Douglas “Doug” Glen Bergey, was born on August 17, 1967, in Decorah, Iowa. Doug was the youngest child of Merle and Eloise (Thompson) Bergey which lovingly earned him the title “The Baby” courtesy of his siblings. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Doug was reunited with his heavenly family, surrounded in the warmth of endless love at his home in Forest Lake, Minn. Doug grew up … [Read more...]
Mary Lou Gilbert-Crilly
Mary Lou Gilbert-Crilly, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Mary Lou was born on January 9, 1949, in Harmony, Minn., to Duwaine and Mavis (Applen) Hellickson. She grew up with a strong sense of family that remained central throughout her life. She was first married to Gary Gilbert, with whom she … [Read more...]
Roger Dennis Stenhoff
Roger Dennis Stenhoff, 81, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away March 4, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston from complications related to dementia. Born March 6, 1944, in Minneapolis to Reuben and Iris Stenhoff, Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968 as a radio operator aboard the USS Nicholas, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Burt
James “Jim” Burt, 71, of Peterson, Minn., passed away on March 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. In his final days, he was surrounded by the love of family, friends, and many visitors who came to share their support. Jim was born on September 24, 1954, in Winona, Minnesota, to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. He attended Utica School and later St. Charles High … [Read more...]
Richard William Oitzman
(1940–2026) Richard William Oitzman, age 85, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1940, to Alvin and Norma (Beneke) Oitzman at his family home in Winnebago Valley, Houston County, Minn. A 1958 graduate of New Albin High School, Richard joined the United States Army that same year, beginning a lifetime of service and hard work. Shortly after his service, he … [Read more...]
Walter Rice Ward Jr.
Walter Rice Ward Jr., 93 of Harmony, Minn., died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Harmony Place, where he resided for the last five years. Walter was born on July 13, 1932, in Burr Oak, Iowa, to Walter Sr. and Margaret (Rice) Ward. He graduated from Canton High School in 1951. After graduation he joined the Army and served in Germany during the Korean War as a radio operator. … [Read more...]
George Carl Berg
George Carl Berg, aged 88, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care. Born December 7, 1937, in La Crosse, Wis., to Norman and Dorothy (Stanley) Berg, George spent his childhood in Rushford, Minn. After graduating from Rushford High School, he earned his teaching degree from Winona State University and later … [Read more...]
Arleen Amundson
Arleen Amundson, age 101, passed away in Chatfield on Monday, March 2, 2026. Arleen S. Amundson was born on June 13, 1924, in Lanesboro, Minn. She was the daughter of H. Oscar and Clara (Larson). She graduated from Preston High School in 1942. In 1943, she was united in marriage to Robert W. Amundson at Union Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. The couple made their home … [Read more...]
John C. Woltz
John C. Woltz, 82, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia. He and his twin brother Kenneth D. Woltz of Wykoff, Minn., were born in Algona, Iowa, on November 30, 1943. John grew up in Iowa and Minnesota, and graduated from Chosen Valley High School, Chatfield, Minn., in 1962. John played guitar with his sister Jackie at various spots in the Rochester area. He … [Read more...]
Mark J. Lillegraven
Mark J. Lillegraven, 71, of Mabel, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home following a four-year battle with cancer. Mark was born September 22, 1954 in Decorah, Iowa, to Wendell and Marian (Turner) Lillegraven. He graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School with the class of 1972. He worked at Oliver Tractors in Charles City, Iowa before purchasing a milk hauling … [Read more...]