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...]
Darla Kaye (Kumpf) Frank
Darla Kaye (Kumpf) Frank, age 74, of Spring Grove, Minn,, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 15, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1951. Darla was united in marriage to John Frank, March 20, 1976, with whom she shared a life rooted in love, family, and community. She was a devoted mother to her children: Anthony (Jen), Stacy (Dean), and Travis … [Read more...]
Mary Miller
Mary Miller, age 92, of Winona, Minn., died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Winona Health. Mary was born December 15, 1933, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Frieda Lewis, the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Cresco High School. She was united in marriage to Edwin Miller. She farmed with her husband on the family farm for 45 years. She was proud of his … [Read more...]
Lois Elaine Houge
Lois Elaine Houge, age 93, of Burnsville, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on December 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Lois was born on February 24, 1932, in Rushford, Minn., to Eno and Laura (Scheil) Morken. She grew up in Rushford, where she formed lifelong friendships and graduated from Rushford High School. After high school, she attended St. Olaf … [Read more...]
Wesley D. Jetson
Wesley passed away at the age of 68 on December 8, 2025. He was home at his farm in Italy, Tex. Wesley graduated from Harmony High School, Harmony, Minnesota. He joined the Air Force after graduation and was honorably discharged. He was a self-taught master plumber. He completed a college degree with honors in Idaho while working full time and taking care of his family. Post … [Read more...]
Daniel (Joe) Joseph O’Connell
Daniel (Joe) Joseph O’Connell, age 65, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on December 10, 2025. Joe was born December 26, 1959, in Austin, Minn. He was the son of Nick and Lois (Ringenberg) O’Connell. Joe moved to Spring Valley at age 4 and attended Spring Valley schools where he graduated in 1978. Joe … [Read more...]