Most of you know him as Burt or Mr. Baker, but his great grandkids call him “The Great one.” At 99 years old, Burt, who was a Navy vet, lived a full life. He was born on October 26, 1924, and passed February 16, 2024. Burt leaves behind his youngest, son Steven Baker Sr. and his daughter Jolene Chambers. Burton was grandfather to Desirae Baker and Steven Baker Jr., and … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kendall
Herbert “Herb” Kendall, age 93, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Herb was born August 19, 1930, to Herbert Bartlet Kendall and Myrtle (Ayshford) Kendall in Stewartville, Minn. He attended Stewartville Schools until moving to their farm in Spring Valley, Minn., in 1944. In March 1947, he enlisted in the Navy. He was … [Read more...]
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Tootie was born June 22, 1939, in Elba, Minn., the daughter of Warren and Marion (Ehlenfeldt) Hill. She attended St. Charles High School. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Glen Boynton at the Lewiston Church of the … [Read more...]
Allan Robert Larson
Allan Robert Larson, age 78, of Houston, Minn., died Monday, February 19, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born November 20, 1945, in Rushford, Minn., the son of Irving and Frances (Tracey) Larson. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam Conflict. While he was in basic training, he met his Army buddy, Ray … [Read more...]
Darlene Diane (Heikes) Zutz
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Darlene Diane (Heikes) Zutz, who passed away on February 11, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 7, 1946, in Adrian, Minn., to Clarence and Jennie Heikes, she was one of seven children. Darlene grew up in Ellsworth, Minn., and later moved to Mankato to attend college, where she met her husband Calvin. They then started … [Read more...]
Mildred “Millie” Nagel
Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred “Millie” Nagel, 83, of Marshall, Minn., will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 10–11 a.m. with a CCW Rosary at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall at 3 p.m. on … [Read more...]
August Serio
Mass of Christial burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024, at St Columban Catholic Church in Preston, with Rev. Edward McGrath officiating. Burial will take place in Carimona Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on … [Read more...]
Sharon Speer
Sharon Speer, 83, of Fountain, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on November 26, 1940, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester to Leo and Loretta (Fitzgerald) Butler. Sharon Ann Speer was raised in Chatfield, and graduated from Chatfield HS in 1959. On May 6, 1961, she married Stan Speer at St. Mary’s … [Read more...]
Darlene Ethel Peterson
We are heartbroken to announce the loss of our mother and grandmother, Darlene Ethel Peterson. Mom passed away on the afternoon of February 16, 2024, at Green Lea Nursing Home, surrounded by those who loved her most. Darlene was born in 1937 in La Crosse, Wis., to Victor and Ethel Bolduan. She grew up on their family farm in Freeburg, Minn. She met our dad, David, when … [Read more...]
Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy Carrying Nine Occupants
According to Fillmore Sheriff’s Office Investigator Sgt. Dan Dornink, on February 16, 2024, at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls indicating a crash in the 29000 block of County Rd 1 in rural Spring Valley. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had struck an Amish buggy with several occupants. Deputies responded to the scene … [Read more...]