Marlene Nelson, 88, of Canton, Minn., (formerly of Harmony), passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Gundersen HealthCare Center in Harmony, Minn. Lois Marlene McDowell was born August 22, 1937, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Leland (Mac) and Meda (Harland) McDowell, their only child. Her family always called her Marlene, and she didn’t know her first name was Lois until … [Read more...]
Darrell Dean Egge
Darrell Dean Egge, born on August 24, 1951, in Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on December 14, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn. He was 74 years old. Darrell grew up in Lanesboro and attended Lanesboro Public Schools. His early years in this close-knit community laid the foundation for a life rooted in family, friends, and connection to his hometown. He … [Read more...]
Mary Miller
Mary Miller, age 92, of Winona, Minn., died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Winona Health. Mary was born December 15, 1933, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Frieda Lewis, the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Cresco High School. She was united in marriage to Edwin Miller. She farmed with her husband on the family farm for 45 years. She was proud of his … [Read more...]
Olive Daphne Peterson
Olive Daphne Peterson, age 90, of Canton, Minn., formerly of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Olive was born on October 2, 1935, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Obert and Delia (Erickson) Halvorson. She grew up on the family farm near Peterson, Minn., where she developed a lifelong love of nature, family, and … [Read more...]
Donna (Brink) Peterson
Donna (Brink) Peterson, age 91, of Canton, Minn., passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Harmony Care Center. Donna was born on June 15, 1934, in Austin, Minn., the daughter of Joseph and Hazel Mlenar. She attended Austin country and public schools. On January 13, 1953, she married William R. Brink in Wykoff, Minn. They made their home in Preston, Minn., where … [Read more...]
Kevin E. Hareldson
Kevin E. Hareldson, age 38, of Winona, passed away on October 9, 2025, at Mayo Health System-Rochester on St. Marys Campus surrounded by his family. Kevin Eugene Hareldson was born on August 3, 1987, the son of Diane Kay Hareldson in Spring Valley. He attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 2005. He bought his first chainsaw at a young age … [Read more...]
Sandra (Culbertson) Sampson
Sandra Sampson (Culbertson), age 77, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was proud to have raised her two children in her hometown of Lanesboro, Minn. She spent many years of retirement fishing, gardening and watching soaps. She was an active member at bingo, choir and enjoyed many creative arts activities in her … [Read more...]
Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine
Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine, age 88 of Ottumwa, Iowa, and recently, of Roseville, Minn., passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Marie was born March 11, 1937, in Holt Township, Minn., and raised with her siblings in Lanesboro, Minn. She will be remembered for her fun-loving smile and quick wit. She farmed for many years, worked in a senior care center and … [Read more...]
Thomas “Tom” Mitchell
Thomas “Tom” Mitchell, 67, of Lanesboro, went home to be reunited with his first love on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and life long friends after his battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Tom was born July 1, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., to Richard and Ella (Dobberstein) Mitchell. He graduated from Byron … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” (JS) Schaefer
Gerald “Jerry” (JS) Schaefer, passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 2, 1945, in Lanesboro, Minn., he was the son of Jacob and Doris Schaefer. Growing up on the family farm just north of Lanesboro, Jerry had a childhood filled with adventure and a deep connection to the outdoors. After graduating from Lanesboro High School in 1964, Gerald married the … [Read more...]