Arlene Mae Bestor passed away November 9, 2024. She was born December 13, 1928, to August and Mable (Boland) Vreeman. She was reared in farm life with her parents and sister Dorothy. She had many fond childhood memories, from milking cows with her long polished nails, throwing a stone at a bull causing him eye damage, to tying the legs of her pants to prevent mice from … [Read more...]
Phyllis Louise Hendrickson
Phyllis Louise Hendrickson was called to her heavenly home by the Lord on August 25, 2024. She was born on July 12, 1942, to Herbert and Gaynol (Bauer) Meyer in Spring Valley, Minn., and was raised along with her five siblings on the Meyer family farm just north of town. She attended Spring Valley Schools where she graduated in 1960, which she always said was “The best class … [Read more...]
Dennis Harvey Hanson
Dennis Harvey Hanson, age 88, of Rochester, Minn., died peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, Saint Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Dennis was born on March 4, 1936, in Alden, Minn., to William and Carrie (Mickelsen) Hanson. In January 1956, Dennis joined the United States Army and served during the Cold War. He was honorably … [Read more...]
Charles Edwin Fravel
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...]
Percy Hendrickson
Percy D. Hendrickson, 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Spring Valley Care Center on July 14, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Percy Dale Hendrickson was born September 24, 1937, in Wykoff, Minn., to Cardnal and Mildred (Berning) Hendrickson. He attended country schools in the Cherry Grove area, Wykoff High School until the 10th grade, and … [Read more...]
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla, 98, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at Arbor Terrace, Rochester. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. A full obituary is available at www.mackenfuneralhome.com. … [Read more...]
Lyall Dean Mensink
Lyall Dean Mensink, 79, of Preston, Minn., died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 1, 2022, after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Lyall was born July 21, 1943, in rural Greenleafton to Earl and Eva (Termaat) Mensink and grew up in rural Preston/Greenleafton area. He attended Flying Cloud Country School and graduated from Preston High School … [Read more...]
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson
Marion “Slim” Sylvester Davidson passed away on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021, at the Spring Valley Care Center, with his wife of 67 years by his side. He was 95 years old. He was born October 6, 1925, to Osmond and Helen (Markham) Davidson. He attended country school north of Spring Valley through the eighth grade. He farmed with his parents, and eventually bought a portable … [Read more...]
Marlo LaVern Dornink
Marlo LaVern Dornink, 85, of Rochester, Minn., went to his heavenly home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 21, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family at home. Marlo was born on August 14, 1935, to Marvin and Jessie Dornink in Cresco, Iowa. He was raised on the family farm near Greenleafton, Minn. He graduated from Preston High School in 1953 and chose … [Read more...]
Marlys Scheevel
Marlys Scheevel, 89, of Greenleafton, Minn., died peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020, at her home at The Evergreens in Spring Valley, Minn. Marlys was born on December 5, 1931, in Fremont Township in Winneshiek County, Iowa, the daughter of Ben and Selma Jacobson. She attended rural school and graduated from Harmony High School. On May 24, 1952, she married her high … [Read more...]
Betty Jean Burreson
Betty Jean (Storts, Dornink) Burreson, 87, of Winona, died on November 29, 2020, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on December 27, 1932, to Idell Storts. Betty was later adopted by Marvin and Jessie Dornink of Greenleafton, Minn. Betty married Donald W. Burreson on March 7, 1949. Six children were born to this union. They later divorced. Betty attended the country school … [Read more...]
Duane Grooters
Duane Harvey Grooters of Preston, Minn., was born on June 19, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Levern and Beatrice (Sikkink) Grooters. His family lived on different farms in the area of Greenleafton, Minn., before settling on a farm at the intersection of 9 and 44. He attended a one-room school (Bristol Center) all eight years before attending and graduating from the Minnesota … [Read more...]
Wendell E. Mensink
Wendell E. Mensink, 91, of Greenleafton, Minn., died on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at The Evergreens in Spring Valley, Minn. Wendell Earl Mensink was born August 3, 1928, in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to Earl and Eva (TerMaat) Mensink and grew up in the rural Greenleafton area. He attended Flying Cloud Country School and graduated from Preston High School in 1946. … [Read more...]
Shirley Millis Schoppers
Shirley Millis Schoppers, 82, formerly of Harmony and Preston, Minn., entered her eternal rest, January 5, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones, at Bethesda of Beresford, S. Dak. Shirley LaVonne Schoppers was born March 4, 1936, to Clarence and Ruth (Ruffridge) Millis at St. Ansgar, Iowa. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1954. Following graduation Shirley worked … [Read more...]
Phyllis Marie (Bartels) Fulwider
Phyllis Marie (Bartels) Fulwider, 90, passed peacefully at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., on Friday, December 28, 2018, after a lengthy illness. It was her wish to be cremated and the family will have a graveside ceremony in the spring in Anamosa, Iowa, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Phyllis, the daughter of William and Mary Bartels, was … [Read more...]