In loving memory of Kristine “Kris” Horsman, 74, of Chatfield, Minn., who peacefully passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born to Glen and Marion Stevens on September 10, 1950, in Rochester, Minn. Kristine’s journey was one of warmth and affection. As a young girl, she flourished as a Girl Scout, setting a foundation of generosity and community spirit that would define … [Read more...]
Rev. Doctor William (Bill) A. Rowen
The Reverend Doctor William (Bill) A. Rowen, Jr. died peacefully October 25, 2024, at his home in Spring Valley under the care of Heartland Hospice and his loving family. Bill was a graduate of Chosen Valley High School (Chatfield), Macalester College (St. Paul), Garrett Theological Seminary (Evanston), and Trinity Theological Seminary (Newburgh) where he earned his Doctor … [Read more...]
Mervin Sears
Mervin Sears, 83, of Harmony, Minn., died on Wednesday, October 21, 2024, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Mervin Edward Sears was born June 9, 1941, in Grinnell, Iowa, to George Sears and Ardith Knoll. Through his school years, he was big into 4-H and involved in FFA. He grew up on an Ayrshire dairy farm and showed Ayrshires for many years at State … [Read more...]
Betty (Klimesh) Shimek
Elizabeth (Betty) Shimek, 88, of Plainview, Minn., (formerly of Rochester and Harmony, Minn.), died on September 20, 2024, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Betty spent her final summer doing what she loved most, spending time with family and visiting the casino. Betty (Klimesh) Shimek was born January 19, 1936, the eighth child of Joseph and Albina Klimesh in … [Read more...]
John Wayne Westby
John Wayne Westby, age 70, of Mabel, Minn., lost his short battle with esophageal cancer at his home on October 20, 2024, surrounded by family. John was born August 28, 1954, at Waukon Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa, to Kenneth and Ruth (Ruroden) Westby. The family lived on a farm between Dorchester and Spring Grove where he attended local country schools and … [Read more...]
Sharon Marie Dexter
Sharon was born April 14, 1934, and grew up on the west shore of Long Lake, Minn. She was the daughter of Dorothy Nelson Dexter and Everett Dexter, and had one younger sister, Lane Ann Dexter, all of whom predeceased her. She lived in and around the Twin Cities area until moving to Southeastern Minnesota in 1999, then to Western North Carolina in 2021. On September 25, … [Read more...]
Cory L. Folstad
Cory L. Folstad, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Decorah on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born April 13, 1971, in Decorah, Iowa, to Marvin and Linda Folstad. Cory was baptized and confirmed at Hesper Lutheran Church. He attended Decorah High School and graduated with the Class of 1989. His interest in hunting, fishing and the outdoors led him to … [Read more...]
Sue Thiele
Sue Thiele, 69, of Eitzen, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born April 19, 1955, in Waukon, Iowa to Fred and Norma (Wiemerslage) Breeser. She grew up in New Albin, Iowa, and graduated in 1973 from Kee High in Lansing. On October 24, 1987 she was united in marriage to David Thiele in Eitzen. The … [Read more...]
Steven Boyd Gasner
Steven Boyd Gasner, age 70, of Chatfield, died at Mayo Clinic-St. Marys Campus on October 10, 2024, with his family by his side. Steven was born on June 22, 1954 in Lakefield, Minn., the son of Boyd and Kathryn (Spitzack) Gasner. He moved to Chatfield as a young boy and attended Chatfield schools. He was a 1972 graduate of Chatfield High School. He attended classes at the … [Read more...]
Linda Nerstad Kemp
Linda Nerstad Kemp, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. Linda’s warm spirit was brought into this world on the frosty morning of January 9, 1952. Linda was raised on the family farm outside Spring Grove with her five brothers and sisters by their loving parents James and Edith Nerstad. Linda was a proud farm girl and loved caring for … [Read more...]