Theodora Marcia “Teddy” (Fregin) Von Arx, 93, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. Teddy was born September 16, 1930 to Theodore A. Fregin and Elizabeth M. (Taylor) Fregin. She grew up in La Crosse, Wis., and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1948. Teddy married William V. “Bill” Von Arx on August 11, 1956 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. … [Read more...]
Carrol J. Danielson
Carrol J. Danielson, 83, of rural Harmony, Minn., followed his parents’ footsteps to heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Carrol was born November 28, 1940, in Waukon, Iowa, to Hiram and Lillie (Honsey) Danielson. He attended schools in Rushford and Utica before graduating from Canton High School in 1958. On October 8, 1960, he was … [Read more...]
Gerald Arden Inglebret
Gerald Arden Inglebret, age 90, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on January 17, 2024, at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Gerald was born February 14, 1933, in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to John W. and Alma (Birkeland) Inglebret. He was baptized at home and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church for services, Sunday School and confirmation. He was raised on … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Amdahl
James “Jim” Amdahl, 73, of Flandreau, S. Dak., passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Flandreau Community Center. Visitation with the family present will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau. Jim was … [Read more...]
Diane B. Wendt
Diane B. Wendt, 79, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Diane Beverly (Hongerholt) Wendt was born on April 1, 1944, in Lanesboro, Minn. to parents Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt. On December 1, 1962, she married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Wendt, at First Highland Lutheran Church in Highland, Minn. Diane … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Casterton
Shirley Ann Casterton was born on October 31, 1937, in Decorah, Iowa, to Richard and Lillie Mae (Aga) Thompson. She was baptized and confirmed at Ridgeway United Lutheran Church in Ridgeway, Iowa. Shirley’s early years were marked by love and learning. From kindergarten through second grade, she attended Lincoln #6 with her mother as her teacher. She completed the … [Read more...]
Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer
Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer, age 86, died on January 9, 2024, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minn. Sister Trudy was born on May 18, 1937, in Wayzata, Minn. She was the fourth of five children born to the late Edward and Gertrude (Mergen) Schommer. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 31, 1955. She was a Franciscan Sister for … [Read more...]
Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson, 72, died unexpectedly at her home in Ostrander on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. Mary was born May 10, 1951, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Nordahl and Verna (Jackson) Braaten. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Mary graduated from Austin High School, Austin Community College, and St. Cloud State University with her … [Read more...]
Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble
Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble, age 91, passed away at home after over a year battle with stomach cancer on January 11, 2024. Gloria was born on October 10, 1932, in Spring Grove, Minn., the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Olson) Bratland. She spent 12 years at Spring Grove schools, graduating in 1951. She attended college in Minneapolis and worked for an insurance … [Read more...]
Patricia Ann (Volinkaty) Guth
On the morning of January 10, 2024, Patt (age 86) peacefully concluded her seven-year battle with breast cancer in the embrace of her home, surrounded by family. No one faced this journey with more sheer will and determination than she did. Her extraordinary resolve to remain with her family and friends manifested through relentless rounds of treatment to extend her life. Patt … [Read more...]