Beverly Ann Benson, a beloved member of the Rushford community, passed away unex-pectedly on Thursday, December 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. Bev was born on June 12, 1932, in Rural Lanesboro, Minn., and graduated from Austin High School in 1950. Bev and Max were united in married on January 21, 1961. Bev found great joy in serving her … [Read more...]
Linda Newgaard
Linda Newgaard, 81, of Spring Grove, died at her home on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Linda was born March 29, 1942, in Spring Grove to Maurice and Agnes (Droivold) Bjergum. After high school she became a licensed practical nurse after her training in Winona. On January 27, 1962, she married Clinton Newgaard at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Bakke
Gerald “Jerry” Maynard Bakke, 82, of Mabel and formerly of Canton, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Jerry was born June 29, 1941, in Amherst Township to George and Blanche (Nelson) Bakke. He grew up in the Mabel area where he was a mechanic at several places including the Standard Station, Webb Gas Station, and Mabel Motor Sales, was … [Read more...]
Allan Howard Morken
In Loving Memory of Allan Howard Morken 1932-2023 It is with heavy hearts and fond remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Morken, a dedicated farmer, loving husband and strong father. Allan departed this world in his home on Decembeer 19 at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family with his devoted wife of 71 years. Born June 5, 1932, to … [Read more...]
Phyllis Mae Hatleli
Phyllis Mae Hatleli, 90, of Rushford, Minn., passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home on December 16, 2023, from comp-lications of dementia. Phyllis was born on March 16, 1933, in Winona, Minn., to Kenneth and Evelyn (Gaulke) Junghans and was the oldest of their three daughters. Phyllis graduated from Winona Senior High in 1951, where she participated in cheerleading and a … [Read more...]
Doris M. Dybing
Doris was born Doris Mae Charlotte Johnson on October 30, 1927, in Upsala, Minn., on the family farm. Her father died when she was in grade school and her mother stayed on and ran the farm with the help of all her siblings. During high school she talked her way out of Home Economics as she disliked sewing, and instead took shop class where she built a coffee table that is … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Keim
Memorial service for William “Bill” Keim will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be in the Greenleafton Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. on December 21, 2023, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston and will continue for one hour prior to the service Bill Keim, … [Read more...]
Elaine B. Hellickson
Elaine B. Hellickson, 91, of Preston, Minn., died peacefully at Traditions of Preston on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Elaine Barbara Marzolf was born January 25, 1932, in Preston to Arnold and Viola (Dahl) Marzolf. She attended Luther College for one year and taught school for a while. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerald Hellickson, on July 22, 1950. … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Ann Ukkestad LaFleur
Elizabeth Ann Ukkestad LaFleur of Rushford, Minn., died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Beth was 66 years old. Beth was born March 23, 1957, at Johnson Hospital in Lanesboro, Minn., to Rachel Witt Ukkestad and Glenn M. Ukkestad of Rushford, Minn. Beth attended Rushford Public School and graduated in 1975. After high school, … [Read more...]
Duane Milford Hungerholt
Duane Milford Hungerholt, 90, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Dewey was born near Highland in Fillmore County on December 4, 1933, the fifth of nine children and Hungerholt. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 and then married Velma Rinderknecht of Urbana, Iowa. He worked at Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar … [Read more...]