Harold Louis Jensen passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. Harold was born June 15, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Christian and Helge (Nesje) Jensen. He spent the first 15 years of his life there with his parents and younger brother Thomas. However, Harold and Thomas spent many summers on their aunt and uncle’s farm near Yucatan, … [Read more...]
Tracy Lynn Crain
Tracy Lynn Crain, 64, of Winona, Minn., passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Tracy was born on November 10, 1961, to Ronald Elzea and Lois Aakre in La Crosse, Wis., and was lovingly raised by Lois and Larry Lange on a farm north of Rushford, Minn. Tracy was the oldest child of Lois and had five siblings. Tracy spent her childhood around … [Read more...]
Debra “Deb” Sue Hagedorn
Debra “Deb” Sue Hagedorn, 66, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Sauer Health Care after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Winona, Minn., on April 13, 1960, to Richard and Sue (Rendigs) Hagedorn. Deb’s life was a patchwork of memorable moments, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a suspiciously large collection of fabric scraps. Deb was baptized on … [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...]
Donald J. Gorder
Donald J. Gorder, age 81, of the Illinois Veterans Home, died on Friday, April 10, 2026, in the Home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1944. in Rushford, Minn., the son of George Lawrence Gorder and Bernice (Halvorson) Gorder. He married Teresa Sue Kramer on May 22, 1986. She survives. Donald worked for the State of Illinois in the Department of … [Read more...]
Merlin Halverson
Merlin Halverson was born October 28, 1931, to Gerhard and Marie (Buross) Halverson in La Crosse, Wis. He was baptized in November 1931, confirmed on July 2, 1946, and had been a lifelong member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1949. He married Norma Danielson on September 19, 1953. Merlin served in the National Guard for three … [Read more...]
Twilah Dawn Brown
Twilah Dawn Brown passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1943, to Robert and Irene (Feine) Heiden in Rushford, Minn. She attended Little Rigley Country School and graduated from Rushford High School. She married Gaylord Brown on October 13, 1962, in Hart, Minn., and they were blessed with four children. She was a dedicated farm wife, … [Read more...]
Pamela Jean Klema
Pamela Jean Klema, age 73, died on March 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Pam was born February 24, 1953, in Rushford, Minn., to Clair and Ellen (Maland) Overland. She spent the first few years in Hart where her dad operated the creamery and she attended a one room schoolhouse before moving to town and graduating from Rushford High School in 1971. In high school, Pam … [Read more...]
George Carl Berg
George Carl Berg, aged 88, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care. Born December 7, 1937, in La Crosse, Wis., to Norman and Dorothy (Stanley) Berg, George spent his childhood in Rushford, Minn. After graduating from Rushford High School, he earned his teaching degree from Winona State University and later … [Read more...]