Sally (Vercella) Hemenway, a dedicated educator and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully January 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, learning, and love. Born in 1938 in Luverne, Minnesota, to Alvin Olson and Thilda Knudtson, Sally’s journey began in the heart of the Midwest. After graduating from Luverne High School, she followed her passion for education … [Read more...]
Elaine Claire Stadelman
February 12, 1931 – July 15, 2026 Elaine Claire Stadelman, 95, passed away on July 15, 2026, surrounded by family, at the Stewartville Care Center, where she had resided for just over a year. She was born on February 12, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Milo and Cora Halverson and grew up in southeastern Minnesota. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in June 1949, … [Read more...]
James Jay Van de Mark
James Jay Van de Mark, 68 of Chatfield, Minnesota, passed away at his home, August 23, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. James was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Van de Mark of Austin, Minnesota, on February 7, 1958. The family moved to Wisconsin and eventually to Iowa, where they settled in Fostoria, Iowa. James attended school in Milford until the death of his mother in … [Read more...]
Tanya Lynn Moe
Tanya Lynn Moe, 50, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Caledonia, Minnesota, on August 16, 2026. Tanya was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on June 2, 1976, to Randy and Tonia Rusert. Tanya’s Rusert and Skadson families showered Tanya with tremendous amounts of love, affection, and attention. Tanya attended Caledonia Public Elementary School before completing her … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Nosbisch
James “Jim” Nosbisch, 86, a longtime Stewartville, Minnesota, resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota. James Carl Nosbisch was born on May 7, 1940, in Elma, Iowa, the son of Walter and Lucille (Huegel) Nosbisch. Jim grew up on the family farm in rural North Washington, Iowa, with his loving parents, five … [Read more...]
Arlyn Johnson
Arlyn Johnson, age 88, passed away at the Suite Living Assisted Living facility in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on Friday, August 21, 2026, where he had resided for the past 14 months. He was youngest of eight children, born on February 11, 1938, to Arthur and Minnie (Hungerholt) Johnson. Arlyn worked as a heavy equipment operator for the MN Department of Transportation for 29 years … [Read more...]
Cheryl Melver (Petsch)
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Cheryl Melver (Petsch), a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, of pancreatic cancer. Born on June 23, 1946, in Preston, Minnesota, Cheryl built a life full of family, faith and friends. Cheryl was born to Harlow and Donna … [Read more...]
Martha Annette Felland
Martha Annette Felland passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026. Martha was born April 16, 1947, in Preston, Minnesota, to Orel and Esther Felland and grew up on their farm in Granger, Minnesota. Growing up on the farm with her four siblings taught her the value of hard work. Some of her favorite memories are raising animals for 4-H, riding their horse Beauty, and enjoying … [Read more...]
Larry E. Hindt
Larry E. Hindt, 72, passed away at home on August 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on September 8, 1953, in Sibley, Iowa, to Edward and Marge Hindt. He grew up in LeRoy and graduated from LeRoy High School before attending the University of Minnesota, where he pursued his education as a radiologic technologist. Larry and his wife Joy shared 54 years of … [Read more...]
Jānis Čuriskis
Jānis Čuriskis, age 80, of Belle Plaine, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at The Geneva Suites assisted living facility in Edina. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Pastor Ilze Larsen will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lakewood Cemetery Columbarium in … [Read more...]