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...]
Connie Peterson
Connie Peterson passed away at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was the adopted daughter of Warren and Betty Swenson of Houston. Connie attended Houston Public School and graduated in 1970. Upon graduation, she married James Peterson of Caledonia. They had been married 50 years before Jim’s passing in 2021. From that marriage they had one son, Sammy James Peterson. … [Read more...]
Leona Hofner Nagel
Leona Hofner Nagel, age 101, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Leona was born to Christ and Marguerite (Smith) Hofner on March 12, 1923, in Fillmore County, Bloomfield Township. She attended Etna School. After graduation, she worked in Rochester at Waters Conley, Hafners Ice Cream Store, and Fiksdal … [Read more...]
Diane Guttormson
Diane Guttormson, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on November 2, 1947 in Rochester, Minn., to M.B. and Mavis (Trusty) Ryan. She grew up on a farm outside Harmony. She attended country school until sixth grade, then she attended and graduated from Harmony High School in 1966. On … [Read more...]