Dennis Lloyd Deters, 78, of Spring Grove, passed away on December 17, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease. Dennis was born on April 23, 1945, to Lloyd and Alice Deters. Farm boy, fisherman, hunter, straight A student in college, Marine Corps machine-gunner (Vietnam), logger, exporter, pilot (5,000 hours PIC from coast to coast and from the arctic to South … [Read more...]
George “Doc” Frank Frisch
March 10, 1928 - July 15, 2024 George “Doc” Frank Frisch, 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep to join the love of his life, Ann, on July 15, 2024. A veteran of the Army Dental Corps, Doc practiced dentistry for several years in Spring Grove, Minn., and for over 50 years in Caledonia, retiring at age 83. Doc is preceded in death by his wife Ann (Mattison),daughter … [Read more...]
Ione Barbara Selness
Ione Barbara Selness, age 88, of Spring Grove, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, in Spring Grove, Minn. She was born on December 29, 1935, in Mabel, Minn., to Orville and Irene (Hesby) Hanson. She was baptized on May 17, 1936, and confirmed on June 11, 1950, at Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Mabel High … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” John Nordsving
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...]
Edith Jewell Johnson
Edith Jewell Johnson, age 95, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., into God’s loving arms. She was born on July 30, 1928, in Black Hammer, Minn., to John and Emma (Ness) Rostad. On June 11, 1950. Edith Rostad was joined in marriage to Clarence Johnson. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1997. Edith was a beloved wife, … [Read more...]
Wayne “Butch” Johnson
Wayne “Butch” Johnson Wayne “Butch” Johnson, age 64 of Spring Grove passed away on April 9, 2024, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Butch was born on October 11, 1959, to Eugene and Ione (Omodt) Johnson in Austin, Mn. He lived in Black Hammer, Minn., since 1988 with his wife Sandra Kay (Diggins). They lived in Bemidji, Minn., for three years. Butch … [Read more...]
Marcus Allen Coleman
Another bright star joined the skies when Marcus Allen Coleman, born to this life on February 23, 1956, moved on to his eternal home on March 1, 2024. Marcus was hospitalized at Gun-dersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., on January 26, due to respiratory distress. On February 23, he was air lifted by helicopter to the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in … [Read more...]
Gerald L. Haagenson
Gerald L. Haagenson, 80, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Gerald was born March 12, 1943, in Spring Grove to Giffen and Lillian (Lysgaard) Haagenson. He was baptized at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, confirmed at the Henrytown Lutheran Church, and graduated from the Mabel High School. Gerald … [Read more...]
Rick “Bucko” Staggemeyer
Rick “Bucko” Staggemeyer, 72, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Rick was born December 10, 1951, in La Crosse, Wis., to Fremont and Marie (Dahle) Staggemeyer. He graduated from the Caledonia High School. He was a truck driver for 51 years for David Kirk Trucking, Caledonia Haulers, and Truss Specialties. He … [Read more...]
Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble
Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble, age 91, passed away at home after over a year battle with stomach cancer on January 11, 2024. Gloria was born on October 10, 1932, in Spring Grove, Minn., the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Olson) Bratland. She spent 12 years at Spring Grove schools, graduating in 1951. She attended college in Minneapolis and worked for an insurance … [Read more...]
Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner
Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away unexpectedly into the eternal care of our Lord on December 22, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Valerie was born on February 24, 1938, in Rushford, Minn., to Edwin and Cora Paulson. She was baptized and confirmed in Rushford. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She … [Read more...]
Linda Newgaard
Linda Newgaard, 81, of Spring Grove, died at her home on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Linda was born March 29, 1942, in Spring Grove to Maurice and Agnes (Droivold) Bjergum. After high school she became a licensed practical nurse after her training in Winona. On January 27, 1962, she married Clinton Newgaard at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring … [Read more...]
Allan Howard Morken
In Loving Memory of Allan Howard Morken 1932-2023 It is with heavy hearts and fond remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Morken, a dedicated farmer, loving husband and strong father. Allan departed this world in his home on Decembeer 19 at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family with his devoted wife of 71 years. Born June 5, 1932, to … [Read more...]
Odell M. Soberg
Odell M. Soberg, 87, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mabel, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. Odell was born October 2, 1936, in Spring Grove, to Alfred and Inga (Larson) Soberg. He attended country school near his home before attending the Mabel High School. He farmed with his father near Hesper, Iowa, until his father died in a … [Read more...]
Mark A. Stevens
Mark A. Stevens, 65, of Spring Grove, formerly of the Decorah area, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis., from a long battle with cancer. Mark was born October 17, 1958, in Decorah Iowa, to Milton and Ruth (Wernett) Stevens. As a young man, Mark enjoyed farming on the family farm with his dad. He also owned and milked his own herd … [Read more...]