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...]
Kristine “Kris” Horsman
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...]