Obituaries

Lois Hanson, 79, of Ostrander

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 11:27am

Lois E. Hanson, 79, died Sept. 9, 2019, at Ostrander Care Center, surrounded by her family.

Lois Eleanore Kolve was born Jan. 1, 1940, daughter of Elmer and Hazel (Longseth) Kolve in Eau Claire, Wis.

On Aug. 30, 1958, she married James Arthur Hanson at Lookout Lutheran Church in Wisconsin.

She liked going on motorcycle rides with her husband, dancing to old time music and playing cards. She also enjoyed crocheting and fishing. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander.

Theodore Turbenson, 68, once of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 11:26am

Theodore Emil Turbenson, 68, of Casa Grande, Ariz., and formerly of Spring Valley, died Sept. 7, 2019.

He was born May 12, 1951, in Spring Valley to Hiram and Opal Turbenson. He lived in Spring Valley until he went to college at Winona State University. He worked in sales for 40 years with Radiation Protection Products.

He was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed playing golf and watching sporting events.

He is survived by his wife, Jane; his sons, Tyler and Mitchell and two brothers, Steve and Jim.

Barbara Potthoff, 79, of Spring Valley

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 11:25am

Barbara C. Potthoff, 79, of Spring Valley, died Sept. 10, 2019, at Cottagewood in Rochester.

Barbara Cecelia Powers was born in St. Paul on June 24, 1940, to William and Genevive (Theissen) Powers. On June 6, 1966, she was united in marriage to Raymond Theodore Potthoff.

Ellis Ruesink, 80, of Harmony

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 11:24am

Ellis A. Ruesink, 80, of Harmony, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at Harmony Care Center.

Ellis Arlo Ruesink was born July 15, 1939, to Harold and Pearl (Gysbers) Ruesink in Preston. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1957 and continued his education in La Crosse, earning two associates degrees.

On May 1, 1965, he was united in marriage with Beverly Zitzow at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in St. Charles. He worked in security at Mayo Clinic for 36 years. Following his retirement, he volunteered at the Clinic for 10 more years.

Larry Koster, 81, father of Spring Valley woman

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 9:25am

Larry D. Koster, 81, of Chester, Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at his home.

He was born Feb. 18, 1938, in Rolfe, Iowa, son of LaVern L. Koster and Ruth S. Boles. He graduated from Laurens High School, where he holds track records, and was the varsity quarterback.

On June 25, 1961, he married Joyce Alene Albee; they later divorced in 1999.

Francis Galles, 92, of Preston

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 9:23am

Msgr. Francis A. Galles, 92, of Preston, died Sept. 7, 2019, at Traditions of Preston.

He was born in Iona, Minn., on March 8, 1927, to Charles and Virginia (Boltz) Galles. There were ten children in the Galles family: Leona, Lawrence, Eugene, Charles, Lester, Sylvester, Clara, Gerald, Francis and Rose Virginia. At the age of 18, he left home to study for the priesthood at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. From there, he studied at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and the Gregorian University in Rome.

Timothy Rollie, 59, once of Wykoff

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 12:44pm

Timothy Allen Rollie, 59, of Rochester and once of Wykoff, died at Season’s Hospice in Rochester on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019.

He was born April 23, 1960, in Rochester to Marlene and Jerry Rollie. He was raised on the family dairy farm near Wykoff where he loved feeding cows, mowing lawn, and riding IH (red) tractors. 

Carol A. Meyer, 85, sister of Spring Valley man

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 7:29am

Carol A. Meyer, 85, of Byron, died on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, of natural causes at Madonna Towers Skilled Care in Rochester where she had been a resident since March.

Carol Ann Meyer was born on Feb. 25, 1934, in Cresco, Iowa, to Paul and Pearl (Leutink) Ruesink. She grew up on the family farm in rural Cherry Grove and attended Wykoff High School, graduating in 1951.

Anne Mrotz, 77, sister of Wykoff man

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 7:28am

Anne Ellen (Glady) Mrotz, 77, of Mankato, died Monday Aug. 12, 2019, from complications of Leiomyosaroma cancer.

Anne Ellen Mrotz was born April 28, 1942, to Paul and Elda Stella (Johnston) Glady at Wykoff.

She attended The College of St. Teresa in Winona from 1960 to 1962 and the University of Minnesota from 1962 to 1965, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in home economics education. She completed her master’s degree in home economics and higher education at Mankato State University in 1976.

LaVonne Schwier, 82, of Wykoff

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 7:25am

LaVonne “Pat” Schwier, 82, of Wykoff died Aug. 23, 2019, at her home in Wykoff surrounded by her family.