Duane Luther Erickson passed away on February 3, 2026, at Good Shephard Home, in the company of loved ones at the age of 94. He was the fifth child born to Alvin and Myrtle (Flattum) Erickson at home in rural Lanesboro. Duane was a long-time active member of First Lutheran Church of Highland. He was baptized by Rev. GÜre with John and Olga Glenna as his sponsors. He was … [Read more...]
Frank Jaszewski
Frank Jaszewski, born May 3, 1931, in Winona, Minn., to Sigmund and Modesta Jaszewski, died peacefully on February 1, 2026. Frank grew up in Winona, Minn., and attended Winona Cotter High school, where he played football, baseball and basketball. In 2003 he was inducted into the Winona Cotter Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Winona State University, where he played … [Read more...]
Garfield “Guy” Milo Gregerson
Garfield “Guy” Milo Gregerson, age 87, of Spring Grove, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1938, in Roseau, Minn., to Gilmore and Alice (Gunderson) Gregerson. He was a graduate of Badger High School and later served in the United States Army. On July 17, 1965, he married Bonnie Doering, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Gordon Lawrence Allen, Jr.
Gordon Lawrence Allen, Jr. – also known as Tex, Larry, and to many, simply Gordy – age 81, of Fountain, Minn., died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Avia Riverbend Memory Care in Rochester. Gordon was born April 30, 1944, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Pauline (Horsman) Allen and Gordon L. Allen, Sr. His mother named him after his father, who was serving in the U.S. Army during … [Read more...]
Alta Bates
Alta Bates, age 97 of Rochester, Minn., and formerly of Harmony, Minn., died on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home in Rochester, Minn. Alta Mae Walker was born on November 13, 1928, in Appleton City, Mo., to Clarence and Elsie Walker. She graduated from high school in Lincoln, Mo., in 1948, then moved to Kansas City, Mo., where she attended secretarial school. She also … [Read more...]
In Loving Memory of Lynn Dean Tienter
Lynn Dean Tienter passed away on January 22, 2026, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Lynn was born on November 12, 1952 to Vernon and Leila (Bremseth) Tienter. He grew up on his family’s farm in Southeast Minnesota and graduated from Preston High School. In 1979 he married Roxie Wendt, and together they raised three children. The couple divorced in 2023. Lynn … [Read more...]
Sally (Vercella) Hemenway
Sally (Vercella) Hemenway, a dedicated educator and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully January 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, learning, and love. Born in 1938 in Luverne, Minn., to Alvin Olson and Thilda Knudtson, Sally’s journey began in the heart of the Midwest. After graduating from Luverne High School, she followed her passion for education to … [Read more...]
Mary Sikkink
Mary Sikkink passed, when she was good and ready, on the Palliative Care Unit at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus, on January 24, 2026, after suffering a severe stroke on Friday, January 16. Mary Ann Hovey was born on August 21, 1944, the third of four Hovey kids, to Virgil and Roelvine (Terbeest) Hovey. She attended country school at Bristol Grove from kindergarten to eighth … [Read more...]
Donna Eleene Erdman
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...]