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Celebration of Life for Marlene (McDowell) Nelson (August 22, 1937 – December 24, 2025), Canton, formerly of Harmony, will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at the Canton Town Hall in Canton. 

A private committal service and burial will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the MN State Veterans Cemetery in Preston.

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Marilyn Annette (Myrah) Bunge, 96, of Preston, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. She was surrounded by her family’s love and supported by the caring staff at Green Lea and St. Croix Hospice. 

A celebration of life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., on July 29, 2026. Fellowship will begin at 1 ...

The funeral service for Ann Rosalyn Johnson, 89, a longtime Stewartville, Minn., area resident, will be at 11  a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. Bural will be at the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery.

Ann passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, having spent a long Memorial Day weekend with her family.

Ann was...

Steven Dale Carlson, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home in Trego, Wis.  He was born on December 30, 1955, in Caledonia, Minn., the son of Ronald and Margaret (Knutson) Carlson.  

Steve grew up in Houston, Minn., surrounded by his parents, siblings, grandparents, many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. During his school years, he enjoye...

December 25, 1955 – May 27, 2026

With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Charles Bennett, who died peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the age of 70.

Born on Christmas Day in 1955, Charles was the beloved son of Gail and Enoch Bennett. He spent his life committed to his work, family, and good conversations at the car lot. His ...