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Lola Ann Supalla, 72, passed away on December 6, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, with family by her side.
Lola was born on June 9, 1950 to Bradford and Ione (Burmeister) Spear in Mankato, MN. She was raised in southern, rural Minnesota towns until settling in Hartland with her family in her teenage years. She graduated from New Richland – Hartland High School in 1968 and then attended college at Mankato State University for a short time. Lola met the love of her life, Dennis Supalla through her brother, Butch, and other mutual friends and they were later wed on August 3, 1974. Lola and Dennis continued to make Hartland their home where they raised their two children, Jeremy and Tara. In 1977 they built their forever home where they have created countless memories with their loving family and closest friends. Their home also became the hangout for all of the Hartland kids throughout the years as Lola always made sure everyone was well fed and taken care of. She was an excellent cook and was well known for her famous potato salad.
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Gertrude Hattie Elaine Johnson, 93, of Owatonna, MN passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022 at the New Richland Care Center, New Richland, MN.
Gertrude was born on Sep- tember 15, 1929 to Carl and Edith Johnson in New Richland, MN. She was raised on the family farm in New Richland and attended New Richland District #85 country school. She attended the Minne- sota School of Business in Minne- apolis for two years and following her college graduation moved to Owatonna. She was employed at Knodes Laundry in Owatonna, MN as an office assistance and Federated Insurance in Owatonna, MN until her retirement.
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Sharon Ann Haugan (Tukua), 80, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2022 at Seasons Hospice House surrounded by family.
Sharon was born on December 28th, 1941 to Norris and Wanita Tukua in Waseca, MN.
She dedicated over 40 years of her life working at Mayo Medical Center in Nursing Education in Rochester, MN. Earlier in her career, she also worked at IBM and for the Rochester School District.
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Jean Lois Ahlstrom, 91, of Geneva passed away on November 21, 2022 at Whispering Oaks Living in Ellendale, MN with her loving girls by her side.
Jean was born on June 20, 1931 to Lawrence and Magdalene (Larson) Bartsch in Albert Lea, MN. She attended and graduated from Ellendale-Geneva High School. Following her graduation, she attended Austin Community College in Austin, MN where she took business classes. She had a career in the banking business and retired from the Geneva State Bank.
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Donald was born on January 25, 1931 in New Richland, MN to the late Bert and Myrtle (Groth) Root. A veteran of the United States Army, Don proudly served his country during the Korean War and was a member of the Waseca VFW “Sweet-Sommers” Post 1642 Honor Guard. Skilled with his hands, Don worked as a mechanic at Kraft Foods, formerly Birds Eye, in Waseca for many years. On January 10, 1970 in Winona, MN, Don married the love of his life, Bonnie (Munsch) Root; together they shared more than 50 wonderful years.
Known for his kind spirit and infectious laugh, Don was a friend to many. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, tending to his yard, paying special attention to his garden, reading, completing jigsaw puzzles, and playing cards. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family.
Left to cherish Don’s memory are his children, Sam (Teri) Root, Marty (Karen) Root, Andrea Petzel, and Connie (Burton) Berg; grandchildren, Brady and Adam Root, Taylor (Cody Stangl) Root, Travis (Katie) Root, Jon Root, Erik (Missy) Root, Cory and April Root, Miranda Petzel, Grant (Trudy) Berg, Gavin Berg, and Kelsey (Tyler) Pederson; great-grandchildren, Harvey Root, Kassidy Kirtz, Carter, Parker and