Judith “Judy” Kathleen Lehmkuhl, age 82, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers. Judy was born on May 8, 1943, to Merlin and Arlone (Hanson) Willford. She attended school in Harmony, Minn., graduating in 1961. After graduation she attended St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester. She was very proud … [Read more...]
Todd Holm
Todd Holm, 59, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on February 15, 1967, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. Todd was a man who felt most at home with a fishing line in the water, a rifle in hand, or a campfire crackling nearby. If the destination was outdoors, Todd was along for the ride. After graduating high school, Todd … [Read more...]
Daniel Lee Volkman
Daniel Lee Volkman, 79, of Rushford, Minn., was born to Orman and Alice Volkman. He graduated from Rushford High School, Class of 1964, and graduated from the auto repair program at Vo-Tech in 1966. He went on to serve in the Marine Corps and was a decorated combat veteran of Vietnam, serving as a drill instructor in Hawaii following his tour overseas before returning to … [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 celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations and memorials may be sent to the family in memory of Caryl or the Russell Cemetery. Caryl was born on … [Read more...]
Larry D. Soiney
Larry D. Soiney, 79, of rural Canton died unexpectedly Monday, February 16 at his home. Larry was born September 25, 1946, in Spring Grove to Elmer and Marguerite (Wilbur) Soiney. He graduated from the Canton High School in 1964. On November 27, 1965, he married Anna Norby at the Scheie Lutheran Church. The following day he left to serve in the United States Army where he … [Read more...]
Karen S. McNamara
Karen S. McNamara, age 72, of Rochester, Minn., passed away on February 12, 2026, at Spring Valley Living Center of Spring Valley, Minn., surrounded by family following a long battle with early-onset dementia. Karen S. Stevens was born on January 3, 1954, to Ardean and Frances (Cooper) Stevens in Rochester. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter, she … [Read more...]
Hope Heather Himli
Hope Heather Himli, age 46, of Spring Valley, Minn., was reunited with her sisters and mom in heaven on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born on October 2, 1979, to James Himli and Cheryl (Rathbun) Bornholdt, Hope brought light into the world from the very beginning. She graduated from Kingsland High School in 1998 and worked various jobs throughout the Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Doris Lanning
In Loving Memory of Doris Lanning Doris Lanning, AKA Mom, Grandma and Gigi. She joined her husband, siblings, and friends in heaven on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Doris was born May 14, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Russell and Thelma Anderson. Doris worked with her husband Ferman when they purchased Lanning’s Red Owl in 1967. She later joined the … [Read more...]
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig, 76, of Dorchester, Iowa, died after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home that she helped design and build. She was born on May 8, 1949, to Henry and Juanita (Lowe) Schaub in Lincoln, Ill. In February 1959, her family moved to Richland Center. Lela graduated from Richland Center … [Read more...]
Howard M. Hayes
Howard M. Hayes, 86, of Beloit, Wis., passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Alden Meadow Park in Clinton, Wis. He was born February 19, 1939, in Fountain, Minn., the son of Harry and Olive (Olsen) Hayes. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Howard married Ione M. Norgard on February 19, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; she predeceased him on January 27, … [Read more...]