David Kiefer, age 80, of Harmony, Minn., (formerly of Preston) died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. David Charles Kiefer was born on January 24, 1945, to Karl and Florence (Kline) Kiefer in Fillmore County, Minn., andwas raised in the Preston area, graduating from Preston High School in 1962. He grew up with three sisters and was … [Read more...]
Jane Ehler
Jane Ehler, 77, of Huntington Beach, Calif., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.. She was born on June 4, 1947. She was the second child of 10 children in the Jerome and Marie Ehler family. She graduated from Canton High School in 1965, and started her working career at the White House Restaurant in Rochester. She later moved to California and worked as a data entry … [Read more...]
Daniel Wallace Hutton
Daniel Wallace Hutton, age 82, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on April 21, 2025. Dan was born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 24, 1942, the son of Helen and Wallace Hutton. He was the second youngest of six children. From an early age and throughout life, his love was the family farm. While earning a B.A. in Business at Luther College, Dan met Arla Mae Attwooll, who he … [Read more...]
Jerome J. Bushman
Jerome J. Bushman, Bonita Springs, Fla., died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. Jerry was born on June 29, 1942, in Wausau, the son of John and Sadie (Grzywacz) Bushman. Jerry was united in marriage to Barbara Kostka on July 7, 1963, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. Jerry was a devout Catholic who was a … [Read more...]
Charles Enos Applen
June 30, 1929 – March 7, 2025 Charles Enos Applen passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on June 30, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, Charles was the son of Enos and Bertina Josephine Applen. Also know as Pete, he grew up in Granger, Minn., a town he cherished for its close-knit community where everyone knew each other. Charles proudly served his … [Read more...]
Rosella Margaret Peterson
Rosella Margaret Peterson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, departed her loving family on February 22, 2025 at the age of 90. Rosella was born on the Whalen farm in Cresco, Iowa, on January 9, 1935 to Richard and Gladys (Ryan) McCabe. Shortly after graduating from Harmony High School she was united in marriage to Roger Peterson on September 25, … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Biel
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...]
Arlene Luzum
Our beloved Arlene, age 85, of Rosemount, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Catherine (nee Ryan) Hill, and one brother, Allan Hill. Arlene was a life-long caregiver, serving as a Registered Nurse for 40 years, a wife and mother to four and a grandmother to eight. Born and raised in … [Read more...]
Richard Wesley Boice
Richard Wesley Boice went to see Jesus on December 20, 2024, at the age of 85. Richard “Dick” was born to Harold and Clarice (Evenrud) Boice on October 3, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn., the church he attended his entire life. On October 25, 1958, Dick married the love of his life, Kay Rindels. Together they farmed and … [Read more...]
Donna J. Jetson
Donna J Jetson, 87, died at New Perspectives Memory Care in Eagan, Minn., on December 5, 2024. Donna was born March 18, 1937, to Charles and Josephine (Hubbard) Shoults. She attended Onalaska High School. On July 5, 1980 she married Milton Jetson of Harmony, Minn. He died October 14, 2017. Donna worked as a cashier at the Harmony IGA for many years. She enjoyed her job … [Read more...]
Christopher Michael Cremer
Christopher Michael Cremer, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 66. Chris was born on June 11, 1958, in La Crosse, Wis., to Donald and Audrey (Copeman) Cremer. He moved to Harmony in 1968 and graduated from Harmony High School in 1976. He joined Harmony Enterprises, Inc. (HECO GPI) in October 1978 as a third-generation employee, working … [Read more...]
Brit Harry Schriever
Brit Harry Schriever, 70, surrounded by his family, was released to his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:30 a.m. Brit was born on June 27, 1954, to Floyd and Carol (Mouw) Schriever at the Zumbrota Hospital in Zumbrota, Minn. He attended school and graduated from Harmony High School with the Class of 1971. He continued his education at Albert Lea Technical … [Read more...]
Betty (Klimesh) Shimek
Elizabeth (Betty) Shimek, 88, of Plainview, Minn., (formerly of Rochester and Harmony, Minn.), died on September 20, 2024, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Betty spent her final summer doing what she loved most, spending time with family and visiting the casino. Betty (Klimesh) Shimek was born January 19, 1936, the eighth child of Joseph and Albina Klimesh in … [Read more...]
Galen “Sonny” Clarence Casterton
The Lord called Galen "Sonny" Clarence Casterton home on October 5, 2024. Sonny was born on August 8, 1942, in Woodstock, Ill., to Anita Casterton. He was raised in Harmony, Minn., and graduated from Harmony High School in 1960. He married Bonnie Kraling on August 17, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Big Springs) and together they raised three sons and celebrated their … [Read more...]
Richard D. Bjertness
Richard D Bjertness, 67, passed away September 19, 2024, as he wished, at home with his family. Richard was born July 27, 1957, to Ronald and Luella (Fokken) Bjertness at Harmony Hospital, Harmony, Minn. He started dairy farming and working for neighbors doing field work while in high school. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1975. After high school he enlisted in … [Read more...]