Wayne “Big Wayne” Boehmke passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 1, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. Wayne was born on December 25, 1958, to Eldon “Pete” Boehmke and Judith Boehmke (Olson) in Winona, Minn. He was united in marriage to Wanda Ruedy on June 7, 1980. Wayne was a lifelong farmer and an avid animal lover, a passion he passed on to all of … [Read more...]
Leland Morris Mickelson
Leland Morris Mickelson passed away peacefully at the Gunderson Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., on March 29, 2026, at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on March 28, 1941, the eldest child of Melvin and Christine (Raaen) Mickelson. He was confirmed at Rushford Lutheran Church. He later made his home … [Read more...]
Collin Hugh Roverud
September 15, 1943 - March 23, 2026 Collin Hugh Roverud, age 82, of Minneapolis passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Collin was born September 15, 1943, to Paul and Clara (Rostad) Roverud in Spring Grove, Minn., one of four brothers (along with Gary, Steve and Brian). He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1961 … [Read more...]
Caryl Lee Sharp
Caryl Lee Sharp, 86, of Decorah, formerly Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at Highland Place (Aase Haugen) under Hospice care on February 9, 2026. A remembrance service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Senior Citizens Hospitality Center, 806 River Street, Decorah, Iowa, with a celebration of life to follow until 2 p.m. Burial will be in the … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Kenneth White, Marlys (Molly) Joy White
William (Bill) Kenneth White, 95, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on March 8, 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1930, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., to Earl and Dorothy White. He worked at his father’s restaurant for many years. He enlisted in the United States Army National … [Read more...]
Gregory E. Hagen
Gregory E. Hagen, 78 of Winona, Minn., passed away at home on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Greg was born June 30, 1947, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Donna (Haakenson) and Everett Hagen. He grew up in Tawney, Minn., a place he held in his heart his entire life. He graduated from Mabel High School and obtained his … [Read more...]
Bruce Kevin Mills
Bruce Kevin Mills, 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on April 2, 1954, in Rochester, Minn., to Arlene Mills and George Balcoe III. Bruce enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and was stationed in San Diego. After his discharge he returned to Rochester and worked various jobs before finishing his apprenticeship as a painter. In 1985, Bruce … [Read more...]
Joey Johnson
Joey, 79 years young, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minn., after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Joey was born Saturday, March 9, 1946, to Ernest and Clarrisa (Thompson) Johnson of Peterson, Minn. He was raised in Peterson and attended Peterson High School where he had a successful football career. After school Joey had … [Read more...]
Merlin Halverson
Merlin Halverson was born October 28, 1931, to Gerhard and Marie (Buross) Halverson in La Crosse, Wis. He was baptized in November 1931, confirmed on July 2, 1946, and had been a lifelong member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1949. He married Norma Danielson on September 19, 1953. Merlin served in the National Guard for three … [Read more...]
Lillian Luella (Berquam) Folstad
Lillian Luella (Berquam) Folstad died unexpectedly at her home in Spring Grove on March 17, 2026, at the age of 87. Lillian was born to Bernt and Ella (Treangen) Berquam on December 8, 1938 in the log cabin home her parents built in Black Hammer Township. She was their fourth daughter. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at the Trinity Lutheran Church. She attended Spring … [Read more...]