Patricia Devine (Manley) Nelson, 93, longtime (over 50 years) resident of Rushford, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 21, 2026. Patricia, a.k.a. Pattie, was born in the home of her parents Clifford and Veda (Faltenson) Manley on March 17, 1933, in Roberts County, South Dakota. She spent her first eight years of school in a one … [Read more...]
Danny “Hogan” Allen Hungerholt
Danny “Hogan” Allen Hungerholt passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Danny was born on November 11, 1944, in Newburg Township, Minnesota, to Daniel and Minerva (Nelson) Hungerholt. Danny was a true Packer fan at heart. His love for sports expanded far beyond football; he had a passion for baseball, having played at the Triple-A level for one season and … [Read more...]
Measles Identified in Fillmore County
Fillmore County, Minnesota, has a case of laboratory confirmed measles (rubeola) as identified by the Minnesota Department of Health Laboratory. This result will be identified on the Minnesota Department of Health Measles Disease Statistics effective September 16, 2026. This is a case of domestically transmitted measles in an unvaccinated adult. Per data privacy practices, … [Read more...]
Charles Ellsworth Peterson
Charles Ellsworth Peterson, age 92, passed away September 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Spring Grove, Minnesota. Charles was born to parents Arnold and Myrtle (Veum) Peterson at the old Spring Grove hospital on July 31, 1934. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, where he was a life long member. Raised in Pleasant Valley on … [Read more...]
Thore “Everett” Johnson
Thore “Everett” Johnson, 80, of Whalan, Minnesota, died on September 12, 2026, in Emplify Health (Gunderson Lutheran Hospital), La Crosse, Wisconsin. Everett was born on December 4, 1945, along with his twin brother Ernie, to Thore and Lydia Johnson in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Twins were not expected and the second birth came as a complete surprise to their parents. A nurse … [Read more...]
Marlys (Anderson) Jennings
Marlys (Anderson) Jennings, age 95, of Caledonia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia. She was born May 6, 1931, in Winona County, Minnesota, to Clarence and Gertrude (Baarley) Anderson. She and Francis Jennings were united in marriage on August 14, 1954, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Caledonia. … [Read more...]
Roger Elton Johnson
Roger Elton Johnson, 99, of Houston, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse. Roger was born to Oscar and Olga (Hostvet) Johnson on August 25, 1927. He attended Oak Ridge and Houston Schools. Roger served one year in the Navy Seebees stationed in the Philippines. In 1950, he re-enlisted in the Air Force and served in Japan during … [Read more...]
Michael Mathison
Michael “Hacksaw” Mathison, age 74, of Mabel, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 12, 2026 ,at his home. Michael was born October 5, 1951, in Spring Grove, to Melvin and Madonna (Nelson). He graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1970 where he played football and participated in track. He drove truck for Fred Carlson Company, Knife River, and Croel. Michael was a … [Read more...]
Phyllis Barnes
Phyllis Rosella (McMillen) Barnes, 100, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. Phyllis was born on June 11, 1926, at home in Lenora, Minnesota, to Ralph and Petra (Paulson) McMillen. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Phyllis attended “normal” training to become a teacher and taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Amherst. On … [Read more...]
Howard Norman Coyle
Howard Norman Coyle, 89, of Harmony, died Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at his home, where he was surrounded and lovingly cared for by his family. Howard was born February 5, 1937, in Harmony, Minnesota, to Norman and Mabel Coyle. He graduated from Canton High School in 1954. On October 3, 1954, he married Vivian Coyle, the love of his life. Following their marriage, … [Read more...]