William (Bill) Bruno Goede’s journey of life ended at the age of 78, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Green Prairie in Plainview. Bill’s calm and courageous fight with kidney cancer ended peacefully with his family singing “God Bless the USA” at his side.
Jean Irene Bodurtha, 98, of Plainview, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Green Prairie in Plainview. She was born October 12, 1925, in Faribault, to James and Irene (Swan) Krema. Jean grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School in 1943. She worked for several years at KDHL, the local radio station, and played trumpet in a local big band.
Donald Leon VanSchaick, age 77, passed away at his home in Zumbro Falls, Minnesota on October 19th, 2023. Don was born March 1st, 1946, in Rochester, Minnesota to Leon and Hazel (Wahl) VanSchaick. Don joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 20 and served his country in Vietnam from 1966 -1967. He was honorably discharged after 3 years in the service.
What a way to go for Lowell Meyer, a local farmer who died this month. His longtime wish was for a stylish horse-drawn hearse to carry him to his grave. His family made it happen.
Carey Ann (Anderson) Kopp, 45, of Lake City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving family on September 26, 2023 after a 9-month battle with cancer.