Terri Jean Peterson, 48, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. She was surrounded by her loving family and boyfriend, Brandon Erdman. Terri was born, February 4, 1975, at the Winona Hospital, Winona, Minn., to Karyn Olson and the late David Peterson. She lived in the Houston and Caledonia areas her entire life. She was a 1993 … [Read more...]
Lela Born
Lela Born, 86, Spring Valley, Minn., died Wednesday, August 23, at her home in Spring Valley. Funeral services for Lela will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Jolene Knudson-Hanse officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to … [Read more...]
Diane Shuda
It is with heartfelt gratitude to God for the gift of our sister, niece, cousin, godmother and Aunt Diane who returned to her heavenly Father, on August 21, 2023. Diane was born March 22, 1967, to Walter and Donna (Anderson) Shuda in La Crosse, Wis. Diane was an amazing lady who endured many struggles in her life, yet always had a smile or a joke for everyone. She loved her … [Read more...]
Merlin Thoen
Merlin Thoen, age 83, of Lanesboro, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Lanesboro Community Center in Lanesboro, Minn. Visitation hours will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prior to the start of the service at the Lanesboro Community Center. … [Read more...]
Marjorie Ann Judd
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom. Marjorie Judd, 95, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on August 20, 2023. Marge was born in 1927 to Helen and Forest Busher in Rochester, Minn., and then moved to Chatfield, where her father owned the dry cleaning business. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1945 on a Friday and started working on … [Read more...]
Gregory Lee Gullien
Gregory Lee Guillien, age 64, of Caledonia, passed away August 11, 2023, on the farm where he grew up, surrounded by his family and friends. He has battled cancer since January 2022. Greg was born December 17, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leland and Mabel (Jacobson) Guillien. He was raised on the family farm south of Caledonia. Greg attended St. Mary’s Grade School and … [Read more...]
James Ranzenberger
James A. Ranzenberger, 70, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. James Alden Ranzenberger was born on June 30, 1953, in Caledonia, Minn., to Raymond and Gertrude (Blixrud) Ranzenberger. He was raised in Caledonia and was a graduate of Caledonia High School. He worked at Staggmeyer Stave Company in Caledonia and … [Read more...]
Delores “Jiggs” Connolly
Delores Knox “Jiggs” Connolly, a Canton legend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023. Jiggs was born December 30, 1920, in Harmony, Minn., to Leland and Leona (Kimball) Knox. She graduated from Canton High School in 1938. On July 7, 1943, Jiggs married Maurice Connolly in El Paso, Tex., later moving to Rapid City, S. Dak., before making their home in Canton. To this union, … [Read more...]
Glenn St. Mary
Glenn St. Mary, age 86, of Caledonia, passed away on August 18, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living Center, Caledonia. Glenn was born to Harold and Ragnhild (Peterson) St. Mary on October 1, 1936, in Caledonia, Minn. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1954, and was united in marriage to Lolita (Olson) on July 30, 1955, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church grotto, … [Read more...]
Lorraine “Tudy” Feine
Lorraine “Tudy” Feine, 98, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran home in Rushford. There was a memorial service for Tudy at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 21, at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Tudy’s body will be cremated with burial at the St. John’s Brand Cemetery in … [Read more...]