Leland “Lee” Norris Sundet was called home to his heavenly father at the age of 98 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Lee was born March 14, 1928, in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Leander and Nora Sundet. He was raised by his mother on a farm south of Spring Grove with his two siblings after his father passed away. He grew up speaking Norwegian until attending a one-room country … [Read more...]
Michael Edward Zimmer
January 29, 1960 – July 19, 2026 Michael Edward Zimmer, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was born on January 29, 1960, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Edward Zimmer and Rita Heusinkveld. A lifelong resident of Spring Valley, he graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1980. On July 4, 1980, Mike was … [Read more...]
Lance Daniel Sikkink
Lance Daniel Sikkink, 81, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital- St Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Lance was born in Rochester, Minnesota, on September 16, 1944. He was the seventh child born to John Albert and Norma (Terbeest) Sikkink. He spent the first few years of his life in the Greenleafton and Ridgeway, Iowa, area where his father … [Read more...]
Charles Edward Daugherty
Charles Edward Daugherty, age 95, lived his life in Fountain, Minnesota, before passing away at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held at 12 p.m., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Preston, Minnesota, with Pastor Paul Hauschild officiating. A visitation will be held at 11 a.m. for one hour prior to … [Read more...]
Gladys Elizabeth Tegtmeier
Gladys Elizabeth Tegtmeier, 101, of Caledonia, Minnesota, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia. She was born December 21, 1924, in Union City Township, rural New Albin, Iowa, to Paul and Mary (Pohlman) Heitman. Gladys was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Wheatland and she also attended rural school on … [Read more...]
Lois Ann Suckow (Wolfe)
March 3, 1948 – July 9, 2026 Lois Ann Suckow (Wolfe), 78, of Rochester, Minnesota, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 3, 1948, in Oelwein, Iowa, Lois lived a life marked by compassion, faith, determination, and a servant’s heart. She devoted her career to helping families as a social worker and through … [Read more...]
Ruth U’Delle Woxland (Brigham)
Ruth U’Delle Woxland (Brigham) passed away recently following a period of significant health challenges. Born in 1931, Ruth was defined by her resilience and dedication to her family. Raised in rural Minnesota during the Great Depression, she graduated from Houston High School in 1948. Ruth married Elmer Woxland in 1950. Together, they raised eight children while … [Read more...]
Carol Jean Meiners
Carol Jean Meiners, age 84, of Caledonia, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, Minnesota. She was born on February 28, 1942, in Spring Grove, Minnesota, to Arthur and Margaret (Droivold) Rosendahl. She graduated from Houston High School in Houston, Minnesota. On November 24, 1962, she married Marlyn Meiners. Marlyn preceded Carol in … [Read more...]
Robert R. Soltau
Robert R. Soltau, age 89, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away July 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Robert was the son of Herbert H. Soltau and Kathleen Soltau, was born near Beaman, Iowa, in Grundy County on June 30, 1937. His family moved to the LeRoy, Minnesota, area in 1940 where he attended and graduated from LeRoy Public School … [Read more...]
Walter A. Pruka
Walter A. Pruka, 98, of Rushford, died July 8, 2026. Walter was born on September 4, 1927, to Frank Pruka and Sarah (Durgin) Pruka. Growing up, he worked on the family farm in Wiscoy Valley. He later bought his farm on the ridge in 1951. On June 27, 1953, he married Louise Eggert at St. John’s Church in Hart, Minnesota. Together they had two sons, Darv and … [Read more...]