Joan Raaen, age 73, passed away at home, the evening of June 6, 2024. Her battle with cancer is now over and she is at rest. Joan was born at home in Dodge, Wis., on April 8, 1951, to Earl and Helen Ziegler. They moved to the Lanesboro area, where she spent most of her life. She married Ronald Bush and worked as a nurse assistant until age 20. They had four daughters … [Read more...]
Henry Junior Hongerholt
November 11, 1950 – May 19, 2024 Henry Junior Hongerholt, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Sanford Bagley Medical Center on Sunday May 19, 2024. Henry Junior Hongerholt was born on November 11, 1950, raised in rural Lanesboro on the family farm in Highland township, to Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt. Henry married Rosalie M. Bakke on November 20, 1971, at Elstad … [Read more...]
Brian Bell
Brian Bell, age 77, died on April 18, 2024, surrounded by his family after a two-and-a-half-year battle with leukemia. Brian grew up in Lanesboro and was the son of Theodore and Rose Bell. A celebration of his life will be held at St Patrick’s church in Lanesboro at 10 a.m. on June 28, 2024. Brian’s full obituary can be located at www.beidelmankunschfh.com. … [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...]
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen age 89, of Lanesboro died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Helen was born October 17, 1934, in Peterson, Minn., to Albert and Gunild (Engebretson) Hongerholt. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1953. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis. In July 1953, she started working at Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of … [Read more...]
Philip John Rogers
Philip John Rogers, a dedicated teacher and devoted community member, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 87. Born in Madelia, Minn., on October 27, 1936, Philip lived a life filled with purpose, positivity, and unwavering commitment to those around him. In December 1963, Phil married the love of his life Katherine Hromatka in Chatfield. … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Fuller
Richard "Dick" Fuller, 89, of Lanesboro, Minn., died April 27, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 12, 1934, to William and Mary Fuller in Shinhopple, N.Y. At the age of 17 Dick joined the Army, and started on what became a 20-year career. On July 4, 1952, he arrived in Korea to be attached to the 7th … [Read more...]
Charles Peter “Pete” Griffin
Our father, Charles Peter Griffin, Jr or “Pete,” sadly passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Cedar Court Senior Living Center in Adams, Minn., at the age of 72. Pete was born July 4, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Martha (Gardner) and Charles Griffin, Sr (Chuck). In his youth, dad loved sports, especially baseball and basketball and was even a standout athlete in college, … [Read more...]
Gene Mensing
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Gene Joseph Mensing, loving partner and father of three, passed away at the age of 81. Gene was born to Fred and Florence Mensing on August 31, 1942. Right after Gene graduated from Holmen High school in Holmen, Wis., he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kans., as a mechanic in the motor pool working on big … [Read more...]
Sonja Lee Venant
Sonja Lee Venant, mother, grandmother, sister passed away at the age of 78 on March 7, 2024. Sonja was the eldest daughter of Eunice and Gerald Flaby. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Lanesboro High School Class of 1964, and later that year was crowned Fillmore County Dairy Princess. She married Merlin Ardell Thoen in 1965, and together had two children – a … [Read more...]