Richard John Johnson, 94, of Preston, passed away September 29, 2024, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Richard was born June 12, 1930, in rural Peterson, Minn., to Richard A. and Ella (Hoff) Johnson. Richard graduated from Peterson High School. He met his wife Florence in Houston, Minn., and they became engaged on Valentine’s Day 1951, marrying on June 17, … [Read more...]
James (Jim) George Johnson
James (Jim) George Johnson was born in Stony Run Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minn., on June 20, 1940, to Arthur and Leona Johnson. He graduated High School in Clarkfield, Minn. Jim met Mary Agnes Lunderville when area churches gathered for a revival meeting at his church. They were married on April 4, 1962, in Milbank, SD. Jim enlisted in the army at this same time. … [Read more...]
John Omdahl
December 27, 1944 - September 30, 2024 Bloomington — John Omdahl, 79, of Bloomington, formerly of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Founder’s Ridge in Bloomington, after a 17 year battle with Parkinson’s disease and a recent stroke. He was born in Decorah, Iowa, on December 27, 1944, to Aage and Muriel (Bye) Omdahl and grew up in Mabel, … [Read more...]
Reverend Deanna Marie Woodward
Reverend Deanna Marie Woodward, 66, of Preston, Minn., passed away unexpect-edly on Wednesday October 2, 2024. Deanna Marie Sigrist was born on September 30th, 1958 in Zumbrota, Minn., to Kenneth and Lennis (Rauenhorst) Sigrist of rural Pine Island, Minnesota. She grew up on a dairy farm with her younger brother Bryan, attended Pine Island Schools, and graduated … [Read more...]
Karyn Jean Olson
Karyn Jean Olson, 76, of Houston, passed away September 29, 2024. Karyn J. Olson (Williams) was born August 27, 1948, to Kenneth and Avis (Sweet) Williams in La Crosse, Wis. She was raised in Houston, Minn., and graduated from Houston High School. Karyn married her high school sweetheart, Leonard Warren Olson on June 26, 1987. They united their mixed families of children: … [Read more...]
Victor Horsman
Victor Lane Horsman, 56, of Luverne, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 11, 1968, in Spring Valley, Minn. Victor was the beloved son of Bonnie Horsman and Clifford Reed. A celebration of Victor’s life will be held on October 12, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Masonic Park in Spring Valley, Minn. In honor of his memory, … [Read more...]
Joan Faye Baarsch
On September 28, 2024, Joan Faye Baarsch passed away peacefully with family at her side. She was 94 years old. Born in Durand, Wis., on March 1, 1930, Joan Dale was the youngest of 12 children of Edith Mae (Dimond) and Nat Ervin Dale. She was baptized and confirmed at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Durand and graduated from Durand High School in 1948. Soon after, Joan met … [Read more...]
Lyle Crowson
Lyle Crowson, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Lyle James Crowson was born on the family farm near Wykoff, Minn., on December 1, 1935, to Jay and Frances (Raabe) Crowson along with his twin brother Lloyd. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He attended country school … [Read more...]
Ricky (Rick) Glen Hovden
Ricky (Rick) Glen Hovden, age 68, of Oronoco, Minn., (formerly Spring Valley, Minn.) passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. Rick, along with his 10-minute older twin sister, Ronda, was born September 6, 1957, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Emmeth (Bud) and Gwenlyn (Miland) Hovden. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1976 and went on to receive his Bachelor of … [Read more...]
Marlyn Lee Cox
Marlyn Lee Cox, age 79, of Peterson, Minn., died from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease on September 24, 2024, at the home of Sylvia Passow, his sister. He was born on May 5, 1945 in Faribault, Minn., the son of Gordon and Gesina (Simonson) Cox. He grew up on the family farm in Fillmore Township and graduated from Wykoff High School. He attended St. Olaf College … [Read more...]