A memorial service for Marilyn Liebold will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. Burial will take place following the service at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Marilyn Joyce Liebold, age 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1936, in Austin, … [Read more...]
Reggie R. Benson
A celebration of life for Reggie R. Benson will be held from 2-6 p.m., on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Old 7th Event Center in Racine, Minn. Reggie Benson, age 82, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. He was born August 22, 1943, in Belmond, Iowa, to Dale F. and Hazel (Arends) Benson. … [Read more...]
Doris Mae Westby
Doris Mae Westby, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford. Doris was born on November 26, 1933, in Mabel, Minn., to Theodore and Olga (Flatten) Johnson. On May 14, 1955, she married Shelby Westby at Mabel United Methodist Church. They welcomed six beautiful children into this world; Doris was able to spend her time … [Read more...]
Evelyn Roelofs
Evelyn Roelofs, age 89 of Preston, Minn., died on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Traditions of Preston, in Preston, Minn. Evelyn Jean Mensink was born on June 23, 1936, at the Preston Hospital to Earl and Eva (Termaat) Mensink. Evelyn grew up in Greenleafton, attending Flying Cloud School through the eighth grade, and graduated from Preston High School in 1953. After high … [Read more...]
Mina “Ruth” Callanan
Mina Ruth Callanan, “Ruth,” 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Chosen Valley Care Center, surrounded by her husband Art and all eight of her children. Ruth was born April 1, 1932, in Preston, Minn., to George and Bessie Burns. She graduated from Preston High School in 1950. She was united in … [Read more...]
Delores “Dory” Marie Swenson
Delores “Dory” Marie Swenson was born in LeRoy, Minn., on July 18, 1953, to Henry and Helen (Wierson) Swenson. Dory graduated LeRoy High School in 1971. She attended the LeRoy Lutheran Church. Dory loved spending time with her daughter Melissa (Brandon) and granddaughters Mariana, Haley, and Natalie; and great-granddaughter Allie. Dory loved going to sports games, going to … [Read more...]
Fredrick “Fred” Horihan
Fredrick “Fred” Horihan, 75, longtime area farmer, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by his family. Per Fred’s request there will be no services. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Mary Elizabeth Jore
Mary Elizabeth Jore, 62, of Houston Minn., passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Elizabeth Jore was born March 27, 1963, in La Crosse, Wis., to Richard and Doreen (Gleason) Brostrom. Mary grew up in La Crescent, Minn., and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1981, being voted “Most Humorous” by her classmates. Mary … [Read more...]
Larry Calvin Kahl
Larry Calvin Kahl, age 72, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at home. He was born on December 28, 1952, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Calvin and Evelyn (Cardinal) Kahl. After graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1971, Larry moved to Colorado and spent many years in the Denver area. Larry came back to Grand Meadow and owned his own painting business, and was also a … [Read more...]
Celeste Fay Culver
Celeste Fay Culver, 98, of Higginsville, Mo., went to be with her Lord and Savior August 11, 2025, at Meyer Care Center. Celeste Fay Knipmeyer was born August 20, 1926, near Corder, Mo., to Milton and Lulu (Thee) Knipmeyer. Celeste earned her diploma in nursing at Research Hospital in KC in 1948 and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing from the University of … [Read more...]