Linda Darlene (Moen) Kane passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 74. She is preceded in death by her husband Jon Paul Kane, close friend Lambert Motz, parents Thelma and Tilford Moen, and sister Thelma. Linda is survived by siblings Sharon (Steve) Engrav, Gerald (Linda Rae) Moen, and Gloria Moen; nieces and nephews Kim (Kelly) Garrison, Mike (Katie) Engrav, Nici … [Read more...]
Linda Marie (Olstad) Berg
Linda Marie (Olstad) Berg, age 90, of Rushford, Minn., died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on September 1, 1934, in Bratsberg, Minn., the daughter of Gynther and Inez (Glenna) Olstad. She grew up in the rural Rushford area, attending Grindland Country School, Peterson … [Read more...]
David Lee Otis
David Lee Otis, 69, of Mabel, Minn., passed away on December 13, 2024, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. David was born on July 11, 1955, the son of Howard and Marjorie (nee Adams) Otis in Oakland, Calif. David attended school in the Burnsville, Minn., area and was a graduate of Burnsville High School. He then furthered his education in welding in a … [Read more...]
Elaine Mildred Pflughoeft
Elaine Mildred Pflughoeft went home to her Savior’s house in heaven on December 9, 2024. She was born July 21, 1935, in a farm house near Stockton, Minn., to Irvin and Mildred (Swenson) Wager. She was united in marriage to childhood sweetheart Raymond Pflughoeft on October 23, 1954, after he sold his prize pig to buy her a ring. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary … [Read more...]
Karen “Kari” Beth Kremer
A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated community member passed away on December 12, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, Minn., after a long and courageous battle with vascular dementia. She was 70 years old. Karen was born on July 8, 1954, in Chatfield, Minn., to Virginia Mae (Caw) and William Wilbur Kremer. She graduated from Chosen Valley High … [Read more...]
Victor James Tienter
Victor James Tienter, age 25, of Spring Valley, Minn., died October 12, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Victor was born January 22, 1999, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, Minn. He was a beloved son of Roger Tienter and Jamie Carson. Victor graduated from Kingsland High School in 2017. He worked at fast food restaurants over the … [Read more...]
Larry E. Grunden
Larry E. Grunden, age 82, of Rochester, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Mayo Health System-St. Marys Campus following a brave, albeit brief, fight against metastatic cancer. Larry was born on March 28, 1942, to Leonard and Dorothy (nee Jackson) on the home farm in Redwood County, Minn. When he was a teenager he made a decision for Jesus and was baptized at the Church of … [Read more...]
Michael “Mike” Hosting
Michael “Mike” Hosting, age 70, formerly of Canton, Minn., died Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Mike was born July 13, 1954, in La Crosse, Wis., to Cletus and Mary (Snyder) Hosting. He grew up in Canton and graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1972. In 1974 he married Marsha Garness. They would later divorce. He operated … [Read more...]
Bertram Boyum
Bert Boyum, age 106, of Rushford, Minn., died at his home in Rushford on Sunday, December 8, 2024. In his own words: I arrived at the farm home of Martin K. and Cora (Swiggum) Boyum on September 20, 1918. The farm was near Grover in Fremont Township. I attended the Grover one room country school through eighth grade. One of the highlights in grade school was when I built a … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Specht
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Robert “Bob” Specht, age 74, who died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born August 29, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Vernon and Helen (Bammert) Specht. He married Carrol Hughes June 8, 1985, in Pequot Lakes, Minn. Bob was a salesman, ice fisherman, and a great joke teller. His … [Read more...]