Steven (Magilla) Wayne Lange was born on August 27, 1953, to Manley and Lorraine (Olson) Lange. He was the first of three children (including Deb and Scott). Steve was baptized and confirmed at Big Springs (St. Paul) Lutheran Church in rural Harmony. Steve graduated from Harmony High School in 1971. He later attended vocational school at Winona Vo Tech for agriculture, and the … [Read more...]
Beverly Mensink
Beverly Mensink, age 94, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center, where she had been a resident since 2020. Beverly Jean Mensink was born west of Rochester, Minn., in Salem Township on September 28, 1931. She was the daughter of Elmer and Wilma (Brekke) Kunerth. Wilma passed away when Bev was a young … [Read more...]
Calvin Duane Shofner
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
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
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
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
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...]