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

Wayne W. Sprecher, 87, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn., Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. A visitation for Wayne will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, at Schott Funeral Homes-Mittelstadt Chapel, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Funeral...
Jo (Ramsay) Otto, 91, passed peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2024. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, Lake Mills. Donations in Jo’s honor may be given to the United Methodist Women (UMW) in Lake Mills at the address above.   Jo was...
Shirley Ann (Schweinfurt) Woelfel, was called home by her heavenly Father, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at the Lake Mills Care Center. Visitation for Shirley will take place from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Schott Funeral Homes-Mittelstadt Chapel, Lake Mills. A funeral mass for Shirley will be held...
Mae Isabelle Helgeson, 11, Lake Mills, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn., from injuries sustained in an accident. A public visitation for Mae will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4-7 p.m. at her home, 24342 470th St., Lake Mills. Please park vehicles at...
Mervin K. Levorson, 83, Clarion, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 with his wife, Nancy, by his side at Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion. Mervin Keith, son of John and Elma (...
Katherine “Kathy” A. Kinseth, 62, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Lake Mills surrounded by family and pets, following a brave battle with lung cancer. Per Kathy’s wishes, she was cremated and a memorial visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, from 3-6 p.m. at...
Violet M. (Patterson) Bailey (nee Sorenson), 81, Chicago, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. A visitation will be held today (Wednesday), Sept. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, Oak Lawn, Ill. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. at Chapel...
Michael “Mike” Iver Stensrud, 68, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at his home in Lake Mills.Visitation for Mike will be from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, in the Lake Mills High School gymnasium. Please use the foyer entrance on the west side of the building or the...
Keith Finer, 92, lifelong farmer of Thompson, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 at home with family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, at First Reformed Church, Buffalo Center, with Pastor Sue Shike officiating. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill...
Julaine C. Albertson, 96, Forest City, peacefully passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society Forest City, under the care of St Croix Hospice.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church, rural Joice, with visitation one hour...

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