Eugene Leroy Voight passed on the evening of November 24, 2023, in the loving presence of his family after a fierce five-year fight with advanced lung cancer. Gene (Gene-O) was born in the small town of Holdrege, Nebr., to Maxine (Ray) Linstroth and Darold Voight. After the unexpected loss of his father, Maxine moved the family to Preston, Minn., to be closer to her parents. … [Read more...]
Eleanor Augusta Kruckow
Eleanor Augusta Kruckow, 90, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023. Eleanor was born on September 19, 1933, in Caledonia, to Rudolph and Edna (Meyer) Schroeder. She was raised on the family farm in Mayville Township and graduated from the rural Mayville Township School. From a young age, Eleanor enjoyed playing the piano and learned to play the … [Read more...]
Marjorie E. Baier
Marjorie E. Baier, age 94, of Chatfield passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Memorial service for Marjorie will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2023, at Chatfield Lutheran Church, with visitation starting at 9 a.m. Burial will be at Chatfield Cemetery following the service. Riley Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is … [Read more...]
John B. Schroeder
John B. Schroeder, age 77, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was born in Caledonia to Irwin and Rosemary Schroeder on December 28, 1945. He grew up with two wonderful, older sisters, Ramona and Margie, and while he didn’t have any brothers, he was lucky enough to have a group of amazing … [Read more...]
Marilyn Jeanette (Hemmes) Sylling
Marilyn Jeanette (Hemmes) Sylling, age 79, went from her earthly home to her heavenly home on November 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1944, the first of five children of Wilbert and Esther (Jurgens) Hemmes and was raised in Humboldt, Minn. Her family grew into a big “yours, mine and ours” crew after her mother died at a young age, her … [Read more...]
Arlie C. Blexrud
Arlie C. Blexrud, 85 of Hokah, and recently of SpringBrook Village in La Crescent, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born September 24, 1938, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Winton and Ella (Sollien) Blexrud and attended schools in Spring Grove. Arlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1961. He served on board … [Read more...]
Karl Hoefs
Karl Hoefs of rural Spring Valley, Minn., passed on to be with his Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, while in the care of Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital. He fought a tough and courageous battle against Stage 4 lung cancer for over two years, with overwhelming support from friends and family. Karl was born December 18, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to … [Read more...]
Viola M. Gartner
Funeral Mass for Viola M. Gartner will be held at 11 a.m. November 11, 2023, at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn., with Father Edward McRath officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the MN State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Viola Gartner, age 94, of Preston, Minn., died Saturday, November … [Read more...]
Harriet Ann (Reimann) Douglas
Harriet Ann (Reimann) Douglas, 80, of Rochester, Minn., died Monday November 6, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House, after a courageous 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Harriet was born on August 19, 1943, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Jacob and Minerva (Johnson) Reimann. She attended Lanesboro schools. On November 12, 1960, she married Paul Douglas. The couple lived in Spring … [Read more...]
Donna M. Ibach
Donna M. Ibach, age 100, affectionately known as GG, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St Marys Campus. Funeral services for Donna will be held 10 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2023, at Preston United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Woodward officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., Monday at the church. … [Read more...]