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...]
Jake John Deters
Jake John Deters On Sunday, August 19, 2018, the world lost a very special man. Jake John Deters’ life was taken from him, from beyond his control. Jake had many talents. He held a mechanical engineering degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Jake was an accomplished machinist, something he used for precision gunsmithing. Jake was an excellent … [Read more...]
Maxine L. Barth
Maxine L. Barth, 79, of Spring Grove, Minn., died on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at her home. Maxine LaVonne Hagen was born on June 28, 1938, in Yucatan, Minn., to Alvin and Alta (Vraa) Hagen. She was raised in Yucatan and was a 1956 graduate of Caledonia High School in Caledonia, Minn. She married Sylvester “Bing” Theobald. They were later divorced. On September 9, 1989, she was … [Read more...]
Steve Remick
Steve “Stuppo” Remick, age 64, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Monday, May 28, 2018, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. His time at Tweeten Health Care was filled with stories, laughter and loving care by family, friends and a wonderful staff. Steve was born October 12, 1953, to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick. He grew up and attended school in Mabel. Steve was … [Read more...]
George L. Morken
George L. Morken, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., died surrounded by family, Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. George was born January 1, 1933, in La Crosse to Solvie and Karen (Dolalie) Morken. He attended country schools in the Oak Ridge and Chisolm Valley area and graduated from the Houston High School in 1950. He served in … [Read more...]
Norris Arlen Storlie
Norris Arlen Storlie, 85, of rural Harmony, Minn., passed away on Saturday, February 3 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call at the Greenfield Lutheran Church from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday and also one hour prior to services on … [Read more...]
Bernice Orabelle Bjergum
Bernice Orabelle Bjergum was born April 1, 1920, to Theodore and Olga Flatten Johnson at their home near what is now Wold Strawberry Farm, rural Houston County. Bernice was baptized May 30, 1920, by Rev. C.L. Hocking at the United Methodist Church of Mabel and confirmed in the same church in 1932. Bernice worked at the Welch dairy farm near Mabel, Minn., and at Mansfield … [Read more...]
Lola M. Thorson
Lola M. (Myhre) Thorson went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018, at the age of 96. She was born June 15, 1921, to Martin and Stella (Qualey) Myhre in Spring Grove, Minn. She graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1938. After high school Lola went to business school in Minneapolis, and then took a job at Dayton’s in Minneapolis in the business department. Her next … [Read more...]
Robert Earl Rodenz
Robert Earl Rodenz, age 68, died December 22 at his home in Spring Grove, Minn. He was born February 26, 1949, to Earl and Vivian (Vrieze) Rodenz in rural Spring Valley, Minn. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1968 and from Rochester Area Vocational Technical Institute in 1969 with a degree in biochemistry. Robert married Mary Osborne on August 28, 1982, in … [Read more...]