Kathleen A. Dahl, 86, Emmons, formerly of White Bear Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully at her family’s farm (the Cabin in the Cornfield), Friday, July 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, Aug. 17, from Noon-3 p.m.
Mavis Bergo, 95, Lake Mills, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood. Memorial services for Mavis will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug.
Mary Jane Calgaard, a beloved teacher and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 92. Formerly of Joice and Lake Mills, Mary Jane had moved to Omaha in 2017 to be close to her family.
Janice Eileen Anderson, 66, Albert Lea, Minn., passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, in New Hope, Minn. A Celebration of Life will be held in September.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Lynn Madson, 78, Long Lake, Minn., who was overcome in his battle with ALS, June 9, 2025.
Helen Arlene Nelson, 98, Lake Mills, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, one week short of her 99th birthday. Her memorial service will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at Schott Funeral Home–Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills.

Obituaries

Ronald L. Mathews, 88, rural Leland, passed away peacefully with family by his side Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at the Lake Mills Care Center. A memorial service for Ron was held Monday, Feb. 24, at Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Ronald Lee Mathews was...
Barbara Carol (Smith) Halvorsen, 93, Albert Lea, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at The Woodlands, Albert Lea. Services were held Monday Feb. 24, at Nasinec Funeral Home, Wells, Minn. Burial was held privately with family. Please see nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences. She came...
Trena Nelson, 87, Lake Mills, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at the Lake Mills Care Center. A funeral service for Trena will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at Schott Funeral Homes-Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills, with Mr. Kermit Singelstad officiating. Visitation will take place one...
Darcy R. (Lomholt) Nickson, 68, Lake Mills, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, Minn., following a brief illness. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Pastor Ted...
Susan A. Wagner, 69, Emmons, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at her home in Emmons. She was surrounded by her loved ones and had the assistance of Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice. Visitation for Sue will be Monday, Feb. 17, from 5-7 p.m. in the large social hall at Emmons Lutheran...
Ellis E. Sprecher, 81, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at his home in Cleveland, Minn. A funeral service for Ellis will be held at 1:30  p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Burial will be in Salem Memorial Cemetery, rural Lake...
Jeanette L. Minor, 73 of Lake Mills, formerly of Belmond, Iowa and rural Bedford, Michigan, died on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.   Jeanette will be cremated, with burial of her ashes in Allen Cemetery, Allen, Michigan, with her mother and other...
William “Bill” Loberg, 74, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. A memorial service for Bill will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at Silver Lake Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bill Peters officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church....
Kenneth (Ken) Parr Hanson passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at his home at Prairie Meadows Assistive Living Facility, Kasson, Minn. A celebration of life will be held this spring with an interment at the Center Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lake Mills.  Schott Funeral Home, Forest City, is assisting...
Mildred “Milly” Evelyn Miller, 97, passed away peacefully at the Lake Mills Care Center, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Schott Funeral Homes-Mittlestadt Chapel, Lake Mills. Milly was born in Birmingham, to Joseph and Bertha (...

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