David Edward Buchholz of Peterson, Minn., passed away on November 14, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston, Minn. Dave’s last days were filled with love, with his wife family and friends at his side. He was 84. Dave, as he was called by all, was born on April 4, 1941, to Edward and Alice (Kortgaard) Buchholz in Mahnomen, Minn. The second of three children, Dave grew up … [Read more...]
Melissa (Lisa) Ann Hynek
Melissa (Lisa) Ann Hynek, age 73, passed away on November 28, 2025, at Emplify Health in La Crosse, Wis., after a brief illness. Lisa was born on January 17, 1952, in Waukon, Iowa, to Alden and Margaret Nelson. She married Mike Foellmi in 1973 and together they had three children: Max, Zachary and Hannah. They later divorced. On June 22, 1996, Lisa married Frank … [Read more...]
Thomas Robert Jeffers
August 7, 1943– November 30, 2025 Thomas Robert Jeffers (Tommy, Tom), 82, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2025, leaving behind a trail of hay bales, bingo wins, and berry-stained smiles. Born near Peterson, Minn., Tom was a whirlwind of a man – always moving, always building, always connecting. As founder of Tom Jeffers Hay and Straw, he … [Read more...]
Donna Amundson
Donna Amundson, age 85, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on November 30, 2025. Donna was born July 29, 1940, in Rochester, Minn., to Leo and Florence (Doll) Horan. She grew up on a farm in rural Chatfield and went to country school through eighth grade. In ninth grade she attended Chatfield High School, graduating in 1958. After … [Read more...]
Hazel Marie Knies
Hazel Marie Knies, 97, of Preston, Minn., passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Traditions of Preston in Preston. Hazel was born November 19, 1928, in rural Allamakee County, Iowa, to Frank and Caroline (Jahn) Ranzenberger. She attended country school in Dorchester, Iowa, and graduated salutatorian of the 1946 class at Spring Grove High School. In 1947, she was united … [Read more...]
Ona Louise Housker
Ona Louise Housker, age 89, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. She was born on a very cold night on January 11, 1936, at home to Clarence and Gelina (Johnson) Moen. She was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran of Black Hammer and was a current member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. She attended grade school in … [Read more...]
Steven (Magilla) Wayne Lange
Steven (Magilla) Wayne Lange was born on August 27, 1953, to Manley and Lorraine (Olson) Lange. He was the first of three children (including Deb and Scott). Steve was baptized and confirmed at Big Springs (St. Paul) Lutheran Church in rural Harmony. Steve graduated from Harmony High School in 1971. He later attended vocational school at Winona Vo Tech for agriculture, and the … [Read more...]
Theresa Viann Peterson
Theresa Viann Peterson, 86, of Houston, Minn., died on November 18, 2025, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. She was born on July 29, 1939, to Jorgen and Vivian (Carrier) Swenson at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was an active member of Looney Valley Lutheran Church in Houston. The youngest of five … [Read more...]
Raymond Theodore Potthoff, Jr.
Raymond Theodore Potthoff, Jr., 84, of Corvallis, Oreg., formerly of Minnesota, passed away on November 7, 2025, in Corvallis. Ray was born on July 16, 1941, in St. Paul, Minn., to Raymond Potthoff Sr. and Bessie Belden. He graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul with the Class of 1959 and later continued his education at the University of Minnesota. A devoted … [Read more...]
John Hoegh
John Hoegh passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the home they shared for almost 50 years. He was born at Effie Cottrell’s home in Rushford to Donald and Olga Mae (Scotty) Hoegh on July 18, 1944, and happily lived in that community for most of his life. He was baptized, confirmed, and a member of Rushford Lutheran Church. He was a … [Read more...]