended school in Chatfield and Spring Valley through the eighth grade and was united in marriage to Paula Fister on June 16, 1978 at … [Read more...]
Charlotte Grace (Goodroad) Kukuk
Charlotte Grace (Goodroad) Kukuk of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away in her 88th year on November 13, 2016. She led a full and joyful life, loving God and family and serving others. She leaves behind memories of her many acts of kindness, often expressed through her singing in church groups and legendary cooking and baking. Charlotte and her husband, Ivan V. Kukuk had a loving … [Read more...]
Margaret H. Johnson
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...]