Lauraine M. Heiden, 89, of Rushford, died Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Lauraine was born April 13, 1936, in Rushford to John and Anna (Mueller) Magnuson. On February 4, 1956, she married Kenneth Heiden. Lauraine was a true homemaker, taking great pride in raising their seven children. She kept a beautiful garden, with the help of her … [Read more...]
Pauline Janet Keefe
Pauline Janet Keefe, age 98, of Chatfield, passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on December 29, 2025. She married Clement Keefe on September 30, 1944. Together they raised a family of eight children. Pauline was a dedicated homemaker until her children were gone from home. She then worked at Mayo Clinic as a lab technician for many years. She enjoyed … [Read more...]
Caitlyn Ann Ulwelling
Caitlyn Ann Ulwelling, age 35, of LeRoy, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at home December 26, 2025. She was born to Terry and Denise Borgschatz on June 26, 1990, in Rochester, Minn. She was raised in Byron, Minn., and graduated from Byron High School in 2008. After high school she subsequently obtained a cosmetology degree from Aveda Art & Sciences Institute Minneapolis. … [Read more...]
Marilyn LaRee (McKay) Ludens
Marilyn LaRee (McKay) Ludens, age 93, was called to her eternal home December 28, 2025, from her own home in Harmony, Minn. Although unexpected, it was an event she had lived for all her life and to hear the words found in Matthew 25:21, “Well done good and faithful servant … Enter into the joy of your master!” Marilyn was born to Harry and Hilda (Peterson) McKay May 15, … [Read more...]
Marlene Nelson
Marlene Nelson, 88, of Canton, Minn., (formerly of Harmony), passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Gundersen HealthCare Center in Harmony, Minn. Lois Marlene McDowell was born August 22, 1937, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Leland (Mac) and Meda (Harland) McDowell, their only child. Her family always called her Marlene, and she didn’t know her first name was Lois until … [Read more...]
Patrick Wayne Lee
Aug. 19, 1967 – Dec. 27, 2025 Patrick Wayne Lee, age 58, was born on August 19, 1967, and passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025, following a diagnosis of neurodegenerative brain atrophy and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Patrick was the beloved son of the late Wayne and Kathleen Lee and a devoted life partner to Dr. Kay Johnson, with whom he shared a life … [Read more...]
Evelyn J. Halverson
Evelyn J. Halverson, age 95, of Mabel, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Evelyn was born March 4, 1930, in Highland Township in Winneshiek County to Theodore and Stella (Larson) Bjerke. She attended Kjome Country schools then the Spring Grove High School. On September 25, 1948, she married Orvin Halverson at the … [Read more...]
Kathleen Fae Roberts
Funeral service for Kathleen F. Roberts will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Rev Mark Woodward officiating. Burial will be in the Wykoff Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., also at the church and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. For those unable to … [Read more...]
Inez Elaine (Burke) Holty
Inez Elaine (Burke) Holty, 94, of Mabel, Minn., passed from this life to eternal glory on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, due to complications from double pneumonia. Cherished aunt to 26 nieces and nephews, and nearly 80 great-nieces and nephews, she was doubly related to Jim, Pam, Joyce, and Ron Holty and treated them as if they were her own kids. She will be very … [Read more...]
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane passed away peacefully and quietly at Gundersen Health Hospital on December 22, 2025. Betty was born on June 3, 1937, to Clifford and Olga (Thorud) Johnson in Peterson, Minn. Betty graduated from Peterson High School in 1955. Betty met Lyle Culhane and on September 13, 1958; they were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Lyle and Betty were … [Read more...]