Thomas Edward O’Connor was born on March 23, 1944, in Preston, Minn., to John Edward O’Connor and Elvera Workman. Raised on a farm, he attended Crystal Springs Country School and spent his early years milking cows alongside his father. Tom earned his GED before proudly serving in the U.S. Army from June 1, 1965, to March 1, 1967, during which time he served in South … [Read more...]
Edgar Sibert Evenson
Edgar Sibert Evenson, 88, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the Gundersen Lutheran Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., surrounded by his family. Edgar was born to Sibert and Selma (Neu) Evenson on January 9, 1937, in Rushford, Minn. He attended elementary and high school in Rushford, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at the Rushford Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Winifred Mary Schulte
Winifred Mary Schulte, age 98, of Caledonia, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Winifred was born in Caledonia on September 28, 1926, to Henry and Genevieve (Hoscheit) Meyer. She attended Catholic Central Grade School, graduated from Loretto High School in 1944 and graduated from Winona Business College. Her first job was with a local law firm Flynn … [Read more...]
Wayne “Aldi” Gordon
1948–2025 Wayne Aldis Gordon, 76, beloved by many, passed away February 6, 2025, at his home. He was born in Red Wing in 1948 to Aldis and Inga “Luella” Gordon (Hendrickson) and grew up in Houston, Minn.. After attending college, Wayne served in the Army from 1969 to 1971, including a combat tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. He married Rebecca Jo Gordon (Kaehler) … [Read more...]
Marilyn M. Morem
Marilyn M. Morem, 80, Rochester, Minn., died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Seasons Hospice House. No services will be held per Marilyn’s wishes. Arrangements by Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. … [Read more...]
Larry Dean Hundorf
Larry Dean Hundorf of Rushford passed away peacefully at his residence on February 4, 2025. Larry is survived by his children Kristina, Angela and Dean; son-in-law Lonnie, three granddaughters, one grandson and sixgreat-grandchildren. Our father enjoyed bowling, working on cars, fishing, and tinkering in his garage. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Joy Ann … [Read more...]
William Jones Wright
William Jones Wright, age 94, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on February 11, 2025. Bill was born on March 12, 1930, in Preston, the son of Edward and Olive (nee Johnson) Wright. He attended school in the Lanesboro/Preston area. Following his education, Bill worked for Patterson Quarry in St. Charles. On June 26, 1954, Bill and Mary Jean Julian were united in marriage … [Read more...]
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud, 85 of Chatfield and formerly Minneiska, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Kathyrn was born January 2, 1940 in Jackson, Minn., to Marvin and Lucille (Ingram) Aldrich. At the age of 14, Kathy met her future husband, Clint Gilsrud while he was working at the gas station in St. Peter. It took Clint a while to realize that Kathy … [Read more...]
Normen Ernest Peterson
Normen Ernest Peterson, age 86, joined his beloved wife in heaven on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Normen Ernest Peterson “Pete” was born June 27, 1938, to Ernest and Estella Peterson in Decorah, Iowa. Norm grew up in Wykoff and raised his family on the same family farm he was raised on. Norm “Pete” proudly wore many titles: photographer, auctioneer, … [Read more...]
Gerald A. “Smokey” Hovland
Gerald A. "Smokey" Hovland of Rushford, Minn., passed away at Green Lea Manor the age of 86. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at a later date. Jerry was born in Winona, Minn., in 1938, to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland. Jerry’s father died in WWII, and his mother remarried Arthur Halvorson. Jerry grew up in Rushford and … [Read more...]