Duane “Dewey” Lee of Rochester, Minn., died in Rochester, at home on December 27, 2024. He was born September 14, 1942. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to take place in Lanesboro Cemetery. … [Read more...]
Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill
Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill, 80, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with multiple terminal illnesses. Pat was born January 17, 1944, in Madison, S. Dak., to Lloyd and Carol Morgan. She was a loving, devoted grandmother and friend, known for her love of Euchre, Cribbage, and Texas Hold ‘Em card … [Read more...]
Dawn Joanne Vogen
Dawn Joanne Vogen, age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Isenberg in Rochester, of a lengthy illness. Dawn was born May 21, 1950, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Allen and Olive Vogen. She graduated from Lanesboro High in 1968. Dawn worked at Rush Products, and then Pace Dairy in Rochester until she retired. She loved golfing, the Vikings, bowling and … [Read more...]
Vaughn Bearson Nagle
Vaughn Bearson Nagle, age 88, of Preston, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on December 17, 2024. Vaughn was the daughter of Leonard and Josephine Landsverk. She was born April 9, 1936 in Tuttle, N. Dak. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954. On June 4, 1955, she married Dale Bearson of Lanesboro. Dale passed away on … [Read more...]
Doris Irene McCabe
Doris Irene McCabe, 83, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 4, 2024, at Saint Marys Hospital. She leaves behind her loving husband Darrell and their five children: Debbie, Diann, Douglas, Denise and Dustin. Doris was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on August 7, 1941, to Thor Olaf and Irene Vinetta (Bryant) Fossum. She was the … [Read more...]
Jeffrey Gordon Redalen
Jeffrey “Jeff” Gordon Redalen passed away at his home near Fountain, Minn., on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Jeff was born November 14, 1956, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Joyce (Grindland) and Elton Redalen. He was the sixth of seven children, and the youngest boy of the family. Elton and Joyce raised their family on a dairy farm in rural Fountain, where Jeff grew up surrounded by … [Read more...]
Melanie Ann Ritter
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Ann Ritter, 57, of Lanesboro, Minn. She passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, with her husband Dan by her side. She was a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend. Despite the challenges, she faced her cancer diagnosis with determination and grace. Her warmth and unwavering love will be … [Read more...]
Jeffrey (Jeff) Darren Sanders
Jeffrey (Jeff) Darren Sanders, 55 years old, of Lanesboro, Minn., transitioned home with his savior Jesus on November 7, 2024. Jeffrey was born to Jerry Sanders and Susanne Mercier in Summit, N. J., on August 13, 1969 and grew up in Phoenix, Ariz. He was the youngest of four children and was grateful for his relationships with his brothers Jerry and Jim and with his sister … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Continues Partnership with SMIF
At the November 4 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Philanthropy Director of SMIF Aaron Johnson reviewed what SMIF does for Southern Minnesota with the council, noting that $14 million has been invested in Fillmore County so far. SMIF supports entrepreneurs, early childhood development, and community vitality. Johnson thanked the city of Lanesboro for its support over the years … [Read more...]
Evelyn A. Larson
Evelyn “Evie” Ardis Larson passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield Minn. Evie was born on February 26, 1932, in Lanesboro MN to Paul and Mabel Topnesss. She grew up on the family farm in Lanesboro and was the oldest of three girls (twin sisters Vienna and Vivian). Evie loved bowling, participating in leagues in Rochester, Preston and … [Read more...]
Helen Mary Haugen
Helen Mary Haugen, surrounded by her family, was released to her Lord and Savior Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2024. She was residing at Park Lane Estates in Preston, Minn., where she received extraordinary, loving care for the past several years. Her family will be forever thankful for the excellent care she received. Helen was born December 20, 1926, in Arcadia, Calif., … [Read more...]
Lyle W. Meldahl
Lyle W. Meldahl passed away peacefully with family Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Lyle was the eldest son of Paul Cyrus and Thelma (Bendickson) Meldahl, and beloved husband of Ann Hongerholt. In his younger years, they moved to a farm five miles from Choice, where Lyle walked to school as a first grader. He later attended Scotland School through the eighth grade. He then attended … [Read more...]
Marlyn Lee Cox
Marlyn Lee Cox, age 79, of Peterson, Minn., died from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease on September 24, 2024, at the home of Sylvia Passow, his sister. He was born on May 5, 1945 in Faribault, Minn., the son of Gordon and Gesina (Simonson) Cox. He grew up on the family farm in Fillmore Township and graduated from Wykoff High School. He attended St. Olaf College … [Read more...]
Rodney Francis Lawstuen
Rodney Francis Lawstuen, 80, of Modena, Wis., died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was born December 31, 1943, in Lanesboro, Minn.; son of Donald and Eleanor (Hennessy) Lawstuen. He graduated from Lanesboro High School. Following high school Rod attended the University of Minnesota for accounting. From his first marriage he had three … [Read more...]
James Arthur Hanson
James (Jim) Arthur Hanson, 87, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Born on February 21, 1937, in Lanesboro, Minn., to James Arthur Hanson Sr. and Crystella Amy Johnson, Jim grew up with a strong sense of community and family. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1955 and went on to marry Mary Lentz on May … [Read more...]