Mike Fishbaugher, 65, passed peacefully in his home on January 1, 2024. Michael Dean Fishbaugher was born May 24, 1958, in Harmony, Minn., to Orrin and Cathy (Ruud) Fishbaugher. After graduating from John Marshall High School in 1976, he studied forestry in La Crosse, Wis. Mike had a long career driving trucks for BFI, Waste Management, USPS, and eventually Stericycle, where … [Read more...]
Doris “Nanny” R. Schleusner
Doris “Nanny” R. Schleusner, 80, of Fountain, Minn., died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Our House in Austin, Minn. She was born January 22, 1943 to Robert and Lucille Dodge. Doris married Arnold Schleusner on July 20, 1960. The two farmed near Douglas, Minn., until 2001, when they moved to Fountain to continue farming. Doris had a green thumb that took her to farmers markets … [Read more...]
Mernes Marilyn Flatten
Mernes Marilyn Flatten, 89, of Houston, died December 9, 2023, at her home. Mernes was born April 8, 1934, in Virgina, Minn., to Elmer and Agnes (Harrigan) Mueller. Following graduation from Central High School in St. Paul, Mernes attended the University of Minnesota and in 1995, she earned a Bachelor of Arts followed by a Bachelor of Science. And in 1957, she received a … [Read more...]
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos, age 89, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Delaine was born on March 17, 1934, to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine in Hart, Minn. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hart and both baptized and confirmed there. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1952 and enjoyed participating in the high … [Read more...]
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos, age 89, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Delaine was born on March 17, 1934, to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine in Hart, Minn. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hart and both baptized and confirmed there. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1952 and enjoyed participating in the high … [Read more...]
Loren Alfred Barnes
Loren Alfred Barnes, 85, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Loren was born August 3, 1938, in Spring Valley, to Donald and Doris (King) Barnes. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1956. On September 9, 1967, he married Ella May Parsons in Winslow, Ariz. Loren lived on the family farm in … [Read more...]
Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner
Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away unexpectedly into the eternal care of our Lord on December 22, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Valerie was born on February 24, 1938, in Rushford, Minn., to Edwin and Cora Paulson. She was baptized and confirmed in Rushford. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She … [Read more...]
Leona M. Wangen
Leona M. Wangen, 97, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, Minn., died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Leona was born July 7, 1926, in Amherst Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Clint and Mabel (Hummal) Vickerman. On August 3, 1951, she married Palmer Wangen at the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. They farmed in the Canton and Harmony areas … [Read more...]
David G. Wagner
David G. Wagner, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, surrounded by his family. Dave was a graduate of Wykoff High School, class of 1958; St. John’s University in 1962, and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a successful career as a salesman and business owner. He is survived by Kate, his loving wife of 58 years; sons … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” Michael Pierce
Charles “Chuck” Michael Pierce passed away suddenly on December 23, 2023, in his home. He was 45 years old. Chuck was born July 23, 1978, in Cresco, Iowa, to Michael and LaRita (Riehle) Pierce. Chuck attended Notre Dame Elementary, and then attended Crestwood Jr. High and High School. He actively participated in football and choir, and graduated in the “best class but … [Read more...]