All Obituaries

Donald "Buzz" Riehl, age 95, of Preston, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Services for Buzz will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Pastor Dr. Scott Olson officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church.  Burial will be at the Methodist Cemetery in Preston. Donald was born on August 22, 1927 to Frank and Elsie (Kleimenhagen) Riehl...

Kristie Cobb, age 44, of Cresco, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Kristie was born on September 30, 1978, to Randy and Vicki (Darr) McIntyre in Rockford, Illinois.  Kristie met Andrew Cobb and they were married on December 2, 2013 in Cresco, Iowa.  She was a kind soul and would be there to help anyone in need.  Kristie had a special place in her heart for all animals, but she especially loved cats.  In her spare time, Kristie...

Virg Weiss passed away peacefully with family members at his side, on March 15, 2023.  He suffered a debilitating stroke on October 23rd, 2022. Despite his efforts to regain his strength and mobility, his body simply did not allow for it. His birth name was Virgil Charles Weiss, but he preferred to be called Virg.  He was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa on June 2, 1943.  His parents were Cyril and Mildred (Miller) Weiss and he was the youngest of three boys. The family lived in...

On Tuesday, March 14th, Norbert Stanley (“Nub,” “Norb,” “Bear,” “Gramps”) Skaran—a man of many names and many talents—entered eternal life surrounded by his family. Norbert was born on a farm in Grand Meadow Township, MN to Olaf and Tillie (Myhre) Skaran on December 9, 1924.  He was drafted into World War II military service on December 30th, 1942, and entered the Navy the next year after graduating from Grand Meadow High...

Kevin Ondrashek, age 58, of Elma, Iowa, died on Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, Iowa, with Father Nick Radloff officiating.  Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the start of the service; with Recital of the Rosary at 9 a.m.  Burial will be at Holy Trinity Cemetery. Kevin was born on August 14, 1964 in Winneshiek County to Lawrence and...

Rory D. Anderlik, age 34, of Riceville, Iowa, died on Thursday, March 9, 2023, near Racine, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Saratoga Community Church at 10194 Howard Avenue Lime Springs, IA 52155 with Pastor Tim Sir officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:30 until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.  Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Riceville is assisting the family. Rory will be taken back to his birthplace of South Dakota for visitation...

Richard V. Denning,79, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Accura HealthCare in Cresco, IA.  A graveside service will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023.  A full obituary will be posted soon. 

Donald E. Dahl, 90, of Spring Valley, MN, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. Donald Edward Dahl was born October 20, 1932 to George and Thora (Engerud) Dahl in Beaver Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Bloomfield Lutheran Church. When he was a child, he met Pastor Neil Christopherson at Bible school and the two continued a lifelong friendship. Donald attended country school and Spring Valley High School. On...

Charles "Robert" Durand, 72, of Spring Valley, MN, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home.  Services will be held at a later date.  A full obituary will be posted at a later time.   

Dad lived a private life.  If it were left up to him his obituary would read, “Craig William Goodsell died.”  But since it’s not up to him… Craig William Goodsell, officially started plowing the golden fields of heaven on February 28th, 2023.  Rumor has it the Landowner told him he showed up a little bit early but He was happy to have him. Dad was born to Parker and Naomi Goodsell in Austin, MN in 1950.  He grew up on the family farm in Grand...