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Lois Rand died on May 24, 2022, in Apple Valley, MN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11, at 11:30 a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, Northfield. Lois Rand was born Lois Marcene Schiager on Aug. 1, 1925, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Arthur Schiager and Emelie Brendsel Schiager. She was baptized at West Nidaros Lutheran Church, Crooks, SD, and confirmed at American Lutheran Church, Hot Springs, SD. In 1927, the family moved to the Black Hills and later to California, Washington, Nebraska and Colorado, where her father's work took them. After attending 12 public schools, she graduated from South High School in Omaha, NE and earned the baccalaureate and master of arts degrees...

Lynn "Laddie" Davis, age 91 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 16, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee. Lynn Ackerman Davis was born June 22, 1930, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Otis and Norma (Ackerman) Davis. At the age of 3, he moved with his family to St. Paul, where he graduated from Monroe High School in 1948. Before graduating from about age 12, Laddie and his brother Skip worked on a farm in New Market, MN where this city boy proudly learned to drive a team of horses and do farm work. Lynn joined the U.S. Marine Corps, Fox Company, in 1947 and his service time included serving at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea in 1950-51. Lynn married Dolores...

Muriel Jean Waage loved to sing. Muriel, born in Harmony, Minnesota on August 31, 1926, died Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was the youngest of 11 children born to Edward and Jane Hoiness. "As long as I can remember I was singing," said Muriel in an interview in 2019. "I sang in church choirs and we all sang around the Christmas tree." While attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, she sang in the St. Olaf choir directed by F. Melius Christiansen and toured with the Choir. They sang at Carnegie Hall in 1948 and years later she recalled: "I remember someone in the choir fainted, and we all just filled in the space!" After graduation from St. Olaf, Muriel worked as a social worker in Fillmore...

Alan Wisdorf, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, April 25, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community. Alan John Wisdorf was born November 9,1957, in Slayton, Minnesota, to Leo J. and JoAnn M. (Illg) Wisdorf. Al lived with his parents in Fulda, then on a farm near Avoca, until moving to Windom in 1969. His sister, Lisa, was born in 1960. Alan attended elementary school in Fulda and Slayton, and middle and high school in Windom. He graduated from Windom High School in 1977. Following graduation, Al worked in the kitchen at Windom Area Hospital. In 1985, he became a custodian at the Home for Creative Living in Windom, also known as Habilitative Services, Inc. He loved his work...

Kenneth Anfin Snede died on April 21, 2022, at the age of 92 years. Ken was the third son of Peter and Christine Snede, Norwegian immigrants who had settled in the Midway district of St. Paul. He was very proud of his Norwegian heritage and visited Norway twice to meet his family. Ken graduated from Wilson High School in 1948 and worked for Northwest Airlines before a sense of duty and a spirit of adventure led him to enlist in the Army. The Army sent him on a ship to the northernmost regions of the globe - Labrador, Baffin Island, Greenland and Newfoundland. Upon completion of his service, he married Joyce Brenden on September 12, 1953. They had met on a blind date arranged by his...

Florence Elstad, age 90, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Northfield Hospital Long Term Care Center. Florence Evelyn Elstad was born September 6, 1931, at Ruskin, Minnesota, to Carl E. and Anna (Kruse) Wicklund. She attended country school, Dundas School and Northfield High School. On November 9, 1951, Florence married Richard Leslie Elstad in Mason City, Iowa. After marriage they made their home in White Bear Lake. In 1953, they moved to Waterford and in 1961 to Castle Rock. Together they operated her parents farm for many years. Florence also did home cleaning for both individuals and on the Three Links Campus. Florence and Richard remained in...

Inez Marie Leahy Malecha was born June 1, 1932, in Webster Township, Rice County, Minnesota, to Joseph F. and Stella (McDonough) Leahy. She was baptized and confirmed at Annunciation Catholic Church in Hazelwood, Minnesota. She attended country school in rural Webster and graduated from Northfield High School in 1950. She worked at the Hazelwood grocery store and after graduation worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. On September 27, 1955, Inez married Melvin Edward Malecha at Annunciation Catholic Church at Hazelwood, MN. After marriage they made their home in Northfield until they built their "forever home" in Waterford. Inez worked for many years in the Northfield Public...

Shannon Brockton, age 42, passed away Sunday evening, March 20, 2022, at The Emeralds of St. Paul. Shannon Marie Brockton was born June 17, 1979, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Kenneth E. and Nancy M. (Van Zomeren) Brockton. She was raised near Dennison, attended Northfield schools and graduated from Northfield High School. She lived in the Northfield / Dennison area throughout her life. Shannon was a loving and caring mother and sister. She will be missed. Survivors include his daughters Maria and Joanne; her brothers Ken Jr. of Nerstrand, Ben (Erica) of Northfield, 2 nieces Jubilee and Janessa; her aunts Audrey (George) Schultz of Mound, Margaret Brockton of Northfield, her uncle Karl...

Kathleen Budin, age 92 of Northfield, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2022. Kathleen Catherine Thomas Budin was born October 22, 1929, to Nicholas and Margaret (Rademacher) Thomas, she grew up on the family farm in New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota. On October 27,1948, Kathleen married Thomas Budin at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Her family includes her daughters Marcia Simon of Northfield, Linda (Bernie) Bourasa of Duluth, Sandra (Lawrence) Keenan of Carlos, Sara (Mark) Venem of Eagle Lake; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom, her son-in-law Steven Simon, her sisters Laura Seurer, Mildred Erickson and...

Kathleen Budin, age 92 of Northfield, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2022, at Three Links Care Center. Kathleen Catherine Thomas Budin was born October 22, 1929, to Nicholas and Margaret (Rademacher) Thomas, she grew up on the family farm in New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota. On October 27,1948, Kathleen married Thomas Budin at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Her family includes her daughters Marcia Simon of Northfield, Linda (Bernie) Bourasa of Duluth, Sandra (Lawrence) Keenan of Carlos, Sara (Mark) Venem of Eagle Lake; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tom, her son-in-law Steven Simon, her sisters...

Kathleen Budin, age 92, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2022, at Three Links Care Center. Kathleen Catherine Thomas Budin was born October 22, 1929, to Nicholas and Margaret (Rademacher) Thomas, she grew up on the family farm in New Market Township, Scott County, Minnesota. She attended St. Nicholas School and after her education worked on the family farm. On October 27,1948, Kathleen married Thomas Budin at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. After marriage they purchased a farm in Greenvale Township where they raised their daughters and operated their dairy farm together. Kathleen worked at both St. Olaf and Carleton Colleges. She served as an Election Judge for Greenvale Township...

Kathleen Budin, age 92 of Northfield, passed away Thurs- day afternoon, March 17, 2022, at Three Links Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Annunciation Catholic Church, 4996 Hazelwood Ave, rural Northfield. Visitation will begin at 11:00AM. Interment will be in Annunciation Church Cemetery. The service will be live streamed through the funeral home website. Her family includes her daughters Marcia Simon of Northfield, Linda (Bernie) Bourasa of Duluth, Sandra (Lawrence) Keenan of Carlos, Sara (Mark) Venem of Eagle Lake; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie Simon, Jeff (Terri) Simon, Audrey Bourasa, Andy Bourasa, Lisa (Nick) Kallaus, Theresa...