Michael Steven Ptacek, 69, of Longville, Minn., (formerly of Grand Meadow, Minn.), passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on July 22, 1956, in Preston, Minn., to Mildred (McConnell) and Joseph Ptacek of Spring Valley, Minn. Mike attended Spring Valley High School and … [Read more...]
Nancy (Jensen) Arnold
Nancy (Jensen) Arnold, born July 28, 1952, in Ames, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2026. While her passing was sudden, she is deeply loved and will be carried in her families’ hearts always. On April 24, 1970, Nancy married Rick Arnold of Chatfield, Minn. Together they shared almost 56 years together raising their family and building a life centered on … [Read more...]
Louise Joanna (Elton) Sikkink
Louise Joanna (Elton) Sikkink, of Harmony, Minn., passed away April 6, 2026, at WinnMed Hospital in Decorah, Iowa surrounded by her family. Louise was born June 2, 1935, to Marvin and Tressie (Alfson) Elton. She attended school in Hutton and graduated from Harmony High School in 1953. She began her career as the secretary to the superintendent at Harmony High School. During … [Read more...]
Donald Welander
Donald Welander, age 83, of Wykoff, Minn., died on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities, in Rochester, Minn. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be left at … [Read more...]
Wayne “Big Wayne” Boehmke
Wayne “Big Wayne” Boehmke passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 1, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. Wayne was born on December 25, 1958, to Eldon “Pete” Boehmke and Judith Boehmke (Olson) in Winona, Minn. He was united in marriage to Wanda Ruedy on June 7, 1980. Wayne was a lifelong farmer and an avid animal lover, a passion he passed on to all of … [Read more...]
Leland Morris Mickelson
Leland Morris Mickelson passed away peacefully at the Gunderson Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., on March 29, 2026, at the age of 85, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on March 28, 1941, the eldest child of Melvin and Christine (Raaen) Mickelson. He was confirmed at Rushford Lutheran Church. He later made his home … [Read more...]
Collin Hugh Roverud
September 15, 1943 - March 23, 2026 Collin Hugh Roverud, age 82, of Minneapolis passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Collin was born September 15, 1943, to Paul and Clara (Rostad) Roverud in Spring Grove, Minn., one of four brothers (along with Gary, Steve and Brian). He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1961 … [Read more...]
Caryl Lee Sharp
Caryl Lee Sharp, 86, of Decorah, formerly Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at Highland Place (Aase Haugen) under Hospice care on February 9, 2026. A remembrance service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Senior Citizens Hospitality Center, 806 River Street, Decorah, Iowa, with a celebration of life to follow until 2 p.m. Burial will be in the … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Kenneth White, Marlys (Molly) Joy White
William (Bill) Kenneth White, 95, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on March 8, 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1930, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., to Earl and Dorothy White. He worked at his father’s restaurant for many years. He enlisted in the United States Army National … [Read more...]
Gregory E. Hagen
Gregory E. Hagen, 78 of Winona, Minn., passed away at home on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Greg was born June 30, 1947, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Donna (Haakenson) and Everett Hagen. He grew up in Tawney, Minn., a place he held in his heart his entire life. He graduated from Mabel High School and obtained his … [Read more...]