Phyllis Rosella (McMillen) Barnes, 100, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. Phyllis was born on June 11, 1926, at home in Lenora, Minnesota, to Ralph and Petra (Paulson) McMillen. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Phyllis attended “normal” training to become a teacher and taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Amherst. On … [Read more...]
Howard Norman Coyle
Howard Norman Coyle, 89, of Harmony, died Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at his home, where he was surrounded and lovingly cared for by his family. Howard was born February 5, 1937, in Harmony, Minnesota, to Norman and Mabel Coyle. He graduated from Canton High School in 1954. On October 3, 1954, he married Vivian Coyle, the love of his life. Following their marriage, … [Read more...]
Lois Ann Suckow (Wolfe)
March 3, 1948 – July 9, 2026 Lois Ann Suckow (Wolfe), 78, of Rochester, Minnesota, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 3, 1948, in Oelwein, Iowa, Lois lived a life marked by compassion, faith, determination, and a servant’s heart. She devoted her career to helping families as a social worker and through … [Read more...]
Raymond E. Bollweg
Raymond E. Bollweg, 87, of rural Canton, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Ray was born on September 3, 1938, in Wheaton, Illinois, to Edward and Anna (Schoemann) Bollweg. He grew up in Wheaton and worked as a mechanic while he attended and graduated from Wheaton High School. Ray was always good with numbers, so he attended North … [Read more...]
Marlene (McDowell) Nelson
Celebration of Life for Marlene (McDowell) Nelson (August 22, 1937 - December 24, 2025), Canton, formerly of Harmony, will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at the Canton Town Hall in Canton. A private committal service and burial will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the MN State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. … [Read more...]
Suanne Marie Turner
Suanne Marie Turner, age 75, of Edina, Minn. (formerly of Canton, Minn.), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 25, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Arden and Verna (Finney) Turner. Suanne was baptized at Newburg Methodist Church and later confirmed at Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church. … [Read more...]
Larry J. Kimball
Larry J. Kimball, 79, formerly of Canton, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Larry was born July 13, 1946, at the Preston Hospital, the son and eighth child of Clair and Margaret (Courtney) Kimball. He was raised on the family farm, graduating from the Canton High School in 1964. A the age of 5, Larry was infected with encephalitis, a severe … [Read more...]
Douglas “Doug” Glen Bergey
Douglas “Doug” Glen Bergey, was born on August 17, 1967, in Decorah, Iowa. Doug was the youngest child of Merle and Eloise (Thompson) Bergey which lovingly earned him the title “The Baby” courtesy of his siblings. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Doug was reunited with his heavenly family, surrounded in the warmth of endless love at his home in Forest Lake, Minn. Doug grew up … [Read more...]
Walter Rice Ward Jr.
Walter Rice Ward Jr., 93 of Harmony, Minn., died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Harmony Place, where he resided for the last five years. Walter was born on July 13, 1932, in Burr Oak, Iowa, to Walter Sr. and Margaret (Rice) Ward. He graduated from Canton High School in 1951. After graduation he joined the Army and served in Germany during the Korean War as a radio operator. … [Read more...]
Marlene Nelson
Marlene Nelson, 88, of Canton, Minn., (formerly of Harmony), passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Gundersen HealthCare Center in Harmony, Minn. Lois Marlene McDowell was born August 22, 1937, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Leland (Mac) and Meda (Harland) McDowell, their only child. Her family always called her Marlene, and she didn’t know her first name was Lois until … [Read more...]