Claudine Pederson, beloved wife and mother, dedicated nurse, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 82 at the Chosen Valley Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 29, 1942, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, she was the daughter of Claude and Maurise Snell. Claudine’s journey began in the small town of Canton, … [Read more...]
Dixie Liberty Rudlong
Dixie Liberty Rudlong, born June 11, 2025, took her last breath in the loving arms of her parents Benjamin and Natalie Rudlong of Chatfield, Minn., on June 17, 2025. Though the time spent with their beautiful baby girl was too brief, they shared enough love for a lifetime with her during unexpected complications following her birth. They will honor her precious life (and the … [Read more...]
Loretta Ann Trulson
Loretta Ann Trulson, age 78, died peacefully at her home on May 14, 2025, due to Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson’s. Visitation will be on Monday June 23, 2025, at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life service at 12 noon, with a lunch served immediately after, all at Daniel Funeral Home, 1010 2nd St. North, St. Cloud, Minn. It was her wish to be cremated. She will … [Read more...]
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter, age 97, of Chatfield, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Family Roots Elder Care in Plainview, with her family by her side. Jean was born on August 15, 1927, the daughter of Ralph S. and Elva (Best) Baker in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County. She attended Chatfield area schools and graduated from Chatfield High School. She attended teacher’s … [Read more...]
Evadine Eide
June 28, 1939 – March 26, 2025 Evadine Eide, 85, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on March 26, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by her family. Evadine was born on June 28, 1939, to Roman and Angeline (Sonsalla) O’Bieglo. She married Michael Soppa, Sr, in 1957 and raised five children in the Rushford, Houston and Mabel area. They later … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” Jack
It is with great sorrow to share the news that our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Patricia Jack, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1953, in Rochester, Minn., to Eugene and Mary Ann (Caflisch) Jack. Pat was a 1971 graduate of Chosen Valley High School, Chatfield, Minn. She had a long career at Mayo Clinic … [Read more...]
Alice Cummings
Alice Cummings, age 93, of Chatfield, Minn., formerly from Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. A memorial service will be held for Alice at 11 a.m., Friday, March 28, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston, Minn., Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid will be officiating. The family will greet friends and family … [Read more...]
Troy William Westphal
June 4, 1997 – December 26, 2024 Troy William Westphal, 27, of Edgewater, Fla., passed away on December 26, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1997, in Plantation, Fla., to Terry and Kim Westphal (Lien). During his childhood, Troy lived in Minnesota before returning to Florida in his teenage years. There, he met his fiancée, Hailey Sloan, and together they welcomed their … [Read more...]
William Jones Wright
William Jones Wright, age 94, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on February 11, 2025. Bill was born on March 12, 1930, in Preston, the son of Edward and Olive (nee Johnson) Wright. He attended school in the Lanesboro/Preston area. Following his education, Bill worked for Patterson Quarry in St. Charles. On June 26, 1954, Bill and Mary Jean Julian were united in marriage … [Read more...]
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud, 85 of Chatfield and formerly Minneiska, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Kathyrn was born January 2, 1940 in Jackson, Minn., to Marvin and Lucille (Ingram) Aldrich. At the age of 14, Kathy met her future husband, Clint Gilsrud while he was working at the gas station in St. Peter. It took Clint a while to realize that Kathy … [Read more...]