Linda Kern, age 76, died on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Traditions of Preston, in Preston, Minn. There will be a visitation for Linda from 10-11 a.m., on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minn., and will be immediately followed by burial in Washington Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn. Linda May Taylor was born on May 7, 1948, in in … [Read more...]
Minna Hein
Minna Hein, age 95, longtime Canton and Mabel, Minn., area resident, died peacefully at home on November 17, 2024. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her daughter Irmgard Hein Ellingson in care of Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel. … [Read more...]
Adeline Jean Agrimson
Adeline Jean Agrimson, age 88, of Peterson, Minn., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born February 10, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Judith (Woxland) Bremmer in Rushford, Minn. Adeline grew up on her family’s farm near Arendahl, Minn., where her future husband Arne lived just across the valley. Adeline graduated from … [Read more...]
David John Rother
David John Rother was given the gift of eternal life through faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ on November 16, 2024, at the age of 80 years. He was a loving brother, uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-uncle. He took pride in knowing that he was an uncle and never forgot their names. He always asked concerning his great-nephews, “Now who is the tallest?” And saying, “Wow!” at … [Read more...]
Christopher Michael Cremer
Christopher Michael Cremer, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 66. Chris was born on June 11, 1958, in La Crosse, Wis., to Donald and Audrey (Copeman) Cremer. He moved to Harmony in 1968 and graduated from Harmony High School in 1976. He joined Harmony Enterprises, Inc. (HECO GPI) in October 1978 as a third-generation employee, working … [Read more...]
Melanie Ann Ritter
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Ann Ritter, 57, of Lanesboro, Minn. She passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, with her husband Dan by her side. She was a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend. Despite the challenges, she faced her cancer diagnosis with determination and grace. Her warmth and unwavering love will be … [Read more...]
Brit Harry Schriever
Brit Harry Schriever, 70, surrounded by his family, was released to his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 a.m. Brit was born on June 27, 1954, to Floyd and Carol (Mouw) Schriever at the Zumbrota Hospital in Zumbrota, Minn. He attended school and graduated from Harmony High School with the Class of 1971. He continued his education at Albert Lea Technical … [Read more...]
Ramon “Ray” Wickett
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...]