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...]
Kristofer Daniel Youngquist
Kristofer Daniel Youngquist, 45, of rural Lanesboro, entered his heavenly home on October 23, 2016. Father. Brother. Neighbor. Friend. Veteran. Joker. Outdoorsman. Vikings fan. Gentleman. Compassionate for animals. Faithful. Loved. All words used to describe this man, who will be greatly missed. He is survived by a daughter, Kristina Youngquist of Vail, C.; a son, Curtis … [Read more...]
Alberta Fishbaugher
Alberta Mae Fishbaugher, age 93, of Preston, Minn., died peacefully Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony followed by burial in Big Spring Lutheran Cemetery, Harmony. Friends may call on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom … [Read more...]
Lyle Carlton Frank
Lyle Carlton Frank , 91, of Preston, passed away Wednesday, October 26 at the Spring Valley Care Center. Services were held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m, with visitation one hour before services, with lunch after the service, then interment at Bloomfield Lutheran Church Cemetery. Lyle was born July 4, 1925, to Charles Frank and … [Read more...]
Dorothy “Dotti” Nass
Dorothy “Dotti” Nass, age 76, died on October 30, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Celebration of Life will be held at the Hindt Funeral Home, Spring Valley, on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 1-3 p.m., with a prayer service to follow. Dorothy Bekius was born on April 22, 1940, in Mora, Minn., to Clarence and Anna (Visser) Bekius. She married Norbert “Bert” … [Read more...]