Roger Douglas Anderson, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on September 6, 2023. Roger was born November 28, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Anita (Hovde) and John Peter (J.P.) Anderson. He graduated from Houston High School in 1957. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Air Force with great encouragement and transportation provided by his father. He was an adventurous child … [Read more...]
Scott Flynn
After a nearly 10-year battle with cancer, Scott Flynn passed away at home, surrounded by his wife, daughters and brother on September 6, 2023. Scott was born on September 7, 1953, to Jean and Bob Flynn. Scott attended Memorial High School in Eau Claire and graduated with the class of 1971. He spent his career selling health and life insurance, primarily at The Insurance … [Read more...]
Thelma Applen
Thelma Applen, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Thelma Elaine (Busse) Applen was born on February 7, 1923, to George D. Busse and Luella (Vail) Busse in LaCrosse, Wis. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in June 1940. Following high school she took a job as a grocery clerk until … [Read more...]
Joanne Halverson
Joanne Halverson, 80, of Decorah, formerly of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the WinnMed in Decorah, Iowa. Joanne was born January 26, 1943, in San Francisco, Calif., to John and Genevieve (Knox) Freidhof. She grew up in Elma, Iowa, graduating from the Immaculate Conception Academy in 1961. In 1962 she received her Licensed Practical Nursing diploma … [Read more...]
Richard “Rick” L. Warnken
Richard “Rick” L. Warnken, 63, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home after a battle with cancer. Rick was born on February 28, 1960, in Winona, Minn., to Donald and Joyce (Colbenson) Warnken. He attended elementary school at District 4 in Wilson, Minn. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1978. After dabbling in a few different careers, … [Read more...]
Sharon Kay Greene
Sharon Kay Greene, age 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born to Fred and Opal (Taylor) Moser on March 22, 1942, in Livermore, Iowa. At a young age, Sharon and her family moved to a farm near Hayfield, Minn. Sharon went to school in Hayfield and … [Read more...]
Mary Joan Dathe
Mary Jo Dathe died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of September 5, 2023, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Mary Jo was born on June 29, 1933, to Carl and Mary Gail (Steffens) Boucsein in Spring Valley, Minn. She graduated from Stewartville High School in 1951 and moved to Spring Valley to work at the Osterud Agency where she met and … [Read more...]
Jim “Fox” Gavin
Jim “Fox” Gavin, age 80, of Brownsville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. He was born April 18, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn., to Earl and Mae (Fitzpatrick) Gavin. Jim attended school in Caledonia and graduated from Loretto High School in 1961, where he participated in boxing. He was a lifetime farmer on the family farm west of Brownsville and a member of St. … [Read more...]
Patricia Ann Merzenich
Patricia Ann Merzenich, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living and Memory Care, Caledonia. She was born March 25, 1935 in Caledonia to Alf and Margaret (Smith) Reierson. She graduated from Caledonia High School. Patricia married Matthew Merzenich on April 18, 1959. They were blessed with five children. Patricia was a … [Read more...]
Donald Berkland
Donald H. Berkland, 88, of Preston, Minn., passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Donald was born November 7, 1934, in Mankato, Minn., to Sigurd and Marcella (Peterson) Berkland. He graduated from Delavan High School in 1952. He farmed with his dad after serving in the United States Army from February 1954 to February 1956. … [Read more...]