Bonnie Lou Dungan passed from this life on August 10, 2024, into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, after a 10-month battle with uterine cancer. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jesse Ralph Quinlan and Mae Rose Taylor Quinlan. She was the eldest of 11 brothers and sisters. Her parents moved frequently between Ohio and southern Kentucky. Bonnie married Ross Edward … [Read more...]
Janice (Anderson) Christopherson
Janice (Anderson) Christopherson, 92 of Spring Valley, Minn., died on July 31, 2024, at Spring Valley Living. Janice Yvonne Anderson was born to O. Vinton and Jennie (Daily) Anderson in Cresco, Iowa, on May 29, 1932, living in and attending school in Ostrander, Minn., before graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1950. She married Roy Christopherson on October 20, … [Read more...]
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide
Jana Marie “Pooh Bear” Eide passed away on July 29, 2024. Jana was born Febuary 2, 1970, in Spring Valley, Minn., attended Mabel-Canton Elementary school and lived on a dairy farm. She moved to Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1992. She lived in Hiawatha Homes for 30 years, in the 24th Street house and the Middlebrook house. Two years ago, she moved … [Read more...]
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade
Julianne (Goergen) Schwade, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Julie was born on September 18, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, to Clemons and Margaret (Koenigs) Goergen. She grew up in Adams, Minn., attended and graduated from Adams High School in 1964. Folwlowing … [Read more...]
Alyce Westphal
Alyce Westphal, 90, of Rochester, Minn., passed away July 18, 2024. Alyce was born May 1, 1934, in Preston, Minn., to Elmer and Violet Krieger. She graduated from Wykoff HS and was married to James Westphal on June 9, 1952. She and Jim settled in Spring Valley, Minn., and raised their four children. Alyce enjoyed raising and showing dogs, traveling, and spending time with … [Read more...]
Deborah Kay Sheldon
Deborah Kay Sheldon, age 67, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away July 15, 2024, at her home after a hard battle with cancer. Deb was born in Rochester, Minn., on November 28, 1956, to Herb and Idell (Prouty) Parker. Deb married Charlie Sheldon of Spring Valley, Minn., on March 23, 1985. She worked at St. Marys hospital for 37 years, starting in housekeeping and with hard work … [Read more...]
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu, age 83, of Lanesboro, passed away at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center where she resided for a brief time. Mary Ellen Aakre Treu was born on September 11, 1940, in Winona to Arnold and Marie (Boyum) Aakre. She attended Lanesboro area schools and graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Winona State University. On December … [Read more...]
Evelyn Marion Voigt
Evelyn Voigt, 94, of Taopi, passed peacefully into the kingdom of heaven while residing at Wildwood Grove on Monday evening, July 8, 2024 Evelyn Marion Bly was born February 8, 1930, to Glenn Jr. and Amber (Rucker) Bly in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up on the family farm south of Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1948. While at an April dance at … [Read more...]
Arlene Rose Oeltjen
Arlene Rose Oeltjen, age 90, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Spring Valley Living, where she had resided for four years. Arlene Rose Poldervaard was born on March 6, 1934, at home in Sheldon, Iowa, to Isaac and Eva (Koster) Poldervaard, and was the third of six children. Arlene lived in May City, Iowa, where she helped on the farm and worked at Red’s Café in Hartley, … [Read more...]
Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp
Jeffrey Neil Gaulrapp, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia for 10 years. Jeff was born on November 9, 1952, in Breckinridge, Minn., to Lowell and Evelyn (Thomas) Gaulrapp. He grew up with his family in Rochester, Minn., and Altoona, Wis., where he graduated from Regis High School. Jeff attended community college before … [Read more...]