Ellen Lois (Colburn) Jensson passed away January 1, 2025, at her home. She was born June 24, 1939, to Claude and Voe (Shumate) Colburn, as their only child, on her grandfather’s farm near Dexter, Minn. Claude worked for various farmers there before moving to Nashua, Iowa, where he worked for approximately five years for a large cattle buyer. After this, the family moved near … [Read more...]
Laura Grebin
Laura Grebin, age 66, of Preston, Minn., died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family after a year-long battle against cancer. Laura Lee Grebin was born on November 12, 1958, in Austin, Minn., daughter of Robert W. and Rosalie A. (Andrews) Grebin. Laura was a graduate from Austin High School. She enlisted with the United States Air Force from May 25, … [Read more...]
Lucena (Lucy) Hutton
Lucena (Lucy) Hutton died December 26, 2024, in Temple, Tex. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Luke Catholic Church and she was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Tex. She was born March 16, 1950, to Olimpio Corsame Salinas and Januaria Herona Lomallo in the Philippines. She married Douglas Lee Hutton June 21, 1972. She worked in finance and … [Read more...]
Elizabeth C. Wolf
Elizabeth C. Wolf, age 100, of Owatonna, formerly of Preston, died on December 29, 2024, at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living, Owatonna. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Dr. Jef Olson officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment took place at the … [Read more...]
Duane “Dewey” Lee
Duane “Dewey” Lee of Rochester, Minn., died in Rochester, at home on December 27, 2024. He was born September 14, 1942. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to take place in Lanesboro Cemetery. … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill
Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill, 80, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with multiple terminal illnesses. Pat was born January 17, 1944, in Madison, S. Dak., to Lloyd and Carol Morgan. She was a loving, devoted grandmother and friend, known for her love of Euchre, Cribbage, and Texas Hold ‘Em card … [Read more...]
Sue Ann (Rendigs) Hagedorn
Sue Ann (Rendigs) Hagedorn, 84, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, after short battle with cancer. Sue was born on October 4, 1940, to Albert and Hildah Rendigs, in Black River Falls, Wis. On November 17, 1940, she was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls, and was confirmed on March 29, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Joan Elizabeth (Ullan) Benson
Joan Elizabeth (Ullan) Benson, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Houston, Minn., with her family, after a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born June 17, 1933, along with her twin sister June to Norman and Beatrice (Bakken) Ullan. She grew up on the ridge above Looney Valley. She attended Houston High School. Joan attended beauty school in Minneapolis then later … [Read more...]
Terrance “Terry” Becker
Terry Becker, age 84, of Caledonia, passed away December 26, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare, Houston, Minn. He was born September 23, 1940, in Caledonia, to Lloyd and Florence (Gaspard) Becker. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. Terry owned and operated Becker Lumber Company with his father and uncle Cyril Becker. He then sold authentic log homes and was a … [Read more...]
Curly Jim Werth
Curly Jim Werth, age 82, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Cottage Wood Memory Care in Rochester, Minn. Curly was born on July 16, 1942, to Amil and Erma (Schmidt) Werth in Rochester, Minn. On June 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. Caughel in North Goodland, Mich. Curly attended Spring Valley High School and graduated co-valedictorian … [Read more...]
Debbie Pavlina
Our beloved Debbie, 74, passed into peace on November 30, 2024, in Palo Alto, Calif. Debbie Kiehne was born on September 13, 1950, in Preston, Minn., and resided in Saratoga, Calif., until her passing. Debbie was curious, loving, giving, and filled with faith. Debbie grew up on a dairy farm in Chatfield, Minn., with her family and attended Chatfield High School. She got her … [Read more...]
Sonja Deloris Gorham
Sonja Deloris Gorham, 96, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Hesper Lutheran Church. Interment will take place in Hesper Lutheran Cemetery. The Mengis Funeral … [Read more...]
Kenneth P. Tschumper
Kenneth P. Tschumper was born April 24, 1950, in La Crescent, Minn. He passed away on December 19, 2024, after a strong fight against cancer. Ken graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Biology in 1972. He worked on a Master’s degree at St. Mary’s College in Winona until he decided to purchase his farm from his parents in January 1977. He was the fourth … [Read more...]
Helen Minnie Evenson
Helen Minnie Evenson, age 92, of Rushford, passed away on December 18, 2024. She was born January 14, 1932, to Alfonse and Emma Feine on the family farm in Hart, Minn. On November 26, 1949, Helen married the love of her life Robert “Evie” Evenson, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart, Minn. Three children came from this union. Helen worked for Rush Products for 30 years, being … [Read more...]
Richard Wesley Boice
Richard Wesley Boice went to see Jesus on December 20, 2024, at the age of 85. Richard “Dick” was born to Harold and Clarice (Evenrud) Boice on October 3, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn., the church he attended his entire life. On October 25, 1958, Dick married the love of his life, Kay Rindels. Together they farmed and … [Read more...]