Merlin “Dugar” Osmonson passed away peacefully at his home in Harmony, Minn., on Friday, July, 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Born February 21, 1934, in Austin, Minn., to Rufus and Velda (Boe) Osmonson, Dugar (Dugs, Duggie) attended Austin High School, after which he joined the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving as a corporal in the Korean War. After the war, … [Read more...]
Mary Munns
Mary Munns, age 99, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Park Lane Estates in Preston. Memorial Mass was held for Mary on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11 a.m., at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, Minn., with Father Nicholas Gawarecki officiating. Visitation took place one hour prior to Mass on Saturday, July 5, starting at 10 a.m. Mary was interred at … [Read more...]
Pete (Ralph) Kofoot
Pete (Ralph) Kofoot was born in Rockwell, Iowa, in 1933 to Ernest and Martha Kofoot. He was the third of eight children. Pete was always a very hard worker. He was farmed out at age 13 to Kenny Warrington of St. Ansgar, Iowa. He enlisted in the army right out of high school and was stationed in Korea for two years. After returning from the service, he met the love of … [Read more...]
Michael A. Nelson
Michael A. Nelson, 85, of Wykoff, Minn., entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mike had been at the Spring Valley Care Center since February. Michael was born in rural Mabel on March 22, 1940, to Guy and Stella Nelson. He grew up on the family dairy farm near Lenora, graduated from Canton High School and then served in the … [Read more...]
Mark Melvin Stutzman
Mark Melvin Stutzman, 67, passed away December 16, 2024, at Mayo Clinic. He was born October 9, 1957, at Ft. Bragg, N.C. to Fletcher and Harriet (Hall) Stutzman. He married Dianne Kelly on December 23, 1994. He lived in Canton, Minn., and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and boating. He also enjoyed working on lawnmowers at his small engine repair shop. He retired from … [Read more...]
Annette Polzin (Urban)
Annette Polzin (Urban) died on June 28, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 11, 1932, in Rochester, Minn., to William and Anna Hardtke, Annette spent her early years on the family farm north of Eyota, surrounded by the beauty of rural life. Annette cherished her family, including her late husband Luther Polzin, whom she married on May 10, 1952, and who passed away in … [Read more...]
Wendell Albert Watts
Wendell Albert Watts, age 98, formerly of Preston, passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1926, to his parents Albert and Bertha Watts. He grew up on their dairy farm known as “Watts’ Brothers” close to Preston in southeastern Minnesota. He attended District 67 country school for eight years followed by high school in Preston, Minn., graduating at 16 years … [Read more...]
Princess Ishan Akenzua Imonodez
Princess Ishan Akenzua was born to King Akenzua the 2nd, one of the 12 High Kings of the Kingdom of Benin and King of the Edo people, and her mother Ovbuade Akenzua in Uzebba Edo State Nigeria on June 25, 1918. At age 19 her father King Akenzua passed and she was elevated and coordinated as Queen Regent of the Edo people, Kingdom of Benin. During her regency term the … [Read more...]
Wendell “Sonny” Meyer
Wendell “Sonny” Meyer of Spring Valley, Minn., 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, of natural causes, at his daughter’s home in Sargent, Minn. Wendell Herbert Meyer was born September 9, 1931, on the family farm near Spring Valley to Herbert and Gaynol (Bauer) Meyer. He was the second of six children and attended country school … [Read more...]
Timothy Arnold Kappauf
Timothy Arnold Kappauf, age 62, of Houston, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence in Looney Valley. He was born January 31, 1963, and preceded in death by his father Arnold, and mother Shirley Kappauf. He was a member of the Laborer’s Union and spent the last 25 years of his career working for Fowler & Hammer. He loved golf, being … [Read more...]