Phyllis J. (Lea) Abrahams passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 96 (b. Dec. 23, 1929). Phyllis was born in Peterson, Minnesota, to Gladys (Thorud) and Albert Lea. She grew up on the family farm with her three siblings, uncles, grandparents and cousins. Her father passed away when Phyllis was only 6 - she would later recall riding to his funeral in a sleigh. … [Read more...]
Susan R. (Himle) Berg
Funeral service for Susan R. Berg will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Monday August 3, 2026, also at Zumbro Lutheran Church – Rochester, Minnesota, and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The burial will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Papenfuss
February 23, 1948–July 21, 2026 Robert “Bob” Papenfuss, 78, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on February 23, 1948. He attended La Crescent High School before enlisting in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He served with the 809th Engineering Battalion, helping construct the … [Read more...]
Averlene Marzolf
Averlene Marzolf, a longtime resident of Preston, passed away on July 23, 2026. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston, Minnesota, with Pastor Kris Hertsgaard-Kincaid officiating. Public visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m., on Tuesday prior to the funeral. Averlene will be buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Preston, … [Read more...]
Ervin Lavern Davidson
Ervin Lavern Davidson, 89, of Chatfield, died on July 19, 2026, at his home. He was born in Orion township, Chatfield, Minnesota, to Samuel and Sarah (Gipes) Davidson on June 13, 1937. He was the youngest of 10 children and attended country school in Cumingsville District, then Chatfield Public School. On July 3, 1956, he married Mary Sparrow. He worked as a farm hand, … [Read more...]
Norbert Andrew Brown
Norbert Andrew Brown, our beloved brother, age 66, of Grey Eagle, transitioned to heaven on July 17, 2026, from the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Gabriel Walz officiating. Interment will be in the parish … [Read more...]
Leland “Lee” Norris Sundet
Leland “Lee” Norris Sundet was called home to his heavenly father at the age of 98 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Lee was born March 14, 1928, in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Leander and Nora Sundet. He was raised by his mother on a farm south of Spring Grove with his two siblings after his father passed away. He grew up speaking Norwegian until attending a one-room country … [Read more...]
Michael Edward Zimmer
January 29, 1960 – July 19, 2026 Michael Edward Zimmer, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was born on January 29, 1960, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Edward Zimmer and Rita Heusinkveld. A lifelong resident of Spring Valley, he graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1980. On July 4, 1980, Mike was … [Read more...]
Lance Daniel Sikkink
Lance Daniel Sikkink, 81, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital- St Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Lance was born in Rochester, Minnesota, on September 16, 1944. He was the seventh child born to John Albert and Norma (Terbeest) Sikkink. He spent the first few years of his life in the Greenleafton and Ridgeway, Iowa, area where his father … [Read more...]
Charles Edward Daugherty
Charles Edward Daugherty, age 95, lived his life in Fountain, Minnesota, before passing away at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held at 12 p.m., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minnesota, with Pastor Paul Hauschild officiating. A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. for one hour prior to … [Read more...]