All Obituaries

   Our mother Ione Dorthea Hallum was called home by her heavenly father on July 23, 2021 at the age of 94 years old.    Ione was born at home on her family’s farm near Isinors, MN on August 7th, 1926.  She was the fifth of seven children to Ludvig & Edna (Tokvam) Knutson.  She began school at the Clear Grif country school and later attended the Ask Country school, when the family purchased a farm on North Prairie, MN.    She grew up...

   Ole Overboe, 96, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, in La Crosse, WI.    Ole was born in Stavanger, Norway.  In March of 1948, he came to the United States, and started working for one of the largest jewelry companies, Leeds Jewelry, in Minneapolis.   On June 10, 1961 he married Helen Jean Jorpeland, in Minneapolis.   Ole and Helen lived on Lake Minnetonka, MN for 30 plus years, and...

Harold Norris Johnson, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.    He was born June 20, 1932 to Hellick and Ronnaug (Sather) Johnson. After leaving home, he married Betty Billman on April 4, 1954.   Shortly after they were married they moved to Tacoma, Washington as Harold was in the service for several years and there they had their first born son, Mark. Eventually they moved back to Minnesota and got involved with...

   Susan “Suzy” L. Fenske, 54 of Waterloo Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July1, 2021, at her home.    Susan was born May 25, 1967 in Rochester, MN, to Donald and Connie (Thomas) Fenske. Susan loved to swim, listen to music, being talked and read to, enjoyed walks and being a fashionista.   Susan is survived by her brother, Steven (Shelie) Fenske; niece, Rachel (Shane) Scott; aunts, uncles, cousins; and her family at Bethesda...

   Alois Anthony Spalla, age 66, entered into eternal rest at his home on June 30, 2021 in rural Fountain, MN.  A private service will be held for the family with Fr. McGrath.  A celebration of life is being planned for August 8, 2021 at the Fountain Community Center from noon to 3:00 pm.    Al was born August 8, 1954 in Cresco, IA.  He was farming for as long as he could remember. He married the love of his life, Carol Spalla (Riha) on June 9, 1979....

   Mark James Hamann, age 67, peacefully passed away in his home on June 28, 2021 surrounded by family. Memorial service will be held on July 6, at 1:30 pm at the Fountain Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Following the service, there will be fellowship in the church basement, preceding interment at the Chatfield Cemetery.    Mark was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, on March 25, 1954 to Gerald and Mary Ann (Molstein) Hamann. He was the...

 Dale L. Honsey 86, of Chatfield, formerly of Lanesboro, closed the last chapter of his free spirited life on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his wonderful wife and kids.    Dale Lawrence Honsey was born January 5, 1935 in Peterson, to Joseph and Selma (Hanson) Honsey.  He was baptized and confirmed in Peterson.  He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954.  After graduating he joined the Army and later the...

   Sonny (Mujkic) McDonald, 26 of Spring Valley, MN, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa died in her home Friday, June 18, 2021.    Sonny was born November 11,1994 in Batnoga, Croatia to Nurfet and Fatma (Husidic) Mujkic.  Her and her family moved to Waterloo, IA in 1999. Sonny excelled in academics and playing trombone in The Waterloo West marching band. Her siblings and nieces and nephews held a special place in her heart, she enjoyed being there for them.  ...

   Michael Patrick Scanlan, 67, passed away peacefully on June 16 with his brothers and sisters by his side in Winona, Minnesota.    Mike was born Feb. 17, 1954 in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to LaVon (Dusbabek) and Luverne Scanlan, where he developed his love for golf and the Minnesota Vikings.  He graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in Wisconsin in 1972 and was recognized as the top golfer in the Coulee Conference. Throughout the years, Mike enjoyed...

     Erma L. Clark 93, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.    Erma Laverne Sellen was born May 13, 1928 in Roseau, MN, to Ernest and Flora (Hill) Sellen.  On April 5, 1948, Erma married Charles “Charlie” Clark in Roseau, MN.  They lived in Cavalier, New England, and Scranton, ND. After retiring in 1985 they moved to Chatfield, where they lived for 20 years.  During...