Obituaries

Elaine Holm, 82, of Lanesboro

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 10:49am

Elaine Lou (Houghton) Holm, 82, of Lanesboro and formerly of Elgin and Roseville, died on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

She was born in Rochester on May 19, 1936.

She graduated from Elgin High School and St. Mary’s School of Nursing.

She worked as a nurse at the University of Minnesota Hospital, where she met her future husband, Peter Holm.

The couple was married on Sept. 5, 1959, and embarked on a beautiful 59-year life together.

Thomas Hatlevig, 67, of Lanesboro

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 10:48am

Thomas A. Hatlevig, 67, of rural Lanesboro, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.

He was born on Dec. 11, 1950, in Lanesboro, to Clair and Myrtle (Holtegaard) Hatlevig.

He was raised in rural Lanesboro and was a 1969 graduate of Peterson High School in Peterson.

He served in the United States Army in Germany and Greece during the Vietnam War as an aircraft mechanic in the 16 Bravo Company. While in the Army, he became an avid photographer.

Renata Comstock, 93, mother of Preston man

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 11:20am

Renata Comstock, 93, died peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Spring Valley Care Center. 

Renata Vironika Wallner was born on July 29, 1924, in Pleasant Valley Township in Mower County to Edward and Martha (Schultz) Wallner. Her mother died when she was young, and she was raised by her aunt, Anna Laabs, and her grandparents. Her early years were spent on a farm. At age 6, the family moved to a small acreage in Stewartville.

She attended Stewartville Schools, graduating in 1942.

Michael Rathbun, 54, brother of Preston resident

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:00am

Michael John Rathbun, 54, died on Thursday, July 19, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer, with family by his side at his home in Plainview.

He was born on Feb. 26, 1964, in Rochester.

He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield in 1982. He went on to further his education later in life at Winona State University with a degree in education and a master’s degree in mathematics from St. Cloud State University.

Virginia McConnell, 82, formerly of Mabel

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:56am

Virginia McConnell, 82, formerly of Mabel, died on Monday, July 9, 2018, in Minneapolis.

Virginia Faye Stroud was born in Spring Grove to Donald and Nellie Stroud on April 23, 1936.

She graduated from Mabel High School in 1954.

She married Robert McConnell on May 11, 1959.

She was a homemaker and involved in St. Olaf Catholic Church Women’s Guild and Altar Society. She also participated in Bible study, discussion group, writing class and other activities at Ebenezer Tower where she lived.

Elizabeth Foster, 75, formerly of Harmony

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:53am

Elizabeth M. Foster, 75, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and formerly of Harmony, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, surrounded by family.

She grew up in Harmony where she was fondly known as Betty Carol Matson. She was the oldest of five siblings.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota, she taught at University High School in Minneapolis and at Minnetonka High School in Excelsior, Minn.

Donald Cummings, 80, formerly of Preston

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:14am

Donald Neil Cummings, 80, of Chatfield, died on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

He was on born Nov. 1, 1937, to Elvyn and Corcella (Oftedal) Cummings in Preston.

He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955. His basic training was completed in Great Lakes, Ill. He served on the USS Lexington and he was assigned to San Diego with the NAS Miramar Fighter Squadron One-Twenty-One.

On Dec. 26, 1965, he married Yvonne Hanson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

James Simonson, 82, of Preston

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:12am

James A. Simonson, 82, of Preston, died peacefully on Tuesday July 17, 2018, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on March 16, 1936, to James A. and Lucille Simonson.

He attended a country school in rural Preston.

On Feb. 14, 1955, he enlisted into the Army and was honorably discharged in 1957.

Once he returned from the service, he began farming, and he never stopped.

On Sept. 27, 1958, he was married to Rita Bacon at Union Prairie Lutheran Church.

Kevin Good, 55, of Prosper

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 2:06pm

Kevin L. Good, 55, of Prosper, died on Monday, July 9, 2018, while doing what he loved, fishing.

He was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on Oct. 23, 1962, to Delmar and Joan Good.

He graduated from Mabel-Canton High School and then served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his son, Tyler Solie; his parents, Delmar and Joan Good; brothers, Tim (Sandy), Steve (Deb), Mike and Paul; a sister, Susan; step-children, Jeramiah, Kala and Danielle; nieces and nephews and many friends.

Delone Langum, 90, formerly of Preston

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 2:04pm

Delone E. Mandelko Langum, 90, of Ramona, Calif., formerly of Preston, died peacefully on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the Ramona Senior Manor in Ramona, Calif., surrounded by her family.

She was born on Nov. 6, 1927, at home in Bristol Township to Carl and Vilda (Krueger) Mandelko.

She attended Preston High School in Preston. She was active in various school and church activities and band. She was the 1945 homecoming queen.

After high school she worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, until marrying Rodney Langum.