All Obituaries

In Loving Memory Of   Mary Marcella Ahlers   Mary Ahlers, the daughter of Herman and Emma (Niichel) Schnurr, was born on February 28, 1938 in Hospers, IA. She grew up Ashton, IA before moving to Ruthton, MN and later to Fulda, MN. She graduated from the Fulda High School in 1956. Mary was united in marriage to James Ahlers on May 23, 1959 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda. After their marriage they lived and farmed southwest of Fulda where they raised their 4...

Monsignor Francis A. Galles went home to his heavenly Father, at the age of 92, on September 7, 2019 at Traditions of Preston. Francis A. Galles was born in Iona, Minnesota 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, Francis left home to study for the priesthood at Loras College in Dubuque, IA.  From...

In Loving Memory Of                                               Elizabeth “Betty” Rose Pommier Betty Pommier was born on October 2, 1930 in Sheldon, Iowa to Clarence and Martha Peters Leas.  During her childhood the family lived in Sheldon,...

In Loving Memory of Richard Dale Johnson On Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the age of 86, Richard Dale Johnson, son, brother, friend, and resident of Prairie View in Slayton, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those that love him.  He will forever be remembered by his family at Prairie View. Richard Johnson was born August 2nd, 1933 to Everett C and Wilma Hunicutt Johnson in Frost, MN. Richard resided with his parents until Feb.7th 1943, when he was admitted to the...

In Loving Memory of Darlene Joyce Meyer Darlene Meyer was born on November 22, 1929 in Ruthton, Minnesota to Henry and Verna Lundeen Lange.  The family later moved to a farm east of Avoca, MN.  Darlene graduated from Slayton High School in 1948.  Following high school Darlene worked at the Slayton Grocery Store.  On September 30, 1952 she and John Meyer were married in Slayton, MN.  Following their marriage they made their home on a farm south of Slayton. ...

In Loving Memory of Daryl Richard Widboom Daryl Widboom was born on July 1, 1927 on the family farm east of the Swedish Baptist Church north of Slayton, Minnesota.  His great grandfather Gus Widboom along with a few others formed the original Swedish Baptist Church (Lake Sarah Baptist). Two years later his parents Herbert and Mayme Widboom moved three miles east of Slayton where Daryl enjoyed farming with his dad. Daryl and Isabelle Bloom were married on June 8, 1949 and raised four...

In Loving Memory of Wayne Maynard Peterson Wayne Peterson was born on February 6, 1954 in Slayton, Minnesota to Maynard and Donna Jeanne Larson Peterson.  He grew up on the family farm near Garvin, MN and graduated from Slayton High School in 1972.  Following high school Wayne moved to Marshall, MN and worked for Schwans.  On July 3, 1976 he and Lena Christians were married in Balaton, MN.  Following their marriage they made their home in Marshall until 1990 when they...

In Loving Memory of Virginia “Ginny” Kay Bertrand Ginny Bertrand was born on September 27, 1960 in Worthington, Minnesota to Stanley and Doris Galles Diekmann.  She grew up in Lismore, MN and graduated from Adrian High School in 1979.  On May 3, 1980 she and Bruce Bertrand were married at St. Anthony’s Church in Lismore.  Following their marriage they made their home in Wilmont, MN, until 1987 when they moved to Slayton, MN.  Ginny was the Manager at...

In Loving Memory Of   Robert “Bob” James Like   Robert Like, the son of Clyde and Gertrude (Timmerman) Like, was born on November 29, 1930 in Slayton, MN. He grew up on a farm northwest of Slayton and attended country school and graduated from Slayton High School in 1948. Bob then worked on various farm jobs until 1952. In 1952 he enlisted with the US Navy and served till his honorable discharge in 1956. Bob returned to Slayton and was united in marriage to Betty...

In Loving Memory Of   Leona Marie Johnson   Leona Johnson was born March 3, 1931 near Wagner, SD to William and Josephine (Sedlacek) Thaler. She grew up near Florence, MN before they moved to the family farm near Hadley, MN. Leona’s early years were spent helping on the farm, attending country school and working nearby for Charlie and Lava Paige. Leona and Dwight “Gunder” Johnson were married on September 17, 1949, in Pipestone, MN and made their home in...