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, 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, 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, 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, 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...]

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, 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...]

Dorothy A. Kruse, 82, of Caledonia, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., after years of dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born January 30, 1944, in Caledonia to Arthur and Alma (Tewes) Kruse. Dorothy was baptized at the home of her parents on February 13, 1944.  She attended First Grade at the … [Read more...]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicholas Robert Gengler, who passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 66. Nick was born on October 28, 1959, in Caledonia, Minn. He was a man deeply rooted in his community, known for his strong work ethic, steady hands, and the kind of knowledge that only comes from years of experience and curiosity. He took pride … [Read more...]