Mar 19, 2025

David “Dave” Charles Kaupa, of Wabasha (Wilcox Point), died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was 83 years old.

Dave was born, December 29, 1941, in Brown, Minnesota to Herbert Kaupa Sr. and Opal Madelyn (Bishir) Kaupa.  He graduated from Plainview High School in 1959 and began working with his Dad at...

Mar 7, 2025

Shirley Mae Olson, 96 of Plainview, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview.

She was born August 11,1928 in Wabasha Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Florence (Olson) Deming. She graduated from Plainview High School.

On an evening out with sisters she met Robert Earl Olson, while he was playing...

Feb 24, 2025

Dennis M. Lee passed away on December 17, 2024, at Bethany Lutheran Village in Centerville, Ohio.   He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Elaine Lee (nee-Lenhartz), his sister, Linda Lee and his  wife, Joyce Lee (née Bock).   Dennis is survived by his wife, Phyllis Harover and his two daughters, Michelle Daniel (Eric) and Anne Jones (Andy),...

Feb 18, 2025

Lawrence Thomas Munroe, 83, of Eyota, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Larry was born June 29, 1941, in Chatfield, MN to Thomas and Ruth (Hovern) Munroe.

After graduating from Dover-Eyota High School in 1959, Larry started farming with his dad and uncle. He married Marlene Bacon on November 21, 1964,...

Feb 9, 2025

Sandra Marie Thompson, known as Sandy, was born on August 23, 1964, in Owatonna, Minnesota. She moved to Plainview, Minnesota, in 5th grade, graduating from Plainview Community School in 1982. In 1987, she married her high school sweetheart, Todd Wohlers, and together they raised three sons: Dustin Mussell, Brian Wohlers, and Joshua Wohlers. The family lived in Texas from...

Feb 4, 2025

Dolores Arlene Higgins was born August 1, 1936, in Dover Township to Ernest and Nina (Nichols) Higgins.  She attended Eyota Consolidated School, graduating in 1954.  After graduation she was employed by The Cooperative Oil Company.  She subsequently attended North Central College in Naperville, IL to study music.  She returned to Eyota and married John (Jack) Rother on June 8,...

Dec 23, 2024

Pamela (Pam) Suzanne Mueller passed away December 23rd with family by her side after a short battle with advanced dementia disease. There will be a private memorial service held at Little Valley Cemetery on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Pam was born June, 30th 1948 in St. Cloud, MN to Jack and Dorothy (Kockler) Benson. Pam’s...

Dec 14, 2024

PLEASE NOTE:  The funeral mass for Dan Standinger has changed from 11 a.m. Saturday, too 10 a.m. Saturday. Visitation at the church will start at 9 a.m.

George “Daniel” Standinger AKA Dinger. His journey of life ended at the age of 77 on December 14th, 2024 at Green Prairie in Plainview, MN, peacefully with family by his...

Nov 21, 2024

Eyota, MN. David Louis Neumann was born in Winona, MN on May 13, 1945, to Hubert and Rose (Hammel) Neumann, of Dover, MN. He passed away peacefully with his wife Karen beside him on November 21, 2024, in San Angelo, TX.

Dave was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Church north of Eyota. David grew up on...

Oct 28, 2024

Scott A. Doherty, 49, passed away peacefully on the General In-Patient Hospice floor of Methodist Hospital on Monday, October 28, 2024, following a long battle with brain cancer.

Scott was born October 10, 1975, in Rochester, MN, to James Doherty and Diane (Polzin) Holzer.  As a child, he grew up and spent most of his childhood on...

Oct 17, 2024

Kent Douglas “Guy” Mitchell: A Life Well-Lived

Kent Douglas Mitchell, affectionately known as “Guy,” age 76, of St. Charles, passed away on October 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband of 53 years to Barb, Kent was an inspiring father to Jason and Erin and a proud father-in-law to Lydia and Kyle. He cherished...

Oct 1, 2024

Terence Dean Yust, age 79, of Viola, MN, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2024, surrounded by family at the Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, MN, after battling cancer for over two years.

Terry was born in Chatfield township to Duane and Marie (Rathbone) Yust on October 23, 1944. He graduated from Chatfield High...

Sep 19, 2024

David Allen Vehrenkamp, 86, of Eyota, died Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Eyota MN.

David was born July 30, 1938, in Rochester MN to Herman and Gladys (Klomps) Vehrenkamp.  He attended country school in rural Eyota until the 8th grade and graduated from Eyota High School in 1956.

On August 5, 1957, David married Nancy...

Sep 4, 2024

Duane Arthur Haack passed away at his home on September 4, 2024, in the care of his loving wife Karen, and daughter Wendy and her husband Bill. He was born on July 17, 1939, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Clarence and Adeline (Wandrey) Haack. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Plainview, Minnesota

Duane attended Immanuel...

Aug 16, 2024

Terry Norlan Arends, 68 of Eyota, MN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 16, 2024, after battling cancer for over two years.

Terry was born in Preston, MN on September 19, 1955, to Ranard and Elaine (Becker) Arends. His family moved to Dover, MN, where he attended Dover Elementary School...

Aug 9, 2024

Joanne Marie Schultz, 64, died after a lengthy illness August 9, 2024, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview.  She was born January 3, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, FL., to Art and Frances (Costello) Hartert, Jr.

Joanne graduated from Plainview High School in 1979 and later attended Rochester Vocational School and studied general secretarial duties.

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Aug 1, 2024

Mark Alan Young went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1st, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, Gretchen Young, and children, Abbey (Josh), Eric (Hannah), and Mark (Megan).

Mark was born in Allentown, PA. He is preceded in death by his father, John Young, and survived by his mother, Florence Young, and...

Jul 16, 2024

Donna Jean Brandt, 74, of Eyota, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness.

Donna was born September 14, 1949, in Rochester to Alfred and Mavis (Moyer) Kettner. She graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1967. She worked part-time at Urban’s Market in Eyota and then was employed at the...

Jul 4, 2024

We mourn the passing of a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of our community, Judy, who peacefully departed this life at home on the farm at the age of 64. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength that will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her.

Judy was born...

Jun 25, 2024

James (Jim) David Klassen, 81, of Plainview, MN died peacefully at his home June 25th, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 10th, 1943 to Felix and Elda (Boehlke) Klassen, Jim started his life of farming at an early age. As a child, he was milking cows, raising pigs, sheep and horses alongside his...