Darlene A. Lange, 87, of Ostrander, Minn., formerly of Racine, Minn., passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, of natural causes, at Mayo Clinic Rochester – St. Marys Campus. Darlene Ann Herschley was born on November 22, 1933, in Claremont, Minn., to William and Maude (Langworthy) Herschley. She grew up in the Claremont, Dodge Center area where she graduated from Dodge Center … [Read more...]
Julianne M. House
Julianne M. House, 66, of Ostrander, Minn., died on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Julianne Marie (Berge) House was born March 31, 1955, in Preston, Minn., daughter of Carl and Grace Berge of Harmony, Minn. Julie went to Harmony High School through 10th grade. She was united in marriage on October 17, 1971 to Rodney House. … [Read more...]
Ostrander switching to Sunshine Sanitation
During the November 4 Ostrander City Council meeting, the council considered the bids from Sunshine Sanitation and Waste Management to provide solid waste and recycling services for the city. The current contract with Waste Management runs through April 2022. In comparing the bids and prices from Sunshine Sanitation and Waste Management, Wendy Brincks said, “They run neck and … [Read more...]
Ostrander garbage & recycling options mulled
During the October 5 Ostrander City Council meeting, the board discussed the condition of the playground equipment in the city park. All council members were present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, and Mayor Pam Kunert, along with Jeremy Runkle and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). The council considered two bids for solid waste and recycling services for … [Read more...]
Gerald “Deano” Mullenix
Gerald “Deano” Mullenix, 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Ostrander Care & Rehab. Visitation will be held at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley from 10:30-11:30 on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Graveside service will follow at the Spring Valley Cemetery at 11:45, with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. Gerald Dean Mullenix was born … [Read more...]
Eleanor “Ellie” Swenson
Ellie was granted peace when she passed away in the early sunrise hours of August 14, 2021: “What must it be to step on shore and find it Heaven, to take hold of a hand and find it God’s hand, “To breathe new air and find it celestial air, to feel invigorated and find it immortality, “To rise from the care and turmoil of earth into one unbroken calm. to wake up and … [Read more...]
Joseph Charles Langlie
Joseph Charles Langlie of Ostrander, a former employee of Martz Furniture, LeRoy, Minn., a farmer and carpenter died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the age of 83 at St. Marys hospital in Rochester. He is survived by his wife Judy Langlie (Dohlman), the love of his life for nearly 50 years; two nephews, David (Suzanne) of Mahomet, Ill., and Daniel of Spring Valley; three … [Read more...]
Vickie L. Block
Memorial service for Vickie L. Block will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, Minn., with the Rev Herman Bakker officiating. Visitation will also be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander on Friday, May 21, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. and will continue for one hour prior to the service. Please wear masks and follow social … [Read more...]
Roger Eugene Tienter
Roger Eugene Tienter, age 82, passed away on April 7, 2021. He was born May 6, 1938. The last eight years Roger was a resident of the Ostrander Care and Rehab Center. He is survived by his three children and three siblings. No services are being planned at this time … [Read more...]
Ostrander discusses snow removal
The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on March 2, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). Snow removal was a topic of much discussion during the meeting. First, the council heard from Terry Stackhouse, who asked, “Is there any way we can take that county snow, push it … [Read more...]
Marsha E. Sorenson
Marsha E. Sorenson, age 80, of Ostrander, Minn., died February 18, 2021, at her home. Marsha E. Meyers was born September 6, 1940, to Melvin and Fern (Halling) Meyers in Austin, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at the LeRoy Lutheran Church, and attended and graduated from LeRoy High School in 1958. Marsha worked as a teller at the 1st National Bank in LeRoy for several … [Read more...]
Eugene Francis Simon
Eugene Francis Simon was relieved of his earthly post on February 12, 2021. Born on May 20, 1928, to Hugh and Ellen (Rafoth) Simon and known by “Bull” to his family and friends, he was raised with nine siblings in a loving and spirited family. He was a teen when his elder brother Anton, was killed in action in WWII, which heavily impacted his life. He joined the Navy in 1948 … [Read more...]
Thelma (Hagen) Start
Thelma Ruth (Hagen) Start, 93, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away at Spring Valley Living, on January 26, 2021. Thelma Ruth Start was born on a farm in rural Wisconsin, near the town of Pigeon Falls on June 15, 1927, to Theodore Edwin and Ruth Adeline (Overby) Hagen. Thelma graduated from the Whitehall High School and moved with two of her two sisters, Viola Mae and Phyllis … [Read more...]
Orville Carlton Otterness
Orville Carlton Otterness, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2021. To a fortunate few he was called Dad, to most he was Orv, grandchildren called him Grandpa. As greats came along he became great-grandpa, Gip, or Doc (a boyhood nickname). Orv was born November 11, 1932, in Spring Valley and was raised in … [Read more...]
Ostrander ponders “Freedom County” suggestion
On January 5, the Ostrander City Council met in regular session, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). Immediately following the open meeting, the council went into a special closed session to conduct yearly employee reviews. During the open meeting, Brincks brought up some … [Read more...]