Marilyn LaRee (McKay) Ludens, age 93, was called to her eternal home December 28, 2025, from her own home in Harmony, Minn. Although unexpected, it was an event she had lived for all her life and to hear the words found in Matthew 25:21, “Well done good and faithful servant … Enter into the joy of your master!” Marilyn was born to Harry and Hilda (Peterson) McKay May 15, … [Read more...]
Marlene Nelson
Marlene Nelson, 88, of Canton, Minn., (formerly of Harmony), passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Gundersen HealthCare Center in Harmony, Minn. Lois Marlene McDowell was born August 22, 1937, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Leland (Mac) and Meda (Harland) McDowell, their only child. Her family always called her Marlene, and she didn’t know her first name was Lois until … [Read more...]
Patrick Wayne Lee
Aug. 19, 1967 – Dec. 27, 2025 Patrick Wayne Lee, age 58, was born on August 19, 1967, and passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025, following a diagnosis of neurodegenerative brain atrophy and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Patrick was the beloved son of the late Wayne and Kathleen Lee and a devoted life partner to Dr. Kay Johnson, with whom he shared a life … [Read more...]
Evelyn J. Halverson
Evelyn J. Halverson, age 95, of Mabel, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Evelyn was born March 4, 1930, in Highland Township in Winneshiek County to Theodore and Stella (Larson) Bjerke. She attended Kjome Country schools then the Spring Grove High School. On September 25, 1948, she married Orvin Halverson at the … [Read more...]
Kathleen Fae Roberts
Funeral service for Kathleen F. Roberts will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Rev Mark Woodward officiating. Burial will be in the Wykoff Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., also at the church and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. For those unable to … [Read more...]
Inez Elaine (Burke) Holty
Inez Elaine (Burke) Holty, 94, of Mabel, Minn., passed from this life to eternal glory on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, due to complications from double pneumonia. Cherished aunt to 26 nieces and nephews, and nearly 80 great-nieces and nephews, she was doubly related to Jim, Pam, Joyce, and Ron Holty and treated them as if they were her own kids. She will be very … [Read more...]
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane passed away peacefully and quietly at Gundersen Health Hospital on December 22, 2025. Betty was born on June 3, 1937, to Clifford and Olga (Thorud) Johnson in Peterson, Minn. Betty graduated from Peterson High School in 1955. Betty met Lyle Culhane and on September 13, 1958; they were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Lyle and Betty were … [Read more...]
Darrell Dean Egge
Darrell Dean Egge, born on August 24, 1951, in Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on December 14, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn. He was 74 years old. Darrell grew up in Lanesboro and attended Lanesboro Public Schools. His early years in this close-knit community laid the foundation for a life rooted in family, friends, and connection to his hometown. He … [Read more...]
Carrie Donney
Carrie Donney passed away surrounded by those she loved on December 12, 2025, at her home in Harmony, Minn., at the age of 65. Carrie was born April 11, 1960, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of James and Ruth (MacKenzie) Fredericksen. She graduated from Byron High School in Byron, Minn. She met her love, Steve, at Perkins in Rochester, where they were both working at the … [Read more...]
Mark F. Kipp
Mark F. Kipp, age 74, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on December 16, 2025, at his home in his sleep, after battling some medical issues. Mark was born on February 25, 1951, in Albert Lea to John “Jack” and Betty Jane (nee Davis) Kipp. He graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester in 1969. He worked various construction jobs and then worked for Road Constructors in … [Read more...]