It wasn't enough for Hannah Blazinski-Cuhel to be a full-fledged mortician at age 21, so she decided to also open a new business, Revival Coffee, in downtown's First Avenue Market
Randall (Randy) Dale Allen Balken, 72, died at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Randy was born on July 31st, 1949, to Christeva (Taylor) and Albert “Leonard” Balken. Randy was the second of four children born and raised on a farm outside of Rothsay, Minnesota. It was on this farm that Randy developed a strong work ethic, a loyal dedication to family, and a true love and passion for the outdoors. Frequent fishing trips with cousins along with Rothsay “Swamp Buck” hunting began a lifelong passion for Randy and his extended family. Randy was baptized and confirmed at Hamar Lutheran Church in Rothsay. He graduated from Rothsay High School in 1967. His strong work ethic grew throughout the years as he continued his education at the Fergus Falls Community College from 1967-1969. In the fall of 1968, he met his one true love, Polly, at a dance at the Armory in Fergus Falls. They were married on May 10th, 1969 at Hamar Lutheran Church. They r
William Eugene Rose, 87, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home.
William was born November 12, 1933, in rural Wimbledon, ND, to John and Susan (Bultema) Rose.
He attended country school and graduated from Wimbledon High School in 1951. William furthered his education by attending Ellendale State Teachers College and earned a B.S. degree in education in 1957. He served two years in the US Army in Fort Gordon, GA. On June 24, 1956, William married Darlene Ann Kristianson in Coteau, ND.
William was a teacher in Rugby, ND in 1958; he then taught in Courtenay, ND from 1959 – 1963; in Strandquist, MN from 1963 - 1966 and in Rothsay, MN from 1966 until he retired. He taught Driver’s Education for 51 years. Bill coached basketball for 28 years and earned many honors during those years. He coached additional sports including baseball, track, and volleyball.