Robert “Bob” Biel, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on January 26, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 71. Robert Royal Biel was born on July 14, 1953, to Russel Henry and Martha Elizabeth (Lietz) Biel in Cresco, Iowa. Bob was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn. He attended school in Harmony and graduated from … [Read more...]
Arlyn L. “Sevy” Severson
Arlyn L. “Sevy” Severson, 95, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., on June 7, 2024. Sevy was born on July 18, 1928, in Granger, Minn., the son of Anthony and Leona (Linderman) Severson. He grew up in Preston, Minn., and … [Read more...]
Ardell “Terry” Bigalk
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved bother, Ardell Terry Bigalk. Terry left us on April 7, 2024, at the age of 67, in his home in Parachute, Colo. Terry was born on October 31, 1956, in Cresco Iowa, where he joined his four older siblings on the family farm. Starting his education in a one room school house, he graduated from Crestwood High School … [Read more...]
Ronald Leo Jaeb
Ronald Leo Jaeb, age 91, of Richfield, Minn., joined his Lord and savior on February 24, 2024. Ronald (Ron) Jaeb was born July 16, 1932, in Hayfield, Minn., to Victor and Angela Jaeb. He grew up in Claremont, Minn. He fondly recalled spending summers with grandparents in Bird Island, where he developed a life-long love of gardening. He talked often about the strawberry … [Read more...]
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church to celebrate sesquicentennial
Among the gently rolling hills of Southern Fillmore County is Granger, Minn., This small unincorporated town has a historical milestone coming up. They are celebrating the 150th anniversary of St. Matthew’s Lutheran church. In the late 1850s, the village of Granger was founded and from there, German settlers started holding church services in their homes. It wasn’t until … [Read more...]
Wayne K. Bestor
Wayne K. Bestor, 90, of Houston, Minn., died on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Wayne Kay Bestor was born on Sunday, December 13, 1931, in Bristol Township of Fillmore County, Minn. He was raised on the family farm near Granger, Minn. He was a 1950 graduate of Harmony High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” LuVerne Nagel
Gordon “Gordy” LuVerne Nagel, age 88, of Lime Springs, passed away in the home that he was born, on Tuesday April 13, 2021, surrounded by his family ,after a short battle with cancer. Gordon was born on September 9, 1932, and farmed with his father. At the age of 21, Gordon spent two years in the Army during the Korean War. After returning from the Army, Gordy married Janet … [Read more...]
Mary Ellen (Webb) Lietz
Mary Ellen (Webb) Lietz, 100, of Harmony, died January 21, 2021, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. A private family service will be held the afternoon of Thursday, January 28, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mary was born April 6, 1920, at Altoona, Iowa, the daughter of James M. and Louisa Webb. She attended … [Read more...]
Dorothy Eve Hafner
Dorothy Eve Hafner, age 95, of Spring Valley, died Sunday July 26, 2020, at Spring Valley Senior Living in Spring Valley, Minn. A private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Minn., on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, with Fr. Marreddy officiating. Burial will be in the Etna Cemetery in rural Fillmore County; the public is welcome to … [Read more...]
Nestor A. Reicks
Nestor A. Reicks, age 89, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior and Father Dennis Cain officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Emily Theodora Bearman
Emily T. Bearman, age 92, of Harmony, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Emily was born March 2, 1926, the daughter of William and Emma (Wilhelm) Lietz in Granger, Minn. Emily was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Granger. She graduated from Harmony High School then went on for teacher’s training and taught in … [Read more...]
Donald Wilken
Donald Wilken, 91, of Granger, Minn., passed away on his farm on February 28, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the St. Matthew’s Cemetery. Lindstrom Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Donald was … [Read more...]
Florenceville-Granger tractor pull attracts more than 60 pullers
GRANGER, MN - Despite the threat of storms, a large crowd of tractor pullers and fans turned out for the annual event on August 27. The rain held off, and a total of 144 pulls provided great entertainment. Classes at the pull included Farmstock and Sportsman. Results are as follows: 400 Farmstock: 1. Dennis Eiken, Harmony, Minn., WD45, 248.2; 2. Alex Reimann, Whalan, … [Read more...]