Ores S. Odland

Ores Stanley Odland, 85, of Good Shepherd Care Center in Rushford, formerly of Lanesboro, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse, Wis., where he had been a patient for one day. Ores was born Dec. 19, 1926, to Helleck and Tonna (Olson) Odland. He grew up in the Whalan area, farming with his parents for many years. He loved farming and was always ready to help friends and neighbors whenever he was needed. Ores was a lifelong member of Whalan Lutheran Church. He liked watching TV, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. Ores will be missed by his niece, Karen Ruble of Mason City, Iowa; two great-nephews, Tim Ruble of Carrollton, Texas and Nathan Ruble of Bismarck, N.D.; and many cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Whalan Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Patricia Hinkie presiding. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Whalan Lutheran Cemetery. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home, Lanesboro is in charge of arrangements. 507-867-4310. www.rileyfuneralhomes.com