With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Calvin Duane Shofner. He passed away peacefully in Fargo, N. Dak., on August 25, 2025, of heart failure. Cal was Born in Cresco, lowa, on April 7, 1950, to Donald Shofner and Dorothy (Tenney) Shofner. He later moved to Colorado with his mother, sister and brother. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy where he learned many … [Read more...]

Sondra (Merkley) Taubert, age 84, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Harmony Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, commitment, and quiet strength that touched those who knew her. Sondra was born April 1, 1941, in Pipestone, Minn., the daughter of Erwin and Leona Merkley. She … [Read more...]

Nadine Susan Plowman, beloved mother, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully two days after her 83rd birthday on September 19, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. Nadine was raised in Granite Falls, Minnesota by her parents, Elik and Edith Smith, along with her sister Ellen and her brother Bill. She graduated from Granite Falls HS and attended the University of Minnesota … [Read more...]

Dennis George Fishbaugher passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, September 5, 2025. Denny was born in Preston, Minn., on January 19, 1946, to Bill and Marian (Reinsvold) Fishbaugher.  He graduated from Harmony High School in Harmony, Minn., in 1964.  He worked for his dad and at a very young age bought his own farm.  Later, he decided to follow his dream and move to … [Read more...]

Ronald Lee Schumann, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Ron was born on October 3, 1948, in Denver, Colo., to Henry and Verna (Edgar) Schumann. He was the first in his family to attend college, earning his bachelor’s degree in education. An entrepreneur at heart, Ron owned and operated G & R Fence in Brighton, Colo., for 32 … [Read more...]

September 1, 1990 - July 8, 2025 Bethany Syverson, age 34, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis., after a short battle with ALS. Loved ones surrounded her; she left this world behind to enter into the presence of her Savior.  A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Berean … [Read more...]

Merlin “Dugar” Osmonson passed away peacefully at his home in Harmony, Minn., on Friday, July, 4, 2025, surrounded by family.   Born February 21, 1934, in Austin, Minn., to Rufus and Velda (Boe) Osmonson, Dugar (Dugs, Duggie) attended Austin High School, after which he joined the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving as a corporal in the Korean War. After the war, … [Read more...]

Wynn Lee Thacher, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakeville, Minn., on May 16, 2025, after a six-year battle with cancer. He was born in Chatfield, Minn., on July 1, 1941, and grew up on the family farm of his parents Wylie and Eleanor (Berning) Thacher in Bristol, Minn. He attended country school and graduated from Harmony High School in 1959. Wynn worked for … [Read more...]

Kathryn J. “Kathy” Hollman, age 82, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Kathy was born on December 25, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to William and Junice (Rein) Stork. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1960 and went on to earn her teaching degree from Winona State University. On June 11, … [Read more...]