The Harmony City Council met on September 14 with all council members present in person, except for Tony Webber who joined the meeting via telephone. Jay Jermier from Minnowa Construction addressed the council about the sewer line issues on Wickett Drive NW. At a June 17 special meeting, the council opened bids for the Dairyland Power Utility extension and accepted a bid from … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Elton
The funeral service for James “Jim” Elton, Sr., 85, a longtime Stewartville, Minn., resident, was held 11 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville with Rev. Susan Li officiating. Burial with military graveside honors by Stewartville American Legion Post 164 followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville. Mr. Elton died on Friday, August 6, 2021, … [Read more...]
Elaine J. Rygmyr
Elaine J. Rygmyr, 88, of Harmony Care Center, passed away on July 22, 2021 at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Lanesboro on May 13, 1933, the daughter of Martin and Petra Mathea (Blagsvedt) Johnson. She was a graduate of Lanesboro High School and spent her career at Payne Webber in Minneapolis. She married Clair E. Rygmyr October 4, 1969, and they resided in … [Read more...]
Lorraine (Olson) Lange
Lorraine Marie (Olson) Lange died peacefully at her home on July 18, 2021. Lorraine was born on April 17, 1934, to Alfred and Jennie Olson. She had one sister, Juliette (Olson) Campbell who she dearly loved. Lorraine was baptized at Union Prairie Church in rural Lanesboro. As a child Lorraine attended Clear Grit country school. Upon moving to town she attended the Lanesboro … [Read more...]
Hannelore “Hanni” Young
Hannelore “Hanni” Young, age 80, passed away June 30, 2021, at the Harmony Care Center. She was born December 23, 1940, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Marie and Franz Forsterling. Her father was killed in 1943, during WWII on the Russian front, so her mother raised her and her older siblings, Lieselotte and Herbert, by herself during a trying time in history. Hanni finished … [Read more...]
Judith A. Dempewolf
Judith A. Dempewolf, age 79, of Harmony, Minn., passed away June 18, 2021, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. A memorial service will be held June 25, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the memorial service following at 11 a.m. The Rev. Paula Hemann will officiate. Lunch will be served at the Lime … [Read more...]
Patricia M. Bernau
Patricia M. Bernau, age 71, of Preston, Minn., passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, Rochester, Minn., on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with her daughter by her side. A public visitation will be held for Patricia from 4-7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minn. Funeral service will be held the following day, Thursday, … [Read more...]
Maxine Kingsley
Maxine Mary (Nolan) Kingsley, age 93, of Harmony, Minn., passed away at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center on Monday, May 31, 2021. Maxine was born on June 6, 1927, to O. Eugene and Mary Mamie (Conlan) Nolan. She was delivered by her aunt at their home in rural Preston, Minn. Maxine attended Isinours Rural School through eighth grade before attending Preston High School, … [Read more...]
Sherry Lynn Miller
Sherry Lynn Miller, 71, of Frankfort, passed away on May 8, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Sherry was born on June 7, 1949, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to her parents Melenor and Joyce Mikkelson. While Sherry was born in Prairie du Chien, Wis., her and her parents later moved to Harmony, Minn. This is the place she truly called home. She met and married the love of her life, … [Read more...]
Nancy Ann Dieter
Nancy Ann Dieter, 58, passed away peacefully in her home in Harmony, Minn., on the morning of May 12, 2021. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Nancy was born July 3, 1962, to Raphael “Ray” and Gladys (Frana) Ferrie. She graduated from Crestwood High School in 1980. Nancy was married to John Dieter for 29 years and together they had two children, Michael and … [Read more...]
Irene Harriet Christianson Rice
Irene Harriet Christianson Rice was born to Haakon and Julia (Flatten) Christianson on December 4, 1922, the youngest of six children. She entered eternal life on May 2, 2021, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, at the age of 98. Irene attended elementary school at Elliota and graduated from Canton High School in 1939 as salutatorian of her class. She met her future … [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...]
Ronald Burkholder
Ronald Gene Burkholder passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Montecito Rehabilitaion Center in Mesa, Ariz. Ron was born January 7, 1946, to Clifford and Phyllis (Bates) Burkholder in Preston, Minn. Ron grew up on a farm outside of Mabel, Minn. He graduated high school in Mabel in 1964. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served four years … [Read more...]
Diane Jeanette Vogen
On March 30, 2021, Diane Vogen, loving mother of three children, passed away at the age of 76. Diane was born in Chatfield, Minn., to Cyril and Ethel Kester, and graduated from Harmony High School in 1962. At the age of 19, she married Larry Vogen at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn. In 1982, she and her family moved to Encinitas, Calif., where she received a … [Read more...]
Blood drive in Harmony exceeds goal by five
The blood drive held in Harmony on March 30, 2021, succeeded in collecting 53 units of blood. There were 48 donors that presented, of which eight donated Power Reds (two units). Congratulations to these three donors who reached the following milestones: • Brian K. Bratager – seven gallons • Harvey J. Hershberger - six gallons • Joseph M. Hershberger – four gallons The … [Read more...]