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Carlton (Carty or CJ) Jerome Vesterse, age 99, formerly of Spring Grove, died on December 3, 2024, at the Rochester Rehab and Living Center in Rochester. He was born to Jean and Olga Vesterse on August 4, 1925. He attended Black Hammer School and was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church of Black Hammer. He married Shirley Svehaug on April 27, 1952, and they had three daughters. They were later divorced. He married Cecelia Johnson on September 28, 1987 and they were later divorced. Carlton farmed until moving to Eyota in 1960. He started working at Kimber Poultry, then worked construction for several Rochester contractors. He then worked as a small animal technician at Mayo...

Howard A. Van Minsel of Spring Grove, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the age of 82. Howard was born on June 1, 1942 in Waumandee, WI, to August and Elsie (Doebbert) Van Minsel and was the youngest of seven children. His mother Elsie (Doebbert) passed away when Howard was three years old. He was blessed and forever thankful when his father married his second mother, Elsie (Haesler-Olson) at age eleven. He attended public school in Buffalo City, WI and Caledonia, MN. He was never shy of a hard days work, and found employment as a farm hand through his teen years. He joined the United States Army in November of 1960 and was honorably discharged in...

A lifelong resident of Spring Grove, MN, Gloria Ruth Sagdalen, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 29,2024. Gloria was born on January 2, 1944, in Spring Grove to Leslie and Crystal (Strinmoen) Eddy. She attended Spring Grove Public School and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Gloria was kind and very generous and always thought of everyone else before herself. Family meant everything to Gloria, and she dedicated her life to them. She was adored by her husband, Terry Sagdalen, her children, grandchildren and family. Gloria liked working with the public in the many different jobs that she held. However, her favorite job of all was being a...

Audrey Mae (Gulbranson) Liudahl-Atchison, 97 years old, of Spring Grove, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Audrey was born on December 29, 1926 in La Crosse, WI to Knute and Alma (Sandmoen) Gulbranson. She attended school in Spring Grove and graduated in June of 1944. That fall, Audrey decided to further her education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. In 1948, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. After earning her degree, she taught for one year in New Richmond, MN but then made the brave decision to move back to her hometown and be a teacher for Spring Grove High School. She taught in...

Lotus Wenona (Huffey) Bulman, aged 93, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her beloved Lord and Savior on the evening of July 9, 2024 at Gundersen Hospital, with family by her side. Lotus was born at home, near Waterville, Iowa, on January 10, 1931 to Walter and Tilda (Olson) Huffey. She was the youngest of ten children. She had four brothers and five sisters: Lloyd, Vinton, Vernon, Shirley, Merle, Greta Leatrice, George, and Esther. The family moved to Decorah when she was quite young and Lotus attended grade school there until the age of ten when the family moved back to the farm near Waterville. Lotus helped on the farm doing many jobs, both inside the home and outside. She told...

Ione Barbara Selness, age 88 of Spring Grove, passed away on Mon. July 1, 2024 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, in Spring Grove, MN. She was born on Dec. 29, 1935, in Mabel, MN 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, MN. She graduated from Mabel High School in 1953. On Aug. 31, 1953, Ione married Grant Selness, at Scheie Lutheran Church. The couple lived in Riceford, MN and later built a house in Spring Grove. They maintained the Spring Grove cemetery and the Trinity Center for many years. She and Grant ran "This and That" Thrift shop, first from their home and later on main street. They...

Kathleen Virginia Storlie, 86, of Mabel, passed away on January 20, 2024, at Green Lea Manor Senior Living in Mabel, MN. She was born on June 14, 1937 to Julius and Farrell (Palen) Skifton. She was a 1955 Caledonia High School graduate. On May 11, 1957 she married Melbourne Storlie at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia, MN. The couple farmed in rural Mabel, MN until Melbourne passed away on Nov. 10, 2003. Kathy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, and it's women's groups, and the Mabel Quilter's Club. She enjoyed dancing, flowers and watching birds. Survivors include her daughters, Vicky (Tom) Fitzpatrick, Julie (Brian) Johnson, and Melanie Kath. Her grandchildren;...

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, Minnesota, 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 agency. She married Burnell Roble on September 13, 1952, in Spring Grove. They were blessed with 71 years of marriage. They moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in 1957 and spent 38 years there. She worked for the Madison Public School system for over 20 years as a librarian. Gloria and Burnell enjoyed years in Madison, joining...

Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner, 85 of Spring Grove, MN passed away unexpectedly into the eternal care of our Lord on December 22, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI. Valerie was born on February 24, 1938 in Rushford, MN to Edwin and Cora Paulson. She was baptized and confirmed in Rushford. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She married Harry Wagner on December 14, 1957 at Rushford Trinity Church. They were married for 49 years at the time of Harry's passing. Valerie worked at Control Data, Spring Grove, for several years and the Motor Vehicle Department in Caledonia, MN for 26 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She volunteered many...

Marilyn Jeanette (Hemmes) Sylling, age 79, went from her earthly home to her heavenly home on November 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1944, the first of five children of Wilbert and Esther (Jurgens) Hemmes and was raised in Humboldt, MN. Her family grew into a big "yours, mine and ours" crew after her mother died at a young age, her father remarried, and she gained five siblings, with three more following later. At the wedding of her friend Carlene to Andrew Sylling, Marilyn met and later married Andrew's brother Karl during a blizzard on Nov. 27, 1965 in Humboldt. People used tractors to get to the church and the newlyweds had to be rescued from...

Glen Norman Lager, age 89, of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia, MN. Glen was born at home in rural Caledonia on Sept. 14, 1934, to Herbert and Inga (Nelson) Lager. He attended country school in rural Caledonia. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Glen married Martha Larson on Oct. 23, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They resided in their home in Caledonia. Glen and Martha were active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Glen was employed as a truck driver. He began his career in 1957, driving for Wiebke Bros. in Caledonia, and Wennes Trucking in Mabel. He purchased his first truck in 1971...

Odell Leo Bratland, age 95 of Chanhassen, and formerly of Spring Grove, MN passed away on Sept. 19, 2023 at St. Francis Regional Hospital in Shakopee, MN. He was born on Oct. 22, 1927 in Wilmington Twp., rural Spring Grove to Albert and Hannah (Solberg) Bratland. He was a Spring Grove High School graduate, and served in the United States Navy. He attended the Dunwoody Industrial Institute and graduated in Auto Mechanics and was employed by the Evenson Bros Chrysler-Plymouth Dealership Spring Grove. In 1953 he moved to Minneapolis where he worked for the Pentel Auto as an auto mechanic. On Feb. 20, 1954 Odell married Margie Esch. He was employed by the Dunwoody Industrial Institute where he...

Odell Leo Bratland, age 95 of Chanhassen, and formerly of Spring Grove, MN passed away on Sept. 19, 2023 at St. Francis Regional Hospital in Shakopee, MN. He was born on Oct. 22, 1927 in Wilmington Twp., rural Spring Grove to Albert and Hannah (Solberg) Bratland. He was a Spring Grove High School graduate, and later served in the United States Navy. On Feb. 20, 1954 Odell married Margie Esch. He attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis. Odell was an overseas training advisor for Dunwoody. He, with his wife Margie traveled to Khartoum, Sudan where he was named adviser to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He then traveled to Seoul, Korea in the 1970's where...

Odell Leo Bratland, age 95 of Chanhassen, and formerly of Spring Grove, MN passed away on Sept. 19, 2023 at St. Francis Regional Hospital in Shakopee, MN. He was born on Oct. 22, 1927 in Wilmington Twp., rural Spring Grove to Albert and Hannah (Solberg) Bratland. He was a Spring Grove High School graduate, and later served in the United States Navy. On Feb. 20, 1954 Odell married Margie Esch. He attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis. Odell was an overseas training advisor for Dunwoody. He with his wife Margie traveled to Khartoum, Sudan where he was named adviser to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He then traveled to Seoul, Korea in the 1970's where...

Verdon Ordell Olson was born June 15, 1936, at home in Amherst, MN to Thomas and Edna (Opsahl) Olson. The family later moved to Harmony, MN. Verdon attended the Harmony School. He moved to Austin, MN when he was sixteen. Verdon worked in the construction field and at the Hormel plant till his retirement of 30 plus years. He married Mona Sabanish September 20, 1958. They made their home in Austin with their three children. He was a member of Wilmington Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Verdon was a quiet man with an inner strength from his faith in our God above. He treated people with kindness and gentleness and love. He had a heart of gold. He enjoyed the simpler things in life, fishing...

Ronald (Ronnie) Allen Gjere, age 63 of Spring Grove passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, after a three-year battle with Covid long haulers. Ronnie was born on Jan. 16, 1960 to Jerome and Clarice (Omodt) Gjere. He was a 1979 Spring Grove High School graduate. He was a lifelong Spring Grove resident. On Sept. 1, 1990, he married Sharrie Dianne Covey at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. He worked for Roverud Construction in Spring Grove for twenty-nine years, and from June 2010 he worked for City Brewery. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Survivors include his wife Sharrie of almost thirty-three years; his daughter Tina (David) Alexis of Dallas, TX;...

Patricia Ann DeWall, age 81 of Caledonia, MN passed away April 17, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was born on March 8, 1941 in Austin, MN to Donald and Ardis (Severson) Shirk; She attended school at Austin-Pacelli High School in Austin. On July 3, 1959, Pat married LeRoy DeWall in Grand Meadow, MN. Pat had worked at Rusert's IGA, Quillin's IGA and ABLE in Caledonia, she had also babysat for several families. She was an excellent baker, making cakes, cookies and other wonderful items for her family and others to enjoy. She also enjoyed rearranging the household furniture. Pat enjoyed making ceramics and painting, and other kinds of crafting. She and LeRoy...

Betty LorRayne (Sundet) Johnson passed into the eternal care of our Lord on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1960 in Spring Grove, the daughter of Alden and Rose (Horgen) Sundet. Betty was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. As a lifelong resident of Spring Grove, Betty attended K-12 at Spring Grove Public School. She also attended St. Cloud University where she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Elementary Education. Because of Betty's love for children, she dedicated her life to caring for them through teaching and especially her in-home day care. Betty was also very dedicated to her...

Le Roy George DeWall, age 85 of Caledonia, passed away Thurs. December 30th at his home. He was born on Jan. 25, 1936 in Rolfe, Iowa to George and Hanna (Gerdes) DeWall. He served in the United States Army from January 25, 1955 to January 22, 1958. When he returned home, while attending a dance at the Turp in Austin, Mn, he met Patricia Shirk, the couple later married on July 5, 1959. They continued to enjoy dances and since they were farmers, often joined other NFO farming members at them. LeRoy worked at the Country Store in Caledonia for 35 years, he had also worked for Badger Corrugating and Richard's Sanitation. He enjoyed helping his children renovate their houses and fixing...

Virginia Josephine Blexrud, age 93 of Spring Grove passed away December 25, 2021 at Spring Grove Assisted Living . She was born July 27, 1928 at home in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to James and Ellen (Brenna) Smalley. She was baptized on September 9, 1928, and confirmed on June 7, 1942 at Mabel First Lutheran Church by Rev. Ivar Havneros. She graduated on May 29, 1947 from Mabel High School, where she was the Salutatorian. Later she worked as a Legal Secretary. On November 6, 1948 she married Charles Blexrud at Mabel First Lutheran, the Rev. Phillip C. Hiller officiated. The couple farmed outside of Spring Grove for many years, where Virginia was an very active farm wife,...

Dean Robert Schuttemeier passed into the eternal care of our Lord on December 9, 2021 at his home at the age of 73. He was born March 27, 1948 to Armin and Esther (Busitzky) Schuttemeier in in LaCrosse, WI. He was baptized at home in Eitzen, MN. He was one of 4 siblings. In 1950 the family moved to Spring Grove MN, where Dean has since been a lifelong resident. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spring Grove in 1962. He attended Spring Grove High School and graduated in 1966. He was drafted into the US Army and served from Jan 1969 to August 1970 and was stationed at Long Binh, Vietnam. In 1973 he married Randi (Vesterse) and the couple had two daughters, Robin and Dawn. They...