On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, Astrid M. Hilker entered God’s promised gift of eternal glory for all who believe, as she did, in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Astrid was born on March 2, 1926, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Haakon and Manda Johnson. She graduated from Spring Grove High School and attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. This is where she met her husband Bill … [Read more...]
Warren Johnson
Warren D. Johnson, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away on February 17, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born February 2, 1936, to Walter and Elsie (Vickerman) Johnson. He attended High School in Canton, Minn., and he was united in marriage to Joyce Wright on May 25, 1958. Warren served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He graduated from the Police Academy in New Brighton, … [Read more...]
Glynis Ann Lloyd Myhre
Glynis Ann Lloyd Myhre, 67, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Mayo Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. Glynis was born December 3, 1952, in Montrose, Scotland, to George and Mary Lloyd. She was always proud of her Scottish heritage and Scotland held a special place in her heart. She came to live in the United States on September 21, 1973. Her son … [Read more...]
Doris M. Thomas
Doris M. Thomas, 74, of Fountain, Minn., died on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Doris Marie Holten was born on September 10, 1945, to Albert and Mabel (Rosendahl) Holten in Spring Grove, Minn. She was united in marriage to Glen Thomas on July 27, 1968, in Spring Grove and to this union, three children were born: Dawn, Dean, and … [Read more...]
Betty Rae Storlie
Betty Rae Storlie, 72, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Betty was born May 21, 1947 in Preston, Minn., to Harvey and Shirley (Elton) Kraling. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Big Spring – Harmony. She attended country school in Hutton Valley in the early years of her youth and … [Read more...]
Elizabeth (Rogne) Remick
Elizabeth (Rogne) Remick, age 70, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Wednesday, October 16, 2019, peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Born August 8, 1949, to Dr. William G. and Kathleen (Austin) Rogne, she attended Spring Grove High School. For over 30 years, Liz worked at The Company Store. She retired last October as their administrative … [Read more...]
Shannon L. Vickerman
Shannon L. Vickerman, 47, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Shannon was born June 11, 1972, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Paul and Karen (Hagen) Vickerman. Shannon was baptized and confirmed at Mabel First Lutheran Church. He was a 1990 graduate of Mabel-Canton High School. On September 18, 1999, he married … [Read more...]
Renee “Stella” Larson
Renee “Stella” Larson, 56, of Mabel, died Friday, August 2, 2019, at her home, surrounded by family. Renee was born February 9, 1963, in Rockford, Ill., to Richard and Patricia (Ostern). She graduated from the Spring Grove High School in 1981, where she was active in sports, especially basketball and softball. She worked in road construction for a short time, then with the … [Read more...]
Melvin “Mel” Ruehmann
Melvin “Mel” Ruehmann, 94, of Spring Grove, Minn., formerly of Mabel and Decorah, died Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Tweeten-Lutheran Care Center. Mel was born April 25, 1924, in Winona, Minn., to Henry and Cleora (Knoll) Ruehmann. Mel started his music career at age seven, when he took up playing an instrument. He continued playing trumpet throughout high school, playing in … [Read more...]
Wayne R. Jahnke
Wayne R. Jahnke, 56, of Spring Grove, Minn., died unexpectedly, Monday, November 12, 2018, at his home. Wayne was born August 5, 1962, in Postville, Iowa, to Ronald and Marilyn (Winke) Jahnke. He graduated from Waukon High School. On December 14, 1991, he was united in marriage to Michelle Tollefsrud at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel. Wayne farmed for a short … [Read more...]