Janis (Larson) Speer of Rochester, Minn., passed away May 5, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Janis grew up in the Spring Valley area and attended LeRoy Public School, graduating with the Class of 1959. A graveside service was held May 7 at the LeRoy Cemetery. … [Read more...]
Jimmy Nichols
Jimmy Nichols, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Naples, Fla., surrounded by his sons and grandchildren. A man of deep faith and an unwavering focus on his family, Jimmy was also known for his lifelong passion for golf. He played regularly even into his final week of life, achieving his first hole-in-one in 2025. Jimmy was born, grew up, and graduated from … [Read more...]
Karen Holm Coleman
Karen Holm Coleman, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she lived a life rooted in faith, compassion, and unconditional love. Karen was born on December 8, 1958, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Laurence and Audrey Holm. She was the youngest of four sisters raised on the family farm in Black Hammer, Minn., … [Read more...]
Mary Gayle Thorson Adrian
Mary Gayle Thorson was born August 21, 1948, in Racine, Minn. She was the second of four children born to Norwin and Pauline (Maricle) Thorson. In 1954 the family moved to Ostrander, Minn. Mary attended the Ostrander and LeRoy schools, graduating in May 1966. She attended college in Mankato, Minn., where she met her future husband, Edward Adrian. They married in June 1973 … [Read more...]
Harold Fravel
Harold Fravel, age 67, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from complications of organ failure. Harold was born May 26, 1958, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Charles and Helen (Leistikow) Fravel. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1976. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Julianna Souhrada on July 2, 1977. Harold … [Read more...]
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan, age 96, of Houston, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the Valley View Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Houston. Charlotte was born on June 24, 1929, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Gena (Vathing) Sanden. She attended school in Houston, Minn., and graduated in 1947. She acquired her teaching degree through Winona State University … [Read more...]
Jerald L. Krueger
Jerald L. Krueger, age 89, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Evans Senior Living Community in Cresco. Jerry is survived by his wife Marie Krueger of LeRoy, Minn.; two daughters, Barbara (Doran) Kasel of Austin, Minn., and Bonnie (Keith) Knode of Riceville, Iowa. Funeral services for Jerry will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Lime Springs … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Louis Frutiger
William (Bill) Louis Frutiger, age 93, of Aitkin, Minn., died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He is survived by his children: Margie Frutiger, Karen Wheeler (Dale), Beth McCusker (Shawn) and Martha Finklea (Charles); five grandchildren: Nick (Tanya) Jore, Natalie Jore, Andrew Finklea, Dylan Finklea, and Grayson Finklea; six great grandchildren: Kloe, Aunnan, Mariah, Will, … [Read more...]
Lorin Earl Hove
Lorin Earl Hove, 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Lorin was born on February 16, 1937, in Wadena, Minn., to Olaf and Blanche (Sowers) Hove. As a child he moved with his family from northern Minnesota to the Chatfield area. He graduated from high school in 1955 and then attended … [Read more...]
St. Johns Lutheran School History
By Kim McKeon Edited by Mickey Angerman The long history of St. Johns Lutheran School, the first parochial school in Fillmore County, had its beginnings in the very earliest days of our St. Johns Church. Just one year after the organization of the church in 1974, a seminary student was engaged to teach school here in 1875. Those first classes were conducted in one room of the … [Read more...]