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...]
Peter D. Bissen
Peter D. Bissen, age 59, of Greenleafton, Minn., died on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Greenleafton Reformed Church with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Burial will be in Greenleafton Cemetery. Hindt-Hudek … [Read more...]
Helen (Bates) Scheevel
Helen (Bates) Scheevel passed away August 23, 2018, in Donna, Tex. Helen was born to Granville and Delia Bates on April 24, 1929. She married Harland Scheevel February 21, 1947, in Harmony, Minn. She is survived by two sons, David (Maleana) of Donna, Tex., and Dan of Litchfield, Minn.; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her … [Read more...]