James Michael Miller, age 77, of Caledonia, passed away February 28, 2022, at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. Jim was born August 2, 1944, in La Crosse to John M. and Helen (Morman) Miller. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Hokah in 1962 and he served in the U.S. Army Reserve. On November 13, 1976, he was united in marriage to Glenda Meiners. Jim worked … [Read more...]
Dr. John R. Peterson
Dr. John R. Peterson, “Doc Pete,” 90, of Rushford, Minn., made his final rounds on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, five years after suffering a debilitating stroke. Doc touched the lives of many during his 62 years in Rushford as a physician, farmer, sports enthusiast, school board member, golf partner, and supporter of the community he … [Read more...]
Cindy Lou Shipton Beck
Cindy Lou Beck, 60, of Michigan City, Ind., passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, at 10:06 a.m., in her home. Cindy was born December 19, 1961, in Rochester, Minn., to the late Glenn and Marcella (Vrieze) Shipton. She attended and graduated from Wykoff High School and went on to graduate from Spencer School of Business, Spencer, Iowa. In Porter, Ind., she married Louis Beck, … [Read more...]
Marcia Lynne (Corson) Benavidez-Teel
Marcia Lynne (Corson) Benavidez-Teel, age 75, of Kissee Mills, Mo., passed away suddenly as the result of natural causes on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 2 p.m. Marcia was born on Friday, December 13, 1946, at Lanesboro, Minnesota to Manford (Stub) and Millie … [Read more...]
Roderick M. Welch
Roderick M. Welch, 87, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on February 24, 2022. Roderick was born on June 1, 1934, to Marshall and Ella (Herrick) Welch. He attended Pleasant Grove rural school and Chatfield High School, graduating in 1953. After high school, he drove dump truck before enlisting for two years in the Army, most of … [Read more...]
Lyle E. Julson
Lyle E. Julson, 78, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died on the morning of Thursday, February 24, 2022, right before chore time, between one quiet breath and another. He was born to Elgar and Virginia (Wadsworth) Julson at his family farm in Clayton Township. He was the last survivor of brothers Erland, Roger, Milo, Rolland, and Kenny, and three sisters Evelyn, Hazel, and … [Read more...]
Janet Lanning
Janet Lanning, 76, passed away peacefully in her home, on February 24, 2022, surrounded by family. Jan was born to Donald and Betty Mullin, on May 20, 1945, in Bloomington, Minn. She attended Lincoln High School and then began attending the University of Minnesota, with her two dear friends, Cheryl and Carol. In 1983, Jan made the move to Spring Valley, Minn., with her three … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” Ullom
With love and sadness, the family of Patricia “Pat” Ann Ullom announce her passing on February 16, 2022, after a brief stay at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Pine Island, Minn. Patricia was born June 4, 1936, in Preston, Minn., to Emery and Ruth (Achatz) Caldwell. Her early education started at Our Lady of Lourdes School, in Lourdes, Iowa, and then at Marks Country School a mile … [Read more...]
Joan (JoAn) Dorothy Vitse
Joan (JoAn) Dorothy Vitse, 83, of Rushford, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side Monday, February 21, 2022. Joan was born May 27, 1938 near St. Charles, the eldest of seven children, to Elmer and Esther Erdmann. She attended country school and graduated from Rushford High School. On January 4, 1958, she was united in marriage with Roger Vitse at … [Read more...]
Jerry Michael Olson
Jerry Michael Olson, 75, of rural Whalan, died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at his home. Jerry was born June 15, 1946, in Colquitt, Ga., to Millard and Elaine (Smith) Olson. He was raised in the Whalan area and graduated from Lanesboro High School. Shortly after graduating, he worked various jobs, from mink ranching to road construction before he found a 40-year career … [Read more...]