On Friday, August 26, 2022, Donald John Boyum passed peacefully from this world into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Donald (Don) was born in Rushford, Minn., on August 10, 1933, to John and Gertrude (Boyum) Boyum. He grew up, along with five siblings, on the family farm three miles north of Peterson, Minn. Don attended Boyum School (rural … [Read more...]
Richard L. Johnson
Richard L. Johnson, 75, of Canton, Minn., died Friday, August 26, 2022, in Canton. Richard was born April 16, 1947, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Leslie and Helen (Haakenstad) Johnson. He graduated from the Canton High School in 1965. From 1966 to 1969 he served in the United States Army both stateside and in Korea. On October 12, 1968, he was united in marriage to Donivee … [Read more...]
Dianne Ahlese Drake
Dianne Ahlese Drake, age 84, of New Trier, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1937, in Lanesboro, Minn. Dianne’s adventurous nature could be seen early on as she was the first girl to successfully reach the top of one of the many Lanesboro hills on her bike. Dianne graduated from the College of Saint Teresa in Winona, Minn., and spent her … [Read more...]
Doreen A. Auger
Doreen A. Auger, 76, of Houston, Minn., died on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home with her family at her side. Doreen Anne Svendsen was born on April 5, 1946, in St. Paul, Minn., to Wallace and Marian (Gappa) Svendsen. She was raised in St. Paul and was a graduate of Archbishop Murray High School in St. Paul. She attended the University of Minnesota for three years. On … [Read more...]
Agnes Cecilia Mulhern
Agnes Cecilia (McNamara) Mulhern passed away August 29, 2022, at Traditions Assisted Living, Preston, Minn., at the age of 101 and nine months. Agnes was born at home in Belle Creek Township, rural Goodhue County, Minn., on November 12, 1920, the eldest of 10 children born to her parents Mary Leona (O’Reilly) McNamara and Raymond McNamara. Agnes attended country school and then … [Read more...]
Roger M. Burt
Roger M. Burt, age 80, of Utica, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home. Roger was born on January 4, 1942, in Winona, to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. He was one of 12 children and grew up in Winona County. He was united in marriage to Mary Hander on August 30, 1969. Roger was a man of many talents, from playing the guitar to fixing up cars and building or … [Read more...]
Leslie Wangen
Leslie Arlis Wangen, age 66, passed away on July 8, 2022, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester Minn., after a short illness. Leslie was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on May 21, 1956, the son of Palmer and Leona Wangen. He attended school in Harmony, Minn., until 1968 and finished his education at Mabel-Canton. Leslie work odd jobs throughout his life. He also was good at doing … [Read more...]
Richard Kowles
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Dick” V. Kowles of Winona, Minn., announce his passing on August 22, 2022, at age 90. Dick is survived by his five children: Douglas (Sandy) Kowles, Gregory Kowles, Debora (Jim) Erickson, Jeanne (Michael) Rye, and Brian (Eileen) Kowles; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is predeceased by his parents … [Read more...]
Jerry Lee Johnson
Jerry Lee Johnson, 59, of Goodview, Minn., died at his home with family at his side on August 25, 2022, after a short struggle with lung cancer. Jerry was born on January 7, 1963, to Conrad and Isabel Johnson and grew up in the Money Creek area prior to moving to Goodview. Jerry was a 1981 graduate of Houston High School in Houston, Minn. He started his career at Brock … [Read more...]
Ralph David Capelle
Ralph David Capelle, 73, of Spring Valley, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, of a heart attack. Born August 15, 1949, to Raymond and Evelyn Capelle, he graduated from Spring Valley High School and later studied to become a journeyman carpenter. On October 23, 1982, Ralph married his best friend and the love of his life, the former Aleta Freimark, at St. Ignatius Catholic … [Read more...]