We announce with great sadness the matriarch of the Hamann family has gone to her forever home to be with the Lord. Mary Ann Molstein Hamann, passed away at the early age of 105 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Mary Ann was born to Andrew and Andrea Molstein October 6, 1920, at home in North Prairie, Minnesota. A woman full of life, she started out as a spunky child always … [Read more...]

December 25, 1955 – May 27, 2026 With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Charles Bennett, who died peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on Christmas Day in 1955, Charles was the beloved son of Gail and Enoch Bennett. He spent his life committed to his work, family, and good conversations at the car lot. His lifelong passion and career were … [Read more...]

Sheldon Nundahl, 78, of Lanesboro, formerly of Prior Lake, Minn., passed from this life peacefully at home April 13, 2026. He was born November 17, 1947 to Melvin Nundahl and Sylvia Nundahl (Bentdahl) in New Ulm, Minn. Growing up, his early years were spent in Godahl where his father managed the Brown Watonwon County Coop. Sheldon attended country school through 8th grade … [Read more...]

Kenneth (Ken) H. Fjerstad, 87, of Lanesboro, Minn., and formerly Hayfield, Minn., passed away on April 16, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital after a hard-fought battle with injuries from a car accident.  Ken was born August 23, 1938, at his family’s farm in Dodge County, Minn., the son of Emma and Selmer Fjerstad. He married his wife Barbara on July 12, 1958, and shortly after … [Read more...]

Barbara Lee Danielson was born on May 19, 1941, in Lanesboro, Minn. She died unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2026. It comes as no surprise that Barb was chatting and making connections with the staff at Trinity Center at Luther Park just minutes before she died. Barbara was the oldest of six children. Her parents were Lawrence and Gladys (Peterson) Danielson. She was … [Read more...]

Pastor Gary Garnatz, 73, died Monday, April 13, 2026, in his home at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minn. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1970 and went to Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., graduating in 1974. Gary’s seminary education was at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., and he graduated in 1978. He served in four parishes in his 40 years of ministry: … [Read more...]

Carole Granger Wrubel, age 81, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. She was born in Minneapolis, Minn., to Benjamin and Eleanor (Horihan) Granger.  Carole devoted her life to serving others and making a difference in her community. After graduating with a B.A. in Social Work from the University of Minnesota, she volunteered to serve in VISTA in New York, … [Read more...]

Steven Craig Rein, age 77, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on March 16, 2026, in La Crosse, Wis. Steven was born on May 3, 1948, in Lanesboro, Minn., to John Gordon Rein II and Evelyn Nora (Biel) Rein. Steven attended Highland Country School through sixth grade. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1966 and went on to attend the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, … [Read more...]