Niel Frederick Christensen, Sr., age 90, of Houston, Minn., went to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. He was surrounded by Janelle and their family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 3, at 11 am at Cross of Christ Church in Houston, Minn., where Niel was a member. Visitation will be Friday, August 2, from 4-7 … [Read more...]
Rebecca “Becky” McCabe
Rebecca “Becky” McCabe, age 78, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Rebecca Lynnette Petefish was born on July 3, 1946, to George and Rebecca (Bolton) Petefish in Buda, Ill. Becky graduated from high school in Buda in 1964. She later continued her education at Bemidji State College, Mankato State, … [Read more...]
Dennis Lloyd Deters
Dennis Lloyd Deters, 78, of Spring Grove, passed away on December 17, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease. Dennis was born on April 23, 1945, to Lloyd and Alice Deters. Farm boy, fisherman, hunter, straight A student in college, Marine Corps machine-gunner (Vietnam), logger, exporter, pilot (5,000 hours PIC from coast to coast and from the arctic to South … [Read more...]
George “Doc” Frank Frisch
March 10, 1928 - July 15, 2024 George “Doc” Frank Frisch, 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep to join the love of his life, Ann, on July 15, 2024. A veteran of the Army Dental Corps, Doc practiced dentistry for several years in Spring Grove, Minn., and for over 50 years in Caledonia, retiring at age 83. Doc is preceded in death by his wife Ann (Mattison),daughter … [Read more...]
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu, age 83, of Lanesboro, passed away at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center where she resided for a brief time. Mary Ellen Aakre Treu was born on September 11, 1940, in Winona to Arnold and Marie (Boyum) Aakre. She attended Lanesboro area schools and graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Winona State University. On December … [Read more...]
Henry “Stumpy” Anthony Becker Jr.
Henry “Stumpy” Anthony Becker Jr. passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 74. He was born to Henry and Delores Becker on March 29, 1950, in San Diego, Calif. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Stumpy was the oldest of six siblings and spent his childhood enjoying fishing, hunting, and swimming, passions which … [Read more...]
Linda Ann (Peterson) Kingsbury
Linda Ann (Peterson) Kingsbury, beloved wife, mother, grand-mother, cousin and sister-in-law, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, after fighting cancer bravely for years. Born on June 9, 1953, to parents Oscar and Olive (Fossum) Peterson, Linda grew up as an only child on her mother’s family farm, surrounded by many cousins, aunts and uncles who played an … [Read more...]
Evelyn Marion Voigt
Evelyn Voigt, 94, of Taopi, passed peacefully into the kingdom of heaven while residing at Wildwood Grove on Monday evening, July 8, 2024 Evelyn Marion Bly was born February 8, 1930, to Glenn Jr. and Amber (Rucker) Bly in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up on the family farm south of Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1948. While at an April dance at … [Read more...]
Roger Duane Ekern
Roger Duane Ekern, 74, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born at Cottrell Home Hospital in Rushford, Minn., on July 13, 1949, to Charles and Gilma Ekern. He grew up on the family farm and was active in the FFA throughout high school. Roger attended the National FFA Convention as part of the dairy judging team … [Read more...]
Ronald Dale Broadwater
Ronald Dale Broadwater, age 77, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on June 27, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s over the past several years. Ron was born in Rochester, Minn., on August 31, 1946, to Evelyn (Tienter) and Jonathan Dale Broadwater. He grew up in Fillmore County where he attended school and worked on his family farm. … [Read more...]