Mary A. Hareldson, age 85, of Canton, Minn., died Friday, August 10, 2018, at the Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Mary was born September 20, 1932, in Preston, Minn., to Daniel and Ida (Schaefer) Wilbright. After graduating from the Preston High School, she moved to Rochester and was a nurse’s aide at the Colonial Hospital. In 1951, Mary joined the Women’s Army Corps … [Read more...]
Edward “Eddie” Whalen
Edward “Eddie” Whalen, 90, of Canton, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his home in Canton. Eddie was born January 19, 1928, on the family farm in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Paul Sr. and Myrtle (Roche) Whalen. He graduated from Canton High School in 1946. He served in the United States Navy from November 1948 to 1952. He had worked for a short time as a tinsmith in Rochester. … [Read more...]
Canton questions validity of variance permit
A majority of the brief amount of time that elapsed during the regularly scheduled Canton City Council meeting on July 12 related to the topic of a variance permit for a privacy fence desired by Nicholas and Kayla Nichols. The wish for the fence, anticipated to enclose the entire yard, is said to have stemmed from Kayla’s plans to open a daycare in the near future. However, … [Read more...]
William “Bill” LaBonne
William “Bill” LaBonne, 82, of Canton, Minn., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 18, in Canton. Bill was born October 12, 1935, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Elmer and Margaret (Carpenter) LaBonne. He graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wis. On September 17, 1964, he married Charlotte Dragvold. They lived in Monroe Center, Ill., had a hobby farm, and worked … [Read more...]
Catherine M. Holzwarth
Catherine M. Holzwarth, 54, of Canton, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2018, at her home. Cathy was born June 13, 1953, in St. Paul, Minn. She was adopted by Carlton and Clara (Asleson) Myhre of Spring Grove, Minn. In 1971 she graduated from the Spring Grove High School. On September 18, 1971, she married David Holzwarth, Sr. They lived in Caledonia, Houston, … [Read more...]
Irene Lou Vigeland
Irene Lou Vigeland, 88, of Newburg, Minn., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Irene was born July 1, 1929, in the Township of Canton, Minn., to Olaf and Clara (Peterson) Lysgaard. She attended the Newburg School. On July 5, 1947, she married Arden Vigeland in Lanesboro, Minn. Arden preceded Irene in … [Read more...]
Lyle H. Olson
Lyle H. Olson, age 91, of Canton, passed away early Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the Spring Valley Care Center, where he has resided for the last year. Lyle Harvey Olson was born January 11, 1927 near Whalan, Minn., the son of John and Hilda (Jenson) Olson. Lyle was the grandson of Civil War veteran James (Martha Johnson) Olson and Ingeman (Annie Johnson) Jenson. Lyle … [Read more...]
Ann Storlie
Memorial Mass for Ann Storlie will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018, at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church. Ann Marie Storlie, age 64, of Wykoff, Minn., died surrounded by her family Friday, February 16, 2018, at her home. She was … [Read more...]
Norris Arlen Storlie
Norris Arlen Storlie, 85, of rural Harmony, Minn., passed away on Saturday, February 3 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends may call at the Greenfield Lutheran Church from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday and also one hour prior to services on … [Read more...]
Canton Veterans Memorial taking shape
In small towns, it can be a challenge to find enough people and/or funding to get things done. This is an ongoing challenge regarding the Canton Veterans Memorial, but Nick Prestby is spearheading the efforts. And, he expects 2018 to be the year when things really take shape. He said, “My projection is to try to get it all done before the big five-year celebration in … [Read more...]