Donnie James Simonson, 76, of Grand Meadow, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the Spring Valley Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Donnie was born on August 28, 1949, in Rochester, Minn., to Everett and Violet (Waller) Simonson. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1968. Following graduation, Donnie attended Austin Area Vocational … [Read more...]
Kathy Sue Parsons
Kathy Sue Parsons, age 66, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. Kathy Sue was born on September 8, 1959, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to George and Evelyn Boomgaarden. She passed away in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 66. She was the second youngest of eight kids. Kathy moved to Rochester, Minn., after graduating … [Read more...]
Lisa Gile
Lisa was born on November 5, 1961, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Donald and Joanne Anderson. She grew up in Rushford, Minn., where she attended Rushford High School and was active in marching band and 4-H. Her interests included reading, sewing, playing piano, horseback riding, and spending time with friends who shared her spirited nature and love of adventure. After high school, … [Read more...]
Mike Schild
Mike Schild, age 69, of Chatfield, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. Michael Gene Schild was born on March 11, 1956, on the family farm in rural Chatfield to Lester A. and Pauline A. (Winans) Schild. He attended school in Chatfield and farmed on the family farm until his retirement in 2021 when he then moved into town. Mike was also a member … [Read more...]
Calvin Duane Shofner
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Calvin Duane Shofner. He passed away peacefully in Fargo, N. Dak., on August 25, 2025, of heart failure. Cal was Born in Cresco, lowa, on April 7, 1950, to Donald Shofner and Dorothy (Tenney) Shofner. He later moved to Colorado with his mother, sister and brother. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy where he learned many … [Read more...]
Marlene Wisland
Marlene Wisland, 92, of Canton, Minn., died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Marlene was born June 8, 1933, in Canton to Mildred Sorenson. She grew up in Canton where she was the valedictorian of the Canton High School class of 1951. In 1956 she married Russell Wilder. They farmed in the Frankville, Iowa, area for a short time before moving … [Read more...]
Donald “Don” Alan Thorson
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...]