Margaret “Margie” Anna (McGregor) Schueler was born June 15, 1927, in Bardsdale, Calif., the daughter of Bruce and Eva. Born early, she remained a petite thing and a fighter all her life. Raised on a citrus ranch in Fillmore, Calif., the youngest of four, she recalled a happy life of adventure. A tomboy, there was no challenge she wouldn’t dive into, no matter who the … [Read more...]
Madge Danielson
Madge Danielson, age 90 of Stewartville (formerly of Chatfield), passed away surrounded by her family at the Stewartville Care Center on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Madge Alta Danielson was born on the family farm outside of Chatfield the daughter of William Wesley and Eleanor (Crowson) Buchanan on September 7, 1934. She attended school in the Chatfield area. She was … [Read more...]
Carole Ruth Bond
Carole Ruth Bond, 76, of Preston, Minn., died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., after a short illness. She was born September 27, 1948, in Kewaskum, Wis., to Oscar and Hilda (Seyfert) Seefeldt. The eldest of three children, she was raised on the family farm. She graduated from Kewaskum High School before attending career academy … [Read more...]
Mallory B. Jefferis
Mallory B. Jefferis, age 84 of Chatfield, passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Mallory Bolton was born on March 5, 1940, the son of Robert and Ruth (Bolton) Jefferis in Chatfield. He attended Chatfield area schools and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1958. Mallory entered the United States Army following graduation and … [Read more...]
JoAnn Marie Carlson
JoAnn Marie Carlson, 91, died on Tuesday January 21, 2025, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. She was born on January 17, 1934, at the Caledonia Hospital to Anton and Mary (Kragness) Skree. She was raised in Badger Valley in rural Houston and attended its country school, where she formed many friendships that would last a lifetime. JoAnn was confirmed at the Houston … [Read more...]
Darrell Lester Masters
Darrell Lester Masters, born on March 31, 1944, in Decorah, Iowa, to Victor and Vyra (Dawley) Masters, passed away surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025, at Gundersen Healthcare Center in Harmony, Minn. A 1962 graduate of Canton High School, Darrell went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1968. In 2022, he was honored with a Quilt of Valor for his … [Read more...]
Arlene Luzum
Our beloved Arlene, age 85, of Rosemount, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Catherine (nee Ryan) Hill, and one brother, Allan Hill. Arlene was a life-long caregiver, serving as a Registered Nurse for 40 years, a wife and mother to four and a grandmother to eight. Born and raised in … [Read more...]
Mary Lou Thoreson
Mary Lou Thoreson, age 90, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. She was born January 19, 1934, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Bung) Ressie in Winona, Minn. Mary Lou graduated from Winona High School in Winona, Minn., and went on to attend Midwest Bible School in St. Louis, Mo. She … [Read more...]
Arthur “Richard” Thoreson
Arthur “Richard” Thoreson, age 90 of Chatfield, Minn., passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. He was born September 1, 1934, the son of Arthur Ralph and Katherine Ida (Woxland) Thoreson in St Paul, Minn. He graduated from St Charles High School in St Charles, Minn., and later went on to attend … [Read more...]
Knud E. Jorgensen
Knud E. Jorgensen, 89, of rural Stewartville, Minn., passed away on Friday morning, January 17, 2025, at his home of natural causes surrounded by his loving family. Knud was born on May 19, 1935, in Graese, Denmark to Jess and Martha Jorgensen. He grew up on the family farm and attended local schools and Kregme in 1950. Knud was an avid soccer player and a skilled horseman … [Read more...]