All Obituaries

Eldena “Deenie” Seabright, 84, of Spring Valley, MN died Monday, July 16, 2019 at Spring Valley Living.  Eldena Lucille Jacobson was born December 20, 1934 in Ostrander, MN to Herman and Mae (Clark) Jacobson. On December 31, 1951, Deenie was united in marriage to Jerry Seabright at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, MN. She loved dancing and would sometimes go dancing 3 or more times a week. Deenie was also an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley...

Karen A. Stackhouse, 64, of Stewartville, MN died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the VFW hall in Spring Valley, MN starting at 11 a.m. Karen Ann Wallis was born June 25, 1955 in New Port, Arkansas to Jerry and Mary (Willis) Wallis. She married Terry Stackhouse in the late 1980's and they were recently divorced after almost 30 years of marriage. Karen loved life and made sure to live life to the fullest. She...

Dr. Robert W. "Bob" Acton, 81, of Preston, Minnesota, passed away on July 7, 2019, following a struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Bob was born on March 29, 1938, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, son of Robert and Bertha (Warwick) Acton. Bob, affectionately called "Sonny" by family and Ohio friends, was the second of five children. Bob was united in marriage to Dollie Ritenour on June 17, 1960. Bob attended The Ohio State University on a full ride Merit Scholarship where he...

James Alden Pickett, 88, of Preston, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Ostrander Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 19, 2019, at the Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating.  Burial will be in Carimona Cemetery in rural Preston. Jim was born on March 21, 1931, in Carimona Township near Preston, Minnesota, the son of Edwin “Alden” and Esther (Utley) Pickett. He was raised on a farm, and graduated from Preston...

Kelly Jo Larsen, 50, of Wykoff, MN died Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home.  Funeral services for Kelly Larsen will be held at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, MN on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Kelly Jo Tullis was born June 23, 1969 in Eden Prairie, MN to Jim and Sharon (Niedert) Tullis. She was united in marriage to Mark Larsen on June 3, 1995 at Bethesda Worship Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Together they had one son, Isaac.  Kelly was and is a vibrant...

Stephen E. Welke, 66, of Preston, MN died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Maple Leaf Services in Preston.  A graveside service for Stephen will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Valley, MN. Stephen Erwin Welke was born May 23, 1953 in Austin, MN to Lowell and Shirley (Thompson) Welke. Stephen is survived by his father Lowell Welke of Palmetto, FL, siblings Kathy (Greg) Rathbun of Byron, MN, Roger (Deann) Welke of Denver, NC, David...

Gerald A. Johnson, 57, of Spring Valley, MN died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Rochester Health Services West in Rochester, MN.  Gerald Alexander Johnson was born September 30, 1961 in Blaine, MN to Richard and Marian (Benjaminson) Johnson. Gerald loved the outdoors. He often spent time hunting and fishing and would take hunting trips to South Dakota, where he owned property. He enjoyed taking family members and his dad on some of his trips. Gerald was also an expert trap shooter. Gerald...

Everett Raymond Kumm of Cannon Falls, MN, age 89, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at The Gardens at Cannon Falls, MN. Memorial services for Everett will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, MN with the Reverend Mark Woodward officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment at the Spring Valley Cemetery.    Everett was born on the family farm near Spring Valley, son of Raymond...

Funeral Mass for Jim Marr will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Riceville, IA with Father Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Riceville. Visitation will be held at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Riceville from 4-8 P.M. on Monday, July 8. There will be no visitation prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Jim L. Marr, age 72, of Riceville, IA died Friday, July 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his...

Ricky Earl Voigt, a life-long resident of the Preston and Spring Valley areas, passed away peacefully at Edenbrook Healthcare Facility in Rochester on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the age of 61. He was surrounded by his family.  Rick lived on the family farm near Preston where he was active in the farming operation until 2003, when he moved to Spring Valley into a home provided by Cardinal of Minnesota.  Rick loved the farm and was involved in numerous activities.  He participated...