Rev. Norman Clarence Witt, 88, passed away in St Paul, Minnesota, on June 27,,2026. A memorial service for Norman will be held at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, Minnesota, on July 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Norm was born June 29, 1937 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He lived on South Ridge in rural Houston County, Minnesota, where he farmed … [Read more...]
Raymond E. Bollweg
Raymond E. Bollweg, 87, of rural Canton, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Ray was born on September 3, 1938, in Wheaton, Illinois, to Edward and Anna (Schoemann) Bollweg. He grew up in Wheaton and worked as a mechanic while he attended and graduated from Wheaton High School. Ray was always good with numbers, so he attended North … [Read more...]
Betty Kathryn Gardner
Betty Gardner, age 86, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Albertville, Minnesota; Spring Valley, Minnesota; Plymouth, Minnesota; New Hope, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. Affectionally known as “Betty the Bookie,” for her enthusiam to win a $2 bet (and her extreme displeasure of losing) was born on January 17, 1940, to Wendell and Francianna Keeler. She grew … [Read more...]
Richard L. Reinhart
Richard L. Reinhart, age 74, of Brownsville, Minnesota, died on June 28, 2026. To honor Richard’s wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Gundersen Medical Foundation, Medical Research Fund for cancer research. McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, is assisting the family. … [Read more...]
Charles “Chuck” Casterton
Charles “Chuck” Casterton, age 69, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home in Decorah. A private family ceremony and burial will be held. All are welcome to a Celebration of Life to honor Chuck at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Community Building on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. Charles Bernard Casterton was born on … [Read more...]
Karen Louise Long
Karen Louise Long, 84, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Spring Valley Living. Karen was born on October 4, 1941, to Wayne and Charlotte (Beecher) Stephens in Forest City, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Chatfield High School. She worked at the Chatfield Bakery for many years before she became a para for the Kingsland school … [Read more...]
Verdonne “Donnie” Erickson
Verdonne “Donnie” Erickson, 92, lifelong Mabel resident, died Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minnesota. Donnie was born December 16, 1933, in Spring Grove to Leo and Luella (Karlsbroten) Erickson. He attended country schools and later lived with Luther and Norma Onsgard. He served in the United States Army for a short time before … [Read more...]
Judith Lynn Sadler
Judith Lynn Sadler, age 80, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, and formerly of Great Falls, Montana, died peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2026 at her home in Spring Valley. She was born May 23, 1946, to Lester and Mary (Elliott) Hill in Watseka, Illinois. She married William Drefcinski, they moved to California and had one daughter, Kim Marie. They later divorced. Judy then … [Read more...]
Paula Raye Muehr
Paula Raye Muehr passed away at her home near Mabel, Minnesota, on June 16, 2026, at the age of 48. The world lost a special, sweet soul. Her life was filled with many challenges that she fought to overcome. She loved being mother to four children and being a wife to the love of her life, Adam Muehr. Paula enjoyed fishing, archery, and her wide variety of pets, playing … [Read more...]
Duane Grafe
Duane Grafe, 91, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Curlew, Iowa, on May 26, 1935, Duane spent his early years in Iowa before moving to Grand Meadow at the age of 15. It was there that he attended school and began building the foundation for a life marked by hard work, leadership, service, and an unwavering commitment to … [Read more...]