Daniel Paul Gade, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home farm on May 13, 2024. He was born July 7, 1961, in La Crosse, Wis., to Paul and Arlene Gade. In 1979 Dan graduated from Kee High School Lansing, Iowa. After high school he continued working on the family farm in rural Eitzen, Minn. On August 20, 2005, Dan was united in marriage to Jeanne (Ingvalson) Misch at St. … [Read more...]
Lowell R. Kinstler
Lowell R. Kinstler, 85, Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Gundersen Hospital. Lowell was born on May 28, 1938 in La Crosse, Wis., to Alfred and Dorothy Kinstler. Lowell attended grade school in Paradise Valley and graduated from Houston High School on June 1, 1956. He was united in marriage to Krystle Johnson in Houston, Minn., on July 2, 1961, and enlisted … [Read more...]
Marvin H. Gehling
Marvin H. Gehling, age 75, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., on Friday May 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Marvin Henry Gehling was born December 5, 1948, to Clarence and Florence (Kraus) Gehling in Carroll, Iowa. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1966 and attended Austin Area Vocational-Technical School … [Read more...]
Bernice Joyce (Sivesind) Doering
Bernice Joyce (Sivesind) Doering, age 89 of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side. “Bea” was born June 23, 1934, to Gladys and Henry Sivesind. Bea graduated from Spring Grove High School where she was active in choir and theater. Her father died in her senior year. After high school, Bea was recruited by Dr. Ahlfs to be his assistant in … [Read more...]
Virgil E. Reicks
Virgil E. Reicks, 87, of Harmony, Minn., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Virgil was born September 13, 1936, at home near Cresco, Iowa, to Albert and Louise (Scholbrock) Reicks. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1954. In 1956 Virgil enlisted in the United States Army where he was trained in food service. After two years of … [Read more...]
Niel Frederick Christensen
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. Niel was born October 20, 1933, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Anna (Nielsen) Christensen. He grew up in Jacksonville, Iowa. He met the love of his life, Janelle Rose … [Read more...]
Ronald L. Solberg
Ronald L. Solberg, 77, passed away on September 22, 2023 at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, Ariz. Ron was born July 16, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa. He was the son of Otto and Bernita (Hansen) Solberg. He grew up on the family farm until his father’s passing. Ron graduated from Estherville, Iowa, high school and joined the Army after graduation where he proudly served as … [Read more...]
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen age 89, of Lanesboro died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Helen was born October 17, 1934, in Peterson, Minn., to Albert and Gunild (Engebretson) Hongerholt. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1953. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis. In July 1953, she started working at Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of … [Read more...]
Evelyn C. Christianson
Evelyn Clara (Nieland) Christianson passed away surrounded by family on Friday, April 26, 2024. Evelyn was born on December 26, 1927, to Henry and Caroline Nieland, on the family farm near Arlington, Minn. She was the fifth of six children, but the oldest girl. Evelyn attended school in Arlington and graduated in 1945. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis where … [Read more...]
Arlene Louise Grimes
Arlene Louise Grimes, age 87 of Rushford, passed away on May 5, 2024. Arlene was born on August 29, 1936, in Rushford, to Nels and Inger (Quamen) Larson. She was a graduate of Peterson High School in 1954. On June 19, 1954. Arlene and Robert Grimes were married at the Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Arlene traveled to many countries and states with her husband who … [Read more...]