Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Plainview and Eyota, MN
Susan E. Niesen
Jan 20, 2014
grew up on a large family farm south of Plainview. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1965. Susie had a God given gift of music and her musical career was very extensive. She was an original member of the Petit Swing Band and played in a group, “The Mods” with her brother Pat. She then joined the “Happy Go...
Laura L. Nolan
Jan 12, 2014
Laura L. Nolan 91, of Plainview, died Sunday morning January 12, 2014 at St. Isidore Health Center. graduated in 1940 from Oliver Ames High School in Easton, MA. On February 22, 1941 she married John P. Nolan also of Easton. They became parents to seven children. They were later divorced. In 1952 Laura and John moved across the country to...
Stephen Corbin
Dec 21, 2013
He attended St. Francis grade school eventually graduating from Waseca Southern School of Agriculture in 1961. From there he attended and graduated from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis in 1964. On July 3, 1965, he married LaDonna Hansen at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. He was in the Naval Air Reserve, stationed in St. Paul, MN, from 1966-1969 and enjoyed...
Avis Ellis
Dec 18, 2013
She attended country school. On October 15, 1945 she married Cedric Ellis at the Root Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Fountain. They owned and operated a farm in She was a longtime member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Eyota. Avis was also a member of the Rural Robins Ladies Club. She enjoyed her flower gardens, the birds, music and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Grosky
Dec 10, 2013
Betty was born March 20, 1943 in Winona, MN to Oliver and Florence (Stephens) Becker. On February 4, 1961 she married Richard Groski in Lewiston, MN. In 1962 life bartending in Plainview, Rochester and Eyota. She enjoyed camping, fishing, time with her family, baking and going to the casino. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Eyota; children, Pamela...
Esther Wendt
Dec 7, 2013
Esther Leona Wendt was born March 18, 1929 in Afton, MN to Albert and Alma (Rieck) Froehner. She married Arnold G. Wendt, October 12, 1953 in Afton. They moved to Eyota in 1958 and farmed east of town. In 2008 they retired and moved into Eyota. Esther enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, traveling, playing cards and going to flea markets. She...
Alfred Kiel
Nov 23, 2013
Alfred was born March 28, 1930 in Pease, MN to Fred and Minnie (Resenbrink) Kiel. He attended the Pease Christian School. On August 11, 1962 he married Sue Hilt in Winona, MN. He was employed as a Quality Control Inspector for the U.S.D.A. in St.Charles, Wilmer and Monticello, MN, retiring in 1982. They moved to Eyota, MN in October, 2005....
Eleanor Ann Klavetter
Nov 19, 2013
and Agnes (Loechler) Meyer. She attended school in Wabasha and graduated from St. Felix High School in 1946.She then attended the Minnesota School of Wabasha. On June 6, 1949, she married Stanley Klavetter at St. Agnes Catholic church in Wabasha. They farmed S.E. of Plainview. She was a longtime homemaker and was well known for her baking and cooking. Eleanor...
Rose Emma Neumann
Nov 18, 2013
Hammel. On September 25, 1935, she married Hubert Henry Neumann at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ north of Eyota. They farmed near Dover until 1963 when they moved to Eyota. She moved to Madonna Meadows in December of 2010. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Church and served as church organist for several years. She taught Sunday...
Jon P. Green
Nov 17, 2013
Jon Philip Green was born April 11, 1936 in Plainview Township to Philip and Jean (Thompson) Green. In September of 1967, he married Sylvia Hofschulte in Plainview. Jon graduated from Plainview High School in 1954. He joined the United States Army in 1960 serving in Korea and was discharge in 1964. He then attended the University of Wisconsin, Stout. Jon...
Norma Deming
Nov 8, 2013
surrounded by her family, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Norma J. Deming was born April 2, 1921 in Elgin, MN to Thomas and Florence (DeWitz) Richardson. She graduated from Elgin High School and Dr. Charlie Mayo gave the commencement address. After high school she lived in Red Wing, MN and worked at the St. James Hotel. She then moved to...
H H
Nov 8, 2013
Rose was born November 16, 1944 in Qunicy Township to Eugene and Minnie (Bedtka) Ball. She graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1962. She then worked at Crenlo in Rochester. On March 9, 1968 she married Donald Walch in St. Charles. They farmed 4 years near Elba and then 12 years East of Plainview. In 1989 they bought a farm...
Elmer E Neumann
Oct 28, 2013
He was born on March 9, 1919 to Henry and Elsie (Lawrenz) Neumann in Whitewater Township, Winona County. Elmer grew up and lived on the family farm in rural Plainview that was homesteaded by his grandfather Franz Neumann and obtained Century farm recognition. He attended country school, Immanuel Lutheran School and Plainview High School. On October 8, 1949, Elmer married...
Richard W. (Dick) Nelson
Oct 28, 2013
southwest MN and graduated from Tracy High School in 1949. He began college at Mankato State, but it was interrupted by the Korean Conflict. He served his country as an MP in the Army and was stationed in Korea. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal, and a Combat Infantry Badge. When he...
Audrey M. Starkson
Oct 22, 2013
Behnken. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1953. She married Marlowe Starkson on Nov. 20, 1953 in Byron and the couple lived in Viola until 1977. They then moved to Le Sueur where Audrey was employed by ADC, retiring in 1998. She is survived by her children, Pamela (Dan) Shones of Elgin, Darrell (Susan) Starkson of Apple Valley, Gary...
Elinor Mueller
Oct 7, 2013
Elinor was born April 23, 1931 in Winona to Glenn and Evelyn (Ketchum) Palmer. On October 6, 1949 she married Joseph L. Mueller at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Lakeside Foods in Plainview and Camera Art in Lewiston. In 1977 they moved into St. Charles. Joe passed away April 23, 2003. Elinor was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church...
Lavon Fieseler
Oct 2, 2013
LaVon was born March 22, 1929 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Herbert and Ruth (Franson) married Wilmer Fieseler in Iowa. They later divorced. They farmed in north central Iowa and in 1956 moved to a farm south of Eyota. LaVon raised poultry and was known as the egg lady. She also worked for 20 years at Libby’s in Rochester. She moved...
Derald Severson
Sep 24, 2013
where he grew up in Curran Valley, Wisconsin. In his youth, he was very active in 4-H and FFA. He graduated from Taylor High School and attended River Falls College. He married Shirley Neitzke on June 13, 1959 in Pigeon Falls, WI and they moved to Plainview, MN. Buck was employed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for 40 years. ...
Donavon Timm
Sep 21, 2013
Donavon Gustav Timm was born August 29, 1928 in Winona, MN, to Aaron and Vera (Brueske) Timm. He grew up on the family farm NE of Plainview. Donavon attended the Grub Country School and graduated from Plainview High School in 1946. In January of 1951, he joined the US Army and served in Korea. He was On August 6, 1955...
Larry Petit
Sep 1, 2013
Larry was born on October 2, 1954 in Wabasha to Logan and Marilyn (Ryan) Petit of musical roots originated. After graduating from Plainview High School in 1972, he worked at the All American Coop in Elgin and Soundworld in Rochester. Spurred by his love for music, fix-it nature, and outgoing attitude, he enrolled at Red Wing Technical School for musical...
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