Loren Alfred Barnes, 85, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Loren was born August 3, 1938, in Spring Valley, to Donald and Doris (King) Barnes. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1956. On September 9, 1967, he married Ella May Parsons in Winslow, Ariz. Loren lived on the family farm in … [Read more...]
Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner
Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away unexpectedly into the eternal care of our Lord on December 22, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Valerie was born on February 24, 1938, in Rushford, Minn., to Edwin and Cora Paulson. She was baptized and confirmed in Rushford. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She … [Read more...]
Leona M. Wangen
Leona M. Wangen, 97, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, Minn., died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Leona was born July 7, 1926, in Amherst Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Clint and Mabel (Hummal) Vickerman. On August 3, 1951, she married Palmer Wangen at the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Canton and Harmony areas … [Read more...]
David G. Wagner
David G. Wagner, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, surrounded by his family. Dave was a graduate of Wykoff High School, class of 1958; St. John’s University in 1962, and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a successful career as a salesman and business owner. He is survived by Kate, his loving wife of 58 years; sons … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” Michael Pierce
Charles “Chuck” Michael Pierce passed away suddenly on December 23, 2023, in his home. He was 45 years old. Chuck was born July 23, 1978, in Cresco, Iowa, to Michael and LaRita (Riehle) Pierce. Chuck attended Notre Dame Elementary, and then attended Crestwood Jr. High and High School. He actively participated in football and choir, and graduated in the “best class but … [Read more...]
Naomi A. Gossman
Naomi A. Gossman, 90, of Cresco, Iowa, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Naomi Ann Flatland was born on October 19, 1933, in Highlandville, Iowa, to Henry and Norma (Engen) Flatland. At age 10, her family move to rural Cresco. She later dated a neighbor, Herbert Gossman. They shared the same birthdate of October … [Read more...]
Roger Dale Wiste
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Roger Dale Wiste bid farewell to the place he deemed as close to Heaven as possible, peacefully passing away at the age of 67 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska. He left behind a legacy of adventure, camaraderie and unbridled passion. Born on September 25, 1956, in Austin, Minn., Roger was the eldest child born to Dale and Joan … [Read more...]
Lory Anne (Leibold) Shaw
Lory Anne (Leibold) Shaw, age 63, of Blooming Prairie, died at her home on Monday, December 25, 2023. Lory was born on November 10, 1960, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Edwin and Alean Leibold. She was united in marriage to John Shaw on October 29, 1977, in Spring Valley. John and Lory lived in Spring Valley until 1990, when they moved to Blooming Prairie. Lory worked for 12 years … [Read more...]
Jessica Nicole Aspenwall
Jessica Nicole Aspenwall, 27, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023, in a motor vehicle crash, along with her beloved dogs Abby and Rebel. Jessica was born October 23, 1996. She attended Rosemount High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in animal science from University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Jessica developed her business JA … [Read more...]
Harriet Naomi Agrimson
Harriet Naomi Agrimson, age 92, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Harriet was born in Mount Pleasant Township of Wabasha County, Minn., to Harry and Hilda (Wohlwend) Brostrom. She married Harold Agrimson in Lake City, Minn., on March 29, 1952. They farmed south of Utica and later lived in Peterson for many years. They moved … [Read more...]