All Obituaries

Jeffry W. Feeman, age 65, of Spring Valley passed away Wednesday December 23, 2020 at his home in Spring Valley. Jeffry was born February 2, 1955 in Rochester to Warren and Eileen (Kirkland) Freeman. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1973. Jeff worked as a cabinet maker through out central Florida until retiring and returning to Spring Valley. He enjoyed watching basketball, baseball and football especially the Minnesota Vikings. He is survived by his mother...

Daniel D. Smith, age 65, of Cresco, IA, passed away in his home on June 11, 2021. Daniel Duane Smith was born on May 19, 1956, to Dennis and Joan (Buhr) Smith.  He graduated in 1975 from Crestwood High School.  He worked over 29 yrs at the Howard County Courthouse as the Mainentance Supervisor.  Daniel enjoyed spending his extra time outside, enjoying nature and spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and participated in the Cresco...

Lois Joyce (Simpson) Beving went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1931 in St. James, MN to Harold and Clara (Schwingler) Simpson. She graduated from Maynard High School in May of 1949 and married Raymond "Paul" Beving on February 2, 1950. To this union were born three daughters, Dianne.(Paul) Stevens of Caledonia, MN, Cheryl (Wolfgang) Griesinger of Colorado Springs, CO and Paula Ruesink of Spring Valley, MN.   Lois grew up active in 4H and...

Bret D. Hannam, 62, of LeRoy, MN died on June 10, 2021 in LeRoy. Bret Duane Hannam was born September 21, 1958 to Eugene and Shirley (Aulwes) Hannam in Cedar Rapids, IA. He graduated in 1977 and went to Rochester Vo-Tech from 1978-1980. He then moved to Boulder, Colorado and did maintenance work for 15 years. Bret moved back to LeRoy, MN in the mid-90’s and worked in Rochester at the Methodist Hospital, Seneca Foods & various other places doing building utility &...

Patricia M. Bernau, age 71, of Preston, MN, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, Rochester, MN, on Wednesday, June 09, 2021, with her daughter by her side.  A public visitation will be held for Patricia from 4:00-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, MN.  Funeral service will be held the following day, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, MN, with Pastor Michael...

Tracy Ann Meyer-Stahnke was born November 1, 1973 and died June 9, 2021 at the age of 47. She was born to Betty and Ken Meyer in Spring Valley, MN and grew up in the Spring Valley area. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1992.   Tracy later moved to Rochester, MN and married her high school sweetheart, Michael Stahnke. Tracy and Michael had two children together:  Zachary Stahnke and Zabryna Stahnke.     Tracy worked as a daycare provider taking care...

Wilma J. Bigalk, age 86, of Cresco, Iowa, died on June 9, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  A Memorial Service for Wilma will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Cresco Community Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jon Van Dine officiating.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 13, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco, IA, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.   Wilma Jean Bigalk was born April 3, 1935,...

Richard A. Curtis, 68, of Lime Springs, IA, died on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. Richard Alan Curtis was born May 23, 1953 to William and Ancille (Fordham) Curtis. He joined the United States Navy and served his country from 1971-1974 in Vietnam and on the U. S.S Okinawa. On May 17, 1974, Richard was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Janet Tointon, in Rochester, MN. Together they had 3 children; Curt, Candy, and Chad. Richard’s passions were motorcycles, racing, and his...

Marcia Marcella Carman, age 86, passed away at home on May 2, 2020 due to complications of Myelofibrosis, surrounded by her loving family. Marcia was born on March 10, 1934 to Charles and Lettie (Saathoff) Martens in Clare, Ia. She was baptized and confirmed at St Johns Lutheran Church in Palmer, Ia. She attended area country school before graduating from Gilmore City High School. Marcia was united in marriage to Gerald Carman on June 1, 1952 at St Johns. She continued working with her...

Marsha E. Sorenson, age 80, of Ostrander, MN died February 18, 2021, at her home. Private family memorial services for Marsha were held Wednesday February 24, 2021, at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy with Rev John Kerr Officiating. Burial took place in the LeRoy Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the LeRoy Community Center from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM on June 19, 2021. The family will also be celebrating the life of Marsha's sister Patricia Ricks who died July...