Marian Eldora (Kellogg) Walsh was born breech on August 2, 1944, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., the daughter of Leon and Constance (Crosby) Kellogg. Her uncommon arrival set the tone for the strength and fortitude she carried with her all her life. She married Joseph Leonard Walsh on February 13, 1965, a union that lasted 58 years until his passing in 2023. … [Read more...]
Arlene Staupe
The funeral for Arlene Staupe will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Christ Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arlene B. Staupe, age 98, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home. Arlene was born on August 26, … [Read more...]
Laurine Beverly Woxland
Laurine Beverly Woxland, 100, of Rushford, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Bremmer Suites, due to the infirmities of age. Laurine was born November 19, 1923, in Oak Ridge to Henry and Clarice (Olson) Larson. She graduated from Houston High School. On October 4, 1942, she married Donald Woxland in Houston. Laurine worked for 10 years at Camera Art in Lewiston. The … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Hyland
Shirley Ann Hyland, age 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Shirley was born on March 20, 1930, in Mower County, Minn., to Harold and Helen (Bateman) Douglas. Shirley was a proud member of the 1948 graduating class of Spring Valley High School. On September 20, 1949, Shirley … [Read more...]
Burton Page Baker
Most of you know him as Burt or Mr. Baker, but his great grandkids call him “The Great one.” At 99 years old, Burt, who was a Navy vet, lived a full life. He was born on October 26, 1924, and passed February 16, 2024. Burt leaves behind his youngest, son Steven Baker Sr. and his daughter Jolene Chambers. Burton was grandfather to Desirae Baker and Steven Baker Jr., and … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kendall
Herbert “Herb” Kendall, age 93, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Herb was born August 19, 1930, to Herbert Bartlet Kendall and Myrtle (Ayshford) Kendall in Stewartville, Minn. He attended Stewartville Schools until moving to their farm in Spring Valley, Minn., in 1944. In March 1947, he enlisted in the Navy. He was … [Read more...]
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Tootie was born June 22, 1939, in Elba, Minn., the daughter of Warren and Marion (Ehlenfeldt) Hill. She attended St. Charles High School. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Glen Boynton at the Lewiston Church of the … [Read more...]
Allan Robert Larson
Allan Robert Larson, age 78, of Houston, Minn., died Monday, February 19, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born November 20, 1945, in Rushford, Minn., the son of Irving and Frances (Tracey) Larson. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam Conflict. While he was in basic training, he met his Army buddy, Ray … [Read more...]
Darlene Diane (Heikes) Zutz
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Darlene Diane (Heikes) Zutz, who passed away on February 11, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on August 7, 1946, in Adrian, Minn., to Clarence and Jennie Heikes, she was one of seven children. Darlene grew up in Ellsworth, Minn., and later moved to Mankato to attend college, where she met her husband Calvin. They then started … [Read more...]
Mildred “Millie” Nagel
Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred “Millie” Nagel, 83, of Marshall, Minn., will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will take place on Thursday from 10–11 a.m. with a CCW Rosary at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall at 3 p.m. on … [Read more...]