Another bright star joined the skies when Marcus Allen Coleman, born to this life on February 23, 1956, moved on to his eternal home on March 1, 2024.  Marcus was hospitalized at Gun-dersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., on January 26, due to respiratory distress.  On February 23, he was air lifted by helicopter to the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in … [Read more...]

Rick “Bucko” Staggemeyer, 72, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Mayo Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Rick was born December 10, 1951, in La Crosse, Wis., to Fremont and Marie (Dahle) Staggemeyer.  He graduated from the Caledonia High School.  He was a truck driver for 51 years for David Kirk Trucking, Caledonia Haulers, and Truss Specialties. He … [Read more...]

Gloria Karmona (Bratland) Roble, age 91, passed away at home after over a year battle with stomach cancer on January 11, 2024. Gloria was born on October 10, 1932, in Spring Grove, Minn., the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Olson) Bratland. She spent 12 years at Spring Grove schools, graduating in 1951. She attended college in Minneapolis and worked for an insurance … [Read more...]

Valerie Dawn (Paulson) Wagner, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away unexpectedly into the eternal care of our Lord on December 22, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis. Valerie was born on February 24, 1938, in Rushford, Minn., to Edwin and Cora Paulson. She was baptized and confirmed in Rushford. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She … [Read more...]

Linda Newgaard, 81, of Spring Grove, died at her home on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Linda was born March 29, 1942, in Spring Grove to Maurice and Agnes (Droivold) Bjergum.  After high school she became a licensed practical nurse after her training in Winona.  On January 27, 1962, she married Clinton Newgaard at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring … [Read more...]

In Loving Memory of Allan Howard Morken 1932-2023 It is with heavy hearts and fond remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Allan Morken, a dedicated farmer, loving husband and strong father. Allan departed this world in his home on Decembeer 19 at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family with his devoted wife of 71 years. Born June 5, 1932, to … [Read more...]

Mark A. Stevens, 65, of Spring Grove, formerly of the Decorah area, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis., from a long battle with cancer. Mark was born October 17, 1958, in Decorah Iowa, to Milton and Ruth (Wernett) Stevens.  As a young man, Mark enjoyed farming on the family farm with his dad. He also owned and milked his own herd … [Read more...]