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...]
Elaine Wieskus
A celebration of life service to honor Elaine Wieskus of Jackson will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson, with a time of visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. A visitation for Elaine will also be held on Friday, October 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Jackson. Memorial … [Read more...]
Diane Nikunen
Diane Nikunen Aug. 11, 1945 – Sep. 24, 2025 Diane, “the Little Finn,” Nikunen passed away in the early morning hours of September 24, 2025, from cancer and a stroke at her home in Rushford, Minn. Proud of her Finnish heritage, she lived a life of Sisu, a Finnish term that embodies determination, courage, and resilience. It represents a unique quality of extraordinary … [Read more...]
Nadine Susan Plowman
Nadine Susan Plowman, beloved mother, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully two days after her 83rd birthday on September 19, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. Nadine was raised in Granite Falls, Minnesota by her parents, Elik and Edith Smith, along with her sister Ellen and her brother Bill. She graduated from Granite Falls HS and attended the University of Minnesota … [Read more...]
Neva Swenson
Neva Swenson, age 89, of Chatfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield surrounded by her loving family. Neva Katherine was born on July 28, 1936, in Caledonia, Minn., to Henry and Irma (nee Kruse) Reinke. She attended school in Waukon, Iowa, and worked as a secretary for the Waukon School District. She married Arthur … [Read more...]