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...]
David A. McBain
David A. McBain, 65, of Sparta, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Emplify Health in La Crosse. He was born on August 3, 1960, to Guy and Evelyn (Carden) McBain, in Black River Falls. He graduated from Black River Falls High School. After high school, David attended UW-Stout. He started out working as a farmhand, until starting his own cattle hoof trimming business. … [Read more...]
Ronald Lee Schumann
Ronald Lee Schumann, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Ron was born on October 3, 1948, in Denver, Colo., to Henry and Verna (Edgar) Schumann. He was the first in his family to attend college, earning his bachelor’s degree in education. An entrepreneur at heart, Ron owned and operated G & R Fence in Brighton, Colo., for 32 … [Read more...]
Sylvia “Ann” Ott
Sylvia “Ann” Ott, age 91, passed away at Gundersen Harmony Care Center on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Harmony, Minn. Funeral service for Ann will be at 1 p.m., on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid officiating. Visitation will take place from 12:30-1 p.m., prior to the start of the service. Burial … [Read more...]
Steven Slostad
Steven J. Slostad, age 73, of Lakeville, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Survived by wife of 39 years, Doris Dingley and son, Alex (Maggie) Slostad. Also, four brothers: Carsten (Edward, deceased), Paul (Carla), James (Debra), (Tony), Peter (Joyce) Slostad and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by … [Read more...]
Gary Leigh Holland
Gary Leigh Holland, age 82, of Black Hammer, rural Spring Grove, Minn., passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church of Black Hammer. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pastor Lane Zaffke will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday at the church … [Read more...]