Donna Eleene Erdman, 98, of Wykoff, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Donna Eleene Erdman was born February 9, 1927, the daughter of Chester and Sadie (Officer) Brye on a farm in Vernon County, Wis. She attended Springville Pioneer Country School, Viroqua High School and graduated from San Diego High School … [Read more...]
Arden L. McCallson
Arden L. McCallson, 80, of Hokah, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date with details to be announced when available. More information and online condolences can be found at www.schumacher-kish.com. … [Read more...]
Clifford Dale “Dale” Rustad
September 2, 1940 – January 22, 2026 Clifford Dale “Dale” Rustad, born September 2, 1940, in Rushford, Minn., passed away peacefully at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by family. Dale was born to Clifford and Dora Rustad and grew up on a farm in rural Rushford, Minn., where he attended, was baptized and confirmed at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Lyle Arthur Nelson
Lyle Arthur Nelson was born at home to his parents Melvin and Jennie Nelson on November 14, 1932, in Traverse County, Wheaton, Minn. He attended elementary school in Rosholt, S. Dak., and high school at West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, Minn. Lyle received his B.S. and M.S. in teaching and administration at Northern State University, Aberdeen, S. Dak., going on to … [Read more...]
Janel Marie Torgerson
Janel Marie Torgerson, mom, grandma and great-grandma, age 84, of Kasson, Minn., passed early Tuesday morning of January 20, 2026, in her home. Janel was born on May 3, 1941, in Peterson, Minn., to Alice (Moran) and Harry Adolph Solberg. She grew up in the Peterson, Rushford, and Bratsburg areas. After graduating high school in 1959, she moved to Rochester and worked at St. … [Read more...]
Nicky Rud
Nicky Rud, age 85, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully at her son Tony’s home on January 19, 2026. Born on June 26, 1940, in Caledonia, she spent her 85 years mastering the art of family, fun, and never missing a good card game. Nicky enjoyed senior dining at Elsie’s. She enjoyed going to Music in the Park. She loved Thursday night music at Elsie’s, especially when … [Read more...]
Donald (Don) N. Cooper
Donald (Don) N. Cooper, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on January 18, 2026, after a long illness. Don was born June 8, 1934, in Racine, Minn., to Myron and Winona (Chamberlain) Cooper. Don graduated from Stewartville High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army, where he worked as a top secret courier and as a chauffeur for generals out of the … [Read more...]
Ellen Ann McGill
Ellen Ann McGill, 94, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026, following a short illness with lung cancer. Ellen Ann Frisbie was born on April 4, 1931, in Racine Township, Mower County, Minn., to Samuel and Dorothy (Flynn) Frisbie. She grew up on the family farm in rural Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School … [Read more...]
Lowell E. Tollefson
Lowell E. Tollefson, age 93, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Union Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastors Kurt Bockoven and Kerry Eversole officiating. Inurnment will be held in Union Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour … [Read more...]
Julie Ann Kulsrud
Julie Ann Kulsrud, 80, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home after a short battle with cancer. Born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 13, 1945 to Earl and Marie (Flaskrud) Hegtvedt. She enjoyed growing up on the farm where her life long battle with thistles began. She moved to Minnesota where she attended school in Spring Valley and graduated … [Read more...]