Kay Charlene Prinsen, age 77, of rural Preston, Minn., passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 25, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Mary’s Campus. Kay was born on April 26, 1939, in Minneapolis to Paul and Charlene (Unruh) Berges. She and her parents lived in Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and in 1949 ,the family moved to Preston, Minn. In 1957, Kay graduated … [Read more...]
Dorothy Ann Bradt
Dorothy Ann Bradt, 81, of Chatfield, passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Dorothy was born November 20, 1934, in Chatfield, to Herbert and Grace Sween. On September 22, 1952 she married Larry Bradt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Dorothy worked at Tuohy Furniture in Chatfield for many years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Littlejohn
William “Bill” Littlejohn, age 100, of rural Decorah, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. Bill was born April 17, 1916 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Melvil and Iona (Garrett) Littlejohn. He graduated from the Ottumwa High School in 1933. While in high school, he worked in a restaurant and a music store. It was at the music store where his … [Read more...]
Donna Mae Ristau
Donna Mae Ristau, age 82, of Preston, Minn., died at St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester, Minn., on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Donna Mae Bender was born on June 23, 1934, in Spring Valley, Minn., daughter of Bart and Beatrice (Nemec) Bender. After graduation, she went to work for Welke Studio and Paul Cross the attorney for about two years. Donna then applied for a job at St. … [Read more...]
Henry “Hank” Morgan
Henry “Hank” Morgan, age 58, of Madison, S. Dak., died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 at Weiland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Constanze Hagmaier officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Weiland Funeral Chapel, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday one hour prior … [Read more...]
Helen Marie Mercer
Helen Marie Mercer, 81, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Helen was born September 1, 1935 in Chatfield to George and Laura (Mohlke) Allen. She grew up in the Chatfield community, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1953. On June 15, 1957 she married Walter “Wally” Mercer Jr. at the Sumner Center … [Read more...]
Kathleen “Kitty” Lee
Kathleen “ Kitty” Lee, 81 of Rushford, died Sept 12, 2016 at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., surrounded by family and friends. Kitty was born on January 19, 1935 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Clarence and Marie Nordby. She was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and Hastings Cosmetology School. Kitty married Wayne Lee of Peterson on November 10, 1956 in Spring Valley, … [Read more...]
Orville Tangen
Orville Edne Tangen, 99, of Chatfield, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus. Orville was born October 9, 1916 on a farm in Chatfield Township to Theodore and Alma (Asleson) Tangen. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 Fifth Armored Division stationed in New York and later shipped overseas to Europe (March 1943.) First he was a cook for … [Read more...]
Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Yvonne Lee, 41, of Lanesboro, and formerly of Crosby, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Jennifer was born September 17, 1975 in Crosby to Michael and LeOra (Zenke) Lind. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School. She met the love of her life, Mitch Lee, at a country music festival that neither were supposed to be … [Read more...]
Roger J. Ristau
Roger J. Ristau, age 80, of Preston, Minn., died at Green Lea Manor in Mabel,Minn., on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Roger was born on April 10, 1936, in rural Preston, Minn., to Henry F. and Agnes (Drummond) Ristau. He attended country schools in the Forestville and Carimona area and completed the eighth grade. Roger then went on to work at Jerry’s Body Shop in Preston. He … [Read more...]