Ruth T. Hanson, 87, of Dodge Center, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. 
She was born March 7, 1935, in Liberia, West Africa, to Robert and Elizabeth Dickerson while her father was doing mission work there. She grew up in several cities in the U.S., and graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa.

Shirley Ann Jorstad, 90, of Hayfield, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester, on Tuesday, October 25.
Shirley was born in St. Peter, on May 2, 1932, the daughter of Oscar and Anna (Meyer) Olson. Shirley was united in marriage to James Jorstad in Dodge Center, on September 21, 1952.

James Edward Ebenhoh, age 97, a lifelong farmer and resident of Claremont, passed away after a short illness on October 27, 2022. James was born June 6, 1925 to Edward and Mildred (Hodgman) Ebenhoh.

John “Pete” Peter Rinn, 77, of Kasson, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home in Kasson. He was born on September 10, 1945, in Lewiston, to John and Clara (Beech) Rinn.
John attended and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1963. He then enlisted in the Army National Guard and proudly served for seven years. 

Benjamin Arthur St John, 73, of Blooming Prairie, passed away Friday, October 28, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
Benj was born February 20, 1949, in Red Wing, to Lloyd and Margaret (Klooster) St John. He was one of 11 children. He was a proud veteran who served in the 173rd  Airborne of the U.S. Army, 1968-1970.
On April 17, 1971, he married Barbara Jane Schmoll of Claremont. They had four children. 

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, we lost our father, grandfather and husband, James Frederick Biwer, 83, of Kasson. He leaves behind an incredible legacy and will be forever missed.