Aug. 19, 1967 – Dec. 27, 2025 Patrick Wayne Lee, age 58, was born on August 19, 1967, and passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025, following a diagnosis of neurodegenerative brain atrophy and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Patrick was the beloved son of the late Wayne and Kathleen Lee and a devoted life partner to Dr. Kay Johnson, with whom he shared a life … [Read more...]
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane passed away peacefully and quietly at Gundersen Health Hospital on December 22, 2025. Betty was born on June 3, 1937, to Clifford and Olga (Thorud) Johnson in Peterson, Minn. Betty graduated from Peterson High School in 1955. Betty met Lyle Culhane and on September 13, 1958; they were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Lyle and Betty were … [Read more...]
David Edward Buchholz
David Edward Buchholz of Peterson, Minn., passed away on November 14, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston, Minn. Dave’s last days were filled with love, with his wife family and friends at his side. He was 84. Dave, as he was called by all, was born on April 4, 1941, to Edward and Alice (Kortgaard) Buchholz in Mahnomen, Minn. The second of three children, Dave grew up … [Read more...]
Donna Mae (Thompson) Benson
Donna Mae (Thompson) Benson, 84, of Mabel, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, where she had been for a short time. Donna was born June 8, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis., to Arnold and Minerva (Topness) Thompson. She attended school in Peterson, Minn., and graduated from Central High School in La Crosse. Donna was married to Jim Lowers. They … [Read more...]
Orin “Stanley” Agrimson
August 23, 1929 - April 29, 2025 Orin “Stanley” Agrimson, 95, of Peterson, Minn., died Tuesday, April 29, 2025. In this world of constant change, not many people can say they’ve lived in the same town and the same house their entire life. But Stanley did! He lived a simple life – eating breakfast in downtown Peterson with “the guys,” reading mysteries and magazines, … [Read more...]
George Graham
George Albert Graham, 86, of Rushford, died April 4, 2025, at his home. George was born October 2, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to George A. and Erma “Sally” (Morrison) Graham. They moved to Montana before settling in Appleton, Wis., where he was schooled and joined the U.S. Air Force based in Massachusetts, being honorably discharged in 1960. He worked for Kenny Shoe Co, … [Read more...]
Luella Brown
Luella Brown died on March 28, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 94. Luella “Lu” Mae Brown was born in Pine Creek, Peterson, to Marvin and Mabel (Halvorson) Hatlevig. After completing the eighth grade, she left school to help on the family farm. On March 6, 1948, Lu married Robert “Bob” Brown. Together they built a life rooted in hard work, love, and shared … [Read more...]
Solveig Scroggins
Solveig Scroggins, 90, of Peterson, Minn., died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, Minn. Solveig was born to Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen, on January 31, 1935. She was later united in marriage to Robert Scroggins, to this union one son, Gerorg was born. Solveig worked as a nurse for the veteran’s Hospital for over 25 years. Solveig was … [Read more...]
Adeline Jean Agrimson
Adeline Jean Agrimson, age 88, of Peterson, Minn., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born February 10, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Judith (Woxland) Bremmer in Rushford, Minn. Adeline grew up on her family’s farm near Arendahl, Minn., where her future husband Arne lived just across the valley. Adeline graduated from … [Read more...]
Marilyn (Dahl) Torgerud
Marilyn (Dahl) Torgerud, 70, of Harmony, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024, with her loving daughters by her side. She was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on December 12, 1953, to Melvin and Norma (Vick) Dahl. Marilyn grew up on a farm outside of Mabel with her beloved sister Norene. She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1971. Throughout her life, Marilyn … [Read more...]