Phyllis J. (Lea) Abrahams passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 96 (b. Dec. 23, 1929). Phyllis was born in Peterson, Minnesota, to Gladys (Thorud) and Albert Lea. She grew up on the family farm with her three siblings, uncles, grandparents and cousins. Her father passed away when Phyllis was only 6 - she would later recall riding to his funeral in a sleigh. … [Read more...]
Pete Erickson
Peter Dean “Pete Bud” Erickson passed away unexpectedly at his home in Peterson, Minn., on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Pete was born to Herbie and Beverly Erickson, in Harmony, Minn., on May 5, 1960. He grew up in Caledonia, Minn., and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1978. He was a proud Eagle Scout. He built his own hut in his backyard and decked out every car he had. He … [Read more...]
Edith Joan Sawyer
Edith Joan Sawyer passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, five days after her 98th birthday. Edith Joan Boyum was born on April 20, 1928, in Fremont Township, Winona County, Minnesota to Martin and Cora (Swiggum) Boyum. She was the fourth of a family of six children. Edith grew up on a farm. She attended the Grover one-room … [Read more...]
Deborah Moran
Deborah Moran, age 72, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Winona Health. Debbie grew up on a farm outside of Peterson, Minn. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1971, and she attended college in Marshall, Minn., and graduated from Mankato State University. Debbie moved to California, where she lived in Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, and Long Beach. Her … [Read more...]
Brandon Paul Benson
Brandon Paul Benson, a gregarious grillmaster of sardonic wit and mostly agreeable demeanor, died on January 5, 2026, at his home in Apple Valley. He was 48 years old. Brandon was born on December 26, 1977, to Paul and Lorraine (Gaustad) Benson in La Crosse, Wis. They settled into family life in Peterson. He loved ice cream, Hot Wheels and hanging out with friends. He had … [Read more...]
Joey Johnson
Joey, 79 years young, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minn., after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Joey was born Saturday, March 9, 1946, to Ernest and Clarrisa (Thompson) Johnson of Peterson, Minn. He was raised in Peterson and attended Peterson High School where he had a successful football career. After school Joey had … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Burt
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...]