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...]
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...]