Larry D. Soiney, 79, of rural Canton died unexpectedly Monday, February 16 at his home. Larry was born September 25, 1946, in Spring Grove to Elmer and Marguerite (Wilbur) Soiney. He graduated from the Canton High School in 1964. On November 27, 1965, he married Anna Norby at the Scheie Lutheran Church. The following day he left to serve in the United States Army where he … [Read more...]
Karen S. McNamara
Karen S. McNamara, age 72, of Rochester, Minn., passed away on February 12, 2026, at Spring Valley Living Center of Spring Valley, Minn., surrounded by family following a long battle with early-onset dementia. Karen S. Stevens was born on January 3, 1954, to Ardean and Frances (Cooper) Stevens in Rochester. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter, she … [Read more...]
Hope Heather Himli
Hope Heather Himli, age 46, of Spring Valley, Minn., was reunited with her sisters and mom in heaven on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born on October 2, 1979, to James Himli and Cheryl (Rathbun) Bornholdt, Hope brought light into the world from the very beginning. She graduated from Kingsland High School in 1998 and worked various jobs throughout the Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Doris Lanning
In Loving Memory of Doris Lanning Doris Lanning, AKA Mom, Grandma and Gigi. She joined her husband, siblings, and friends in heaven on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 86 years. Doris was born May 14, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Russell and Thelma Anderson. Doris worked with her husband Ferman when they purchased Lanning’s Red Owl in 1967. She later joined the … [Read more...]
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig
Lela Marie (Schaub) Wenig, 76, of Dorchester, Iowa, died after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home that she helped design and build. She was born on May 8, 1949, to Henry and Juanita (Lowe) Schaub in Lincoln, Ill. In February 1959, her family moved to Richland Center. Lela graduated from Richland Center … [Read more...]
Howard M. Hayes
Howard M. Hayes, 86, of Beloit, Wis., passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Alden Meadow Park in Clinton, Wis. He was born February 19, 1939, in Fountain, Minn., the son of Harry and Olive (Olsen) Hayes. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Howard married Ione M. Norgard on February 19, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; she predeceased him on January 27, … [Read more...]
Kevin Charles Every
Kevin Charles Every, 69, of Preston, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester following a two-month fight with cancer. Kevin was born May 10, 1956, in Preston to Charles and Emma (Hellem) Every. He graduated from Preston High School with the class of 1974. On April 22, 1978, Kevin married the love of his life, Joyce Larson, at the Mabel United … [Read more...]
Jerald Palmer Holland
Jerald Palmer Holland, 93, of Austin, Minn., passed away, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. Jerald was born on November 13, 1932, in Mabel, Minn., to James and Palma (Myhre) Holland. Jerald married Catherine “Kate” Morey at Wilmington Lutheran Church in rural Caledonia on June 11, 1955. He worked as a carpenter for several years before taking … [Read more...]
Judy F. Nagel
Judy F. Nagel, age 82, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at Greenleafton Reformed Church, with Pastor Todd Bush officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Inurnment will take place at a … [Read more...]
Charles Anthony Reineke
May 20, 1935 – January 24, 2026 Charles “Chuck” Anthony Reineke, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Graceville, Minn., on May 20, 1935, he was the eldest of six children to Anton August Reineke and Ruth Dorothy (Bigalke) Reineke. In 1956, at the age of 21, Chuck joined the United States Army and served for two years … [Read more...]