Life is heavy. Human bodies experience wear and tear every bit as surely as machinery. We expect our equipment to need maintenance and tune-ups—we are no different. Medical tests identify structural damage or abnormalities. They are excellent at ruling out specific concerns, but they are not designed to show how tension is redistributed through the body after injury or … [Read more...]
Can a funeral service be personalized to reflect the one we lost?
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage this and work hard to make sure we listen to the families we work with to capture the story of the loved one they have lost. We have always believed that everyone has a unique story to tell and the funeral service, memorial or celebration of life, should reflect that person’s life during this service. From the readings, songs, the … [Read more...]
What interest rate would I qualify for on a vehicle loan?
Many factors go into determining your interest rate. The first factor is your credit score and your history of paying bills on time. The second is your debt-to-income ratio. And then you have to factor in the vehicle itself. The age of the vehicle and miles determine the length of the loan. When seeking a vehicle loan, it’s essential to recognize that having a good job alone is … [Read more...]
Lyle Arthur Nelson
Lyle Arthur Nelson was born at home to his parents Melvin and Jennie Nelson on November 14, 1932, in Traverse County, Wheaton, Minn. He attended elementary school in Rosholt, S. Dak., and high school at West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, Minn. Lyle received his B.S. and M.S. in teaching and administration at Northern State University, Aberdeen, S. Dak., going on to … [Read more...]
Janel Marie Torgerson
Janel Marie Torgerson, mom, grandma and great-grandma, age 84, of Kasson, Minn., passed early Tuesday morning of January 20, 2026, in her home. Janel was born on May 3, 1941, in Peterson, Minn., to Alice (Moran) and Harry Adolph Solberg. She grew up in the Peterson, Rushford, and Bratsburg areas. After graduating high school in 1959, she moved to Rochester and worked at St. … [Read more...]
Donald (Don) N. Cooper
Donald (Don) N. Cooper, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on January 18, 2026, after a long illness. Don was born June 8, 1934, in Racine, Minn., to Myron and Winona (Chamberlain) Cooper. Don graduated from Stewartville High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army, where he worked as a top secret courier and as a chauffeur for generals out of the … [Read more...]
Ellen Ann McGill
Ellen Ann McGill, 94, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026, following a short illness with lung cancer. Ellen Ann Frisbie was born on April 4, 1931, in Racine Township, Mower County, Minn., to Samuel and Dorothy (Flynn) Frisbie. She grew up on the family farm in rural Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School … [Read more...]
Lowell E. Tollefson
Lowell E. Tollefson, age 93, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Union Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastors Kurt Bockoven and Kerry Eversole officiating. Inurnment will be held in Union Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour … [Read more...]
Julie Ann Kulsrud
Julie Ann Kulsrud, 80, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home after a short battle with cancer. Born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 13, 1945 to Earl and Marie (Flaskrud) Hegtvedt. She enjoyed growing up on the farm where her life long battle with thistles began. She moved to Minnesota where she attended school in Spring Valley and graduated … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Baptized to Help the Poor and Needy
By Rev. Timothy Sandeno St. Johns Lutheran Church and School This past Sunday, many of our churches celebrated the Baptism of our Lord and read Matthew 3:13-17 during the service. Being nestled close to Epiphany on January 6, it is a beautiful revealing of who Jesus truly is as the Father’s voice booms from heaven, “This is my beloved Son, with who I am well … [Read more...]