Marcella M. (Vrieze) Boyer passed away on May 21, 2026, after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. She is buried in Hamilton cemetery near the family farm, and next to her husband, David Boyer. Her celebration of life was on May 29, 2026, at the Racine Methodist Church. She is survived by her mother Donna Mae (Kleinwort) Vrieze, her brother Henry (Sandi) Vrieze, sister … [Read more...]
Rick Vesterse
Ricky (Rick) Craig Vesterse, 71, of McPherson, Kans., passed away on October 5, 2025, at his home with Sondra by his side. Rick was born October 25, 1953, in Spring Grove, Houston Co., Minn., to Ellsworth (Red) Orvin and Lotus Evelyn (Eddy) Vesterse. Rick attended school for the first six years in a one room country school and Spring Grove High School. Rick’s first job was … [Read more...]
Suanne Marie Turner
Suanne Marie Turner, age 75, of Edina, Minn. (formerly of Canton, Minn.), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 25, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Arden and Verna (Finney) Turner. Suanne was baptized at Newburg Methodist Church and later confirmed at Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church. … [Read more...]
Evelyn “Genny” Genevieve Laine
Evelyn "Genny" Genevieve Laine, age 95 of Spring Grove, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Spring Grove Assisted Living. She was born to Arthur and Gladys (Vick) Qualey on September 14, 1930, in Spring Grove. She attended rural school in Wilmington Township and enjoyed riding her horse to school. On October 30, 1948, she married Verne Laine. The couple moved to Duluth for … [Read more...]
Joanne Buege
Joanne Buege, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026 surrounded by great love. Born April 30, 1941, in Caledonia, Minn., to Harold and Ila Fay (née Besse) Schiltz, Joanne lived a life centered on family, faith, and friendship. On November 21, 1964, she married the love of her life, Robert Buege and together they shared nearly 57 years of marriage until Robert’s … [Read more...]
Donald Dean Richardson
Donald Dean Richardson, age 91, passed away at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on August 16, 1934, in rural Grand Meadow, Minn., the son of Hervey Richardson and Ada Smart. He attended rural and public schools in Grand Meadow. He entered the United States Navy June 6, 1952, and was honorably discharged August … [Read more...]
Manford Lowell House
Manford Lowell House, 84, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at home, on May 19, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Fillmore County, Minn., to Leo and Ruby (Shaw) House. He attended Preston High School and then enlisted in the United States Armed Forces, serving from 1960-1963. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division, completing 20 jumps, just like his older … [Read more...]
Janis Speer
Janis (Larson) Speer of Rochester, Minn., passed away May 5, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Janis grew up in the Spring Valley area and attended LeRoy Public School, graduating with the Class of 1959. A graveside service was held May 7 at the LeRoy Cemetery. … [Read more...]
Jimmy Nichols
Jimmy Nichols, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Naples, Fla., surrounded by his sons and grandchildren. A man of deep faith and an unwavering focus on his family, Jimmy was also known for his lifelong passion for golf. He played regularly even into his final week of life, achieving his first hole-in-one in 2025. Jimmy was born, grew up, and graduated from … [Read more...]
Karen Holm Coleman
Karen Holm Coleman, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she lived a life rooted in faith, compassion, and unconditional love. Karen was born on December 8, 1958, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Laurence and Audrey Holm. She was the youngest of four sisters raised on the family farm in Black Hammer, Minn., … [Read more...]