Donald Meyer, 81, died peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on March 26, 2024. Donald is survived by his wife Eleanor Meyer, his two daughters, Tamera Ringhand and Lynn Olson, his sons Jonathan, James, Matthew and Chris Meyer; his sister Karen Moga, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Donald was born on March 8, 1943, to Paul and Jennifer Meyer, … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kristian Highum
Herbert “Herb” Kristian Highum, 95, of Rushford, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Rushford. Herb was born October 2, 1928, in Rushford to George A. and Gertie (Vaagen) Highum. Herb and Ruby Tweten were married on October 4, 1952, and made their home on the Highum family farm in Arendahl Township. Herb and Ruby farmed for many years before retiring to their home in … [Read more...]
Sandra Lee (Pettit) Zander
Sandra Lee (Pettit) Zander was born on January 8, 1943, in Cokato and raised in Howard Lake, Minn. After graduating from high school, she moved to the Twin Cities to work. Sandy met Leroy Zander, on leave from the Marines, during a mutual family event. When Leroy was recovering in Chicago after being wounded in Vietnam, Sandy traveled many times from Minnesota to Chicago … [Read more...]
Norma Jean (Pruka) Jorde
Norma Jean (Pruka) Jorde, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn. Norma was born November 10, 1939, in Winona, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Clara (Wenzel) Pruka. She was united in marriage to Harley Jorde in 1955 at St. John’s in Hart, Minn. She was a homemaker, and also worked for Rush Products for several … [Read more...]
John F. Koch
John F. Koch, 56, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. John was born October 12, 1967, to Dan and Karen (Briggs) Koch. He was married to Michelle “Shelly” Lex. The two later divorced. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. John had a green thumb when it came to gardening and took a special interest in trees. … [Read more...]
Janice Marilyn Fuglie Dokken
Janice Marilyn Fuglie Dokken passed from this world on March 20, 2024, while living at Springbrook Village of La Crescent, Minn. Janice was born in Ulen, Minn., the child of Melvin and Mamie (Hoganson) Fuglie on September 3, 1933. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen. Janice attended public school in Ulen, graduating in 1951. She … [Read more...]
Anthony Shawn Hallum
Tony Hallum, 56, passed away on February 19, 2024, at his home in Jordan, Minn., surrounded by people who loved him. He had battled esophageal cancer for four years until God called him to his eternal home. Anthony Shawn Hallum was born on June 27, 1967, in Winona, Minn., to Clifford and Dianne (Tudahl) Hallum. He was baptized and confirmed in the Rushford Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” Dean Bestor
Charles “Chuck” Dean Bestor, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in College Station, Tex., at 62 years old. He was born on April 28, 1961, in Harmony, Minn., and lived in Preston, Minn. He graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1979. He then joined the United States Army for four years, stationed in Germany. He was honored with receiving the … [Read more...]
Helen Joyce Fenstermacher
Helen Joyce Fenstermacher, age 84 of Champlin, Minn., passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024. Helen was born on June 20, 1939 to Erwin and Amanda Hintze of Spring Valley, Minn. After Helen graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1957, she attended business school in Rochester, Minn. Helen married Robert Fenstermacher on June 27, 1959, in Spring Valley and they … [Read more...]
Ardis Elaine (Paulson) Willcox
Ardis Elaine (Paulson) Willcox, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, in Rushford, Minn. She was born on November 4, 1929, in a farmhouse in Lanesboro, Minn. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1948 and attended Winona Business College for one year. After graduation in 1949, Ardis worked at the Mayo Clinic for 3 ½ years. In 1952 Ardis met and married Benton … [Read more...]