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 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...]

Thomas L. Molling, age 71, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born May 14, 1952, in Caledonia Minn., to Genevieve and Lloyd Molling. He married Barbara Olson on October 7, 1978. Together they had four children: Peter, Laura, Adam, and Anne. Tom attended St. Mary’s grade … [Read more...]

Carolyn Mae (Michelsen) Tornstrom, 86, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully March 6, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab, with beautiful classical music encom-passing her room. Music brought her great comfort and joy and was the perfect postlude to a life well lived. Carolyn was born June 8, 1937, to Frederick and Louise (Anderson) Michelsen and grew up in … [Read more...]

Gerald “Jerry” Charles Schmidt, 77, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family and friends under hospice care after a long hospital battle. Gerald was born in Caledonia, Minn., on October 28, 1946. His family then moved to Rushford, Minn., in 1958, where he lived until he was drafted. Gerald was drafted into the United States … [Read more...]

Mary Jane Hendel, 92, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, surrounded by three generations of her family. She was born February 15, 1931 in Detroit, Mich., the second of four children born to Al and Mary (Ernster) Huesmann.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George, brother Alan, daughter Greta Ingvalson, and grandson-in-law Charlie … [Read more...]

Marion J. Simon, age 80, of Winona, Minn., formerly of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on February 28, 2024. Marion was born October 28, 1943, in Winona to Roderick and Kathrine (Kohner) Krenzke. She married Leo Simon on June 15, 1963. Marion worked as a nurse at Caledonia Nursing Home and Clinic, and also at Mayo Clinic in … [Read more...]

Theodora Marcia “Teddy” (Fregin) Von Arx, 93, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. Teddy was born September 16, 1930 to Theodore A. Fregin and Elizabeth M. (Taylor) Fregin. She grew up in La Crosse, Wis., and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1948. Teddy married William V. “Bill” Von Arx on August 11, 1956 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. … [Read more...]

On the morning of January 10, 2024, Patt (age 86) peacefully concluded her seven-year battle with breast cancer in the embrace of her home, surrounded by family. No one faced this journey with more sheer will and determination than she did. Her extraordinary resolve to remain with her family and friends manifested through relentless rounds of treatment to extend her life. Patt … [Read more...]