1983-2025 Dustin M. Nagel, age 42, of LeRoy, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Spring Valley, Minn., on May 3, 1983, to Julie (Nagel) Ingersoll. When Dustin was older he moved to Missouri with his family, where he graduated high school. Later he moved with family to Alabama, where he met his wife and had four children, and later they separated. … [Read more...]
William “Bill” Edward Fitzgerald
William “Bill” Edward Fitzgerald, 93, of Rochester, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. Bill was born on March 29, 1932, to Thomas Fitzgerald and Irene (Bevins) Fitzgerald. He grew up in the Preston area in their log cabin. He loved his dog Jimmy and his pony Cookie. He grew up on the family farm and moved to Rochester … [Read more...]
Kenneth “Butch” Lester Iverson Jr.
Kenneth “Butch” Lester Iverson Jr., of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UnityPoint Hospital. He was 79 years old. Born on March 20, 1946, in Wykoff, Minn., Kenneth was the son of Kenneth Sr. and Shirley (Freiheit) Iverson. He graduated from Leroy High School in LeRoy, Minn., in 1964. Following his graduation, Kenneth lent a hand on the family … [Read more...]
Sylvia Wessel
Sylvia Wessel, 95, of Spring Valley, formerly of Fairmont and rural Truman, died November 12 at Spring Valley Living. Committal service will be on Monday, November 17 at 1 p.m. at the cemetery of St. John’s Lutheran Church of South Branch, 41486 760th Ave., St. James, Minn., with worship and refreshments to follow. Sylvia was born February 24, 1930, to her parents Gustave … [Read more...]
Joel Anthony Menuey Sr.
Joel Anthony Menuey Sr., age 76, of Dexter, Minn., passed away suddenly at home on November 10, 2025. Joel was born on October 25, 1949, in Oelwein, Iowa, to Carl and Elba (Larson) Menuey. He attended Arlington Iowa School District and graduated from Starmont High School in 1967. After graduation, Joel entered the Navy on USS Simon Lake which traveled all over the world. … [Read more...]
Orlean M. (Chiglo) Strand
October 12, 1937 - November 7, 2025 Orlean was born on October 12, 1937, in Whalan, Minn., to Peter Sr. and Myrtle (Sveen) Chiglo. She grew up in a large close-knit family and carried those strong family values throughout her life. On June 7, 1958, Orlean married the love of her life, Richard Strand. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter and faith. They … [Read more...]
Clifford “Cliff” Heiden
Clifford Diedrich Heiden, age 93, of Rushford, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Cliff was born on January 26, 1932, on the family farm in Hart to Leo and Dorathea (Meyer) Heiden. Farming was at the heart of his life from an early age. He attended Rushford High School until age 16, when he returned home to help farm. … [Read more...]
Sandra Kay Cole
Sandra Kay Cole, age 82, passed from this world into Heaven on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in LeMars, Iowa, May 7, 1943, to Huel and Bonita (Muller) Paulin. Sandra was educated at Union Consolidated and LeMars Community Schools, Westmar and Buena Vista colleges. She earned a BA in elementary education in 1965, and later earned a special ed endorsement from … [Read more...]
Barbara Jo Laumb
Barbara Jo Laumb, 74, of Rushford, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, after a six-month battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at home. Barb was born June 27, 1951, in La Crosse, Wis., to Charles and Wanda (Williams) Carrier. She attended Houston High School and on March 16, 1968, she married Gerald “Jerry” Laumb at Rushford Lutheran Church. Barb worked various places … [Read more...]
Lois Schmitz
Lois Schmitz died November 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born August 7, 1935, to Henry and Genevieve (Hoscheit) Meyer. She attended Catholic Central Grade School and Loretto High School, graduating in 1953. On August 30, 1955, Lois married Miles Schmitz, they were blessed with 12 children. In her lifetime Lois had the privilege of working with many good people at … [Read more...]