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...]
Randy Joe “Joey” McCabe
Randy Joe “Joey” McCabe, age 79, of Burr Oak, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at home, surrounded by family, following a recent liver cancer diagnosis. Joey was born October 28, 1946, in Cresco, Iowa, number 10 of 12 children to Eugene and Clara (Casterton) McCabe. He was baptized and confirmed at Saint Agnes Plymouth Rock Church in rural Burr Oak, Iowa. He … [Read more...]
Marguerite Lorraine Peterson
Marguerite Lorraine (Meyer) Peterson, 97, of Wykoff, Minn., went home to her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2025, at Spring Valley Living Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Margie was born January 24, 1928, at home in Forestville Township, the daughter of Ernest and Marguerite (Gee) Meyer Sr. Margie experienced the profound loss of her mother at the age of eight. This … [Read more...]
Beth Marie Pohlman
Beth Marie Pohlman, age 52, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully December 10, 2025, at Tweeten Care Center, Spring Grove. Beth was born August 1, 1973, in La Crosse, Wis., to Lyle and Joan (Hammell) Pohlman. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1994. Beth worked at Woodland Industries and ABC Works for over 25 years while residing within the ABLE community. She … [Read more...]
Carmona Mae Wiste
Carmona Mae Wiste, age 95, of Black Hammer, passed away on December 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 2, 1930, to Julius and Emma (Vick) Haugstad, in Spring Grove. She attended Spring Grove Public school. She was a 1948 graduate. On June 13, 1948, Carmona married Arvid Wiste. The couple farmed in rural Spring Grove, and Black Hammer Twp. until Arvid’s … [Read more...]
Faye H. Owens
Faye H. Owens, 84, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home. Faye was born on June 10, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis., to Homer and Florence (Manion) Stelplugh. Faye grew up on the family farm in Looney Valley, Minn. This fostered her love of horses, animals and the outdoors. She attended Lower Looney Valley Country School through the eighth grade and … [Read more...]