Sally (Vercella) Hemenway, a dedicated educator and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully January 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, learning, and love. Born in 1938 in Luverne, Minn., to Alvin Olson and Thilda Knudtson, Sally’s journey began in the heart of the Midwest. After graduating from Luverne High School, she followed her passion for education to … [Read more...]
Ellen Ann McGill
Ellen Ann McGill, 94, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026, following a short illness with lung cancer. Ellen Ann Frisbie was born on April 4, 1931, in Racine Township, Mower County, Minn., to Samuel and Dorothy (Flynn) Frisbie. She grew up on the family farm in rural Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School … [Read more...]
Olive Daphne Peterson
Olive Daphne Peterson, age 90, of Canton, Minn., formerly of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Olive was born on October 2, 1935, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Obert and Delia (Erickson) Halvorson. She grew up on the family farm near Peterson, Minn., where she developed a lifelong love of nature, family, and … [Read more...]
Faye M. Claussen
Faye M. Claussen, 84, of Stewartville, Minn., died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, of natural causes at the Chosen Valley Care Center where she had been a resident for the past week. Faye Mary Campbell was born September 8, 1941, in Red Wood Falls, Minn., to Everett and Grace (Nolting) Campbell. She grew up in Jasper, Minn., and attended Jasper High School, graduating in … [Read more...]
Robert Daniel Bardwell
Robert Daniel Bardwell was born on May 25, 1947, in Fosston, Minn., to Lester and Jeanne (Dodge) Bardwell. He spent his early years exploring the Clearwater River and riding scooters with cousins in the north woods – a time filled with adventure and imagination. At age nine, the Bardwell family journeyed west in their blue and white Chevy Belair, towing a little trailer all the … [Read more...]
Barbara Koster
Funeral service for Barbara Koster will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Stewartville United Methodist Church in Stewartville, Minn. Burial will take place at the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4–7 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Barbara Margaret … [Read more...]
Eugene W. Bushman
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville for Eugene W. Bushman, age 89, of Paynesville, who passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Pastor Bowman will officiate. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery Stewartville, Minn. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the … [Read more...]
Madge Danielson
Madge Danielson, age 90 of Stewartville (formerly of Chatfield), passed away surrounded by her family at the Stewartville Care Center on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Madge Alta Danielson was born on the family farm outside of Chatfield the daughter of William Wesley and Eleanor (Crowson) Buchanan on September 7, 1934. She attended school in the Chatfield area. She was … [Read more...]
Knud E. Jorgensen
Knud E. Jorgensen, 89, of rural Stewartville, Minn., passed away on Friday morning, January 17, 2025, at his home of natural causes surrounded by his loving family. Knud was born on May 19, 1935, in Graese, Denmark to Jess and Martha Jorgensen. He grew up on the family farm and attended local schools and Kregme in 1950. Knud was an avid soccer player and a skilled horseman … [Read more...]
Curly Jim Werth
Curly Jim Werth, age 82, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Cottage Wood Memory Care in Rochester, Minn. Curly was born on July 16, 1942, to Amil and Erma (Schmidt) Werth in Rochester, Minn. On June 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Joyce M. Caughel in North Goodland, Mich. Curly attended Spring Valley High School and graduated co-valedictorian … [Read more...]