James “Jim” Burt, 71, of Peterson, Minn., passed away on March 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. In his final days, he was surrounded by the love of family, friends, and many visitors who came to share their support. Jim was born on September 24, 1954, in Winona, Minnesota, to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. He attended Utica School and later St. Charles High … [Read more...]
Marlow Kenwood Boyum
Marlow Kenwood Boyum, 95, passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Nursing Home on February 25, 2026. Born April 1, 1930, in rural Peterson, Minn., to John and Gertrude Boyum. He was the oldest of six children. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1948 and went on to serve in the Army during the Korean War from November 1953 to September 1955. On August 3, 1957, Marlow … [Read more...]
Theodore “Ted” Lee
Theodore “Ted” Lee, 72, of Peterson, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. Ted was born March 6, 1953, in Lanesboro to Curtis and Nancy (Meinking) Lee. He graduated from the Peterson High School in 1971 and was drafted into the United States Army, where he was trained in communications and spent time in Italy. After his discharge he worked for four years in Web, … [Read more...]
Patrick Wayne Lee
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...]