Merlin Thoen, age 83, of Lanesboro, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Lanesboro Community Center in Lanesboro, Minn. Visitation hours will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prior to the start of the service at the Lanesboro Community Center. … [Read more...]
Marjorie Ann Judd
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom. Marjorie Judd, 95, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on August 20, 2023. Marge was born in 1927 to Helen and Forest Busher in Rochester, Minn., and then moved to Chatfield, where her father owned the dry cleaning business. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1945 on a Friday and started working on … [Read more...]
Gregory Lee Gullien
Gregory Lee Guillien, age 64, of Caledonia, passed away August 11, 2023, on the farm where he grew up, surrounded by his family and friends. He has battled cancer since January 2022. Greg was born December 17, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leland and Mabel (Jacobson) Guillien. He was raised on the family farm south of Caledonia. Greg attended St. Mary’s Grade School and … [Read more...]
James Ranzenberger
James A. Ranzenberger, 70, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. James Alden Ranzenberger was born on June 30, 1953, in Caledonia, Minn., to Raymond and Gertrude (Blixrud) Ranzenberger. He was raised in Caledonia and was a graduate of Caledonia High School. He worked at Staggmeyer Stave Company in Caledonia and … [Read more...]
Delores “Jiggs” Connolly
Delores Knox “Jiggs” Connolly, a Canton legend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023. Jiggs was born December 30, 1920, in Harmony, Minn., to Leland and Leona (Kimball) Knox. She graduated from Canton High School in 1938. On July 7, 1943, Jiggs married Maurice Connolly in El Paso, Tex., later moving to Rapid City, S. Dak., before making their home in Canton. To this union, … [Read more...]
Glenn St. Mary
Glenn St. Mary, age 86, of Caledonia, passed away on August 18, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living Center, Caledonia. Glenn was born to Harold and Ragnhild (Peterson) St. Mary on October 1, 1936, in Caledonia, Minn. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1954, and was united in marriage to Lolita (Olson) on July 30, 1955, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church grotto, … [Read more...]
Lorraine “Tudy” Feine
Lorraine “Tudy” Feine, 98, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran home in Rushford. There was a memorial service for Tudy at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 21, at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Tudy’s body will be cremated with burial at the St. John’s Brand Cemetery in … [Read more...]
Ross Boyum
Ross A. Boyum, 80, of Peterson, Minn., died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. Ross Ardell Boyum was born on July 28, 1943, in Rushford, Minn., to Arthur and Helen (Johnson) Boyum. He was raised on the family farm, where he lived all his life. Ross worked on the family farm raising hogs from farrow to finish as well as growing corn and … [Read more...]
Jacqueline “Jackie” Erlandson
Jacqueline “Jackie” Erlandson, age 75, of Mabel, Minn., died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel. Jackie was born October 13, 1947, to Lyle, Sr., and Adeline (Severide) Amdah. She attended the Newburg School and the Mabel High School. In 1968, she married Steven Erlandson. They lived in Newburg, rural Mabel and later in Canton, where they … [Read more...]
Louise Helen “Tootie” Pruka
Louise Helen “Tootie” Pruka, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Louise was born August 16, 1934, in Rushford, the daughter of Hilda Eggert. She grew up in the Hart area, and was a graduate of Rushford High School. She was united in marriage to Walter Pruka on June 27, 1953, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Hart, … [Read more...]