David Warren, age 89, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died of natural causes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley. David Everett Warren was born on October 30, 1936, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to Roland and Marian (Wiseman) Warren. He grew up in Spring Valley and graduated high school in 1956. Once out of high school, he entered the … [Read more...]
Annette (Kuehnast) Kiehne
Annette (Kuehnast) Kiehne 84, of Harmony, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Rochester. The family is planning a service for a later date. … [Read more...]
Robert (Bob) Burns
Robert (Bob) Burns, entered this world on July 23, 1952, and departed on his birthday, July 23, 2026. This is fitting for a man who celebrated life every day. Bob grew up in Rushford and Caledonia with his parents Bob and Edy, and his sister Jane. From a young age, he was known as a loyal friend who was fun-loving, mischievous, and always ready for an adventure. At the ripe … [Read more...]
Joanne Katherine Worden
Joanne Katherine Worden, born January 14, 1939, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on July 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 87 years old. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents Fredrich Welch and Winnie (Welch) Schroeder, stepfather Frederick Schroeder, and grandson Joshua. She is survived by her loving … [Read more...]
Dennis C. Hoel
Dennis C. Hoel, age 80, of Mohave Valley, Arizona, formerly of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away after a short illness on July 25, 2026, surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Denny was born April 30, 1946, in Rushford, Minnesota, to Clifford and Annette (Dahle) Hoel. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1964. He enlisted in the United States Navy on … [Read more...]
Marsha Kay Winch
Marsha Kay Winch passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke and courageously navigating Alzheimer’s. Born and raised in Wykoff, Minnesota, Marsha was the beloved eldest daughter of Marvin and Darlene Meyer. Growing up on the family farm with two sisters and two brothers, she enjoyed a childhood filled with love, hard work, and strong family values. As the oldest … [Read more...]
Phyllis J. (Lea) Abrahams
Phyllis J. (Lea) Abrahams passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 96 (b. Dec. 23, 1929). Phyllis was born in Peterson, Minnesota, to Gladys (Thorud) and Albert Lea. She grew up on the family farm with her three siblings, uncles, grandparents and cousins. Her father passed away when Phyllis was only 6 - she would later recall riding to his funeral in a sleigh. … [Read more...]
Susan R. (Himle) Berg
Funeral service for Susan R. Berg will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Monday August 3, 2026, also at Zumbro Lutheran Church – Rochester, Minnesota, and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The burial will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Papenfuss
February 23, 1948–July 21, 2026 Robert “Bob” Papenfuss, 78, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on February 23, 1948. He attended La Crescent High School before enlisting in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served with the 809th Engineering Battalion, helping construct the … [Read more...]
Averlene Marzolf
Averlene Marzolf, a longtime resident of Preston, passed away on July 23, 2026. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston, Minnesota, with Pastor Kris Hertsgaard-Kincaid officiating. Public visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m., on Tuesday prior to the funeral. Averlene will be buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Preston, … [Read more...]