Ann Marie (Spelhaug) Arnold died in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 16, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on July 19, 1949, in Chatfield, Minnesota. Ann grew up in Chatfield, the eldest of Dwaine and Helene Spelhaug’s seven children, and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1967. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Winona State University, where she met … [Read more...]
Annette Louise (Kuehnast) Kiehne
Annette Louise (Kuehnast) Kiehne, 84, of Harmony, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. On October 25, 1941, Floyd and Maxine Kuehnast welcomed their first child, Annette, in Renwick, Iowa. When she was a teenager, her parents moved the family farm to Lanesboro, Minnesota. Floyd milked the cows in Iowa in the morning and in Minnesota in the evening. Annette … [Read more...]
Randy Owen Gomer
Randy Owen Gomer, age 60, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, passed away Saturday August 15, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Randy was born on March 3, 1966, to Raymond and Marcia Gomer. He graduated from high school in Grand Meadow. After high school he was a carpenter for many years where he further improved his already existing woodworking skills. After that he … [Read more...]
Isaac T. Vick
Isaac T. Vick, 19, of Spring Grove/Dorchester, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 15, 2026. Isaac was born January 21, 2007, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Tim and DeeDee (Valadez) Vick. Isaac grew up attending the Spring Grove Schools, where he participated in several activities including trap shooting and football, graduating in 2025. He recently attained his private pilot … [Read more...]
Victor L. Shimek
Victor Louis Shimek, 95, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Facility in Plainview, Minnesota. Join us in celebrating Vic’s life on Saturday, August 29, from 1-4 at the Plainview Community Center. Victor was born November 12, 1930, to Edward and Mary (Bily) Shimek in Spillville, Iowa. He attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Spillville, and … [Read more...]
James Valentine Wise II
James Valentine Wise II passed away on August 8, 2026. James was born on April 2, 1984, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to James and Nadine Wise. He attended elementary through high school in Spring Grove, Minnesota. He was active in 4-H with his friends and neighbors in Black Hammer, Minnesota. After graduating high school in 2002, he worked with his father for Wise Masonry and … [Read more...]
Nathaniel Noé Drees
Nathaniel Noé Drees, age 16, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, peacefully passed away in the loving arms of his family and friends on August 16, 2026, after a tragic accident. Nathaniel was born on August 17, 2009, to Joe and Santi Drees of Spring Valley, Minnesota. Nathaniel was entering his senior year at Kingsland High School where he enjoyed playing football, running in … [Read more...]
Bill Moe
William “Bill” Clifford Moe, 67, of Peterson, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 15, 2026, after a long 7-year battle with cancer. Bill was born February 3, 1959, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Conrad and Mary Moe. He grew up in Somerset, Wisconsin, and later lived in Stillwater, Minnesota, and New Richmond, Wisconsin, before settling in Peterson, … [Read more...]
Daniel Morel
Daniel Morel, 86, was born in Bar-le-Duc, France, on November 11, 1939. He passed away August 10, 2026, at his home in Fountain, Minnesota. Daniel is survived by his wife Linda Hazel, two daughters: Laurence Morel (Fred Mboma) of Montreal, Canada, and Veronique Morel of Raonne, France; four grandchildren: David, Oliver, Florian and Valentin; and nieces and nephews. A … [Read more...]
Lola Ruth (Grabhorn) Weiss
Lola Ruth (Grabhorn) Weiss, age 86, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Bay Harbor of La Crescent. Lola was born November 22, 1939, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roy Grabhorn and Orena Moen. She graduated from Houston High School in 1959. She then moved to Milwaukee, where she met Roger Tiedemann. They were united in marriage and had two … [Read more...]