January 29, 1933 – August 1, 2026 Joyce Elaine Feldmeier (née Stumlin) passed away peacefully at Claddagh Assisted Living Facility in Caledonia, Minnesota, at the age of 93, on August 1, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1933 in Holmen, Wisconsin, and was married to Ambrose Feldmeier on January 30, 1955. She was a longtime resident of Houston, Minnesota. She was … [Read more...]
Tanya Lynn Moe
Tanya Lynn Moe, 50, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Caledonia, Minnesota, on August 16, 2026. Tanya was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on June 2, 1976, to Randy and Tonia Rusert. Tanya’s Rusert and Skadson families showered Tanya with tremendous amounts of love, affection, and attention. Tanya attended Caledonia Public Elementary School before completing her … [Read more...]
Joseph Richard Tollefson
Joseph “Joe” R. Tollefson, age 78, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Joe was born on December 29, 1947, to Isaac and Florence Tollefson. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1966, where he enjoyed playing both basketball and baseball. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, including a deployment to Vietnam, from 1968 … [Read more...]
Robert (Bob) Burns
Robert (Bob) Burns, entered this world on July 23, 1952, and departed on his birthday, July 23, 2026. This is fitting for a man who celebrated life every day. Bob grew up in Rushford and Caledonia with his parents Bob and Edy, and his sister Jane. From a young age, he was known as a loyal friend who was fun-loving, mischievous, and always ready for an adventure. At the ripe … [Read more...]
Gladys Elizabeth Tegtmeier
Gladys Elizabeth Tegtmeier, 101, of Caledonia, Minnesota, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia. She was born December 21, 1924, in Union City Township, rural New Albin, Iowa, to Paul and Mary (Pohlman) Heitman. Gladys was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Wheatland and she also attended rural school on … [Read more...]
Carol Jean Meiners
Carol Jean Meiners, age 84, of Caledonia, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, Minnesota. She was born on February 28, 1942, in Spring Grove, Minnesota, to Arthur and Margaret (Droivold) Rosendahl. She graduated from Houston High School in Houston, Minnesota. On November 24, 1962, she married Marlyn Meiners. Marlyn preceded Carol in … [Read more...]
Steven Dale Carlson
Steven Dale Carlson, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home in Trego, Wis. He was born on December 30, 1955, in Caledonia, Minn., the son of Ronald and Margaret (Knutson) Carlson. Steve grew up in Houston, Minn., surrounded by his parents, siblings, grandparents, many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. During his school years, he enjoyed forensics and … [Read more...]
Rick Vesterse
Ricky (Rick) Craig Vesterse, 71, of McPherson, Kans., passed away on October 5, 2025, at his home with Sondra by his side. Rick was born October 25, 1953, in Spring Grove, Houston Co., Minn., to Ellsworth (Red) Orvin and Lotus Evelyn (Eddy) Vesterse. Rick attended school for the first six years in a one room country school and Spring Grove High School. Rick’s first job was … [Read more...]
Joanne Buege
Joanne Buege, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026 surrounded by great love. Born April 30, 1941, in Caledonia, Minn., to Harold and Ila Fay (née Besse) Schiltz, Joanne lived a life centered on family, faith, and friendship. On November 21, 1964, she married the love of her life, Robert Buege and together they shared nearly 57 years of marriage until Robert’s … [Read more...]
Larry Paul Thompson
Larry Paul Thompson, 85, a longtime resident of Caledonia, Minn., died on May 2, 2026, at his home in St. Paul after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and teacher, he was born in Saratoga, Minn., on October 4, 1940, the youngest child of Lawrence and Beatrice (Sweet) Thompson. He was predeceased by his parents and four siblings: … [Read more...]










