Charlotte Colleen (McMahon) Ryan, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born on July 26, 1946, to James and Elizabeth McMahon. She grew up on the family farm in Chatfield, Minn., with many siblings and animals to keep her busy. Her love for animals led to her becoming … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” John Nordsving
Charles “Chuck” John Nordsving, son of Carol (Myhre) and Manferd Nordsving, was born on January 25, 1958, and passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2024. Chuck spent his first few years in Spring Grove until moving to Harmony where he attended school and graduated with the Spirit of ‘76 class. Chuck’s teenage years were spent hanging out with his friends at the pool hall, … [Read more...]
Wayne Clifford Jonsgaard
Wayne Clifford Jonsgaard, 60, was born on February 17, 1964, to Eldon D. and Carolyn Jonsgaard of Rushford. He was the oldest of five siblings. He graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1982. He also went to Western Techincal college for an auto machanic degree. He married Karen Gady on November 14, 1992, then later divorced. They had three girls and one … [Read more...]
Marvin Hovden
Marvin Hovden, age 93, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa. A cele-bration of life will be held for Marv on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. at the Winneshiek County Fair Community Building. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery at a later date. Marvin Hovden was born on April 5, 1931, to Carmen and … [Read more...]
Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp
Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia for 10 years. Jeff was born on November 9, 1952, in Breckinridge, Minn., to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas) Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Minn., and Altoona, Wis., where he graduated from Regis High School. Jeff attended community college before … [Read more...]
Marilyn Inez Soland
Marilyn Inez Soland, 83, of rural Lanesboro died on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Good Shephard Care Center in Rushford, Minn. Marilyn was born Marilyn Inez Johns to Alma Rue Johns and Donald (Jake) Johns, Sr. on July 20, 1940. She attended Peterson School and graduated in 1958. On October 14, 1960 she married Ilot Soland in Peterson, Minn. Marilyn was a hard working … [Read more...]
Joan Raaen
Joan Raaen, age 73, passed away at home, the evening of June 6, 2024. Her battle with cancer is now over and she is at rest. Joan was born at home in Dodge, Wis., on April 8, 1951, to Earl and Helen Ziegler. They moved to the Lanesboro area, where she spent most of her life. She married Ronald Bush and worked as a nurse assistant until age 20. They had four daughters … [Read more...]
LaVina “Vi” Lange
LaVina Ann Lange passed away on May 31, 2024. She was born on April 1, 1930, in Caledonia to Gerhard and Helen (Reining) Bauer. She married Ted Lange on June 28, 1949 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Ted preceded her in death in 2000. Vi held many jobs throughout her life on and off the farm and officially retired in 2019 at the age of 89. She enjoyed watching … [Read more...]
John Kruegel
John Kruegel passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at age 90, with family members by his side. John Charles Kruegel was born on June 30, 1933, to Arlow and Mildred (Baker) Kruegel in Spring Valley. He grew up in Forestville until age 11 when his family moved to Spring Valley. He attended rural schools until the eighth grade. While working at the local Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Nancy (McKay) Hagen
Nancy (McKay) Hagen, age 81, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed away on May 23, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1943, in Inglewood, Calif., and raised in Preston Township and Harmony, Minn. Nancy attended Scotland Country School (grades 1-3) and Harmony Public Schools (grades 4-12). After graduating from high school in 1961, she attended St. Mary’s School of Practical Nursing in … [Read more...]