Karen Kay Beenblossom, age 82, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully at the Stewartville Care Center on December 1, 2024. Karen was born as the only daughter of John and Margaret (Saxton) Knoepke on October 5, 1942, in Preston, Minn. As a child, Karen grew up on various farms in the Fountain and Wykoff area. She graduated from Wykoff High School in 1960. Growing up on the … [Read more...]
Lyle Crowson
Lyle Crowson, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Lyle James Crowson was born on the family farm near Wykoff, Minn., on December 1, 1935, to Jay and Frances (Raabe) Crowson along with his twin brother Lloyd. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He attended country school … [Read more...]
Marlyn Lee Cox
Marlyn Lee Cox, age 79, of Peterson, Minn., died from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease on September 24, 2024, at the home of Sylvia Passow, his sister. He was born on May 5, 1945 in Faribault, Minn., the son of Gordon and Gesina (Simonson) Cox. He grew up on the family farm in Fillmore Township and graduated from Wykoff High School. He attended St. Olaf College … [Read more...]
Virgil D. Eickhoff
Remembering the Life of Virgil Eickhoff: A Husband, Father, Grandfather, Sailor, Teacher, Uncle, and Faithful Friend Virgil D. Eickhoff, 94, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Spring Valley Living. Virgil Darnell Eickhoff was born on August 7, 1930, in Fountain, Minn., to Emil and Irene (Biel) Eickhoff. In 1945, Virgil enlisted in the U.S. Navy … [Read more...]
Leonard E. Leutink Jr.
Leonard E. Leutink Jr., 77 years of age, sadly passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Mayo Clinic- St. Mary’s Campus. Leonard was born in Rochester, Minn., on March 12, 1947. He grew up and attended school in Wykoff, Minn., graduating in 1965. In February 1967 he joined the Army, where he served as a mechanic until February 1970. During that time he was stationed in … [Read more...]
Adrienne “Adie” Milne
Adrienne “Adie” Milne, 90, of Preston, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. with visitation before the service, from 12:30-2 p.m. A private family burial will take place at another time. Adrienne Marie Schwier was born March 5, 1934, in Fillmore … [Read more...]
Alyce Westphal
Alyce Westphal, 90, of Rochester, Minn., passed away July 18, 2024. Alyce was born May 1, 1934, in Preston, Minn., to Elmer and Violet Krieger. She graduated from Wykoff HS and was married to James Westphal on June 9, 1952. She and Jim settled in Spring Valley, Minn., and raised their four children. Alyce enjoyed raising and showing dogs, traveling, and spending time with … [Read more...]
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu, age 83, of Lanesboro, passed away at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center where she resided for a brief time. Mary Ellen Aakre Treu was born on September 11, 1940, in Winona to Arnold and Marie (Boyum) Aakre. She attended Lanesboro area schools and graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Winona State University. On December … [Read more...]
Harold “Dean” Schumacher
Harold Dean Schumacher, 73, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 28, 2024, to be reunited with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dean was born on February 22, 1951, to Harold and Carol (Meyer) Schumacher and was raised on the family farm outside Wykoff. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1969 and pursued further education at … [Read more...]
Donald Meyer
Donald Meyer, 81, died peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on March 26, 2024. Donald is survived by his wife Eleanor Meyer, his two daughters, Tamera Ringhand and Lynn Olson, his sons Jonathan, James, Matthew and Chris Meyer; his sister Karen Moga, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Donald was born on March 8, 1943, to Paul and Jennifer Meyer, … [Read more...]
Wykoff City Council Makes 2024 Committee Appointments
The Tuesday, January 8 Wykoff City Council meeting was host to routine business items such as appointments for 2024 committees and approval of administrative fees, as well as the review of a new zoning request, the approval of a grant, and several other topics of discussion. In one major item of business for Monday’s meeting, the council appointed members to the various … [Read more...]
Carroll John Evers
Carroll John Evers died unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus on January 10, 2024, in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 83. Carroll was born on November 10, 1940 ,to John and Ethel (Lentz) Evers on their family farm and lived there all of his life. He attended St. Johns Lutheran Elementary School and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1959. In 1959, he joined the … [Read more...]
David G. Wagner
David G. Wagner, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, surrounded by his family. Dave was a graduate of Wykoff High School, class of 1958; St. John’s University in 1962, and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a successful career as a salesman and business owner. He is survived by Kate, his loving wife of 58 years; sons … [Read more...]
Jessica Nicole Aspenwall
Jessica Nicole Aspenwall, 27, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023, in a motor vehicle crash, along with her beloved dogs Abby and Rebel. Jessica was born October 23, 1996. She attended Rosemount High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in animal science from University of Wisconsin - River Falls. Jessica developed her business JA … [Read more...]
Fatal Crash in Sumner Township
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, on December 21, 2023, at approximately 9:29 p.m., a 911 caller reported a single vehicle crash on Fillmore County Road 4 near the intersection of Fillmore County Road 38 in Sumner Township. Fillmore County deputies responded to the scene and found the driver and sole occupant, 27-year-old Jessica Nicole Aspenwall of Wykoff, … [Read more...]