Donald “Don” Alan Thorson, 90 of Deep Creek Lake, Md., passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones. Don was born on September 13, 1935, in Spring Grove, Minn., son of the late Arnold and Della Thorson. Don met his wife Judy, while he served in the 64th Air Division of the US Air Force in St. John’s NFLD. Upon leaving the Air Force, he … [Read more...]
Lisa Jean Kimball
Lisa Jean Kimball, 57, formerly of Canton and Mabel, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, after a courageous three-year fight with MSA-c. Lisa was born January 18, 1968, in Spring Grove to Gary and Shirley (Bakke) Kimball. She graduated in 1986 from the Mabel-Canton High School. She went through the Surgical Technician program at … [Read more...]
Eugene R. “Gene” Lundak
Eugene R. “Gene” Lundak, 81, of Houston, Minn., passed away on October 15, 2025. Born July 12, 1944, in Cresco, Iowa, Gene dedicated his life to education, service, and uplifting others. A lifelong learner, Gene earned multiple degrees – including a doctorate after his retirement – and spent most of his career teaching Math and Computer Science at Winona State University. … [Read more...]
Donna (Brink) Peterson
Donna (Brink) Peterson, age 91, of Canton, Minn., passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Harmony Care Center. Donna was born on June 15, 1934, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Joseph and Hazel Mlenar. She attended Austin country and public schools. On January 13, 1953, she married William R. Brink in Wykoff, Minn. They made their home in Preston, Minn., where … [Read more...]
Wilbert (Wil) Reinhold Mohlis
Wilbert (Wil) Reinhold Mohlis, aged 95, of Kasson Minn., originally from Spring Valley, passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born May 7, 1930, in Sumner, Iowa to Frederick and Hulda (Kirchman) Mohlis. He went to school in Waterloo and Cresco, Iowa. Wil met the love of his life, Evelyn Davis, in Cresco while registering for school. Wil and Evelyn were married in Cresco on … [Read more...]
Richard (Dick) Allen Rislove
Richard (Dick) Allen Rislove, 79, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Rochester, Minn., passed October 6, 2025, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester. A graveside service followed by a celebration of life will be held on October 20 at 1 p.m. at the Washburn-McReavy Dawn Valley Memorial Park in Bloomington, Minn. Dick was born on September 18, 1946 in Rushford, Minn., the son of Robert … [Read more...]
Sharon Lorna (Gady) Unnasch
Sharon Lorna (Gady) Unnasch, age 77, of Houston, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at her home from natural causes on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Sharon is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jerome; daughters Carol (Jamie) Teale and Kathy (Tim Loomis) Unnasch, grandchildren Jesse (Amber), Arrie (Damion), Ellie (Devon), Nikki and Cheyanne; great-grandchildren Alex, Willow and … [Read more...]
Rebecca “Becky” Hanson
Rebecca “Becky” Hanson, 80, of Rushford, died peacefully, Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home surrounded by her family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Becky was born July 30, 1945, to Henry and Clarice (Haugen) Tudahl in Rushford. She grew up in Rushford alongside her 9 siblings and graduated from Rushford High School in 1964. She met … [Read more...]
Kevin E. Hareldson
Kevin E. Hareldson, age 38, of Winona, passed away on October 9, 2025, at Mayo Health System-Rochester on St. Marys Campus surrounded by his family. Kevin Eugene Hareldson was born on August 3, 1987, the son of Diane Kay Hareldson in Spring Valley. He attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 2005. He bought his first chainsaw at a young age … [Read more...]
Kenneth Jacobson
Kenneth Jacobson, 83, of Rushford, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Ken was born on July 22, 1942, in Spring Grove to Orran and Olga (Olson) Jacobson. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1960. On October 16, 1971, Ken married Helen Laumb at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They made their home on his family farm outside of Peterson where … [Read more...]