Phyllis Schimming (Remke) of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on the morning of October 3, 2026. Phyllis was born in 1936 to Raymond and Vivian Remke in Decorah, Iowa. Upon her graduation from Decorah High School, Phyllis married John G. Schimming and began her adventures as a Navy Spouse. It is said Phyllis had four lives: growing up in Decorah, being a Navy … [Read more...]
Gordon Carl Gulbranson
Gordon Carl Gulbranson, age 83, of Lanesboro, Minnesota, passed away on October 3, 2026. Gordon was born to Gust and Idella (Fortun) Gulbranson (now deceased) on September 15, 1943. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1961. He did what he liked best, farming the home farm and raising beef cattle his entire life, watching the Minnesota Vikings on TV and was a fan of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Horse Accident Takes Life of 7-Month-Old
On Tuesday October 6, 2026, at 1:56 p.m., Fillmore County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call of a 7-month-old female who had been kicked in the head by a pony at a residence north of Harmony. The initial investigation indicated that the child, along with an adult family member was riding in a wagon being pulled by a pony when the pony spooked, and kicked the victim. … [Read more...]
Ronald “Ron” Boone
Ronald “Ron” Boone, 85, a longtime Grand Meadow and Racine, Minnesota, area farmer, passed away peacefully, of natural causes, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his son’s home in Racine. Ronald James Boone was born on June 18, 1941 in Sheldon,IA to Martin and Rose (Heimenson) Boone. He grew up in rural Matlock, Iowa, attended school there and moved with his family in his teens, … [Read more...]
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Kenneth “Kenny” Kingsley
January 19, 1943 – October 4, 2026 Kenneth “Kenny” Michael Kingsley, 83, of Rushford, Minnesota, passed away October 4, 2026. Ken was born on January 19, 1943, on his mother’s birthday, at Effie Cottrell’s in Rushford, Minnesota, to Robert and Henrietta (Vitse) Kingsley. Ken grew up in the Rushford and Houston area. While growing up, he lived in such exotic … [Read more...]
John W. Sime
John W. Sime, 88, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota. John was born on July 28, 1938, in rural Northwood, Iowa to Elmer and Trulie (Seuser) Sime. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Emmons High School, where he served as captain of the football and baseball teams. His love of … [Read more...]
David C. Garrison
held from 12:30 until time of service at the church. Following the service there will be a time of food and fellowship held at the VFW Hall in Spring Valley, Minnesota. David Garrison, age 79, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died Friday, October 2, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus. He was born February 4, 1947, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Carroll and … [Read more...]