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...]
Diane Marie (Lange) Culbertson
Diane Marie (Lange) Culbertson, of Rochester, passed away on October 5, 2024, after an eight-week battle with pancreatic cancer. She donated her body to the Mayo Clinic. Diane was born on November 16, 1946, to Annabelle (Lange) Kvam in Harmony, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Harmony. She attended country school until seventh grade … [Read more...]
Roger “Mac” Paul McCabe
Roger “Mac” Paul McCabe, 81, of rural Harmony, Minn.,, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by loved ones. Roger was born on September 25, 1942, at his family home in Amherst Township, Fillmore County. Roger was the son of Richard and Gladys (Ryan) McCabe. He grew up on the family farm, attending a local country … [Read more...]