Marlow Kenwood Boyum, 95, passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Nursing Home on February 25, 2026. Born April 1, 1930, in rural Peterson, Minn., to John and Gertrude Boyum. He was the oldest of six children. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1948 and went on to serve in the Army during the Korean War from November 1953 to September 1955. On August 3, 1957, Marlow … [Read more...]
Terrance “Terry” Gene Wiltgen
Terrance “Terry” Gene Wiltgen, age 74, of Rochester, Minn., and formerly of Harmony, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 26 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester due to complications from Alzheimer’s. He was a devoted husband, loving father of two, and a caring grandfather. Terry was born on October 20, 1951, … [Read more...]
Theodore “Ted” Lee
Theodore “Ted” Lee, 72, of Peterson, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. Ted was born March 6, 1953, in Lanesboro to Curtis and Nancy (Meinking) Lee. He graduated from the Peterson High School in 1971 and was drafted into the United States Army, where he was trained in communications and spent time in Italy. After his discharge he worked for four years in Web, … [Read more...]
Arla Marie Sullivan
Arla Marie Sullivan of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2025, at 81. She was a devoted wife, adoring mother, cherished grandmother, loving sister and trusted friend. Arla understood the value of love and laughter and lived a life filled with both. She was gentle, thoughtful, sweet and kind, cherished by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. … [Read more...]
Judith “Judy” Kathleen Lehmkuhl
Judith “Judy” Kathleen Lehmkuhl, age 82, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers. Judy was born on May 8, 1943, to Merlin and Arlone (Hanson) Willford. She attended school in Harmony, Minn., graduating in 1961. After graduation she attended St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester. She was very proud … [Read more...]
Todd Holm
Todd Holm, 59, of Preston, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born on February 15, 1967, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn. Todd was a man who felt most at home with a fishing line in the water, a rifle in hand, or a campfire crackling nearby. If the destination was outdoors, Todd was along for the ride. After graduating high school, Todd … [Read more...]
Daniel Lee Volkman
Daniel Lee Volkman, 79, of Rushford, Minn., was born to Orman and Alice Volkman. He graduated from Rushford High School, Class of 1964, and graduated from the auto repair program at Vo-Tech in 1966. He went on to serve in the Marine Corps and was a decorated combat veteran of Vietnam, serving as a drill instructor in Hawaii following his tour overseas before returning to … [Read more...]
Caryl Lee Sharp
Caryl Lee Sharp, 86, of Decorah, formerly Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at Highland Place (Aase Haugen) under Hospice care on February 9, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations and memorials may be sent to the family in memory of Caryl or the Russell Cemetery. Caryl was born on … [Read more...]
Larry D. Soiney
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...]