Anita Theresa Clauson, age 72, of Spring Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Anita was born to Lawrence and Monica Schulte on August 1, 1953, and graduated from Waukon High School in 1971. She worked at Northern Engraving until her retirement. She is survived by her children: Jennifer (Lance) Zafft, Jacqueline … [Read more...]
Marilyn Annette (Myrah) Bunge
Marilyn Annette (Myrah) Bunge, 96, of Preston, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. She was surrounded by her family’s love and supported by the caring staff at Green Lea and St. Croix Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., on July 29, 2026. Fellowship will begin at 1 p.m., with … [Read more...]
Kyle Damon Vaaler
Kyle Damon Vaaler, age 72, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Gundersen Tweeten Healthcare in Spring Grove. He was born March 17, 1953, to his parents Owen C. and Muriel A. (Mulnix) Vaaler, as the first of their three children. He graduated from Spring Grove High School with the class of 1973. While there he played basketball in high school. He … [Read more...]
Rick Vesterse
Ricky (Rick) Craig Vesterse, 71, of McPherson, Kans., passed away on October 5, 2025, at his home with Sondra by his side. Rick was born October 25, 1953, in Spring Grove, Houston Co., Minn., to Ellsworth (Red) Orvin and Lotus Evelyn (Eddy) Vesterse. Rick attended school for the first six years in a one room country school and Spring Grove High School. Rick’s first job was … [Read more...]
Evelyn “Genny” Genevieve Laine
Evelyn "Genny" Genevieve Laine, age 95 of Spring Grove, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Spring Grove Assisted Living. She was born to Arthur and Gladys (Vick) Qualey on September 14, 1930, in Spring Grove. She attended rural school in Wilmington Township and enjoyed riding her horse to school. On October 30, 1948, she married Verne Laine. The couple moved to Duluth for … [Read more...]
Karen Holm Coleman
Karen Holm Coleman, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she lived a life rooted in faith, compassion, and unconditional love. Karen was born on December 8, 1958, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Laurence and Audrey Holm. She was the youngest of four sisters raised on the family farm in Black Hammer, Minn., … [Read more...]
Helen Geneva Larson
Helen Geneva Larson, age 91, passed away April 21, 2026, at the Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. She was born July 18, 1934, to Olaf and Stella Johnson in Blackhammer Township in the old town hall, delivered by her grandmother Gena. She was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Blackhammer, Minn. Helen attended various country schools in the area and … [Read more...]
Collin Hugh Roverud
September 15, 1943 - March 23, 2026 Collin Hugh Roverud, age 82, of Minneapolis passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Collin was born September 15, 1943, to Paul and Clara (Rostad) Roverud in Spring Grove, Minn., one of four brothers (along with Gary, Steve and Brian). He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1961 … [Read more...]
Lillian Luella (Berquam) Folstad
Lillian Luella (Berquam) Folstad died unexpectedly at her home in Spring Grove on March 17, 2026, at the age of 87. Lillian was born to Bernt and Ella (Treangen) Berquam on December 8, 1938 in the log cabin home her parents built in Black Hammer Township. She was their fourth daughter. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at the Trinity Lutheran Church. She attended Spring … [Read more...]
Roger Dennis Stenhoff
Roger Dennis Stenhoff, 81, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away March 4, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston from complications related to dementia. Born March 6, 1944, in Minneapolis to Reuben and Iris Stenhoff, Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968 as a radio operator aboard the USS Nicholas, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam … [Read more...]