Sally Dee Smith, formally from Rochester, Minn., peacefully passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born to Richard and Betty Young (Olson) in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 5, 1945. She grew up in Clarion, Iowa where her father was the doctor in town and her mother a nurse. She graduated with a Master’s in Elementary … [Read more...]
Tom Westby
Tom Westby, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away in his home on April 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Tom was born in La Crosse, Wis., on March 29, 1957, to Harley and Joycelyn (Benson) Westby. He grew up in Houston, Minn., where he spent his formative years building a trophy-winning hot … [Read more...]
Alona J. Schmidt
Alona J Schmidt was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She met her heavenly father on April 23, 2024, at the age of 80. Alona was born to Orville and Elna Rask on September 1, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Laurence “Larry” Schmidt, at Wilmington Lutheran Church on December 12, 1969. Together they had four … [Read more...]
Bonnie Mae Olson
Bonnie Mae Olson, 74, of rural Peterson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Rushford, Minn. Bonnie was born June 14, 1949, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Milton and Betty (Soiney) Eide. She was raised in the Rushford and Chatfield area and attended Chatfield School. She worked as a homemaker and spent most of her days gardening, canning, taking care of her children and her husband. … [Read more...]
Edith Jewell Johnson
Edith Jewell Johnson, age 95, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., into God’s loving arms. She was born on July 30, 1928, in Black Hammer, Minn., to John and Emma (Ness) Rostad. On June 11, 1950. Edith Rostad was joined in marriage to Clarence Johnson. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1997. Edith was a beloved wife, … [Read more...]
Charles Peter “Pete” Griffin
Our father, Charles Peter Griffin, Jr or “Pete,” sadly passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Cedar Court Senior Living Center in Adams, Minn., at the age of 72. Pete was born July 4, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Martha (Gardner) and Charles Griffin, Sr (Chuck). In his youth, dad loved sports, especially baseball and basketball and was even a standout athlete in college, … [Read more...]
Barbara J. Moran
Barbara J. Moran, age 81, of Eyota, died on April 18, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1942, the daughter of Ervin and Lois (Jenson) Moran. She is survived by her sisters Patricia (Clifford) Heiden and Mary Connaughty, brother-in-law Duane Sveen and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Joan Sveen, brother-in-law Thomas … [Read more...]
Mary Jane Island
Our mom, Mary Jane Island (Kraut, Leverson) passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 95, at Spring Valley Living Nursing Home. She was born, March 17, 1929, in Kasota, Minn., to Beulah (Nason) and Curtis Leverson. In high school she was a competitive swimmer. She grew up in St. Peter, Minn., where she met our dad, John Kraut. They married in 1948 and had five … [Read more...]
Mary Elizabeth Allen
Mary Elizabeth Allen, 66, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Mary was born in Decorah, Iowa, on December 15, 1957, to Marie (Flaskerud) Hegtvedt and Earl Hegtvedt. Mary was raised and attended school in Spring Valley, Minn. After graduation Mary moved to the Minneapolis area where she worked as an administrative assistant and was an … [Read more...]
Neil A. Rowland
Neil A. Rowland, 69, of Chatfield, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus, surrounded by his three boys. Neil Alex Rowland was born November 14, 1954, in Gaylord, Minn., to Arlo and Janice (Redman) Rowland. The Rowland family moved from Gaylord to Byron in 1958, where Arlo started the Rowland Well Co. family business. In 1960 they moved the … [Read more...]