Charles “Chuck” John Nordsving, son of Carol (Myhre) and Manferd Nordsving, was born on January 25, 1958, and passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2024. Chuck spent his first few years in Spring Grove until moving to Harmony where he attended school and graduated with the Spirit of ‘76 class. Chuck’s teenage years were spent hanging out with his friends at the pool hall, … [Read more...]
Nancy (McKay) Hagen
Nancy (McKay) Hagen, age 81, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed away on May 23, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1943, in Inglewood, Calif., and raised in Preston Township and Harmony, Minn. Nancy attended Scotland Country School (grades 1-3) and Harmony Public Schools (grades 4-12). After graduating from high school in 1961, she attended St. Mary’s School of Practical Nursing in … [Read more...]
Bonnie Elaine (Kraling) Casterton
The Lord called Bonnie Elaine (Kraling) Casterton home on May 16, 2024. She was born on December 16, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn. to Harvey and Shirley (Elton) Kraling. Bonnie graduated from Harmony High School in 1960. She married Galen (Sonny) Casterton on August 17, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Big Springs), where she continued to be an active member and Sunday School … [Read more...]
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink passed away peacefully Monday May 20, 2024, in Pine Island, Minn., surrounded by family. Dolly was born March 13, 1931, to Friebert and Sarah (Miller) Lange on the family farm west of Harmony Minn. She attended Big Spring School for eight years before graduating from Harmony High School in June 1950. Dolly attended Big Spring Church where she was … [Read more...]
Scott Thomas Harstad
Scott Thomas Harstad passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Isle, Minn. He was born in Harmony, Minn., on April 22, 1956. Scott graduated from Harmony High School in 1974, and later from Bemidji State University in 1978. He then spent a few years in Southern California before he returned to Minnesota to attain his MBA at Carlson School of Business. Scott … [Read more...]
John Sydney Hauser
John Sidney Hauser, age 87, of Minneapolis, formerly of Harmony and Caledonia, Minn., passed away April 28, 2024, at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn. John was born April 11, 1937, in Caledonia, to Hazel Hauser. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School, and attended Winona State College, where he met his future wife, Judy Newman. They had four children … [Read more...]
Ardell “Terry” Bigalk
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved bother, Ardell Terry Bigalk. Terry left us on April 7, 2024, at the age of 67, in his home in Parachute, Colo. Terry was born on October 31, 1956, in Cresco Iowa, where he joined his four older siblings on the family farm. Starting his education in a one room school house, he graduated from Crestwood High School … [Read more...]
David A. Mevissen
David A. Mevissen, age 63, passed away in his home in Harmony on April 4, 2024. Dave had a fun-loving spirit and a big laugh. He loved to fish, cook, watch sporting events and spend time outside. He is survived by his significant other, Denise; sister Janice (Emmett) Coe, sister Dawn Puchalla, brother Pat (Tracy), children Callie (Dax) Larson, Chad (Brenda), Aaron … [Read more...]
Diane Guttormson
Diane Guttormson, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on November 2, 1947 in Rochester, Minn., to M.B. and Mavis (Trusty) Ryan. She grew up on a farm outside Harmony. She attended country school until sixth grade, then she attended and graduated from Harmony High School in 1966. On … [Read more...]
Ralph Emil Beastrom
Ralph Beastrom, age 81, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Rochester on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a difficult battle with cancer. Ralph Emil Beastrom was born September 20, 1942, in Braham, Minn., to Benjamin and Maxine Beastrom. He graduated from North High School in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1960. He attended the University of Minnesota for a year, but … [Read more...]