Terry Becker, age 84, of Caledonia, passed away December 26, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare, Houston, Minn. He was born September 23, 1940, in Caledonia, to Lloyd and Florence (Gaspard) Becker. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. Terry owned and operated Becker Lumber Company with his father and uncle Cyril Becker. He then sold authentic log homes and was a … [Read more...]
Terry Leary
Terry Joseph Leary, 78, of Caledonia, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home. He was born February 17, 1946, in Caledonia, Minn., to Harold and Rita (Carroll) Leary. Terry farmed all his life. He was as a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. He is survived by his aunt Susan Leary, many cousins, his VFW bunch, great neighbors, and his family cats. He was … [Read more...]
David John Rother
David John Rother was given the gift of eternal life through faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ on November 16, 2024, at the age of 80 years. He was a loving brother, uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-uncle. He took pride in knowing that he was an uncle and never forgot their names. He always asked concerning his great-nephews, “Now who is the tallest?” And saying, “Wow!” at … [Read more...]
Marian M. Corpstein
Marian M. Corpstein, 87, of Caledonia, died surrounded by her family on Friday, October 25, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn. She was born August 31, 1937, in Caledonia to Arnold and Celesta (Rottman) Gillen. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1956. Marian married Norman Corpstein on August 10, 1957, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. She was … [Read more...]
Nester Ilot Chiglo
Nester Ilot Chiglo passed away on September 28, 2024, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia, Minn. Nester was born at home on July 20, 1932, to Peter Sr. and Myrtle Sveen Chiglo. He was baptized and confirmed at the Whalan Lutheran Church. He started school in the Whalan, Minn., public school and went to high school in Lanesboro, Minn. Nester started working at various … [Read more...]
Curtis Ewald Schroeder
Curtis Ewald Schroeder, 89 year years old, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel, Minn. He was a resident at Green Lea for two years following a stroke. Curt was born on April 21,1935, to Ewald and Edna Schroeder at their home in rural Caledonia. He attended Caledonia Public Schools where he participated in basketball, … [Read more...]
Marilyn Eleanor Jore
Marilyn Eleanor Jore (née Allmaras) was born in Philadelphia on October 29, 1934. She passed away peacefully in her home on July 18, 2024, in Caledonia. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and dedication to her community, family and faith. Marilyn graduated from La Crosse Logan High School and completed her education at St. Francis School of Nursing. On June … [Read more...]
George “Doc” Frank Frisch
March 10, 1928 - July 15, 2024 George “Doc” Frank Frisch, 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep to join the love of his life, Ann, on July 15, 2024. A veteran of the Army Dental Corps, Doc practiced dentistry for several years in Spring Grove, Minn., and for over 50 years in Caledonia, retiring at age 83. Doc is preceded in death by his wife Ann (Mattison),daughter … [Read more...]
Lloyd Lee Swalve
Lloyd Lee Swalve, born in Buffalo Center, Iowa, June 14, 1946, died peacefully at the Gundersen Care Center in Harmony, Minn., on June 25, 2024. Lloyd was the fifth of six sons born to George and Gesina (Janssen) Swalve. Lloyd graduated from Wells-Easton High School, Wells, Minn., in 1964. He continued his education at the Univ. of Wisconsin-Stout graduating with a BS degree … [Read more...]
Alexander Wilfred Klug
Our hearts are broken at the loss of our dear son, Alex, age 34. Alex was a kind compassionate man, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Alex was born on May 8, 1990, the fourth son of Bill and Mary Clare (Augedahl) Klug and was eagerly greeted by his older brothers at home. They loved holding him and started training early in pitching and catching (the … [Read more...]
Daniel Paul Gade
Daniel Paul Gade, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home farm on May 13, 2024. He was born July 7, 1961, in La Crosse, Wis., to Paul and Arlene Gade. In 1979 Dan graduated from Kee High School Lansing, Iowa. After high school he continued working on the family farm in rural Eitzen, Minn. On August 20, 2005, Dan was united in marriage to Jeanne (Ingvalson) Misch at St. … [Read more...]
Janice Marie Nelson
Janice Marie Nelson, 80, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday at her home in La Crescent, Minn. She was surrounded by her loving caretakers and Mayo Hospice nurses. Janice was born to her loving parents, James Emmanuel Nelson and Ida Marie (Larson) Nelson on July 13, 1943. She lived on the family farm in Houston until she was 18. At that time she was transferred to a care … [Read more...]
John Sydney Hauser
John Sidney Hauser, age 87, of Minneapolis, formerly of Harmony and Caledonia, Minn., passed away April 28, 2024, at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn. John was born April 11, 1937, in Caledonia, to Hazel Hauser. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School, and attended Winona State College, where he met his future wife, Judy Newman. They had four children … [Read more...]
Alona J. Schmidt
Alona J Schmidt was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She met her heavenly father on April 23, 2024, at the age of 80. Alona was born to Orville and Elna Rask on September 1, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Laurence “Larry” Schmidt, at Wilmington Lutheran Church on December 12, 1969. Together they had four … [Read more...]
Janice Marilyn Fuglie Dokken
Janice Marilyn Fuglie Dokken passed from this world on March 20, 2024, while living at Springbrook Village of La Crescent, Minn. Janice was born in Ulen, Minn., the child of Melvin and Mamie (Hoganson) Fuglie on September 3, 1933. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen. Janice attended public school in Ulen, graduating in 1951. She … [Read more...]