Allan Robert Larson, age 78, of Houston, Minn., died Monday, February 19, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born November 20, 1945, in Rushford, Minn., the son of Irving and Frances (Tracey) Larson. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam Conflict. While he was in basic training, he met his Army buddy, Ray … [Read more...]
Darlene Diane (Heikes) Zutz
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Darlene Diane (Heikes) Zutz, who passed away on February 11, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 7, 1946, in Adrian, Minn., to Clarence and Jennie Heikes, she was one of seven children. Darlene grew up in Ellsworth, Minn., and later moved to Mankato to attend college, where she met her husband Calvin. They then started … [Read more...]
Mildred “Millie” Nagel
Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred “Millie” Nagel, 83, of Marshall, Minn., will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 10–11 a.m. with a CCW Rosary at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall at 3 p.m. on … [Read more...]
August Serio
Mass of Christial burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024, at St Columban Catholic Church in Preston, with Rev. Edward McGrath officiating. Burial will take place in Carimona Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on … [Read more...]
Sharon Speer
Sharon Speer, 83, of Fountain, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on November 26, 1940, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester to Leo and Loretta (Fitzgerald) Butler. Sharon Ann Speer was raised in Chatfield, and graduated from Chatfield HS in 1959. On May 6, 1961, she married Stan Speer at St. Mary’s … [Read more...]
Darlene Ethel Peterson
We are heartbroken to announce the loss of our mother and grandmother, Darlene Ethel Peterson. Mom passed away on the afternoon of February 16, 2024, at Green Lea Nursing Home, surrounded by those who loved her most. Darlene was born in 1937 in La Crosse, Wis., to Victor and Ethel Bolduan. She grew up on their family farm in Freeburg, Minn. She met our dad, David, when … [Read more...]
Kay M. Helland
Kay M. Helland, 83, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, at her daughter Holly’s home in Marietta, Ga., where she had been living for the past seven years. Kay was born on May 23, 1940, to Vernon and Orilee (Nelson) Kleimenhagen in Preston, Minn. She graduated from Preston High School and just last year, they celebrated their 65th high school reunion and, although she … [Read more...]
Gerald L. Haagenson
Gerald L. Haagenson, 80, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Gerald was born March 12, 1943, in Spring Grove to Giffen and Lillian (Lysgaard) Haagenson. He was baptized at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, confirmed at the Henrytown Lutheran Church, and graduated from the Mabel High School. Gerald … [Read more...]
Marilyn Sue (Jolly) Kleist
Marilyn Sue (Jolly) Kleist, age 76, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.Marilyn was born April 2, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Abbott) Jolly. Marilyn was united in marriage to Richard Kleist in Midwest City, Okla., and to this union three children were born. The couple later divorced. She … [Read more...]
Jeffrey W. Trende
Jeffrey W. Trende, age 70, of Preston, Minn., lost his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, surrounded by his family on February 10, 2024, at Traditions of Preston. Jeff was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on August 23, 1953, to Donald and Mary (Young) Trende. He was a lifelong resident of Preston and graduated from Preston High School in 1971, where he was active in wrestling, … [Read more...]