Larry Paul Thompson, 85, a longtime resident of Caledonia, Minn., died on May 2, 2026, at his home in St. Paul after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and teacher, he was born in Saratoga, Minn., on October 4, 1940, the youngest child of Lawrence and Beatrice (Sweet) Thompson. He was predeceased by his parents and four siblings: … [Read more...]
Buster Johnson (Waldemar Edward)
Buster Johnson (Waldemar Edward) was born on September 3, 1939 and left this world on March 17, 2026, maybe because heaven needed his wonderful, infectious laugh and the light of such a beautiful spirit. He was the son of Allen and Eunice (Hall) Johnson and grew up in a lively household which included not only his brothers and sisters, Nina Stockdale, Joyce Miller, Jerry, … [Read more...]
Thelma “Terry” Finke Hur
Thelma “Terry” Finke Hur, age 99, of Austin, Tex., passed away on May 3, 2026, attended by family. She was born at home in Cherry Grove on April 17, 1926, the daughter of Raymond and Jessie (Hebrink) Finke. Thelma was kind, generous, and courageous. She devoted her life to family, church, and her work as an RN and later a realtor. Her steady presence was a source of comfort … [Read more...]
Edith Joan Sawyer
Edith Joan Sawyer passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, five days after her 98th birthday. Edith Joan Boyum was born on April 20, 1928, in Fremont Township, Winona County, Minnesota to Martin and Cora (Swiggum) Boyum. She was the fourth of a family of six children. Edith grew up on a farm. She attended the Grover one-room … [Read more...]
Sheldon Jerome Nundahl
Sheldon Nundahl, 78, of Lanesboro, formerly of Prior Lake, Minn., passed from this life peacefully at home April 13, 2026. He was born November 17, 1947 to Melvin Nundahl and Sylvia Nundahl (Bentdahl) in New Ulm, Minn. Growing up, his early years were spent in Godahl where his father managed the Brown Watonwon County Coop. Sheldon attended country school through 8th grade … [Read more...]
Ryan Daniel Afseth
Ryan Daniel Afseth, 41, of Oronoco, Minn., formerly of Harmony, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born on September 13, 1984, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Zachary and Mary Jane (Knowlton) Afseth, Ryan lived a life filled with passion for the outdoors, Minnesota sports teams, an unmatched knowledge of cars, and a deep love for his family. Ryan was a devoted father to his son Zachary … [Read more...]
Evelyn Elaine Fitzgerald Osland
Evelyn Elaine Fitzgerald Osland, age 91, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Rochester, Minn. Evelyn was born on July 27, 1934, in Lime Springs, Iowa, to Cecil and Edna (Jensen) Fitzgerald. She attended school in Lime Springs and Chester, graduating from Chester High School in 1952, and later from Hamilton School of Business in Mason City in 1953. Evelyn began working … [Read more...]
Kenneth H. Fjerstad
Kenneth (Ken) H. Fjerstad, 87, of Lanesboro, Minn., and formerly Hayfield, Minn., passed away on April 16, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital after a hard-fought battle with injuries from a car accident. Ken was born August 23, 1938, at his family’s farm in Dodge County, Minn., the son of Emma and Selmer Fjerstad. He married his wife Barbara on July 12, 1958, and shortly after … [Read more...]
Thyme & Again – Dressing for Success
By Angela Denstad Time and again, when life gets hard, little adages and bits of advice spring to mind. It’s tempting to gather them all together, reasoning there must be some greater truth to be compiled from all the individual bits of collective wisdom imparted to us over the course of our years. In difficult times, we seek solutions; in times of grief, we seek solace. And … [Read more...]
If Those Walls Could Talk, What Would They Say?
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish of the UMC Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston, and Spring Valley: Faith Churches (and Lenora) I was sitting in the historic church at Lenora which was built in 1865. Sunshine was streaming in the windows and the venerable sanctuary was filled with a cheery warmth. All around the room reminders of pioneer days spoke to me. … [Read more...]