Obituaries

Mildred “Tut” Arlene Nevins, age 96, of Clear Lake, S.D., passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center in Clear Lake. Per Mildred’s wishes there will be a private burial at the Swedish Mission Covenant Cemetery, rural Astoria, SD. Houseman Funeral Home in Clear Lake, S.D., is entrusted with the arrangements.

The family of Venus Priscilla Migallos-Shackelton bids farewell to their loving sister, aunt, and niece. Venus, age 73, of Canby, MN, entered her eternal life on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, in her home.

Paul Richard Severson was born on June 26, 1945, to Palmer and Bernice (Jesme) Severson in Canby, Minnesota.  He grew up on a farm in Gary, S.D., and graduated from Gary High School in 1963. Paul met Norma Miller from Canby, and the two were united in marriage when they were both just 19.

Marcella Oellien, age 88, of Canby, MN passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN. A Memorial Service will be held in July for Marcella. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby, MN is entrusted with the arrangements.

Merlaine “Ainy” Taylor, age 82 of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 12, 2022, of a heart attack.

Edna Ivena Oien Franett, 106 and a half years old, passed away peacefully in Glendale, Calif., on April 2. She was born in Brookings County to Ida and Martin Oien and was predeceased by her beloved sister Inez Olsen and her brother Hjalmar Oien.

Gordon Glen Nelson, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away April 1, 2022, after a long struggle with cancer.

Mark Edward Laechelt was born July 20, 1958, at the Clarkfield Hospital in Clarkfield, MN, to Merlyn and Alice (Wick) Laechelt. Mark was one of six children. As second to the youngest, he and his little brother, Merle, were always getting into some kind of trouble. Mom knew when it was too quiet, that they were up to something.