Charles Edwin Fravel, 97, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Father, Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the Gundersen Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Charles was born on January 29, 1926, in rural Cresco, Iowa, to Glenn and Dora (Pilgrim) Fravel, the eldest of five children. After he graduated from Cresco High School, he was drafted into the U.S. … [Read more...]
Leoba Dotzler
Leoba ‘Tobey’ Dotzler died on March 13, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on April 20, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Walburga (Tennessen) Schatz. She attended St. Joseph Grade School, and graduated valedictorian of her class from Assumption High School in Cresco. On June 27, 1950, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dotzler. They farmed in the … [Read more...]
Ronald “Ronnie” Ryan
Ronald “Ronnie” Ryan, age 86, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Ronald Charles Ryan was born May 10, 1936, in rural Cresco, Iowa, to Joseph and Madeline (Hauber) Ryan. Ronnie attended country schools and graduated from Harmony High School. Ronnie grew up farming with … [Read more...]
Jared Michael Moen
Jared M. Moen was born October 7, 1973, in Cresco, Iowa, to Gayle (Kruegel) and Maynard Moen. Jared began elementary school in Preston, Minn., but moved to Mora, Minn., in 1983 where he graduated from Mora High School in 1992. After graduation he attended Kilgore College in Texas. After college Jared lived in Tampa, Fla., and in Dallas and Houston, Tex., before returning to … [Read more...]
Charles Souhrada
Charles Souhrada, 88, of Von Ormy, Tex., formerly of Fountain, Minn., passed away at home on March 27, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna May (Dougherty) Souhrada, daughters Charlotte Brevig and Julianna (Harold) Fravel, and son Shawn Souhrada. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jason Fravel, Amber Fravel, Carl Brevig, Joshua Grant, Jacob Grant, … [Read more...]
Leoba “Tobey” Dotzler
Leoba "Tobey" Dotzler died on March 13, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on April 20, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Walburga (Tennessen) Schatz. She attended St. Joseph Grade School, and graduated valedictorian of her class from Assumption High School in Cresco. On June 27, 1950, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dotzler. They farmed in the Cresco … [Read more...]
Bryan J. Sickles
Bryan J. Sickles, age 24, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, March 4, at the Heritage Event Center 229 3rd Ave. W., Cresco, Iowa. Guests were invited to share their favorite Bryan story with his family and friends. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home assisted the family. Bryan John Sickles was … [Read more...]
Darrel Michael Houdek
Darrel Michael Houdek, age 57, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at Rochester Mayo Clinic with family by his side, from complications with a short battle with cancer. Darrel was born January 30, 1965, in Cresco, Iowa, to Lyle and Geneva (Reicks) Houdek. He attended schools in Caledonia and Cresco. Darrel worked at various jobs in the area. He … [Read more...]
Charles Berning
Charles Berning passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at The Harmony Place in Harmony, Minn., at the age of 76, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Charles Darrol Berning was born in Cresco, Iowa, on July 21, 1945. He was the second of three sons born to Darrol and Elvira (Scheevel) Berning. He attended Bristol Grove Country School and later … [Read more...]
Sandra “Sandy” S. Eickhoff
Sandra “Sandy” S. Eickhoff, age 70, of Zumbrota, Minn., died on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. Sandra Sue Leslie was born on September 15, 1951, in Cresco, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Oral (Ness) Leslie. She grew up on the family farm in Beaver Township near LeRoy, Minn. She graduated from Leroy-Ostrander High School in 1969. Following … [Read more...]