Allan Eugene Mandelko, 90, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. Allan was born September 22, 1935, to parents Carl and Vilda (Krueger) Mandelko in Cresco, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn. He married Virginia Marie Freiheit August 19, 1960, at Dr. Martin Luther Church of Spring Valley. Allan and … [Read more...]
Pete Erickson
Peter Dean “Pete Bud” Erickson passed away unexpectedly at his home in Peterson, Minn., on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Pete was born to Herbie and Beverly Erickson, in Harmony, Minn., on May 5, 1960. He grew up in Caledonia, Minn., and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1978. He was a proud Eagle Scout. He built his own hut in his backyard and decked out every car he had. He … [Read more...]
Marcella M. (Vrieze) Boyer
Marcella M. (Vrieze) Boyer passed away on May 21, 2026, after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. She is buried in Hamilton cemetery near the family farm, and next to her husband, David Boyer. Her celebration of life was on May 29, 2026, at the Racine Methodist Church. She is survived by her mother Donna Mae (Kleinwort) Vrieze, her brother Henry (Sandi) Vrieze, sister … [Read more...]
Rick Vesterse
Ricky (Rick) Craig Vesterse, 71, of McPherson, Kans., passed away on October 5, 2025, at his home with Sondra by his side. Rick was born October 25, 1953, in Spring Grove, Houston Co., Minn., to Ellsworth (Red) Orvin and Lotus Evelyn (Eddy) Vesterse. Rick attended school for the first six years in a one room country school and Spring Grove High School. Rick’s first job was … [Read more...]
Suanne Marie Turner
Suanne Marie Turner, age 75, of Edina, Minn. (formerly of Canton, Minn.), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 25, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Arden and Verna (Finney) Turner. Suanne was baptized at Newburg Methodist Church and later confirmed at Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church. … [Read more...]
Evelyn “Genny” Genevieve Laine
Evelyn "Genny" Genevieve Laine, age 95 of Spring Grove, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Spring Grove Assisted Living. She was born to Arthur and Gladys (Vick) Qualey on September 14, 1930, in Spring Grove. She attended rural school in Wilmington Township and enjoyed riding her horse to school. On October 30, 1948, she married Verne Laine. The couple moved to Duluth for … [Read more...]
Joanne Buege
Joanne Buege, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026 surrounded by great love. Born April 30, 1941, in Caledonia, Minn., to Harold and Ila Fay (née Besse) Schiltz, Joanne lived a life centered on family, faith, and friendship. On November 21, 1964, she married the love of her life, Robert Buege and together they shared nearly 57 years of marriage until Robert’s … [Read more...]
Donald Dean Richardson
Donald Dean Richardson, age 91, passed away at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on August 16, 1934, in rural Grand Meadow, Minn., the son of Hervey Richardson and Ada Smart. He attended rural and public schools in Grand Meadow. He entered the United States Navy June 6, 1952, and was honorably discharged August … [Read more...]
The Joy of the Lord is My Strength
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free This will be the fix we have been waiting for. It took 10 days to come, it was the third replacement part, and my wife had been numbering the days it was an official count down. I came in triumphant when it arrived; finally, the fix had come, with over assumed confidence I said should I not take up the load of laundry … [Read more...]
Manford Lowell House
Manford Lowell House, 84, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at home, on May 19, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Fillmore County, Minn., to Leo and Ruby (Shaw) House. He attended Preston High School and then enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, serving from 1960-1963. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division, completing 20 jumps, just like his older … [Read more...]