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...]
Phyllis M. Norby
Phyllis M. Norby, 99, of Mabel, formerly of rural Canton, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Phyllis was born August 21, 1924, in Preble Township, near South Fork, to Peter and Margit (Sand) Rye. She attended South Fork school. On October 23, 1943, she married Walter Norby in Prosper, Minn. They lived in Preble Township where they farmed … [Read more...]
Barbara Jean McCabe
Barbara Jean McCabe, 78, of Mabel, died Friday, November 3, surrounded by her family at her home. Barb was born August 31, 1945, in Spring Grove to Knute V. and Lillian (Haakenson) Hagen. She married Loren McCabe on June 10, 1963. They were blessed with three children: Jeff, Joel, and Lori. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, their trips to … [Read more...]