Michael Charles Drake, age 76, of Farmington, Minn., and formerly of La Crosse, Wis., passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, with his wife at his side. Michael was born in Lanesboro, Minn., to Charles and Vienna Drake. He grew up in Lanesboro and graduated high school there in 1964. After high school he attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., … [Read more...]
Ordell K. (Andy) Anderson
Ordell K. (Andy) Anderson passed away peacefully November 28, 2023, in Lutz, Fla., at the age of 84. Andy was born April 5, 1939, to Hildus and Geneva Anderson in Spring Grove, Minn., graduated 1957 from Spring Grove High School and enlisted into the Air Force. He has lived the last 45 years in Florida, retiring from Martin Marietta. He is survived by his wife Tracy, … [Read more...]
James “Jinx” O. Blagsvedt
James “Jinx” O. Blagsvedt, 72, of Mabel, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home, from pancreatic cancer. Jim graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1969 and worked for over 35 years in the masonry business for Grande Construction in Rochester, Minn. He enjoyed farming, family, grandchildren, football, and animals. Family and friends are invited to … [Read more...]
Marcene “Mick” Johnson
Marcene “Mick” Johnson, 76, of Spring Valley, Minn., formerly of Stewartville, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a short time on hospice, with family by her side. Marcene was born March 15, 1947, to the late Frank and Mary Ann Lammers. On October 30, 1966, she married Dale Johnson of Harmony, Minn. In their 57 years of marriage, they had three children: Paula (David) … [Read more...]
Mariel Jean Greenlee
Mariel Jean Greenlee, age 89, died peacefully at home on November 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. She had been ill with Parkinsonism. Mariel was born in Preston, Minn., on August 6, 1934, to Leslie and Mae (Apenhorst) Vreeman. She grew up in rural Cherry Grove and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1952. After graduation, Mariel worked 10 years at the First National … [Read more...]
Eugene Leroy Voight
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...]