Merle Riddle, 86 years young, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2025. He was born in Wykoff, Minn., on June 25, 1939. His life was spent in the service of others. He spent four years as a SeaBee in the United States Navy, was a maintenance supervisor at Tonka Toys, and ended his career as maintenance supervisor at D.C. schools for many years, … [Read more...]
Elden W. Salwey
Elden W. Salwey, age 84, of rural Rushford, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse. Elden was born on August 26, 1941, in Winona, to Williard and Clara (Ebert Lafka) Salwey, and attended local schools. He was united in marriage with Lila Mundon on December 26, 1961, at Peace Lutheran Church in Platteville, Wis. He … [Read more...]
Ronald Bornholdt
Ronald Bornholdt, age 77, of Spring Valley, died on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Spring Valley, Minn. Ronald was born on January 5, 1948, to Russell and Caryle (Martin) Bornholdt in Kasson, Minn. He married Dwyllis Westphal, they later divorced. On April 6, 1985, Ronald married Sherry Bornholdt at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. Ronald … [Read more...]
Robert Donald Ellinger
Robert Donald Ellinger, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in Decatur, Tex., surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on September 8, 1945, to Donald George and Mary Jane Ellinger, Bob’s early years took him from the plains of Iowa to the beauty of Billings, Mont., and on to Preston, Minn., where he … [Read more...]
Kathleen “Kathy” Carlon
Kathleen “Kathy” Carlon, age 76, of Brownsville, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at Mayo Health Center in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on April 12, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Alice (Kastner) Giblin. She grew up on a farm near Caledonia, Minn., graduated from Caledonia High School, and later attended Beauty School … [Read more...]
Sandra (Culbertson) Sampson
Sandra Sampson (Culbertson), age 77, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was proud to have raised her two children in her hometown of Lanesboro, Minn. She spent many years of retirement fishing, gardening and watching soaps. She was an active member at bingo, choir and enjoyed many creative arts activities in her … [Read more...]
Betty Darlene Riess
Betty Darlene Riess went to be with her Lord on October 2, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1937, the daughter of Earl and Mary Cathern (Smith) Moore. Betty was raised in the Spring Valley/Wykoff area by her mother and stepfather Arnold Groth. She worked as a cosmetologist in Rochester before and for several years after her marriage to Lawrence Riess on September 8, 1956. … [Read more...]
Sondra (Merkley) Taubert
Sondra (Merkley) Taubert, age 84, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Harmony Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, commitment, and quiet strength that touched those who knew her. Sondra was born April 1, 1941, in Pipestone, Minn., the daughter of Erwin and Leona Merkley. She … [Read more...]
Theresa Mae Askelson
Theresa Mae Askelson, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her children. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on October 7, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn., with Reverend Andrew Vogel officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church, and a luncheon will follow in the … [Read more...]
Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine
Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine, age 88 of Ottumwa, Iowa, and recently, of Roseville, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Marie was born March 11, 1937, in Holt Township, Minn., and raised with her siblings in Lanesboro, Minn. She will be remembered for her fun-loving smile and quick wit. She farmed for many years, worked in a senior care center and … [Read more...]