Roger Rasmussen, age 83, of Wykoff, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minnesota. Roger Keith Rasmussen was born on April 28, 1943, in Otranto, Iowa, to Alvin and Edith (Klusmeier) Rasmussen. Roger graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1961. He worked for Bicknese Elevator in Wykoff for 42 years, then he worked … [Read more...]
Betty Lou Schmidt
Funeral service for Betty Lou Schmidt will be held 11 A.M. Monday, October 12, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, with Rev. Kay Wold officiating. Burial will take place in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Monday. Betty Lou (Lenz) … [Read more...]
Ardell Stanley Johnson
Ardell Stanley Johnson, 88, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 2, 2026. Ardell was born to Sidney and Alma Johnson in Whalan, Minnesota, on August 30, 1938. Ardell had one sister, Alice Cavanaugh. Ardell grew up in Whalan and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1956. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 5, 1957. He received an … [Read more...]
Larry V. Laugen
September 4, 1935 - September 5, 2026 Larry V. Laugen was born to Edwin C. and Clara J. Laugen (Foss) on September 4, 1935, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He grew up in Harmony, Minnesota, and graduated from Harmony High School in 1953. After a semester at Luther College, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He spent two of his three years in the army, serving in Germany. After release … [Read more...]
Phyllis Schimming (Remke)
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...]
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...]
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...]