All Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” Slifka, 88, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, IA, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco, IA.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Cresco, with Rosary recited at 4:30...

Ralph Drees Jr., 75, of Spring Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at his home. Ralph John Drees Jr. was born on April 08, 1945, to Ralph Sr. and Ethel (Daiker) Drees in Carroll, IA. He attended elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and received his diploma from Adams High School, Adams, MN. He was drafted in the United States Army in 1965 and was honorably discharge in the fall of 1967.  Ralph was united in marriage to Janice Mayer in LeRoy, MN, on...

David Patten, 75, of Dexter, MN, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home. David was born on February 20, 1945 in Spring Valley Township, MN to Gilbert and Vivian (Vrieze) Patten. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1963. Following graduation, he entered the Air Force where he worked as a mechanic for 5 ½ years.  On December 1, 1977, David was united in marriage to Judith DeVore in Cresco, IA, and they proceeded to have two children, daughter Kelly and son...

Gerald Christian Bushman, age 94, was born in Randalia, IA, on October 8, 1926, the son of Peter and Martha (Sand) Bushman.  Gerald served in the US Marines from 1945-1948, when he was honorably discharged.  On September 5, 1949, Gerald was united in marriage to Henrietta Bushman at St. Francis De Salles Catholic Church, Ossian, IA.  From October 1950-April 1951, he was stationed in California when he was called into the US Marine Reserves.  He farmed in Ossian, IA for...

Albert “Larry” Lange, 83, of Spring Valley, MN passed away October 11, 2020, at his home with his wife of 62 years by his side.  He was born on June 3rd, 1937, to Albert and Adeline (Fimon) Lange.  They moved from Racine to their current homestead in 1941. Larry was the oldest of four children.  His parents were Charter Members of First English Lutheran Church where Larry was a lifetime member, and where he served on the council and as an elder.  Larry was...

DellRoy James Tienter, 76, of Spring Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Mayo Clinic- St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. DellRoy was born to Floyd and Virginia (Maricle) Tienter on June 7, 1944. At the age of 18, he joined the Army on December 14, 1962. He was trained at Fort Knox in Kentucky. DellRoy served as a vehicle tech in Kentucky, Germany, Vietnam, and Fort Carson in Colorado. He was granted an honorable discharge. After his service to his country, he...

Jeanette B. Curley, 66, of Grand Meadow, MN, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home. Jeanette Bernice Churchill was born on May 31, 1954 to Berton and RosaLea (Ziebell) Churchill. She was united in marriage to Wayne Curley in Racine, MN on October 6, 1979 and to this union, two sons were born; Devin and Jared. Jeanette and Wayne were members of the United Methodist Church of Grand Meadow. Jeanette enjoyed crocheting, traveling, shopping, and going to rummage sales with her...

Robert A. Wilson, age 72, of Preston, MN, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at home. A Graveside service will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020.  Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Preston is assisting the family. Robert Alan Wilson was born on February 18, 1948, son of Kenneth Woodrow and Clara (Hahn) Wilson at the Preston Hospital.  He attended country school then Preston High School.  Robert was a simple man who enjoyed a quiet...

Louie Finley, 90, of Ostrander, MN passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Ostrander Care and Rehab Center. Louie was born May 18, 1930 in Fillmore County to Louie Finley and Dorris (Balcome) (Finley) Serfling. He was in the service from 1947-1948. Louie married Katherine “Kay” Sahaydak on July 4, 1969 in Reno, NV. They made their home in Mt. View, CA where Louie was employed as a journeyman ironworker. Louie and Kay enjoyed traveling and supporting various organizations. They...

Clifford “Kip” Hamlin, age 85, of Spring Valley, MN passed away Friday October 2, 2020 in Spring Valley. On January 14, 1954 Kip was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kate” Johnson in Spring Valley, MN and to this union, 5 children were born; Janine, Susan, Vicki, Brady, and Rory. Kip worked as a truck driver for Foster Grain, Ruan, and in later years, Fred Carlson Redi-Mix. He kept busy running his own tree service business. Kip liked to spend his free time...