Donald Dean Richardson, age 91, passed away at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on August 16, 1934, in rural Grand Meadow, Minn., the son of Hervey Richardson and Ada Smart. He attended rural and public schools in Grand Meadow. He entered the United States Navy June 6, 1952, and was honorably discharged August … [Read more...]
Janis Speer
Janis (Larson) Speer of Rochester, Minn., passed away May 5, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Janis grew up in the Spring Valley area and attended LeRoy Public School, graduating with the Class of 1959. A graveside service was held May 7 at the LeRoy Cemetery. … [Read more...]
Lorin Earl Hove
Lorin Earl Hove, 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Lorin was born on February 16, 1937, in Wadena, Minn., to Olaf and Blanche (Sowers) Hove. As a child he moved with his family from northern Minnesota to the Chatfield area. He graduated from high school in 1955 and then attended … [Read more...]
Buster Johnson (Waldemar Edward)
Buster Johnson (Waldemar Edward) was born on September 3, 1939 and left this world on March 17, 2026, maybe because heaven needed his wonderful, infectious laugh and the light of such a beautiful spirit. He was the son of Allen and Eunice (Hall) Johnson and grew up in a lively household which included not only his brothers and sisters, Nina Stockdale, Joyce Miller, Jerry, … [Read more...]
Ardis LeAnn Copeman
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Ardis LeAnn Copeman, age 89, of Spring Valley, was welcomed into Heaven, where she was reunited with the love of her life, Roger, and her beloved sons Scott and Todd. Ardis was born on April 1, 1937, in Lake Mills, Iowa, to Oscar and Laura Olson. She was a twin, sharing a special lifelong bond with her brother Arden LeRoy. On October 24, … [Read more...]
Bruce Kevin Mills
Bruce Kevin Mills, 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on April 2, 1954, in Rochester, Minn., to Arlene Mills and George Balcoe III. Bruce enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and was stationed in San Diego. After his discharge he returned to Rochester and worked various jobs before finishing his apprenticeship as a painter. In 1985, Bruce … [Read more...]
Fred A. Lorius
Fred A. Lorius, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. Fred was born November 8, 1934, in Spring Valley to Anton and Anna (Westphal) Lorius. Fred attended Spring Valley High School and entered the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge from the Army Fred attended Dunwoody Institute for two … [Read more...]
Douglas “Doug” Glen Bergey
Douglas “Doug” Glen Bergey, was born on August 17, 1967, in Decorah, Iowa. Doug was the youngest child of Merle and Eloise (Thompson) Bergey which lovingly earned him the title “The Baby” courtesy of his siblings. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Doug was reunited with his heavenly family, surrounded in the warmth of endless love at his home in Forest Lake, Minn. Doug grew up … [Read more...]
Karen S. McNamara
Karen S. McNamara, age 72, of Rochester, Minn., passed away on February 12, 2026, at Spring Valley Living Center of Spring Valley, Minn., surrounded by family following a long battle with early-onset dementia. Karen S. Stevens was born on January 3, 1954, to Ardean and Frances (Cooper) Stevens in Rochester. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. Shortly thereafter, she … [Read more...]
Hope Heather Himli
Hope Heather Himli, age 46, of Spring Valley, Minn., was reunited with her sisters and mom in heaven on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born on October 2, 1979, to James Himli and Cheryl (Rathbun) Bornholdt, Hope brought light into the world from the very beginning. She graduated from Kingsland High School in 1998 and worked various jobs throughout the Spring Valley … [Read more...]