Michael A. Nelson, 85, of Wykoff, Minn., entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mike had been at the Spring Valley Care Center since February. Michael was born in rural Mabel on March 22, 1940, to Guy and Stella Nelson. He grew up on the family dairy farm near Lenora, graduated from Canton High School and then served in the … [Read more...]
Eugene Ronald Mulhern
Eugene R. (Butch) Mulhern passed away on June 23, 2025, at his home in Spring Valley, Minn., after a long struggle with his health. Eugene was born to Clayton and Emma (Eickhoff) Mulhern on November 23, 1937, in Preston, Minn. He was baptized as an adult in Cherry Grove United Methodist Church prior to leaving for military service. Eugene was a member of Wykoff United … [Read more...]
Wendell Paul Freiheit
Wendell Paul Freiheit, age 86, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2025. Born May 16, 1938, in Wykoff to Arlow and Esther (Hazelbush) Freiheit. Wendell graduated from Wykoff School in 1957. After he graduated, he served in the Army for two years followed by being in the Reserve for five years. The majority of his life he was a dairy farmer and … [Read more...]
Nevin W. Stender
Nevin W. Stender, age 82, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully at Spring Valley Care Center on April 22, 2025. Nevin was born on July 8, 1942, in Wykoff to Walter and Pauline (Duppary) Stender. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army for … [Read more...]
Normen Ernest Peterson
Normen Ernest Peterson, age 86, joined his beloved wife in heaven on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Normen Ernest Peterson “Pete” was born June 27, 1938, to Ernest and Estella Peterson in Decorah, Iowa. Norm grew up in Wykoff and raised his family on the same family farm he was raised on. Norm “Pete” proudly wore many titles: photographer, auctioneer, … [Read more...]
Esther Helen Evers
Esther Helen Evers, age 92, long-time Wykoff resident, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander. Esther Timm was born October 21, 1932, in rural Utica, the daughter of Henry and Esther (Woltmann) Timm. She was baptized November 6, 1932, at her parents’ home by the pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Karen Kay Beenblossom
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...]