Obituaries

Edna Jungers, 88, mother of area residents

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 4:59pm

Edna “Lorraine” Jungers, 88, of Stewartville, died on Monday, April 8, 2019, at her home.

She was born on Sept. 19, 1930, to Lawrence and Cecelia (Reinert) Waddell in Mott, N.D.

She and her family moved 35 times before she graduated from St. Marys in New England, N.D., at the age of 16.

After graduation, she earned her certificate and began teaching at Cherry Butte country school.

She married Luke P. Jungers on July 10, 1950, in Regent, N.D. The couple resided in North Dakota until moving their family to Stewartville in 1966.

Arnold Severson, 90, brother of Grand Meadow residents

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 4:58pm

Arnold Edward Severson, 90, of rural Hayfield, died on Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1929, in rural Byron to Edward and Alma (Jensen) Severson.

He was baptized and confirmed at Evanger Lutheran Church in Sargeant.

On Sept. 7, 1951, he married Doris Witzel.

Gerald Steinkamp, 62, of Grand Meadow

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 4:57pm

Gerald “Jerry” Leon Steinkamp, 62, of Grand Meadow, died unexpectedly on Monday morning, April 8, 2019, at his home.

He was born on Aug. 8, 1956, in Carroll, Iowa, to Leon and Dorothy (Klocke) Steinkamp. He was the oldest of eight children, growing up on his family farm near Grand Meadow.

He had a playful nature and loved to joke and laugh with everyone who knew him. He grew up playing football and basketball, was an avid bow hunter and loved fishing in any season. He was a devoted husband, loving father, affectionate grandfather and dedicated friend.

Gayle Erickson, 82, formerly of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:10pm

Gayle Richard Erickson, 82, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at his home in Rochester.

He was born to Arnold and Marcella “Sally” (Means) Erickson in Spring Valley on March 7, 1937.

His youth was spent in Spring Valley and he graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1955.

He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 as a medical specialist stationed at the military hospital in Chinon, France. Rather than coming stateside for leaves, he traveled through Europe beginning his love of travel.

Joanne L. Gust, 86, once of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:09pm

Joanne, L. Gust, 86, of Hudson, Wis., died peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019.

She was born Feb. 5, 1933.

She enjoyed music, movies, books, travel and made her family her top priority. From approximately 1975 to1987, she and her husband owned "John's V Store" in Spring Valley.

She had a great sense of humor and way of making every event memorable and enjoyable.

Donald Thompson, 96, formerly of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:07pm

Donald Harold Thompson, 96, formerly of Spring Valley and Racine, died on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.

A memorial service for him will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3, at Mounds Park United Methodist Church, 1049 Euclid Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106. Internment at Fort Snelling will follow.

Memorial donations may be made to Mounds Park United Methodist Church.

Kathryn Highum, 93, formerly of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 2:35pm

Kathryn Elizabeth Highum, 93, formerly of Spring Valley, died on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., after a prolonged illness.

She was born on June 16, 1925, in La Crosse, Wis., to Carl and Elizabeth Ebert.

She was raised in Preston as an only child.

After graduating high school, she attended St. Olaf College.

She taught mathematics in Spring Valley.

She met and was married to Burton Highum until his death in 1972. She and her husband raised three children, Diane, David and Jon.

Jonathan Zierdt, 52, formerly of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 2:23pm

Jonathan Gordon Zierdt, 52, died on March 27, 2019, in Mankato.

He was born on Aug. 18, 1966, to John “Jack” and Judith (Bodien) Zierdt.

He was an active member in Boy Scouts, earning rank of Eagle Scout. He was inducted as a Vigil Honor member within the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society, and served one term as chief of the Blue Ox Lodge.

He was spiritually guided and confirmed by the Faith United Methodist Church, along with being a highly engaged Youth Fellowship member.

William Bicknese, 90, of Wykoff

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 11:18am

William “Bill” Charles Bicknese, 90, of Wykoff, died on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Ostrander Care and Rehab Center.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1928, the son of William Henry and Hollis (Silker) Bicknese at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was a 1946 graduate of Pillsbury Military Academy in Faribault, Minn.

On Dec. 6, 1946, he married the love of his life, Constance “Connie” Mosher in Winona.

He went on to attend Winona State University from 1946 to 1948 earning a degree in business.

Daniel Warren, 86, of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 11:17am

Daniel Knight Warren, 86, of Spring Valley, died on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at home surrounded by family.

He was born on Sept. 17, 1932, in Spring Valley to Marian and Roland Warren.

He attended Spring Valley High School graduating in 1951. It is there he met his high school sweetheart, Joyce (Bly) Warren. They later married in 1956 and had five children. He and his wife just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.