Robert Henry Gossman, age 92, of Harmony, died Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home of natural causes. Born July 22, 1929, in Preston, Minn., he was the son of James Clifford and Mary Bridget (O’Connor) Gossman. He graduated from Preston High School in 1948 and attended St. Mary’s College in Winona before serving honorably in the U.S. Navy. Bob worked in the television … [Read more...]
James Gordon Hanson
James Gordon Hanson, age 86 of Waseca, died on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on January 2, 1935, in La Crosse, Wis., he was the son of Leonard and Stella (Ottum) Hanson. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1952 and went on to attend Luther College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Following his honorable discharge, James continued his … [Read more...]
Harmony council discuss sewer issues on Wickett Drive
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...]