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...]
Russell G. Bremseth
Russell G. Bremseth, age 68, of Cresco, Iowa, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his home in Cresco. Memorial services for Russell Bremseth will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at First Congregational Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Pastor Tim Sir officiating. Visitation was held at the church from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday. Russell … [Read more...]
Bethany Syverson
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
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
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
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...]
Ronald (Ron) Dean Liudahl
Ronald (Ron) Dean Liudahl, age 88 years old, passed away after a battle with prostate cancer on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, Minn. Ron was born August 21, 1936, on his family’s farm, in Harmony, Minn., to Clarence and Ruth (Solseth) Liudahl. He went to a one room schoolhouse down the street from his home that is still standing to this … [Read more...]
David Kiefer
David Kiefer, age 80, of Harmony, Minn., (formerly of Preston) died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. David Charles Kiefer was born on January 24, 1945, to Karl and Florence (Kline) Kiefer in Fillmore County, Minn., andwas raised in the Preston area, graduating from Preston High School in 1962. He grew up with three sisters and was … [Read more...]
Jane Ehler
Jane Ehler, 77, of Huntington Beach, Calif., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.. She was born on June 4, 1947. She was the second child of 10 children in the Jerome and Marie Ehler family. She graduated from Canton High School in 1965, and started her working career at the White House Restaurant in Rochester. She later moved to California and worked as a data entry … [Read more...]
Daniel Wallace Hutton
Daniel Wallace Hutton, age 82, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on April 21, 2025. Dan was born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 24, 1942, the son of Helen and Wallace Hutton. He was the second youngest of six children. From an early age and throughout life, his love was the family farm. While earning a B.A. in Business at Luther College, Dan met Arla Mae Attwooll, who he … [Read more...]