Ramon “Ray” Wickett, 89, of Decorah, Iowa, formerly of Canton and Mabel, Minn., died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Barthell Eastern Star Home. Ray was born August 11, 1935, in Canton, Minn., to Frank and Beth (Torgenrude) Wickett. In 1954 he graduated from the Canton High School and on November 30, 1956, was united in marriage to Lorraine Hagen at the Mabel First Lutheran … [Read more...]
Howard A. Van Minsel
Howard A. Van Minsel of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 82. Howard was born on June 1, 1942, in Waumandee, Wis., to August and Elsie (Doebbert) Van Minsel and was the youngest of seven children. His mother Elsie (Doebbert) passed away when Howard was three years old. He was blessed and forever thankful … [Read more...]
Dean Willard Darrington
Dean Willard Darrington, 99, of Rushford, Minn., former longtime Hesper area farmer, died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Gundersen Healthcare in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by family. Dean was born on October 3, 1925, on the farm in Hesper Township of Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Willard and Cora (Lee) Darrington. He attended the Darrington Country School and graduated from … [Read more...]
Helen Elizabeth (Gorsegner) Davis
Helen Elizabeth (Gorsegner) Davis, age 99, passed away at her home in Canton, Minn., on November 12, 2024. Helen was born Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 1925, to Gustav and Ella (Hansen) Gorsegner in rural Thorp, Wis. She was baptized May 10, 1925, and confirmed August 18, 1938, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Thorp. She graduated from Thorp High School in 1943 and … [Read more...]
Walter E. Kuhlman
Walter E. Kuhlman, 93, a longtime rural Racine, Minn., area farmer, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Olmsted Community Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Walter Ernest Kuhlman was born October 3, 1931, in Watertown, S. Dak., to Ernest and Leona (Mischke) Kuhlman. At about the age of 10, he moved with his family to Pleasant Valley Township in rural Minnesota, … [Read more...]
Jeffrey (Jeff) Darren Sanders
Jeffrey (Jeff) Darren Sanders, 55 years old, of Lanesboro, Minn., transitioned home with his savior Jesus on November 7, 2024. Jeffrey was born to Jerry Sanders and Susanne Mercier in Summit, N. J., on August 13, 1969 and grew up in Phoenix, Ariz. He was the youngest of four children and was grateful for his relationships with his brothers Jerry and Jim and with his sister … [Read more...]
Gerald William Bartsch
Gerald William Bartsch, 84, passed peacefully at Spring Valley Senior Living on November 11, 2024. Jerry was born September 3, 1940, in Owatonna, Minn. He was born to Frank and Monica (Maier) Bartsch. He grew up on the family farm with his two brothers. He attended school in Owatonna and Wykoff, Minn. Jerry served in the United States Army. He was married to Janice (Rowe) on … [Read more...]
Arlene M. Bestor
Arlene M. Bestor, age 95, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Spring Valley Senior Living. Services will be held at a later time. Hindt Funeral Home is assisting the family. … [Read more...]
Ingrid Marie Bunke
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...]