Ingrid Marie Bunke, age 71, of Rushford, Minn., died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Ingrid was born September 11, 1953, in La Crosse, the daughter of Clifford and Violet (Peterson) Davidson. She attended Rushford High School. She was united in marriage to Duane Bunke on March 13, 1971, at Rushford Lutheran Church. The couple raised … [Read more...]
Russell (Russ) Charles Betsinger
Russell (Russ) Charles Betsinger, 79, of Spring Valley, passed away on November 10, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Russ was born November 3, 1945, in Elma, Iowa, the son of Lester and Bernice (Northness) Betsinger. Russ graduated from Waldorf Pemberton in 1964 and entered the Jesuit Seminary. Later changing paths, he was united in marriage in … [Read more...]
Linda (Blegen) Fuhs
Linda (Blegen) Fuhs, 80, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, in Mabel, Minn., surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 4, 1944, in Spring Grove, Minn., Lin grew up in a close-knit community and graduated from Spring Grove High School. Lin will be remembered for her kind heart, her warmth, and the way she touched the lives of everyone she … [Read more...]
Hanna Elshoff
Hanna Elshoff, age 81, of Chatfield, Minn., departed for her final Dream Ride Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.,, due to injuries she sustained from a car accident. Hanna was born during WWII in Verden, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Johanne (Riemann) Wahlers. She is survived by her sister Irmgard Lexvold (Wahlers), son Karl … [Read more...]
Evelyn A. Larson
Evelyn “Evie” Ardis Larson passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield Minn. Evie was born on February 26, 1932, in Lanesboro MN to Paul and Mabel Topnesss. She grew up on the family farm in Lanesboro and was the oldest of three girls (twin sisters Vienna and Vivian). Evie loved bowling, participating in leagues in Rochester, Preston and … [Read more...]
Helen Mary Haugen
Helen Mary Haugen, surrounded by her family, was released to her Lord and Savior Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2024. She was residing at Park Lane Estates in Preston, Minn., where she received extraordinary, loving care for the past several years. Her family will be forever thankful for the excellent care she received. Helen was born December 20, 1926, in Arcadia, Calif., … [Read more...]
Jerry A. Kyseth
Jerry A. Kyseth, 81, of rural Spring Grove, Minn., passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Jerry was born August 15, 1943, in Preston, Minn., to Vernon and Milly (Ovestrud) Kyseth. He grew up in Canton, graduating from Canton High School in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked with ordinance. After his … [Read more...]
Wade M. Jenkins
Wade M. Jenkins left this earth for his next adventure on Monday, October 14, 2024. Wade’s health declined in recent months, and he left us far too soon. Wade was born on June 24, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., to Joan and Jim Jenkins. He grew up with his siblings in Sunnydale, and later the family purchased an acreage outside of Chatfield, Minn., where Wade lived until moving … [Read more...]
Marian M. Corpstein
Marian M. Corpstein, 87, of Caledonia, died surrounded by her family on Friday, October 25, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn. She was born August 31, 1937, in Caledonia to Arnold and Celesta (Rottman) Gillen. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1956. Marian married Norman Corpstein on August 10, 1957, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. She was … [Read more...]
Jeanette (Jan) Milne
Jeanette (Jan) Milne, age 77, of Preston, Minn., lost her battle with dementia with her daughters by her side, and surrounded by the love of her family on October 23, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Edina, Minn. Jan Lee Pfister was born in Preston on November 25, 1946, to Lenard and Patricia (O’Shaughnessy) Pfister. She was a lifelong resident of Preston, and graduated … [Read more...]