Lorraine (Kuhlmann) Eich of Houston Minn., passed away just three days shy of 81 years of age on January 27, surrounded by the love of her husband, children, grand-children and great-grand-children. Lorraine was born on January 30, 1943, to Charlotte and Harold Kuhlmann (deceased) of Hokah Minn. She lived in Hokah with her parents and siblings Cora (Jim) Berg, Peter (Marilyn) … [Read more...]
Ada Delores Kjos
Ada Delores Kjos, 87, of Rushford, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Ada was born April 25, 1936, in Riceford Township, near Mabel, Minn., to Adolph and Doris (Rank) Nelson. She worked her way through high school by nannying for the Roberton’s and graduated from Rushford High School in 1955. On June 22, 1957, she married Raymond Kjos at … [Read more...]
Rodney Dean Gregerson
Rodney Dean Gregerson, age 77, of Harmony, Minn., died on Friday, January 26, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Rodney was born on November 10, 1946, to Kenneth and Phyllis (Olson) Gregerson on a farm outside of Harmony. In 1979, he met the love of his life, Marilyn Welscher, at the Harmony House restaurant; they later married on August 30, 1980. Right out of school, … [Read more...]
John Edward Hanson
August 3, 1934 - January 23, 2024 Do you love sardines, guns and a nice room temperature Fat Tire IPA? Even if you like none of these things, you would have adored John “Stuben” Hanson, because honestly, everyone did. John passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. He was a consummate Renaissance man who appreciated the simple pleasures of life: time with family and … [Read more...]
Sherry S. Pfremmer
Sherry S. Pfremmer, 76, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at her home. Sherry Sarah Schumacher was born September 20, 1947, in Austin, Minn., to Maynard and Carol (Mathison) Schumacher. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Pfremmer. She loved being at the farm and living in the country. Sherry owned many, many books and … [Read more...]
Kathleen Virginia Storlie
Kathleen Virginia Storlie, 86, of Mabel, passed away January 20, 2024, at Green Lea Manor Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. She was born on June 14, 1937, to Julius and Farrell (Palen) Skifton. She was a 1955 Caledonia High School graduate. On May 11, 1957, she married Melbourne Storlie at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia, Minn. The couple farmed in rural Mabel, Minn., … [Read more...]
Noreen Hebig
Noreen Hebig, age 87, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Funeral service for Noreen will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Jolene Knutson-Hanse officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, … [Read more...]
Evelyn Louise Bock
Evelyn Louise Bock, age 98, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah, four days after her 98th birthday. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water St, Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Doug Bryce presiding. The burial took place in the Freeport … [Read more...]
Theodora Marcia “Teddy” (Fregin) Von Arx
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...]