Obituaries

Julie Severson was born on July 23, 1967, in Slayton, Minnesota to James “Jim” and Marilou Clauson Christensen. She grew up in Slayton and graduated from Slayton High School in 1985. Following high school Julie attended Stewarts School of hair in Sioux Falls, SD graduating in 1986. Julie worked as a server at several area restaurants over the years. She was last employed at the Grain Exchange in Slayton. Due to health reasons, Julie retired in the fall of 2025. Julie passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 58. She was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton. Julie enjoyed spending time with her family, children, and grandchildren, watching her grandchildren’s events, watching the Minnesota Vikings, woodworking crafts, painting rocks, and her cats, Rio and Razz.

Kathryn Rachel Crews was born on October 31, 1936, to Fred and Mabel Schumm in Graham Lakes Township near Kinbrae, MN. Kathryn grew up on the family farm, attended local country school, and graduated from Fulda High School. After graduation, Kathryn married Joseph Meyers, and they later divorced. Kathryn married Mel Morrison in 1978, then moved to Sylvan Shores, Browerville, MN in 1980. After Mel passed away Kathryn moved to Staples. Because of her declining health, Kathryn’s family moved her to Havenwood of Buffalo in 2024. Havenwood provided her with the care she needed, and she was closer to her family.

Janet Hart was born on June 2, 1933, in Gruver, Iowa to William and Alice Ramsey Higinbotham. In 1937 the family moved to Arnolds Park, IA for a short time before moving to Estherville, IA where Janet graduated from Estherville High School. Following high school Janet worked for Dr. Kitchen and later at Holy Family Hospital. On June 19, 1958, she and Harold Hart were married at the United Presbyterian Church in Estherville. Following their marriage, they made their home on the Hart family farm in Fenton Township near Chandler, MN. They remained on the farm until 2001 when they moved to Slayton, MN. Harold passed away on November 18, 2016. In June 2018 Janet moved to Maple Lawn Senior Care in Fulda. She passed away there on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Janet was a member of the Iona Presbyterian Church in Iona, MN where she served as President of the Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday School and Bible School. She also was a member of the Friendly Birthday Club. Janet enjoyed visiting with family and Friends, and crafts.

Carol Irene (Miller) Moritz, the daughter of Orval and Myrle (Reed) Miller, was born October 19, 1937, in Beatrice, NE. Carol passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and love on January 6, 2026, at the age of 88.

Hans Theodore Remmers, age 92, was born on December 6, 1933, in Ireton, IA. His father, Ted came to the United States to work for a farmer to pay for his passage and room and board for two years. The farmer also taught him the English language. Hans has a lot of admiration for his heritage and still kept in touch with the German relation by meeting them in different Caribbean Island resorts. He traveled to Germany two times. Hans graduated from Heron Lake High School in 1951 and later entered the United States Army and was discharged in January of 1956 with a rank of E-5. His hobbies were farming, which he did for 60 years. Every day, Hans walked with God and his wife of 68 years, Janice Johnson. His other hobbies included roller skating, ballroom dancing, sailing, kayaking, snow skiing, and a little golf.

Judy Herrmann, 79, of Fulda, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Our House Hospice Home in Slayton, MN. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mark Leslie Charles Day, son of Dale and Carol (Mooney) Day, was born on October 10, 1962. He spent part of his childhood in Idaho before his family settled in Granite Falls, Minnesota, where he grew up surrounded by deep family roots.

Our Beloved Mother, Marlys (Peters) Wenzel, 91, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Rapid City, SD. Marlys was born August 15, 1934, to Earl and Dolores (Priebe) Peters in Slayton, Minnesota and graduated valedictorian, from Slayton High School. Shortly after, she married the love of her life, Leland Wenzel, on March 29, 1953, and celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Richard Raymond Gunderman, the son of George and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Utz) Gunderman, was born on March 29, 1928, on the family farm in Seward Twp., Nobles Co., MN. He grew up on the farm and attended country school. Richard entered the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart after he was wounded. Richard was united in marriage to Juanita Maxwell on April 25, 1954 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulda. They made their home on the family farm southwest of Fulda where they lived and farmed. Over the years he worked for the DNR, Behr’s and trucked for area farmers. In December of 2015 they moved into Fulda. In January of 2024 Richard moved to the Good Samaritan Society in Windom and passed away there on December 29, 2025, at the age of 97. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends.

JoAnne Mildred McCormick, the daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Ewen) Haugen, was born on February 1, 1932 in Waterloo, IA. She moved to Currie, MN in 1935 where she grew up with her grandmother, Florence Haugen helped raise her. She attended IHM Catholic School and graduated from Tracy High School in 1950. JoAnne was united in marriage to Eugene “Mac” McCormick on April 20, 1951 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Slayton, MN. After their marriage they lived in California and Washington while Mac was in the Navy. They then moved to Slayton in 1956 and then to Lamberton, MN in 1957. In 1966 they made their home in Fulda, MN where they continued to live. She worked as a nurses aid at Maple Lawn Nursing Home until 1983 when worked at the Fulda Library until 1997. JoAnne was a Sacristan at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church for over 30 years and received the Bishop’s Medal for dedicated service to the church in 2009. She remained at their home after Mac died in 2002. Joanne moved to the Maple View Estates in November of 2017. JoAnne became a Secular Franciscan in 2010 and belonged to the Little Portion Fraternity in Marshall, MN. She also volunteered at the Senior Dining, helped with costumes for the Fulda plays. JoAnne passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Our House Hospice Home in Slayton at the age of 93. She was a member of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Fulda. She enjoyed reading, knitting, making vestments for the priests wedding dresses and formal gowns. But she really loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren.