It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved bother, Ardell Terry Bigalk. Terry left us on April 7, 2024, at the age of 67, in his home in Parachute, Colo. Terry was born on October 31, 1956, in Cresco Iowa, where he joined his four older siblings on the family farm. Starting his education in a one room school house, he graduated from Crestwood High School … [Read more...]
Wayne “Butch” Johnson
Wayne “Butch” Johnson Wayne “Butch” Johnson, age 64 of Spring Grove passed away on April 9, 2024, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Butch was born on October 11, 1959, to Eugene and Ione (Omodt) Johnson in Austin, Mn. He lived in Black Hammer, Minn., since 1988 with his wife Sandra Kay (Diggins). They lived in Bemidji, Minn., for three years. Butch … [Read more...]
Judy Langlie
Judy Langlie, age 80, of LeRoy, Minn., died Tuesday April 09, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals - St Marys Campus. Judy was born November 29, 1943, near Aplington, Iowa, to Henry and Kate (Buseman) Dohlman. She was number 12 of 13 children – eight brothers and five sisters. She graduated from Riceville High School where she was a member of the basketball team. Following … [Read more...]
David A. Mevissen
David A. Mevissen, age 63, passed away in his home in Harmony on April 4, 2024. Dave had a fun-loving spirit and a big laugh. He loved to fish, cook, watch sporting events and spend time outside. He is survived by his significant other, Denise; sister Janice (Emmett) Coe, sister Dawn Puchalla, brother Pat (Tracy), children Callie (Dax) Larson, Chad (Brenda), Aaron … [Read more...]
Janice M. Hovey
Janice M. Hovey, 83, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy. On the night of March 31, 1941, Janice Marie was born to Arthur and Winnie (Vrieze) Ramaker. At 11:40 p.m. they finally got their girl. Before that, they had three boys: Duane, Arlyn and William “Bill.” She was baptized and confirmed at the Cherry Grove Evangelical United … [Read more...]
Ronald Keith Kjos
Ronald Keith Kjos died on March 30, 2024, in Riverside, Calif., at the age of 91. A kindhearted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Born on June 4, 1932, in La Crosse, Wis., Ron was the oldest child of Martin Adrian Kjos and Evelyn Marie Kjos. Fourteen years after his birth, Ron – or Ronnie as he was … [Read more...]
Michele Jean Thompson
Michele Jean Thompson (née Benson) 56, of Calmar, Iowa, formerly Rushford, Minn., passed away on March 24, 2024, at WinnMed hospital in Decorah, Iowa with her family by her side. Funeral Services were held on April 1, 2024 at the Calmar Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Vernon Wayne Jahn
Vernon Wayne Jahn, age 93, of Bloomington, Minn., died peacefully at Fairview Southdale Hospital on March 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Vernon was born in Spring Valley, Minn., to parents Carl and Alma (Jeche) Jahn. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1948 and worked at First National Bank in Rochester until he joined the Navy in December 1950. During … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Casterton
Shirley Ann Casterton, 86, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away January 15, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church in rural Dorchester, Iowa, on April 20, 2024, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be at the Highland Lutheran Cemetery in rural Decorah, Iowa. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with … [Read more...]
Gene Mensing
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Gene Joseph Mensing, loving partner and father of three, passed away at the age of 81. Gene was born to Fred and Florence Mensing on August 31, 1942. Right after Gene graduated from Holmen High school in Holmen, Wis., he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kans., as a mechanic in the motor pool working on big … [Read more...]