Gene Nelson Boadwine, 50, of Preston, Minn., died Sunday, October 4, 2026, at home. Gene was born January 2, 1976, in Rochester, Minn., to Grant and Marilyn Boadwine. He graduated from Fillmore Central High School in 1994. He was active in Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band and Choir. He attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S. Dak. and graduated in 1999, with a B.A. in … [Read more...]
Gerald Duane Johnson
Gerald Duane Johnson (Jerry) was born May 29, 1940, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Mildred (Egge) Johnson. He was baptized July 8, 1940, and confirmed May 29, 1955, into Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Jerry attended Lanesboro Public Schools from 1945-1958. He attended Luther College for one semester in 1958, left college and joined the U.S. Navy for four … [Read more...]
Sharone Patricia Rustad (Aug)
Sharone Patricia Rustad (Aug), 64, of Fountain, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle against cancer. Sharone was born November 13, 1961, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Conrad and Dixie (Strahl) Aug. She grew up in Preston and attended Preston High School, graduating in 1980. She was a beautiful singer and was part of … [Read more...]
Joel “JD” Schroeder
With heavy hearts we announce that Joel “ JD” Schroeder, 71, of Rochester, Minnesota, died following a short illness on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Rochester – St. Marys Campus. He received his set of wings and now can soar anywhere he wants. Joel David Schroeder was born on June 4, 1955, in Ramsey County, St Paul, Minnesota, and adopted by his loving parents … [Read more...]