Ardell Stanley Johnson, 88, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 2, 2026. Ardell was born to Sidney and Alma Johnson in Whalan, Minnesota, on August 30, 1938. Ardell had one sister, Alice Cavanaugh. Ardell grew up in Whalan and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1956. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 5, 1957. He received an … [Read more...]
Larry V. Laugen
September 4, 1935 - September 5, 2026 Larry V. Laugen was born to Edwin C. and Clara J. Laugen (Foss) on September 4, 1935, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He grew up in Harmony, Minnesota, and graduated from Harmony High School in 1953. After a semester at Luther College, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He spent two of his three years in the army, serving in Germany. After release … [Read more...]
Phyllis Schimming (Remke)
Phyllis Schimming (Remke) of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on the morning of October 3, 2026. Phyllis was born in 1936 to Raymond and Vivian Remke in Decorah, Iowa. Upon her graduation from Decorah High School, Phyllis married John G. Schimming and began her adventures as a Navy Spouse. It is said Phyllis had four lives: growing up in Decorah, being a Navy … [Read more...]
Gordon Carl Gulbranson
Gordon Carl Gulbranson, age 83, of Lanesboro, Minnesota, passed away on October 3, 2026. Gordon was born to Gust and Idella (Fortun) Gulbranson (now deceased) on September 15, 1943. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1961. He did what he liked best, farming the home farm and raising beef cattle his entire life, watching the Minnesota Vikings on TV and was a fan of … [Read more...]
Ronald “Ron” Boone
Ronald “Ron” Boone, 85, a longtime Grand Meadow and Racine, Minnesota, area farmer, passed away peacefully, of natural causes, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his son’s home in Racine. Ronald James Boone was born on June 18, 1941 in Sheldon,IA to Martin and Rose (Heimenson) Boone. He grew up in rural Matlock, Iowa, attended school there and moved with his family in his teens, … [Read more...]
Kenneth “Kenny” Kingsley
January 19, 1943 – October 4, 2026 Kenneth “Kenny” Michael Kingsley, 83, of Rushford, Minnesota, passed away October 4, 2026. Ken was born on January 19, 1943, on his mother’s birthday, at Effie Cottrell’s in Rushford, Minnesota, to Robert and Henrietta (Vitse) Kingsley. Ken grew up in the Rushford and Houston area. While growing up, he lived in such exotic … [Read more...]
John W. Sime
John W. Sime, 88, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota. John was born on July 28, 1938, in rural Northwood, Iowa to Elmer and Trulie (Seuser) Sime. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Emmons High School, where he served as captain of the football and baseball teams. His love of … [Read more...]
David C. Garrison
held from 12:30 until time of service at the church. Following the service there will be a time of food and fellowship held at the VFW Hall in Spring Valley, Minnesota. David Garrison, age 79, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died Friday, October 2, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus. He was born February 4, 1947, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Carroll and … [Read more...]
Carolyn Kay Engelke
Carolyn Kay Engelke, age 89, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died Friday, October 2, 2026, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minnesota. She was born on March 12, 1937, to Wilbur and Esther (DeLong) Stewart in Orient, Iowa, and attended and graduated from Perry High School in Perry, Iowa. Kay was united in marriage to Richard J. Engelke at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic … [Read more...]
Patricia Gale (Randall) Hetland
In Loving Memory of Patricia Gale (Randall) Hetland Patricia Gale (Randall) Hetland, affectionately known as Patti, passed away peacefully in Houston, Minnesota, on October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong admirer of animals and nature, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, wit, and unwavering love. Patti was … [Read more...]