Winifred Mary Schulte, age 98, of Caledonia, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025.  Winifred was born in Caledonia on September 28, 1926, to Henry and Genevieve (Hoscheit) Meyer. She attended Catholic Central Grade School, graduated from Loretto High School in 1944 and graduated from Winona Business College.  Her first job was with a local law firm Flynn … [Read more...]

Merlin Fredrick Meyer, age 89, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at Claddagh Senior Living.  Merle was born September 8, 1935, to Frieda (Beneke) and Henry Meyer in La Crosse, Wis. He married Luella Breeser on January 30, 1958, at St. Peter’s Christian Community Church in New Albin, Iowa. They lived all of their years together in Caledonia. They were … [Read more...]

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 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 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, 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...]

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 (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...]

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, 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...]