Donald “Don” Alan Thorson, 90 of Deep Creek Lake, Md., passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones. Don was born on September 13, 1935, in Spring Grove, Minn., son of the late Arnold and Della Thorson. Don met his wife Judy, while he served in the 64th Air Division of the US Air Force in St. John’s NFLD. Upon leaving the Air Force, he … [Read more...]
Theresa Mae Askelson
Theresa Mae Askelson, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her children. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on October 7, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn., with Reverend Andrew Vogel officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church, and a luncheon will follow in the … [Read more...]
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Smith
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Smith passed away September 17, 2025, at his home in Spring Grove, Minn. Tony was born November 6, 1958, to Genevieve (Doely) and H.B. Smith in Oceanside, Calif. He graduated high school from Spring Grove in 1976. He studied electronics at Winona Vo Tech. He worked for Rockwell Collins at various locations for several years, and Sodko, before settling … [Read more...]
Dale Hanson
Dale Milton Hanson passed away peacefully at his home in St. Charles, Minn., surrounded by family on September 8, 2025, at age 74. Dale was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on October 21, 1950, to Orville and Irene Hanson. He attended school in Mabel, Minn. He continued his education at Winona Vocational Technical College for welding, until graduating in 1972. He then worked as … [Read more...]
Myron Milford Mathison
Myron Milford Mathison, age 88, of Spring Grove, passed away on August 8, 2025, with his wife by his side. Myron was born on March 24, 1937, to John Edward and Violet (Muns) Mathison in Houston at his Grandma Muns’ apartment. He was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Black Hammer where he attended services regularly. Myron attended country school near Black … [Read more...]
Mary Esther Amundson
March 20, 1948 – May 15, 2025 Mary Esther Amundson, 77, of rural Spring Grove, was born on March 20, 1948, in Caledonia, Minn., to Raymond and Esther Fruechte. Mary was a lifelong resident of the area, with the exception of her time attending Stout State in Menomonie, Wis. Mary had a deep-rooted connection to her community and spent her life pouring her creativity, … [Read more...]
Roger Lawrence Skauge
Roger Lawrence Skauge, age 81, passed away June 6, 2025, surrounded by family in Spring Grove, Minn., after multiple battles with cancer. Roger was born to parents Lawence and Delores (Sagdalen) Skauge in Spring Grove, Minn., on September 1, 1943. He was raised on the family farm in the valley north of Black Hammer. He was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church of … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Swenson
Shirley Ann Swenson, 95, died Wednesday, June 5, 2025, at Park Lane Assisted Living in Preston, Minn. Shirley was born December 17, 1929, to Edgar and Olga (Thompson) Selness in Allamakee County, Iowa. Her father died when Shirley and her brother Gaylen were elementary school students, and eventually the family moved to Spring Grove. She was a 1948 graduate of Spring Grove … [Read more...]
Rachel Dawn Hegge
Rachel Dawn Hegge, age 63, passed away April 21, 2025, at the Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Rachel was born on May 30, 1961, to Arthur and Eleanor Hegge and grew up in Black Hammer, Minn. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Black Hammer Swift Scooters 4-H Club. Rachel enjoyed the many 4-H activities, but moreso loved making friends. She … [Read more...]
Charlotte Lorraine Solum
Charlotte Lorraine Solum, age 99, of Spring Grove, died on April 19, 2025, at Spring Grove Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1925, in Choice, Minn., to LeRoy and Clara (Ryan) Hauge. She moved with her family in 1933 to manage the Fillmore County Poor Farm for a few years, until her parents bought their farm in Spring Grove. She … [Read more...]