Adrienne “Adie” Milne, 90, of Preston, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. with visitation before the service, from 12:30-2 p.m. A private family burial will take place at another time. Adrienne Marie Schwier was born March 5, 1934, in Fillmore … [Read more...]
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Julie was born on September 18, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, to Clemons and Margaret (Koenigs) Goergen. She grew up in Adams, Minn., attended and graduated from Adams High School in 1964. Folwlowing … [Read more...]
Alyce Westphal
Alyce Westphal, 90, of Rochester, Minn., passed away July 18, 2024. Alyce was born May 1, 1934, in Preston, Minn., to Elmer and Violet Krieger. She graduated from Wykoff HS and was married to James Westphal on June 9, 1952. She and Jim settled in Spring Valley, Minn., and raised their four children. Alyce enjoyed raising and showing dogs, traveling, and spending time with … [Read more...]
Marilyn Eleanor Jore
Marilyn Eleanor Jore (née Allmaras) was born in Philadelphia on October 29, 1934. She passed away peacefully in her home on July 18, 2024, in Caledonia. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and dedication to her community, family and faith. Marilyn graduated from La Crosse Logan High School and completed her education at St. Francis School of Nursing. On June … [Read more...]
Deborah Kay Sheldon
Deborah Kay Sheldon, age 67, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away July 15, 2024, at her home after a hard battle with cancer. Deb was born in Rochester, Minn., on November 28, 1956, to Herb and Idell (Prouty) Parker. Deb married Charlie Sheldon of Spring Valley, Minn., on March 23, 1985. She worked at St. Marys hospital for 37 years, starting in housekeeping and with hard work … [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. 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...]